The question is wrong
Tamil Nadu is the most blessed state in South India in terms of Natural resources and landscape.
Karnataka is the most driest place in India after Rajasthan and Gujarat.
In South India, Karnataka is the most dried up state.
The North Karnataka region is bit of barren, arid land and low in productivity.
Raichur, Gulbarga, Bijapur were underdeveloped for decades but are slowly developing in snail’s pace.
The most developed city in Karnataka is Mandya ( the largest city in Karnataka, cultural capital and economic capital) followed by Hassan, Hubballi Dharwad, Chikkamagaluru, Gulbarga ( the most developed city in North Karnataka) and Davanagere.