1:
D
Solution: The Telangana movement was instrumental in the creation of the new state, and Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), a party which led the Telangana movement after 2001, forms the government in the Telangana Legislative Assembly under Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao.
2:
A
Solution: In terms of area, Bhadradri Kothagudem is the largest district with an area of 7,483 km 2 (2,889 sq mi) and Hyderabad is the smallest with 217 km 2 (84 sq mi).
3:
B
Solution: Telangana government to declare 'Perini' as the official state dance.The Perini siva Thandavam is a dance form usually performed by males. It is called 'Dance of Warriors'. Warriors before leaving to the battlefield enact this dance before the idol of Lord Siva (Siva).
4:
B
Solution: Telangana is regarded as the youngest state in the Union of India.
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D
Solution: Ganapatideva completed the construction of Orugallu and shifted the capital from Hanumakonda to Orugallu. The famous poet Tikkana Somayaji who was the court poet of Manumasiddi visited the Kakatiya court during the period of Ganapatideva. He promoted trade and commerce and issued "Abhaya Sasanam" at Motupalli port.
6:
C
Solution: In the Anumakonda inscription, it is described that Rudradeva I was the first independent ruler of the Kakatiya kingdom of Warangal.
7:
B
Solution: Hussain Sagar Lake is one of the largest man made lake situated at the confluence of Hyderabad, Secunderabad and Begumpet. It is a sprawling artificial lake that holds water perennially. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it connects the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
8:
D
Solution: K. Chandrashekar Rao, the Chief Minister of Telangana, has declared Urdu as the state's second official language. Every office in the state will now have an Urdu speaking officer. As per reports, the state government will appoint Urdu officers in all the offices over the next 60 days to receive petitions from public and reply them in Urdu.
9:
C
Solution: Mrugavani National Park is a national park located in Hyderabad, Telangana State, India.
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C
Solution: Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, is one of the thirteen districts in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. According to the 2011 Census, the district's population was 29,66,082, of which 29.07% was urban. Its administrative headquarters are located in Nellore city.
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D
Solution: Ranganatha Ramayana was written by the poet Ranganatha, also known as Gona Budda Reddy, between 1300 and 1310 A.D. This Ramayana was composed in 17,290 couplets (in Dwipada metre).
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D
Solution: Suka saptati was written by Palavekari Kandireepati. Shuka saptati or seventy Tales of the Parrot is a famous cycle of stories in Sanskrit literature.
13:
C
Solution: Sarangu Thammaiah wrote Vaijayanthi Vilasam. He is the first poet in the court of Mohamad Quli Qutub Shah.
14:
A
Solution: The Nagarjunakonda inscription of Ikshavaku king Ehavala Chantamula issued in his 11 th regnal year (4 th century AD) was considered the earliest Sanskrit inscription in South India.
15:
D
Solution: Kuntala Falls is known to be the highest waterfalls in the state, thus making it the most popular weekend getaway from Hyderabad. The road till the entry point of Kuntala Falls is passable and about 400 steps have to be trekked down to reach the bottom of the waterfall.
16:
B
Solution: YSR Vahana Mitra is a program launched by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to financially assist self employed drivers of autos, taxis and maxi-cabs. Andhra Pradesh Government has initiated “YSR Vahana Mitra Scheme” which aims to benefit self-employed auto, maxi cab and taxi drivers of the State.
17:
B
Solution: Kancharla Gopanna (1620 – 1680), popularly known as Bhakta Ramadasu or Bhadrachala Ramadasu was a 17 th century Indian devotee of Lord Rama and a composer of Carnatic music. He is a famous Vaggeyakara (classical composer) from the Telugu classical era.
18:
A
Solution: Netanna Nestham initiative is a welfare scheme for weavers launched in December. It aims to provide a monetary support of 24,000 INR per family of handloom weavers in a year. At the end of 5 years, each family is expected to receive 1.2 lakhs INR.
19:
D
Solution: Nagoba Jatara, the second biggest tribal festival celebrated by Adivasis will begin from 31 st January in Keslapur of Indravelli mandal of Adilabad district. Nagoba Jatara, the second biggest tribal festival celebrated by Adivasis will begin from 31 st January in Keslapur of Indravelli mandal of Adilabad district.
20:
B
Solution: The Adichanallur megalithic urn burial site has been protected by the ASI since 1921, under the Monuments & Preservation Act of 1904. It was the first site to be excavated in India, and was dug up by Andew Jagor of Germany in 1876.
21:
A
Solution: In 30 th December, 1985, Telangana employees complained about the violations to six-point formula, government enacted government order 610 (GO 610) to correct the violations in recruitment.
22:
A
Solution: It was originally known as Mankal, and built on a hilltop in the year 1143. It was originally a mud fort under the reign of Rajah of Warangal. Later it was fortified between 14 th and 17 th centuries by the Bahmani Sultans and then the ruling Qutub Shahi dynasty.
23:
D
Solution: On 13 th September, 1948, Hyderabad was invaded by India, and within four days Hyderabad's accession to India was achieved. After a period of military and provisional civil government, a popular ministry and legislature were set up in the state in March 1952.
24:
A
Solution: Founded in the year 1591 by fifth Qutb Shahi Ruler Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah. The original city of Hyderabad was founded on the banks of river Musi.
25:
A
Solution: The European travellers von Poser and Thevenot found both names in use in the 17 th century. One popular legend suggests that the founder of the city, Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, named it Bhagya-nagar after Bhagmati, a local nautch (dancing) girl whom he married.
26:
A
Solution: The Nampally Railway Station was built in 1907 by Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII, the last Nizam of Hyderabad.
27:
A
Solution: The Air Force Academy formally came into being when the then President of India Dr. Zakir Hussain, laid the foundation stone of the edifice on 11 th October 1967. The Academy was a vision that sought to concentrate most of the ab-initio officer training of the IAF under one roof.
28:
A
Solution: Khammam town was part of the larger Warangal district till 1 st October, 1953. Five taluks of the Warangal district viz. Khammam, Madhira, Yellandu, Burgampadu and Palwancha (now Kothagudem) were carved out and a new district with Khammam as district head quarters was formed.
29:
A
Solution: The Kakatiya rulers in 950 AD. It served as an impregnable citadel during various regimes of different dynasties, including Kakatiyas, Qutub Shahis and Asaf Jahis.
30:
D
Solution: The government was determined to declare the affected area as a wildlife sanctuary. Ultimately in 1981, watch towers were erected round the place and this place came to be known as Kinnerasani wildlife sanctuary.
31:
A
Solution: The territory of Devarakonda was developed by the Padma Nayaka Velama rulers. The fortress was controlled by the ruling family from 1287 AD to 1482 AD. Then the fort was ruled by Maada Naidu who was the 8 th king among the Padma Nayaka rulers. He was a great warrior and an educationist apart from being a kind ruler.
32:
C
Solution: This district, like the other districts of Telangana, was controlled by Asaf Jahis, and remained under their rule for nearly two hundred and twenty-five years.
33:
D
Solution: Prataparudra was defeated by Malik Kafur in 1323, the Kakatiya kingdom was again fragmented with local governors declaring independence and for about 150 years Telangana was again under different rulers like Musunuri Nayakas, Padmanayakas, Kalinga Gangas, Gajapatis, and Bahmanis.
34:
C
Solution: Bhagya Reddy Varma (22 nd May 1888 – 18 th Feb 1939) was an Indian political leader, social reformer, activist, and businessman. He fought against untouchability in the Hyderabad State.
35:
A
Solution: Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1198 and completed by his successor Iltutmish in 1215, although the two upper tiers were rebuilt at later dates. The chief material used is red sandstone.
36:
C
Solution: After several days of talks with leaders of both regions, on 12 th April 1969, the Prime Minister developed an Eight Point Plan. Sri M. Chenna Reddy founded the Telangana Praja Samithi (TPS) political party in 1969 to spearhead the statehood movement.
37:
C
Solution: Tamil Nadu Governor K. Rosaiah on Monday greeted TRS leader K. Chandrasekhara Rao who took over as the first Chief Minister of Telangana.
38:
A
Solution: He was appointed as Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court on 18 th March 2017. He was transferred as Chief Justice of Hyderabad High Court and took oath on 7 th July 2018. On 1 st January 2019 he was appointed as first Chief Justice of Telangana High Court.
