Q. Which place is known as the "tur bowl of Karnataka"?
Answer:
Kalburgi
Notes: Kalaburagi, also known as Gulbarga, is known as the "tur bowl of Karnataka" because it produces 40% of the state's tur dal. The district also produces pulses like pigeonpea and chickpea, earning it the nickname "pulse bowl of Karnataka". Kalaburagi is located in the northern part of Karnataka. The district's soil and climate are ideal for growing tur, and it has around 500 dal mills. The tur dal grown in Kalaburagi has a unique taste and quality, and has been given a Geographical indicator (GI).