Andhra Pradesh - Study Mode

[#181] Who is the first woman IAS in Andhra Pradesh?
Correct Answer

(B) Anna Rajam Malhotra

Explanation

Solution: Anna Rajam Malhotra was an Indian Administrative Service officer. She was the first woman in India to hold this position. Malhotra belonged to the 1951 batch of the IAS and married R. N. Malhotra, her batchmate.

[#182] What is the state tree of Andhra Pradesh?
Correct Answer

(C) Neem tree

Explanation

Solution: Neem tree is the state tree of Andhra Pradesh. The great importance for its anti-desertification properties and possibly as a good carbon dioxide sinks. Neem is considered as the useful tree in rehabilitating the waste land areas.

[#183] How many high courts are there in Andhra Pradesh?
Correct Answer

(C) 37 High Courts

Explanation

Solution: The number of 37 high courts in Andhra Pradesh. The High court of Andhra Pradesh is situated at Amravati, the capital of Andhra Pradesh.

[#184] What is the state bird of Andhra Pradesh?
Correct Answer

(A) Indian Roller

Explanation

Solution: The state bird of undivided Andhra Pradesh was Indian Roller (coracias benghalensis) or Palapitta. This has been changed to Rama Chiluka (psittacula krameri) or rose ringed parakeet. Palapitta is now the state bird of Telangana, Odisha and Karnataka.

[#185] How many gates has Nagarjuna Sagar Dam?
Correct Answer

(C) 26 Gates

Explanation

Solution: World's largest masonry dam protected with 26 gates measuring 124.663 m in height , Nagarjunasagar Dam located in Nalgonda District is built across River Krishna. The dam has a storage capacity of nearly 11,472 million cubic meters with an irrigation capacity for 9.81 lac acres of land.