39:
D
Solution: Ekkadu Srinivasan Lakshmi Narasimhan (born 1945) is an Indian former civil servant and politician who served as the first Governor of Telangana.
40:
C
Solution: S. Madhusudhana Chary is appointed as the first speaker of the Telangana Legislative Assembly.
41:
B
Solution: Rajasekhara Reddy decided to name it in the memory of former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi. The first match here was played between India and South Africa in 2005.
42:
C
Solution: On 1 st January 2019, a separate Andhra Pradesh High Court was established after the bifurcation of the earlier state into Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The High court of Andhra Pradesh is situated at Amravati, the capital of Andhra Pradesh.
43:
D
Solution: The bifurcation and constitution of separate High Courts for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh came into effect from 1 st January, 2019. Thus the High Court has served the people of three States – the Hyderabad state during the Nizam era, united Andhra Pradesh and now the State of Telangana.
44:
B
Solution: Hyderabad State, also known as Hyderabad Deccan, was a princely state located in the south-central region of India with its capital at the city of Hyderabad. It is now divided into the state of Telangana, the Hyderabad-Karnataka region of Karnataka, and the Marathwada region of Maharashtra, in present-day India.
45:
B
Solution: Kaalanni Nidra Ponivvanu is the poetry collection of N. Gopi . He was awarded the prestigious Central Sahitya Akademi award for his poetry collection, Kaalanni Nidra Ponivvanu (I Will Not Let Time Sleep ) in 2000.
46:
B
Solution: Kaleshwaram is a village in Mahadevpur Mandal in Bhupalpally Jayashankar district in the Indian state of Telangana. This name refers more broadly to the state of Telangana & Kaleshwara Temple.
47:
C
Solution: Katyayani Vidmahe, a noted litterateur from Telangana belongs to Warangal. Warangal served as the capital of the Kakatiya dynasty which was established in 1163.
48:
B
Solution: Kavitha Gurlavudu is the title of Pampa Kavi. Nadoja Chennaveera Kanavi (28 th June 1928 – 16 th February 2022) was an Indian Kannada language poet and author. In a career spanning over seven decades he wrote over 25 anthologies and over 28 books across genres.
49:
B
Solution: Kawal Tiger Reserve is located at Jannaram mandal of Mancherial District (Old Adilabad district) in Telangana state of India.
50:
B
Solution: Khila Shapura was built by Sarvai Papanna. Sardar Sarvai Papanna was a highwayman and bandit of early-18 th century India who rose from humble beginnings to become a folklore hero.
51:
B
Solution: Bhoomika, a women’s magazine published a 200 page special issue on Telangana history and problems. Uma Maheshwari acted as the Chief Editor.
52:
D
Solution: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has successfully commissioned India's largest Floating Solar PV plant. Located at NTPC Simhadri in Andhra Pradesh, the 25 MW floating SPV project covers an area of 100 acres.
53:
A
Solution: Telangana Praja Samithi or Telangana Peoples Convention was an Indian political party which fought for statehood for the Telangana region.
54:
B
Solution: The Telangana movement was instrumental in the creation of the new state, and Telangana Rashtra Samithi, a party which led the Telangana movement after 2001, forms the government in the Telangana Legislative Assembly under Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao.
55:
C
Solution: Bhadrachalam is a key town of Pilgrimage importance located in the Khammam District of Telangana. The temple town of Bhadrachalam is situated on the banks of Godavari River. It was part of East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh till 1959. The town is synonymous for its famous temple devoted to Lord Rama.
56:
B
Solution: The 2014 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election was held in united Andhra Pradesh state shortly before the formation of Telangana, on 30 April 2014. The results were declared on 16 May 2014, with Telangana Rashtra Samithi having won an overall majority within Telangana. This party went on to lead the first Government of Telangana when the Telangana Legislative Assembly was established, and won an increased majority in the 2018 Telangana Legislative Assembly election.
57:
B
Solution: Ibrahim Qutub shah vali was called Malki Bharama. Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali was the third ruler of the kingdom of Golconda in southern India under the Qutb Shahi dynasty. He ruled from 1550 to 1580. Ibrahim's brother, Jamsheed Quli Qutb Shah, killed their own father and blinded their eldest brother, taking the throne in 1543.
58:
A
Solution: The temple town of Bhadrachalam is situated on the banks of Godavari River. It was part of East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh till 1959. The town is synonymous for its famous temple devoted to Lord Rama.
59:
B
Solution: Hyderabad stands on the banks of Muchukunda River or Musi river, which divides the historic old city and the new city.
60:
B
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 nd June, 2014, the Union Cabinet unilaterally cleared the bill for the creation of Telangana.
61:
B
Solution: According to the 2011 census, Telangana's literacy rate is 66.46%. Male literacy and female literacy are 74.95% and 57.92%, respectively.
62:
C
Solution: The disinfection system called Vajra Kavach is significantly decreasing the cost of combating the pandemic by making PPE, medical, and nonmedical gear reusable and reducing the generation of excessive COVID 19 related bio-medical waste, thereby helping the environment.
63:
C
Solution: Kuntala Waterfall is a waterfall in the indian state of Telangana, located on Kadam river in Neradigonda mandal of Adilabad district. It is the highest waterfall in the state with a height of 50 meters. These waterfalls are in the dense forests inhabited by the Gonds.
64:
A
Solution: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is an international airport that serves Hyderabad, the capital of the Indian state of Telangana.
65:
D
Solution: The Telangana Rashtra Samithi, famously known as the TRS, is a regional political party of Telangana. It was founded on 27 th April 2001 by K. Chandrashekar Rao.
66:
D
Solution: Telugu is the official and most widely spoken language in the state. A small minority speaks Urdu, a language primarily of northern India and Pakistan. Most of the remaining groups speak border-area languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, and Oriya.
67:
B
Solution: The ancient name of this town was Chandwar nager. The name of Firozabad was given in the regime of Akbar by Firoz Shah Mansab Dar in 1566. They say that Raja Todarmal was passing through this town, pilgrimage to Gaya. He was looted by robbers.
68:
A
Solution: The District derived its name Kamareddy from the ruler of Domakonda Fort Chinna Kamireddy, who ruled this area during AD 1600 to 1640. Old name of this place is KODURU.
69:
A
Solution: Karimnagar region was originally called as Elagandala. It was ruled by Western Chalukyas and was also part of the great Satavahana Empire. Later, the Nizams of Hyderabad changed the name of this region to Karimnagar, which was derived from the name Syed Karimullah Shah Saheb Quiladar.
70:
C
Solution: The present name of Khammam is derived its name after a local hill, which was called as 'Stambhadri'. The town was called with different names starting with Stambhadri, Kambhadri, Kambham mettu, Khammam mettu and then finally as Khammam.
71:
A
Solution: Taj ud-Din Firoz Shah Bahmani (1397-1422), the city of Firozabad, about 30 km south of Kalaburagi, lies in ruins today. Situated on the banks of River Bhima, Firozabad was initially intended to be a royal pleasure resort, but it also served as a halting stage for Bahmani troops on their campaigns.
72:
C
Solution: It was built during the reign of the last Nizam of Hyderabad, Nizam VII and is named after his youngest son Himayat Ali Khan. The Himayat Sagar dam and Osman Sagar reservoirs provided continuous water supply to the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad until recently.
73:
C
Solution: Hussain Sagar was built across a tributary of the Musi river in 1563 by Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. The lake was named after Hussain Shah Wali, who was the Master of Architecture in the Kingdom. It is an artificial lake that holds water perennially fed by canals from Musi river.
74:
B
Solution: The old fortress town of Golconda had proved inadequate as the kingdom's capital, and so about 1591 Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth of the Qutb Shahs, built a new city called Hyderabad on the east bank of the Musi River, a short distance from old Golconda.
75:
B
Solution: Medak Cathedral is one of the most visited churches in South India, which was built by Charles Walker Fasnet of British Wesleyan Methodists and consecrated on 25 th December 1924. It is the single largest diocese in Asia and the second-largest in the world after the Vatican located in Medak town.
76:
B
Solution: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in the Raipur area of Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It is the first international standard stadium in the state and was constructed by Shapoorji Pallonji Engineering and Construction. The cost of constructing the stadium was 237 crore.
