Telangana - Study Mode

[#501] Identify the fauna with the help of given information: 1.The fauna is commonly known in India as Palapitta or Neelkanth, and is a protected species 2.It is the state bird of Telangana, Andhra, Karnataka & Odisha 3.It is an omnivorous bird mostly found near the edges of the forest rather than deep forest 4.The fauna was recently in news for being killed in large numbers during the Dussehra festival due to superstitious beliefs Select the correct answer from options given below:
Correct Answer

(C) Indian roller

Explanation

Solution: The Indian Roller (Blue Jay), called 'Palapitta' in Telugu, may become the official bird of the soon-to-be Telangana state. It is the official bird of three states, including Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka.

[#502] Identify the incorrect pair
Correct Answer

(D) Rayyat - Borugula Ramakrishna Rao

Explanation

Solution: Burgula Ramakrishna Rao (13 th March 1899 – 15 th September 1967) was the first elected Chief Minister of the erstwhile Hyderabad State.

[#503] Identify the incorrectly matched pair/s from the following 1. Pokkili - Gouri Shankar 2. Dastharam - Nandini Siddha Reddy 3. Mathadi - Dr. Mudiganti Sujatha Reddy
Correct Answer

(D) 2 and 3

[#504] Identify the name of the noted author of children's literature from Telangana, who won the prestigious Bal Sahitya Puraskar for the year 2017?
Correct Answer

(A) Vasala Narasaiah

Explanation

Solution: Narasaiah was bedridden for the past couple of years due to prolonged illness and breathed his last in the early hours of Sunday. Born on 26 th January, 1942 at Chavulamaddi village in erstwhile Karimnagar district, Narasaiah won the prestigious Bal Sahitya Puraskar for the year 2017.

[#505] In context of the disappearing Shola ecosystem, the impact on the Toda people is being discussed. In this context, consider the following statements about the Toda people: 1. Todas are the ethnic people of Telangana. 2. They are listed as particularly vulnerable tribal group. Which of the above statements is/are true?
Correct Answer

(B) Only 2 is correct

Explanation

Solution: In 1973, the Dhebar Commission created Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) as a separate category, who are less developed among the tribal groups. In 2006, the Government of India renamed the PTGs as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).