Andhra Pradesh - Study Mode

[#416] Who had to quit as governor of Andhra Pradesh after a CD featuring him appeared?
Correct Answer

(D) Narain Dutt Tiwari

Explanation

Solution: Narayan Dutt Tiwari was appointed as Governor of Andhra Pradesh on 19 th August 2007 and was sworn in on 22nd August. Following a controversy over his involvement in a sex scandal, he resigned as the Governor on 27 th December 2009.

[#417] The first Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh that was formed on 1 st Nov 1956?
Correct Answer

(B) K. V. Ranga Reddy

Explanation

Solution: K. V. Ranga Reddy (Konda Venkata Ranga Reddy) was first deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh who was appointed in 1959 under the chief ministership of Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy.

[#418] How many steps are there in Kanaka Durga temple?
Correct Answer

(A) 400+ steps

Explanation

Solution: Kanaka Durga temple located on a hillock overlooking the Krishna river, the ancient temple is a must see for those on a trip to Vijayawada. After climbing 400+ steps to reach the main shrine, one can offer prayers followed by a visit to the Shiva shrine and other sub-temples.

[#419] When was Vijayawada railway station built?
Correct Answer

(A) 1888

Explanation

Solution: The station was built in the year 1888. In the year 1889, the Nizam's Guaranteed State Railway built a line between Secunderabad station and Vijayawada as an extension line. Successively, the Vijayawada railway station turned out to be junction of three lines from varied directions.

[#420] When was gandipalem reservoir established?
Correct Answer

(A) 1975

Explanation

Solution: Reservoir was constructed during period of 1975 to 1984 about 25 years back across Pillaperu river, which a tributary to Manneru river near Gandipalem village in Udayagiri Mandal.