Andhra Pradesh - Study Mode

[#186] Which is the first university in Andhra Pradesh?
Correct Answer

(B) Osmania University

Explanation

Solution: Established in 1918, Osmania University is the seventh oldest institution of higher learning in India and the first in Andhra Pradesh.

[#187] Which city is located on the bank of river Krishna?
Correct Answer

(A) Vijayawada

Explanation

Solution: The city of Vijayawada lies on the banks of the Krishna river. Vijayawada is in Andhra Pradesh. Krishna River originates from Mahabaleshwar near Jor village in the Satara District, Maharashtra. It drains into the Bay of Bengal.

[#188] How many satavahana rulers coins are available?
Correct Answer

(B) More than 800 silver coins

Explanation

Solution: More than 800 silver coins of Nahapana bears marks of being restruck by the Satavahana king. Nahapana was an important king of the Western Satraps. His kingdom ran from Krishna in the south to Malwa and Saurashtra in the north and from Berar in the east to the Konkan in the west.

[#189] When was state Reorganisation commission formed Class 10 Ncert?
Correct Answer

(C) 1953

Explanation

Solution: In December 1953, the States Reorganisation Commission was set up and it recommended the creation of linguistic States, at least for the major linguistic groups. In 1956, reorganisation of some States took place.

[#190] Where is the kollur mine located?
Correct Answer

(B) Guntur

Explanation

Solution: Kollur Mine was a series of gravel-clay pits on the south bank of the Krishna River in the Golconda Sultanate of India. It currently falls under the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh.