Telangana - Study Mode

[#251] How many gates are there in Himayat Sagar?
Correct Answer

(A) Six

Explanation

Solution: As on date, six out of the 17 gates of the reservoir are open.

[#252] How many gates does Osman Sagar have?
Correct Answer

(C) Four gates

Explanation

Solution: Four gates of the reservoir, which is receiving abundant inflow from upstream areas, have been thrown open by HMWS&SB officials. Due to abundant inflow, the Water Board officials decided to open the gates and drain the excess water into the Musi river.

[#253] How many gram panchayats are there in Nalgonda district?
Correct Answer

(B) 844 gram panchayats

Explanation

Solution: The total 844 gram panchayats in the district - barring seven which are yet to complete their term - 837 in Nalgonda, Miryalaguda and Devarakonda divisions will go to elections in three phases, District Collector Gaurav Uppal said on Thursday.

[#254] How many Indian states share their borders with the Telangana States?
Correct Answer

(A) 4 states

Explanation

Solution: Telangana shares its border with four other Indian states namely Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

[#255] How many lakes are there in Hyderabad?
Correct Answer

(B) 169 lakes

Explanation

Solution: As of May 2018, HUDA maintains record of 169 lakes which occupy an area of more than 10 hectares. Out of this 62 lakes were under the control of government, 25 are owned by private organisations and 82 lakes are under joint government private ownership.