Andhra Pradesh - Study Mode

[#226] Who built buddha statue in amaravathi?
Correct Answer

(B) R. Mallikarjuna Rao

Explanation

Solution: Dhyana Buddha Statue was sculpted by R. Mallikarjuna Rao, the Joint Director of Social Welfare, Guntur. The design is inspired by over 50 sculpture's designs from over 145 sites.

[#227] How many ports are there in Andhra Pradesh?
Correct Answer

(B) 14 Ports

Explanation

Solution: The 14 ports are - Bhavanapadu, Meghavaram, Kalingapatnam, Bheemunipatnam, Gangavaram, Nakkapalli, Kakinada SEZ, Kakinada Port (Kakinada Deep Water Port and Kakinada Anchorage Port), S. Yanam/Rawa, Narsapur, Machilipatnam, Nizampatnam, Vodarevu and Krishnapatnam.

[#228] Who invented Tholu Bommalata?
Correct Answer

(A) Satavahana dynasty

Explanation

Solution: Tholu means leather in Telugu and bommalu means dolls. This form of art is believed to have originated in 200 BC during the rule of the Satavahana dynasty. Leather puppets are the hallmark of Andhra Pradesh art and crafts.

[#229] Greatest ruler of Eastern Chalukyas
Correct Answer

(C) Both A and B

Explanation

Solution: Greatest ruler of Eastern Chalukyas are Vishnuvardhana and Gunaga Vijayaditya. Eastern Chalukyas, also known as the Chalukyas of Vengi, was a dynasty that ruled parts of South India. Vishnuvardhana was regarded as the founder of the Eastern Chalukyas.

[#230] Groundnut monocrop is practised in which district of Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer

(D) Anantapur

Explanation

Solution: Anantapur district are gradually shifting to polycropping under zero budget natural farming (ZBNF) from the prevalent groundnut monoculture being practised since generations.