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[#241] Qubani ka meetha, a sweet delicacy of Hyderabad is prepared with which fruit?
Correct Answer

(B) Apricot

Explanation

Solution: Apricots are small, golden orange colored fruits that belong to the Rosaceae family of fruit trees. An apricot fruit, also known as Qubani, comprises of a centrally located single seed surrounded by crunchy aromatic edible flesh

[#242] Recently, Andhra Pradesh was bifurcated into two states viz. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. In the bifurcation process, which among the following was / were changed? 1. First schedule of the constitution of India 2. Fourth schedule of the constitution of India 3. Representation of the People Act, 1950 Select the correct option:
Correct Answer

(D) 1, 2 & 3

Explanation

Solution: After several years of protest and agitation, the central government, under the United Progressive Alliance, decided to bifurcate the existing Andhra Pradesh state and on 2 June 2014, the Union Cabinet unilaterally cleared the bill for the creation of Telangana.

[#243] Recently, Koti Lingala, a famous temple shrine of Lord Shiva located in Telangana was in news for risk of being submerged in the backwaters of the Sripada Yellampalli project. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the shrine? 1. It was the first capital of the Satavahana dynasty 2. It is located on the banks of river Godavari Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct Answer

(C) Both 1 & 2

Explanation

Solution: Both statements are correct. Koti Lingala has a hoary past as the Satavahana kings used the Godavari for navigation and transportation of goods. It was the first capital of the Satavahana dynasty. It is located amid huge hillocks and thick green cover on the banks of the Godavari, and is considered one of the 16 great Janapada of early India.

[#244] Recently, the Law Nestham scheme was introduced. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. It is a scheme of Telangana. 2. It provides legal aid for tribal people. Which of the above statements is/are true?
Correct Answer

(C) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

Explanation

Solution: The Law Nestham scheme is for ensuring the wellbeing of lawyers in the state. It provides a stipend of 5,000 INR for junior lawyers. The beneficiaries are lawyers who are under the age of 35 years. Senior lawyers are also covered under the scheme if they have 15 year's experience and certification from the Bar Association.

[#245] Rudrama Devi belongs to which dynasty
Correct Answer

(D) Kakatiya dynasty

Explanation

Solution: Rudrama Devi (Rudradeva Maharaja or Rudramadevi or Rani Rudrama or Rudrama-devi), was a monarch of the Kakatiya dynasty in the Deccan Plateau from 1263 to 1289 (or 1295) until her death. She was one of the very few women to rule as monarchs in India and promoted a male image in order to do so.