77:
B
Solution: Ramappa Lake in Warangal district is considered as a magnificent example of the irrigation works of Kakatiya Rulers. It is believed to have been constructed in 13 th Century AD during the reign of Ganapathi Deva and the water is spread more than an area of 82 Sq km with verdant greenery all around.
78:
B
Solution: This temple was built in the year of 1991 which was completed in a just 18 months! And since then it has been attracting tourists from everywhere. As the name suggests, it was developed by a leading industrial group of Southern India - Sanghi Group.
79:
B
Solution: Shamirpet Lake, also known as 'Pedda Cheruvu' locally, is a fantastic weekend picnic spot for families residing in Hyderabad as well as Secunderabad. The history of this artificial lake goes some 50 years back when it was commissioned by the then Jagirdar of Shamirpet.
80:
D
Solution: Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Medak District of Telangana, India, 50 km northwest of Hyderabad. The sanctuary follows the course of the Manjira River for 36 km.
81:
B
Solution: Manulagutta is renowned as Jainist centre. Jainism is a religion originating in ancient India. The three main pillars of Jainism are ahimsa, anekantavada, non-absolutism and aparigraha (asceticism).
82:
A
Solution: Telangana Rashtrodhyamalu - Aadiraju Venkateswara Rao Telangana Rashtrodhyamalu Books by the Author Aadiraju Venkateswara Rao.Year of Publication in 2007. Telangana Charitra - Dr Sunkireddy Narayana Reddy Telangana Charitra Books by the Author Dr. Sunkireddy Narayana Reddy. Dr. Sunkireddy Narayana Reddy is a poet, writer, researcher and a retired principal. His book "Telangana Charitra" is now included in the syllabus for M.A. Tiragabadda Telangana - Dr Inukonda Thirumali Tiragabadda Telangana Books by the Author Dr Inukonda Thirumali. This is a Telugu translation of Dr Inukonda Thirumali's "Against Dora and Nizam: People's Movement in Telangana: 1939-1948". Telangana Udyamamlo Naksalitla Patra - B. S. Ramulu Telangana Udyamamlo Naksalitla Patra Books by the Author B. S. Ramulu.
83:
A
Solution: Satakarni I - Dakshina Padapati The Kings of Satavahana dynasty used matronyms such as Gautamiputra and Vashishthiputra, although they were not matrilineal or matriarchal in any sense. The Satavahanas assumed the title of Dakshinapathapati which means Lord of the Dakshinapatha. Pulomavi II - Dakshina Padeshwara Pulikeshi – II was famous as 'Dakshina Patheshwara'. Hala - Kavivatsala Hala was a Satavahana king who ruled in present-day Deccan region. The Matsya Purana mentions him as the 17 th ruler of the Satavahana dynasty. Yojana Sri - Tri Samudradipati Yajna Sri Satakarni also known as Gautamiputra Yajna Sri was an Indian ruler of the Satavahana dynasty. He was the brother of Vashishtiputra Satakarni.
84:
B
Solution: Brihatkatha - Gunadhya Kathantaravyakaranam - Sharva varma Gadha saptasati - Hala Leelavati parinayam - Kutuhala
85:
A
Solution: Prataparudra - Vidyanatha Yasobusanam Kreedabiramam - Vinukonda Vallabharaya Panditaradya - Palkuriki Somanathacharitra
86:
A
Solution: The Broken Wall - Sarojini Naidu Tragedy of Hyderabad - Layak Ali The end of an era - K. M. Munshi Hyderabad in Retrospect - Ali Yaar Jung
87:
B
Solution: Khandesi - North Wardha and Godavari Rivers - East Krishna and Tungabhadra River - South Ahmednagar and Bijapur - West
88:
D
Solution: Jai Telangana Party - Indra Reddy Nava Telangana Party - Devender Goud Talli Telangana Party - Narendra Telangana Sadhana Samithi - Vijayasanthi
89:
B
Solution: Matsyapuranam was compiled during the period of Yajana Sri Satkarni.Wendy Doniger dates the Matsya Purana to have been composed between 250 to 500 CE.
90:
D
Solution: The lake, which is spread over 83 acres, is located near the city of Hyderabad. Chilkur Balaji Temple popularly known as Visa Balaji Temple or Visa God is an ancient Hindu temple of Lord Balaji on the banks of Osman Sagar Lake near Hyderabad, India.
91:
A
Solution: Telangana, India has one commercial airport which has access to international flights along with some non-used airstrips for emergency purposes.
92:
A
Solution: The Telangana Legislative Assembly is the lower house of the Telangana Legislature. The Legislative Assembly of Telangana currently consists of 119 elected members and 1 nominated member from the Anglo-Indian community.
93:
A
Solution: There are a total of 5 towns in Nizamabad district. The District derived its name as Nizamabad (Nizam-a-abadi) from the Nizam of Hyderabad Asaf Jahi, VI who had ruled Deccan during the 18 th Century A.D. Originally the district called was INDUR known to have originated in the name of king Indradatta who had ruled this region during 5 th Century A.D.
94:
A
Solution: There are 10 dams in telangana state - nizam sagar, nagarjuna sagar, singur dam, sriram sagar, rajolibanda dam, sri komaram bheem, jurala dam, srisilam dam, kaddam, upper manair dam and lastly the lower manair dam. this dam is constructed across the krshna river.
95:
A
Solution: Telangana is a state in south central India. As of 2021, there are a total of 33 districts in Telangana.
96:
B
Solution: The District comprises of 16 mandals (out of which 2 Mandals from Khammam District) and 2 Revenue Divisions - Mahabubabad and Thorrur. The District headquarters is located at Mahabubabad Town.
97:
C
Solution: Secunderabad railway division is one of the six divisions of South Central Railway zone (SCR) of the Indian Railways.
98:
A
Solution: Currently 22 airlines operate international flights from the International Airport here. On an average the airport handles over 5,500 international departing passengers and 32 international flight departures daily, connecting to 29 global destinations.
99:
A
Solution: Hyderabad has a total of 41 completed and operational flyovers. In addition to them, there are 16 flyovers in pipeline.
100:
B
Solution: It is the national sport of Bangladesh. It is the state game of the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh.
101:
B
Solution: The State Government has declared Bathukamma as a state festival, recognizing the uniqueness of the way the female deity, Durga, is worshipped as an embodiment of feminine valour and benevolence. The festival is celebrated in the Bhadrapada month of the Telugu calendar, which falls between September and October.
102:
A
103:
C
104:
A
105:
D
Solution: The Telangana government has constituted the SC/ST Commission in the state on 2 nd January, 2018. Errolla Srinivas, a leader of the ruling TRS hailing from Siddipet district, has been named the chairman of the five-member panel. Boyilla Vidyasagar, M. Rambal Naik, Sunkapaka Devaiah, Kursam Neeladevi and Chilakamarri Narasimha were appointed members of the commission.
106:
D
Solution: On 2 th June 2014, the area was separated from the northwestern part of Andhra Pradesh as the newly formed state with Hyderabad as its capital.
107:
D
108:
A
Solution: Telangana regional committee was formed in 1958 with K. Achyutha Reddy as the president.
109:
C
Solution: A “State Institute of Forestry Training” (SIFT) in 1987, in 75 hectares of Dulapally reserved forest and it was renamed as A.P. Forest Academy (APFA) in Oct 2000 and again rechristened as Telangana State Forest Academy w.e.f. 2 nd June 2014.
110:
C
Solution: Some of the earliest authenticated copper plates were issued by the Pallava dynasty kings in the 4 th century, and are in Prakrit and Sanskrit.
111:
A
Solution: E-Commerce major Flipkart has announced that it has partnered with Telangana government to lead a consortium under the 'Medicines from the Sky' project. The team has been tasked with the development and execution of the drone deliveries of medical supplies to remote areas.
112:
A
Solution: Ugadi, a major festival in Karnataka (also Yugadi), Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra (Gudi Padwa) , is celebrated as the New Year's Day, as per the Hindu calendar.
113:
D
Solution: The temple was constructed in the 1163 AD by the great Rudra Deva. Every part of the temple depicts the typical Chalukya style of architecture. The Thousand Pillar temple has three presiding deities, Lord Vishnu, Shiva and Surya Deva.
