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[#521] When was Saraswati temple built?
Correct Answer

(A) 13 th century

Explanation

Solution: This temple was built during the 13 th century in Vijayanagar style and is located nearby an octagonal bath in the midst of the ruins .

[#522] When was Saroornagar Lake establised?
Correct Answer

(B) 1626

Explanation

Solution: The year of its creation in 1626, the lake remained largely clean until 1956 when Hyderabad expanded. Spread over 99 acres (40 ha), the lake was restored by the Hyderabad Urban Development Authority in 2003-04 at a cost of Rs. 200 million (US$2.7 million).

[#523] When was Secunderabad station established?
Correct Answer

(A) 1874

Explanation

Solution: The station, which resembles a fort, is a tourist attraction in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It is connected by rail to all regions of India. About 170,000 passengers arrive at (or depart from) the station daily on 229 trains.

[#524] When was Shoaibullah Khan was murdered?
Correct Answer

(A) 22 nd August, 1948

Explanation

Solution: It was on this day 71 years ago that journalist Shoebullah Khan was waylaid, and shot dead after his right hand was chopped off. Shoebullah’s murder on 22 nd August, 1948 by Razakars led by Khasim Rizvi had hastened the Police Action by the central government against the princely state of Hyderabad, leading to its merger on 17 th September.

[#525] When was Surendrapuri built?
Correct Answer

(C) 2003

Explanation

Solution: Surendrapuri was designed and built by Satyanarayana Kunda and it was opened to the public from May, 2003. It is located 10 km from the Bhuvanagiri Railway Station and 2 km from the Yadadri Bus Terminal.