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[#486] Which one is the highest point in Telangana
Correct Answer

(C) Doli Gutta

Explanation

Solution: At 965 m Doli Gutta is the highest peak in the state of Telangana since the Chintoor and Vararamachandrapuram mandals of erstwhile Khammam district where Pedda Konda rose to a height of 1360 m, were transferred to Andhra Pradesh.

[#487] Which one is the largest district by area wise in Telangana
Correct Answer

(D) Mahboobnagar

Explanation

Solution: Mahaboobnagar is the largest district in Telangana in terms of area (18432.00 sq. km) covered. It is also known as Palamoor. The name was changed to Mahaboobnagar in honour of Mir Mahbub Ali Khan Asaf Jah VI, the Nizam of Hyderabad (1869-1911 AD).

[#488] Which one of the following focused on the heroism of Bandagi, a Muslim peasant, during the Telangana armed struggle?
Correct Answer

(B) Telangana

Explanation

Solution: Sunkara Satyanarayana's Telangana was written in 1944. It focused on the heroism of Bandagi, a Muslim peasant, who fought valiantly against the oppression of the feudal landlord, Visnuru Deshmukh.

[#489] Which one of the following forts is also known as Shanghar Fort?
Correct Answer

(A) Nirmal Fort

Explanation

Solution: Nirmal is a city of forts surrounded by Satpura Hills, dense forests, rivers and waterfalls. There are 4 forts in a radius of 15 kms range from Nirmal. Three small forts are nearby Nirmal town and the fourth bigger one is 10 km from Nirmal.

[#490] What was the official language of Satavahanas?
Correct Answer

(A) Prakrit

Explanation

Solution: The Satavahanas were an ancient Indian dynasty in the Deccan region. Simuka was the founder of the Satavahana Dynasty. Satavahana's official language was Prakrit and its script was Brahmi.