114:
C
Solution: The Patanjali Group will set up a large food park in Telangana with units for processing edible oil, fruit pulp and spices.It signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Telangana government on Wednesday.
115:
D
Solution: Pillalamarri (Children's Banyan) or Peerlamarri (Saints Banyan) is an 800-year-old banyan tree located in Mahabubnagar, Telangana, India.
116:
B
Solution: A land that stuns the visitors by its graceful monument- Charminar, Hyderabad is one of the most visited destinations in Telangana.
117:
D
Solution: A big natural lake at Mahabubnagar, popularly known as Pedda Cheruvu (Big Lake), was naturally formed in about 98 acres of land vide Sy.
118:
A
Solution: The Nagarjuna Sagar sanctuary is the largest sanctuary near Hyderabad. It is the largest in India as well spanning across 3568 sq.km.
119:
B
Solution: The biggest lake in Telangana is Hussain Sagar Lake. It is also the largest man-made lake in Telangana.
120:
A
Solution: Kawal Tiger Reserve is located at Jannaram mandal of Mancherial District (Old Adilabad district) in Telangana state of India. Govt of India declared Kawal wildlife sanctuary as Tiger Reserve in 2012. The reserve is the oldest sanctuary in the northern Telangana region of the state.
121:
B
Solution: Keesaragutta Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva and his consorts Bhavani and Sivadurga at Keesaragutta , Keesara Village in Medchal-Malkajgiri district,Telangana,India. It is about 30 km from Hyderabad and 12 km from ECIL. It is located on a small hillock.
122:
C
Solution: Khammam Fort is a fort in the city of Khammam, Telangana, India constructed by Musunuri Nayaks.
123:
A
Solution: Khilla Ghanpur is a historic place equidistant, 25 km, from Mahabubnagar and Wanaparthy towns of Telangana state, India. It is 111 kilometers away from Hyderabad city.
124:
A
Solution: The Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary is located at a distance of 21 kilometers away from the Paloncha town which is in the district of Khammam. The wildlife sanctuary covers an area of 635.4 square kilometers and this plentiful land serves as the native land for several endangered species.
125:
C
Solution: Kuntala Waterfall is a waterfall in the Indian state of Telangana, located on Kadam river in Neradigonda mandal of Adilabad district. It is the highest waterfall in the state with a height of 50 meters. These waterfalls are in the dense forests inhabited by the Gonds.
126:
C
Solution: Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Medak District of Telangana, India, 50 km northwest of Hyderabad.
127:
B
Solution: Medak Fort is situated in Medak district in the Indian state of Telangana, about 100 kilometres from the state capital, Hyderabad. Medak fort was constructed by the Kakatiya Kings. The fort lies to the north of the city and can be reached by road.
128:
B
Solution: Mrugavani National Park is a national park located in Hyderabad, Telangana State, India. It is situated at Chilkur in Moinabad mandal, 20 km from MGBS and covers an area of 3.6 square kilometres (1.4 sq mi) or 1211 acres. It is home to a 600 different types of plant life.
129:
A
Solution: Nadirgul Airfield is located 12 nm South-East of Hyderabad on the Nagarjuna Sagar Highway.
130:
D
Solution: Medak was originally named Methukudurgam or Methuku (translated to grain in Telugu) due to the growth of rice here.
131:
B
Solution: Nalgonda is a district in the southern part of Telangana. The name has been derived from two Telugu words namely Nalla (Black) & Konda (Hill). Nalgonda was earlier called Neelagiri by Rajput rulers and later it was known as Nallagonda following the conquest by Bahamani king, Allauddin Bahaman Shah.
132:
C
Solution: The district was called Indur, known to have originated in the name of king Indradatta who had ruled this region during 5 th Century AD.
133:
C
Solution: The word "Telinga" changed over time to "Telangana" and the name "Telangana" was designated to distinguish the predominantly Telugu-speaking region of the erstwhile Hyderabad State from its predominantly Marathi-speaking one, Marathwada.
134:
C
Solution: The technology enclave of Madhapur has actually been officially named Hi tec city, and "Cyberabad" is commonly used as an alternative name to Hyderabad. In 2007, the suburbs of Hyderabad were merged with the city to form Greater Hyderabad.
135:
C
Solution: Accordingly all regular sanctioned posts in every category of posts mentioned above shall be divided in the ratio of population of the two State as per 2011 census i.e., 41.68 : 58.32 between the State of Telangana and tijelState of Andhra Pradesh respectively.
136:
A
Solution: Frugiperda spodoptera is a species that falls in the order of Lepidoptera. The fall armyworm is a large-scale invasive. It is called 'armyworm' because in its larval stage, individuals gather in huge masses ('armies'), which can destroys large tracks of crops.
137:
D
Solution: Telugu one of the classical languages of India is the official language of Telangana and Urdu is the second official language of the state.
138:
B
Solution: The Boundaries of Khammam district are East Godavari district in the East, Warangal and Nalgonda districts in the West, Krishna district in the South and Madhya Pradesh State borders in the North directions.
139:
B
Solution: Chital is the State Animal of Telangana, also called Spotted Deer, or Axis Deer, Asiatic deer, belonging to the family Cervidae . It lives in grasslands and forests in India and Sri Lanka in herds of up to 100 or more.
140:
B
Solution: Telangana is bordered by the states of Maharashtra to the north, Chhattisgarh to the north-east, Karnataka to the west, and Andhra Pradesh to the east and south.
141:
D
Solution: South Central Railway predominantly serves the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra and to a limited extent, portions of Karnataka, Tamilnadu & Madhya Pradesh states.
142:
C
Solution: Chenchu Lakshmi is a 1958 Indian bilingual Telugu- and Tamil-language Hindu mythological film, produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao.
143:
C
Solution: The Indian arm of the technology major Intel has partnered with IIIT Hyderabad, Public Health Foundation of India and Government of Telangana and has set up an Artificial Intelligence Research Centre in Telangana.
144:
C
Solution: Rudreswara Temple also known as Ramappa temple, located at Palampet, Mulugu district, near Warangal in the state of Telangana has made it to UNESCO's World Heritage list. The decision was taken at the 44 th session of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO held on Sunday in China.
145:
A
Solution: Jagannath Temple is considered to be the most famous temple in the entire city of Hyderabad. The temple is located in the Banjara Hills and boasts of views of present-day Hyderabad or modern architecture and designs.
146:
B
Solution: Telangana's Rudreswara Temple has been given a world heritage site tag by the UNESCO. The decision was taken at the 44 th session of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO on Sunday (25 th July).
147:
D
Solution: The best time to visit Ananthagiri Hills, Telangana is November, December, January, February and March. Since this is the peak season expect a little crowd during this time. July, August, September and October period experiences moderate weather.
148:
B
Solution: Kothagudem is an industrial town in the Bhadradri Kothagudem district of Telangana, about 270 km from Hyderabad. It is also known as the coal town of South India. Kothagudem and palvancha are the twin industrial towns in the state.
149:
A
Solution: Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the important wildlife sanctuaries in Telangana. The Kawal sanctuary houses various animals and several varieties of flora and fauna are seen here.
150:
A
Solution: Elgandal Fort is situated amidst palm groves on the banks of the Manair River (a tributary of the Godavari River), approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Karimnagar on the Kamareddy Road in the Indian state of Telangana.
151:
B
Solution: Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a masonry dam across the Krishna River at Nagarjuna Sagar which straddles the border between Nalgonda district in Telangana and Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh.
152:
C
Solution: Nazirabad Thanda is a tribal village under Pargi jurisdiction in Rangareddy District, in the Indian state of Telangana.
153:
C
Solution: In 1769, Nizam Ali Khan Asif Jah II, shifted the capital to Hyderabad. The seven Nizam's of the Asif Jahi dynasty ruled the Deccan for nearly 224 years, right up to 1948. Hyderabad was officially declared as the capital of Nizams 2 nd June.
154:
C
Solution: Sri Krishna to look into the demand for separate statehood for Telangana or keep the State united in the present form, Andhra Pradesh. The committee was constituted by the Government of India on 3 rd February, 2010 and submitted its report on 30 th December, 2010 to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
155:
A
Solution: Telangana, as a geographical and political entity was born on 2 nd June, 2014 as the 29th and the youngest state in Union of India.
