Information

on
Karnataka
By
Adarsh Dahiya

Class Xb
 Basic knowledge
about Karnataka
 It was originally known as the
State of Mysore but was renamed
as Karnataka in the year 1973.
 It is in South India.
 Its area is about 191,791 km
square.
 There are a total number of 31
district in it with the population
of 6.41 crores. Karnataka was
formed on 1 November 1956.
Its attractions and traditions.

The famous attractions of this state is as

follows
1. Bandipur National Park 2. Coorg
3. Hampi 4. Mysore
The traditional dress of women in
Karnataka is sarees and for men its ‘Panche’
also known as lungi.
Vegetation in
Karnataka
 Karnataka has a tropical
monsoon climate. The main
characteristics of this climate is
hot and moist summer while
winters are cold and dry.
 Due to this type of climate the
forest region of Karnataka is
unique and diverse.
 There are a total of 7 type of
different forests in Karnataka.
 The main crops grown in
Karnataka are rice, ragi, jowar,
maize and pulses.
Development in Karnataka

 Karnataka occupies its position

among the high economic growth
states in India.
 Its contribution in the GDP in the
year 2015 – 16 was about 7.54%
 Literacy rate in Karnataka is
fairly high with 75.36%
 The Infant Mortality Rate for
Karnataka is 23 deaths per 1000
live birth which is much better
than other states in India.
 Industry in
Karnataka
 Karnataka is an idea choice for
industrial investment due to the
following:
 Superior manpower: Karnataka has
a boasts of trained human resource
in the basic streams like science,
engineering and management
 Research and development
facilities: The state has a number
of Central government Research
institutions and laboratories.
 Good communication facilities: The
communication facilities in the
state is top notch.
Literature in Karnataka

 In Karnataka B.M
Srikantaiah are known as
the father of Morden
kannada literature for
writing original works in
Morden kannada while
moving away from archaic
kannada forms.
 Kuppali Venkatappa
Puttappa popularly known
by his pen name kuvempu is
the most famous poet in
Karnataka. He was the first
kannada writer to be
decorated with the
Jnanpith Award.