Andhra Pradesh - Study Mode

[#176] In which district is Tirupati?
Correct Answer

(C) Chittoor

Explanation

Solution: Tirupati, the holy city is located in the southeastern part of Andhra Pradesh, in Chittoor district. Known as the abode of the 'Kaliyuga' deity Lord Venkateswara popularly known as Balaji, Tirupati is famous for the Venkateswara temple in the sacred Tirumala hills at an elevation of 860 m.

[#177] In which year was a separate Andhra State formed after the linguistic Reorganisation of the then Madras province?
Correct Answer

(A) 1953

Explanation

Solution: On 1 st October 1953, 11 districts in the Telugu-speaking portion of Madras State became the new Andhra State with Kurnool as the capital.

[#178] Which is the highest mountain peak in Andhra Pradesh?
Correct Answer

(A) Arma Konda

Explanation

Solution: Arma Konda or Seethamma Konda is the highest mountain peak in the state of Andhra Pradesh as well as in the Godavari River basin. It is also the tallest peak of the Eastern Ghats. The peak is named as Sitamma Konda in Survey of India maps.

[#179] Who among the following Vijayanagar rulers used to kept Copy of Holy Quran in front of the throne?
Correct Answer

(D) None of these

[#180] Who is the first state governor of Andhra Pradesh?
Correct Answer

(B) Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi

Explanation

Solution: Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi is the fisrt governor of Andhra Pradesh from 1 st October 1953 to 1 st August 1957.