156:
D
Solution: 1956 map of Southern India showing Hyderabad state in yellowish green. After the States reorganisation in 1956, regions west of the red and blue lines merged with Bombay and Mysore States respectively and the remaining part (Telangana) was merged with Andhra Pradesh.
157:
B
Solution: Telangana Rashtra Samiti is an Indian regional political party which is predominantly active in the state of Telangana. It was founded on 27 th April, 2001 by K. Chandrashekar Rao, with a single-point agenda of creating a separate Telangana state with Hyderabad as its capital.
158:
D
Solution: The Telangana Regional Committee was abolished in 1974 after the acceptance of the Six-Point formula. The Gentlemen's agreement of Andhra Pradesh was signed between Telangana and Andhra leaders before the formation of the state of Andhra Pradesh of India on 20 th Feb, 1956.
159:
D
Solution: The monument was built in 1591 by Muḥammad Quli Quṭb Shah, the fifth king of the Quṭb Shahi dynasty, reportedly as the first building in Hyderabad, his new capital. Over the years, it has become a signature monument to and an iconic symbol of the city's heritage.
160:
D
Solution: Harihara and Bukka founded Vijayanagara Kingdom and had been administrators in the Kakatiya kingdom which was defeated by the Delhi Sultanate.
161:
B
Solution: Ekkadu Srinivasan Lakshmi Narasimhan (born 1945) is an Indian former civil servant and politician who served as the first Governor of Telangana. He assumed office of the Governor of Andhra Pradesh in December 2009 and Governor of Telangana on 2 nd June 2014.
162:
B
Solution: Madhava Varma II, He is the Most Powerful King of Vishnukundina dynasty in India.
163:
A
Solution: The ruler of Golconda Fort, Abul Hasan Qutb Shah had strong walls reinforced with granite and a very powerful mortar called the Pata Burj.
164:
B
Solution: Nizamabad was formerly known as Induru and Indrapuri. It was ruled by the king Indra Vallabha Panthya Varsha Indra Som, of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty, in the 8th century, and took its name from him. Nizamabad was ruled by the king Nizam in the 18th century, and took its name from him.
165:
A
Solution: Chandragupta Maurya established the Mauryan dynasty which is the largest empire in Indian history. King Ashoka is considered to be one of the greates ruler of India. He expanded the reign of Maurya dynasty in most of Indian continent.
166:
A
Solution: Veera Telangana is a 2010 Telugu film directed by R. Narayana Murthy, based on the Telangana Movement. The film's cast includes R. Narayana Murthy, Vijayaranga Raju.
167:
B
Solution: Prola Raju II was the last vassal ruler of the Kakatiya dynasty who served the Western Chalukyas as a feudatory. His successor and son, Prataparudra I, was the first independent Kakatiya ruler.
168:
A
Solution: Bhubanagiri Fort is said to have been built during the reign of Mugla Vikramaditya, the 6th triangular dynasty of the Western Chalukya dynasty. It is named after him as the Bhuvanagiri Fort, which historians say was popular during the Kakatiyas.
169:
C
Solution: The Bhongir fort in Nalgonda district of Telangana is one such structure. It is a massive impregnable structure erected by Chalukya ruler, Tribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya VI and the fort is named after him. Bhongir fort's history is traced back to the 10 th century.
170:
D
Solution: Warangal district, formerly Warangal Rural district, is a district in the Indian state of Telangana. The district shares boundaries with Mahabubabad, Jangaon, Hanamkonda, Mulugu and Bhupalpally districts.
171:
A
Solution: The history of Telangana, located on the high Deccan Plateau, includes its being ruled by the Satavahana Dynasty (230 BCE to 220 CE), the Kakatiya Dynasty (1083 to 1323), the Musunuri Nayaks (1326 to 1356), the Delhi Sultanate, the Bahmani Sultanate (1347 to 1512), Golconda Sultanate (1512 to 1687) and Asaf Jahi dynasty (1724 to1950).
172:
B
Solution: Palampeta inscription issued by Rudrasenani states that Recharla Rudra defeated the last king of Mudigonda Chalukyas Nagathi Raju.
173:
C
Solution: Bharatnatyam dance origin can be traced from back to Sadir-the solo dance of temple dancer or devadasis in Tamil Nadu.
174:
C
Solution: The incident took place near 'Gattamma' temple which is termed as the entry point to enter Medaram jatara. As the car was completely crushed under the bus, the police had a tough time in taking out the dead bodies.
175:
A
Solution: The Telangana government has announced the following four icons for the new State: The State Bird - Palapitta (Indian Roller or Blue Jay).
176:
B
Solution: Telugu, one of the traditional languages of India, is the official language of Telangana.
177:
A
Solution: Nagarjuna is widely considered as one of the most important Buddhist philosophers of ancient India & founder of Madhyamaka school of Mahayana Buddhism. His imp works include – Ratnavali, Suhrulekha, Sunyasaptasati and Mulamadhyamaka karika.
178:
D
Solution: Khilwat Mubarak, the grand Durbar Hall of the Nizams where the royal court and other ceremonies were held. Southern Courtyard comprising of the four palaces, named Afzal Mahal, Aftab Mahal, Mahtab Mahal, and Tanhiyat Mahal.
179:
C
Solution: Mohammad bin Tughlaq’s army defeated the Kakatiya army and killed Prataparudra in the year 1323 CE.
180:
B
Solution: Hyderabad, former princely state of south-central India that was centred on the city of Hyderabad. It was founded by Nizam al-Mulk (Aṣaf Jah), who was intermittently viceroy of the Deccan (peninsular India) under the Mughal emperors from 1713 to 1721 and who resumed the post again under the title Aṣaf Jah in 1724.
181:
N/A
Solution: Bogatha Waterfall is a waterfall located on the Cheekupally stream, Wazeedu Mandal, Mulugu district, Telangana. It is located 120 kilometers from Bhadrachalam, 90 kilometers from Mulugu and 140 kilometers from Warangal.
182:
B
Solution: "Daggakoru Badaakoru Razaakaaru Poshakudu" was a poem written by Dasaradhi Krishnama Charyulu. Dasaradhi Krishnama Charyulu was born as Daasarathi on 22 nd July 1925 in a middle-class Vaishnava Brahmin family.
183:
A
Solution: "Quanoon Cha Mubaraq" issued by the Nizam VI were related to Administrative Reforms.
184:
D
Solution: "Telangana Rithanga Poratam - Praja Sahityam" is a research work of Jayadheer Tirumal Rao.A professor from Telugu University, Jayadhir has been researching and reviving the art and culture of Adivasis for the past 35 years.
185:
B
186:
B
Solution: Aatalo Aratipandu was written by Sujatha Devi. Noted travel writer, poet and teacher Prof. B. Sujatha Devi, the youngest sister of educationist Hridaya Kumari and poet Sugatha Kumari, died here on Saturday.
187:
C
Solution: Telangana is the 29 th state of India, formed on the 2 nd of June 2014. The state has an area of 1,12,077 Sq. Km.
188:
B
Solution: Mir Ahmed Ali, Nawab Ali Nawaz Jung Bahadur was chief engineer during the rule of Nizam of Hyderabad. He was responsible for major irrigation works, buildings and bridges in Hyderabad State such as Osman Sagar, Nizam Sagar Himayat Sagar and Ali Sagar reservoir of Nizamabad district, also named after him.
189:
C
190:
A
Solution: The temple is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge. The temple also houses the idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Kali. As per history, Bijialudu a Karnataka king, who ruled the province of Nandagiri with Nanded as his capital in the 6th century, constructed the temple at Basara.
191:
A
Solution: Begumpet airport was established in the 1930s with formation of Hyderabad Aero Club. Initially it was used by Nizam of Hyderabad. The terminal building was constructed in 1937.
192:
B
Solution: The first flyovers to be built in Hyderabad was the one at Begumpet whose foundation stone was laid by Chief Minister T. Anjaiah in November 1980. It was commissioned within three years, during the time of Queen Elizabeth's visit to Hyderabad in November 1983.
