Andhra Pradesh - Study Mode

[#71] Who among the following had the title of sardar for his fearless fight against the British Raj?
Correct Answer

(B) Gowthu Latchanna

Explanation

Solution: Gowthu Latchanna was arrested at a very young age of 21 when he participated in the Salt Satyagraha at Palasa. Latchanna also participated in the Quit India Movement. He was conferred the title of sardar for his fearless fight against the British Raj. He was the born leader of masses, freedom fighter and social reformer.

[#72] Which is the southernmost district of Andhra Pradesh?
Correct Answer

(B) Chittoor

Explanation

Solution: Chittoor district has many major temples including Tirupati, Srikalahasti, Kanipakam, and other temples. It lies in the Poini river valley of southernmost Andhra Pradesh along the Chennai - Bangalore section of Chennai-Mumbai highway.

[#73] When was Kailasa Giri established?
Correct Answer

(A) 1830

Explanation

Solution: The place derived its name from a Scottish judge of the Vizagapatam district John Reid Thomas who had made Kailasa Giri his abode and residence in the 1830s. Thomas was smitten by the landscape and built a bungalow right on top of the hill which is roughly 360 feet above sea level.

[#74] Which river passes through Seshachalam biosphere reserve?
Correct Answer

(C) Penneru River

Explanation

Solution: The Seshachalam Hills, together with the Erramala Range to the north, vary in elevation from 1,300 to 4,500 feet (400 to 1,370 metres). The hillslopes have only a thin forest cover because of scanty rainfall. Tributaries of the Penneru River drain the region.

[#75] Who is the first ruler of Kakatiya dynasty?
Correct Answer

(C) Rudradeva I

Explanation

Solution: In the Anumakonda inscription, it is described that Rudradeva I was the first independent ruler of the Kakatiya kingdom of Warangal. The most powerful ruler of this kingdom was Ganapatideva, and he ruled for almost 63 years. The last ruler of this kingdom was Prataparudra.