193:
B
Solution: The Bhongir fort adorns the place from the time it was built in 10 th century. Bhongir Fort was built on an isolated monolithic rock by the Western Chalukya ruler Tribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya IV in the year 1076 and was thus named after him as Tribhuvanagiri, later it was called as Bhuvanagiri.
194:
B
Solution: The Birlas built the Hyderabad temple in 1976 and constructed it with white marbles imported from Rajasthan. The hillock is at a height of 280-feet situated on a 13-acre plot. The construction took almost a decade to complete and was consecrated in the same year by Swami Ranganathananda of Ramakrishna Mission.
195:
C
Solution: The Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister K. T. Rama Rao launched the cable-stayed bridge on Durgam Cheruvu on 25 th September, 2020.
196:
A
Solution: The academy was established in 1969 and started operations in 1971. It is located at Dundigal, about 25 km (16 mi) from the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, spread over 7,050 acres (2,850 ha).
197:
A
Solution: As per a report by Telangana Today, the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister K. T. Rama Rao launched the cable-stayed bridge on Durgam Cheruvu on 25 th September, 2020.
198:
D
Solution: The sanctuary is located at a distance of 110 kilometers from Warangal. The Eturunagaram Sanctuary was declared a wildlife sanctuary in the year 1953 by the former Hyderabad Government, thanks to its rich bio-diversity.
199:
A
Solution: The fort was built in the 12 th century by the Gondu tribals with the help of the Kakatiya Kings of Warangal. Archaeological work suggests that construction of the fort was begun early as the Rastrakuta era (prior to 1200 AD) and continued until 16 th century.
200:
C
Solution: Golconda, also spelled Golkonda or Golkunda, historic fortress and ruined city lying 5 miles (8 km) west of Hyderabad in western Telangana state, southern India. From 1518 to 1591 it was the capital of the Qutb Shahi kingdom (1518-1687), one of five Muslim sultanates of the Deccan.
201:
A
Solution: Kawal Tiger Reserve is located at Jannaram mandal of Mancherial District (Old Adilabad district) in Telangana state of India.
202:
D
Solution: The Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the district of Khammam. The wildlife sanctuary covers an area of 635.4 square kilometers and this plentiful land serves as the native land for several endangered species. This sanctuary got its name after the river Kinnerasani.
203:
A
Solution: Pakhal Lake is a man-made lake in the Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary in the Warangal district of Telangana, a state in Southern India.
204:
A
Solution: Ramagundam is a city in the Peddapalli district of the Telangana State. It is the biggest and most populous city in the Peddapalli district. It is located on the banks of the Godavari river.
205:
A
206:
C
Solution: Alwal Lake is an artificial lake near Hyderabad, India, about 8 kilometers north of Secunderabad. It is situated in Alwal.
207:
D
Solution: Begumpet Airport (IATA: BPM, ICAO: VOHY) in Hyderabad, also known as Hyderabad Old Airport, is a civil enclave located in Begumpet.
208:
B
Solution: Bhadrachalam is a key town of Pilgrimage importance located in the Khammam District of Telangana. The temple town of Bhadrachalam is situated on the banks of Godavari River. It was part of East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh till 1959.
209:
B
Solution: Bhadrakali Lake is a lake in Warangal, Telangana built by Ganapati Deva of Kakatiya dynasty. The lake is situated near the famous Bhadrakali Temple.
210:
D
Solution: Consider the following statement about Gentlemen Agreement: As per Gentlemen Agreement cabinet ministers from Andhra and Telangana regions should be in proportion to 60:40, If the CM is from Andhra then Deputy CM should be from Telangana and Vice-versa Out of five portfolios Home, Finance, Revenue, planning and development and commerce and industry two should go to Telangana.
211:
B
212:
B
Solution: People of Dongria Kondh tribe are residents of the Niyamgiri hill range in Odisha state. The tribe has been frequently making news for their resistance against Vedanta bauxite mining project in Odisha.
213:
A
214:
D
Solution: In a first of its kind, Telangana State will have eco-friendly bridges over a canal cutting across the tiger corridor linking the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra with the forests in Telangana's Kumram Bheem Asifabad district. It requires the laying of fertile soil to grow grass and plants over the structure, so that fragmentation of the reserve forest is camouflaged.
215:
C
Solution: At present, Scheduled Areas have been declared in the States of Andhra Pradesh (including Telangana), Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Rajasthan.
216:
B
Solution: Mahadayi river water dispute is a dispute between Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka. Mahadayi River also known as Mondovi in Goa actually originates from a cluster of 30 springs near Bhimgad in Karnataka and forms into a river at Degaon village in Khanapur Taluk of Belagavi district. Vansadhara river dispute is dispute between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. The Vansadhara originates in Odisha and flows into the Bay of Bengal after traversing 154 kms in Odisha and 82 kms in Andhra Pradesh. The river is common border for about 29 kms in the two states.
217:
D
Solution: Consider the following Tiger Reserves with states where they are located. Kawal Tiger Reserve - Telangana Sunabeda Tiger Reserve - Odisha Ratapani Tiger Reserve - Madhya Pradesh
218:
B
Solution: Daasi is a movie by Narsing Rao. The story is of Kamalakshi (Archana), a bonded woman known as Daasi in Hyderabad State in the 1920s in Telangana region.
219:
D
Solution: Throughout his reign, Deva Raya was continually at war with the Velamas of Telangana, the Bahmani Sultan of Gulbarga, the Reddis of Kondavidu, and the traditional rivals of Vijayanagara, the Gajaptis of Kalinga.
220:
A
Solution: Bhuvanagiri Fort is a Fort located in Bhuvanagiri, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District, Telangana, India. It is located on a huge rock at a commanding height.
221:
B
Solution: Indian Air Force Academy, Dundigal is a Defence Service training institute located in Medchal-Malkajgiri district 43 km (27 mi) from Hyderabad, in the Indian state of Telangana.
222:
B
Solution: Durgam Cheruvu, also known as Raidurgam Cheruvu, is a freshwater lake located in Rangareddy district, Telangana, India. The lake, which is spread over 83 acres (34 ha), is located near the city of Hyderabad. The lake is also known as Secret Lake because it is hidden between the localities of Jubilee Hills and Madhapur.
223:
B
Solution: Elgandal Fort is situated amidst palm groves on the banks of the Manair River (a tributary of the Godavari River), approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Karimnagar on the Kamareddy Road in the Indian state of Telangana.
224:
B
Solution: Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located in Eturnagaram village in Mulugu district in Telangana, India. It is located 250 km (160 mi) away from Hyderabad, it is integrated tribal development town.
225:
C
Solution: Gandhari is a hill fort located near Bokkalagutta, in Mandamarri Mandal in Mancherial district in the south Indian state of Telangana. It is located on the sand rock hills. It is 270 kilometres (157 mi) north east of the state capital, Hyderabad.
226:
D
Solution: Golconda, also spelled Golkonda or Golkunda, historic fortress and ruined city lying 5 miles (8 km) west of Hyderabad in western Telangana state, southern India. From 1518 to 1591 it was the capital of the Qutb Shahi kingdom (1518-1687), one of five Muslim sultanates of the Deccan.
227:
C
Solution: Gymkhana Ground is a cricket ground in the Secunderabad, Telangana. No major stadiums are located in Secunderabad apart from Gymkhana Ground and is the most important ground in the city.
228:
B
Solution: Himayat Sagar is an artificial lake about 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Hyderabad in Telangana, India. It lies parallel to a larger artificial lake Osman Sagar.
229:
A
Solution: Mrugavani National Park is a national park located in Hyderabad, Telangana State, India. It is situated at Chilkur in Moinabad mandal, 20 km from MGBS and covers an area of 3.6 square kilometres (1.4 sq mi) or 1211 acres. It is home to a 600 different types of plant life.
230:
B
Solution: The Godavari River is the longest river in Telangana. The region is drained by two large rivers, with 79% of the catchment area of the River Godavari and 69% of the catchment area of the River Krishna.
231:
C
Solution: Purana Pul built in 1578 AD is a bridge over river Musi in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is the first bridge ever constructed in Hyderabad and among the oldest in South India.
232:
C
Solution: Mrugavani National Park is a national park located in Hyderabad, Telangana State, India.
233:
C
Solution: Kawal Tiger Reserve is located at Jannaram mandal of Mancherial District (Old Adilabad district) in Telangana state of India. Govt of India declared Kawal wildlife sanctuary as Tiger Reserve in 2012.
234:
B
Solution: Mahabubnagar 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 Mahabubnagar in honour of Mir Mahbub Ali Khan Asaf Jah VI, the Nizam of Hyderabad (1869-1911 AD).
235:
A
Solution: Kuntala Waterfall is a waterfall in the indian state of Telangana, located on Kadam river in Neradigonda mandal of Adilabad district. It is the highest waterfall in the state with a height of 50 meters. These waterfalls are in the dense forests inhabited by the Gonds.
236:
B
Solution: The largest of them all, Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve covers five districts of Telangana, namely Kurnool, Prakasam, Guntur, Nalgonda and Mahbubnagar and hence, it is home to hundreds of tourist spots.
237:
A
Solution: The word "Peddamma", which is "Pedda+Amma", literally means 'Mother of Mothers' or "The Supreme Mother". She is one of the 11 forms of Village Deities and The Supreme most.
238:
B
Solution: The Karmanghat Hanuman Temple is one of the oldest and popular Hindu temples in Hyderabad, in the state of Telangana, India.
239:
B
Solution: Bhadrakali Temple, Warangal known to be one of the oldest temples for Goddess Bhadrakali, located in Warangal.
240:
B
Solution: The project 'Mission Bhagiratha' was launched by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi at Komatibanda village, Medak district in Gajwel constituency on 6 th August 2016.
241:
B
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:
D
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:
C
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:
C
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:
D
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.
246:
A
Solution: It is one of the three National Museums of India. Originally a private art collection of the Salar Jung family, it was endowed to the nation after the death of Salar Jung III. It was inaugurated on 16 th December 1951.
247:
B
Solution: Secunderabad was established in 1806. Both cities are collectively known as Hyderabad and together form the sixth-largest metropolis in India. Being one of the largest cantonments in India, Secunderabad has a large presence of army and air force personnel.
248:
C
Solution: In 1803, Nizam Sikandar Jah, the third Nizam of Hyderabad, changed Ulwul's name to Secunderabad after himself. The city was formed in 1806, after the order was signed by the Nizam allotting the land north of Hussain Sagar to set up the British Cantonment.
249:
A
250:
B
Solution: The 7 Marvellous Forts of Telangana.There are 65 sacred groves Telangana - two in Adilabad district, thirteen in Hyderabad district, four in Karimnagar district, four in Khammam district, nine in Mahbubnagar district, four in Medak district, nine in Nalgonda district, ten in Ranga Reddy district, and three in Warangal district.
251:
A
Solution: As on date, six out of the 17 gates of the reservoir are open.
252:
C
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:
B
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:
A
Solution: Telangana shares its border with four other Indian states namely Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
255:
B
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.
256:
A
Solution: Travelers are voting Alwal Lake, Hussain Sagar and Saroornagar Lake as the best of 18 lakes in Telangana. Also popular are Pocharam lake in Nirmal and Lotus Pond and Shamirpet Lake in Hyderabad. Want more? Check out our map of lakes in Telangana or these 9 lakes near Hyderabad.
257:
C
Solution: Telangana elects Lok Sabha - 17 and Rajya Sabha - 7 and they are indirectly elected by the state legislators of Telangana.
258:
B
Solution: Khammam District Mandals List. Mandal is the local administrative division mostly a town or city, Below is the Khammam District District Mandals list in the state of Telangana, Mandal can be considered as sub-districts, As on the last 2011 census, Khammam District is divided into 41 Mandals.
259:
C
Solution: The Sub-Division is divided into Mandals. Adilabad District Consists of 18 Mandals. Mandal is headed by Tahsildar.
260:
A
Solution: Malkajgiri is administered by GHMC as Circle No. 28 which falls under Secunderabad Zone. It includes seven wards which include 136 Neredmet division.
261:
D
Solution: Iyyanki Venkata Ramanayya has been called the "Architect of the Public Library Movement in India". He is the first Indian to be awarded the Kaula Gold Medal. Through his career as an influential library leader, Ramanayya was seen as a respected peer and mentor by S. R.
262:
A
Solution: P. V. Narasimha Rao was the first Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh from Telangana region. He became CM of Andhra Pradesh on 25 th September, 1971 after resignation of Kasu Brahmananda Reddi as CM.
263:
D
Solution: Ranbir Singh, Vinod K. Duggal, Abusaleh Shariff, the members of Sri Krishna committee that was constituted to look into the issue of separate statehood for Telangana.
264:
C
265:
B
Solution: Abhinaya Srinivas authored the song "Osmania Campus lo Udayinchina Kiranama Veera Telanganama".
266:
A
Solution: Daravu Yellana is the author of the "Veerulara Vandanam . . . . . Vidyardhi Veerulara Vandanam". It was written and directed by Siva, produced by Burugupalli Siva Rama Krishna.
267:
D
Solution: The most popular place to visit in Warangal is the Thousand Pillars Temple, located at the base of Hanamkonda hill. It was built in 12 th century by the Kakatiya King Rudra Deva. Dedicated primarily to Lord Shiva, this temple is also known by the name of Sri Rudreshwara Swamy Temple.
268:
C
Solution: Bijialudu a Karnataka king, who ruled the province of Nandagiri with Nanded as his capital in the 6 th century, constructed the temple at Basara.
269:
D
Solution: Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), in collaboration with Larsen & Toubro, built the landmark Durgam Cheruvu cable-stayed bridge as part of the Strategic Road Development Programme (SRDP).
270:
B
Solution: The temple is also famous for Jatara (fair), a three-day grand affair celebrated during Shivaratri in the month of February. With hundreds of devotees pitching up their makeshift tents around the Edupayala Vana Durga Bhavani temple, the stage is set for a three-day event attracting more than 5 lakh pilgrims.
271:
A
Solution: The project is to build at estimated to cost about Rs. 80,499.7 crore and proposed to be completed in three years. It is the costliest irrigation project to be taken up by any state in the country.
272:
B
Solution: The Fall and Rise of Telangana Books by the Author Gautam Pingle. The Author Gautam Pingle was formerly Dean of Research and Consultancy.
273:
B
Solution: The fort was constructed in the 13 th century in the reign of the Kakateya King Ganapati Deva. The Warangal fort is most famous for its graceful and finitely carved arches and pillars.
274:
C
Solution: The First corporate of hospital in Telangana Region was established by C. Dayakar Reddy.
275:
A
Solution: The first dhoomdham was organized in the year 2002.
276:
A
Solution: Gadasaptasati written by the Satavahana King Haala is considered as the first poetry in Telangana.
277:
C
Solution: The first recipient of Dasaradi Krishnama Charya Award 124 is Dr. Ammangi Venugopal.
278:
A
Solution: Nava Telangana Party was a political party in Andhra Pradesh, India. The party was founded by Tulla Devender Goud to achieve separate statehood for Telangana.
279:
D
Solution: Designed in the shape of a butterfly by Edwin Lutyens, the architect of most of Delhi's monumental structures, the Hyderabad House had 36 rooms, including four for the zanana.
280:
A
Solution: Komuravelli Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple popularly known as Komuravelli Mallanna Temple is a Hindu temple located on a hill in Komuravelli village of Siddipet district in Telangana state. It is located near Siddipet on SH–1 Rajiv Rahadari.
281:
D
Solution: Korutla is famous for 'Korutla Coats', paper production and textile industry. The place is known for its temples: Sai Baba Temple, Durga Temple, Krishna Mandir, Ashta Lakshmi Temple, Ayyappa Temple, Ramalayam, Venkateshwara Temple, Nageshwara Temple and many more.
282:
A
Solution: The top sightseeing places in Adilabad are Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary, Kunthala Waterfalls, Pochera Waterfalls, Shivaram Wildlife Sanctuary, Mahatma Gandhi Park, Adilabad, Jainath Temple.
283:
C
Solution: Lechi Nilichina Telangana was a collection of selected articles written by Nellutla Venugopal.
284:
A
Solution: Lesser florican birds, tagged in which Indian state, has flown to Telangana recently? Notes: One of the two lesser florican birds that was tagged by the Gujarat forest department has flown all the way to the state of Telangana. The bird was tagged at the Blackbuck National Park (BBNP), Velavadar, in Bhavnagar.
285:
C
Solution: Like Ashta vinayaka temples, Dwadasa Jyotirlinga temples, Ashtadasa Sakthi Pithas, there are Nava Narasimha Temples. They are Ahobilam Yadagirigutta, Malakonda, Simhachalam, Dharmapuri, Vedadri, Antarvedi, Mangalagiri and Penchalakona. All are in AP and Telangana states.
286:
C
Solution: M. Bhoopal Reddy (born 1959) is a Telugu language writer and actor. He won the 2011 Kendra Sahitya Akademi Awards for Children's Literature for his work, Uggu Paalu, a compilation of 90 children stories.
287:
A
Solution: It was established in 1862 by Somasundaram Mudaliar, with the name - Anglo Vernacular School.
288:
A
Solution: Telugu one of the classical languages of India is the official language of Telangana and Urdu is the second official language of the state. About 75% of the population of Telangana speak Telugu and 12% speak Urdu.
289:
A
Solution: Manjeera Rachayithala Sangham was established by Nandini Sidha Reddy. Nandini Sidda Reddy is a teacher, writer, poet, songwriter and social activist from the state of Telangana, India.
290:
C
Solution: A person is appointed to regulate the use of the water from the tank. This particular person is called 'Neerati' or 'Neeru Katte manisi' . The most important thing is that tanks helped to prevent run-off of rain-water and the erosion of top soils.
291:
C
Solution: Memoirs of Hyderabad Freedom Struggle' book is written by Swami Ramanand Tirtha.
292:
A
Solution: In 2018 general elections to the Assembly, Sri K. Chandrashekar Rao-led Telangana Rashtra Samithi won 88 seats and Sri K. C. R. was sworn in as the second Chief Minister of Telangana on 13 th December 2018.
293:
C
Solution: He was equally proficient in Sanskrit, Kannada and Tamil. But in modern times, if the honour of Telugu achieving the classical language status has to be dedicated to one person, undoubtedly it has to be to C. P. Brown, the savior of Telugu culture and literature .
294:
B
Solution: Madavareddy Padma Devender Reddy (born 6 th January, 1969) is an Indian politician who was the 1 st Deputy Speaker of Telangana Legislative Assembly from 12 th June, 2014 to 16 th January, 2019 and Member of the Telangana Legislative Assembly from Medak constituency from 2 nd June, 2014.
295:
D
Solution: Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao, popularly known as KCR, was born in Chintamadaka, Medak Dist, Telangana, India to Sri Raghava Rao and Smt. Venkatamma on 17 th February, 1954 . After leading the Telangana movement to its desired end, he became the first Chief Minister of the State.
296:
A
Solution: Ekkadu Srinivasan Lakshmi Narasimhan (born 1945) is an Indian former civil servant and politician who served as the first Governor of Telangana.
297:
D
Solution: Pasunoori Ravinder is the first Telugu poet to win the Sahitya Akademi's Yuva Puraskar Award.
298:
B
Solution: Sarojini Naidu, the first woman president of the Indian National Congress, India's largest political party and the party of Mahatma Gandhi, lectured on "Interpretations of Modern Indian Renaissance." India acheived independence from Britain on 26 th January, 1930.
299:
B
Solution: The "Qutb Shahi" dynasty was established in 1512 AD by Quli Qutb Mulk who assumed the title of "Sultan". In 1636, Shah Jahan forced the Qutb Shahis to recognize Mughal suzerainty and pay periodic tributes.
300:
A
301:
B
Solution: Bonalu is a Telangana traditional Hindu festival centered on the Goddess Mahakali. This festival is celebrated annually in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, as well as in other parts of the state. It is celebrated in the month of Ashada Masam, which is around July.
302:
D, H
Solution: Telangana is bordered by the states of Maharashtra to the north, Chhattisgarh to the north-east, Karnataka to the west, and Andhra Pradesh to the east and south.
303:
C
Solution: Former Indian Prime Minister Shri P. V. Narasimha Rao was born on 28 th June 1921 in Laknepalli Village, near Karimnagar Warangal District in Telangana state.
304:
C
Solution: Gnana Saraswati Temple is a Hindu temple of Goddess Saraswati located on the banks of Godavari River at Basar, Telangana, India. It is one of the two famous Saraswati temples in the Indian subcontinent, the other being Sharada Peeth.
305:
A
Solution: GCT is the largest train station in the world in terms of area occupied and number of platforms. The terminal is spread over 49 acres and has 44 platforms. The station is used by more than one million people a week.
306:
B
Solution: They suggest a tradition and a knowledge base existed in South India by the time of the early Chalukya and Pallava era when these were built. In the Deccan, Cave 3 of the Badami cave temples was cut out in 578 CE, and Cave 1 is probably slightly earlier.
307:
C
Solution: Hyderabad State in 1956 (in yellowish green). After reorganisation in 1956, regions of the state west of the red and blue lines merged with the Bombay and Mysore states respectively, and the rest of the state (Telangana) was merged with Andhra State to form Andhra Pradesh.
308:
A
Solution: Samala Sadasiva was a Telugu language poet and writer. He won the Sangeet Natak Akademi award in 2011 for his book on Hindustani music written in Telugu called Swara Layalu.
309:
B
Solution: The bridge was constructed using a total of 428 MT of high-tensile strands, 26,600 cum of concrete, 4,800 MT of steel and 287 MT of stay-cables. The cable-stayed bridge portion is 435 metres long including the approaches at both ends, 25.8 metres wide with a total of 52 stay cables.
310:
C
Solution: The Hyderabad Information Technology and Engineering Consultancy City, abbreviated as HITEC City, is an Indian information technology, engineering, health informatics, and bioinformatics, business district located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
311:
D
Solution: Hyderabad-Secunderabad is called twin cities. Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana. Hyderabad is known as "City of Pearls".
312:
D
Solution: The Srisailam Dam is constructed across the Krishna River on the border of Mahabubnagar District, Telangana and Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh near Srisailam temple town and is the 2 nd largest capacity working hydroelectric station in the country. The Sripada Yellampalli Project is an irrigation project located at Yellampalli Village, Ramagundam Rural Mandal, between Peddapalli districts. The Jurala project, which is also known as the Priyadarshini Project is located at a distance of 10 kilometers from Kurvapur village in the Mahabubnagar district of Telangana.
313:
A
Solution: Telangana Language Day is celebrated on 9 th September every year in Telangana, India. This date was chosen on the occasion of renowned writer, poet of the Telangana Kaloji Narayana Rao's 100 th birth anniversary.
314:
C
Solution: The districts, Adilabad has 35.53% forest cover in proportion to its geographical area, the report said. Followed by Khammam with 33.76%, and Warangal with 22.99%. The worst performing districts were Nalgonda with 2.91%, Medak with 7.62% and Hyderabad with 8.61%.
315:
C
Solution: Ananthagiri Hills is located 10 km from Vikarabad, Ranga Reddy district, Telangana, India. The hills are the main water source for Osmansagar and Himayathsagar. It is considered as one of the dense forests in Telangana region.
316:
B
Solution: District Kamareddy, Government of Telangana Rice Bowl of Telangana State India.
317:
D
Solution: Displacing Khammam, Mahabubabad has emerged as the top district accounting for a 37.8 percent of tribals of the total population followed by Bhadradri-Kothagudem, Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem-Asifabad, Jayashankar-Bhupalpalli and Warangal Rural.
318:
A
Solution: Hyderabad district is the most populated district with a population of 39,43,323. The capital of Telangana is Hyderabad which is also the largest city of Telangana state.
319:
A
Solution: Mahabubnagar 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 Mahabubnagar in honour of Mir Mahbub Ali Khan Asaf Jah VI, the Nizam of Hyderabad (1869-1911 AD).
320:
C
Solution: The Falaknuma Palace built over nine years from 3 rd March, 1884, Falaknuma set Viqar-ul-Umra back by Rs. 40,00,000 - a whistling fortune of an amount back then - and nearly bankrupted him till his brother-in-law, the sixth Nizam, decided to buy off the property.
321:
B
Solution: Nampally derives its name from a Persian Diwan of Hyderabad, Raza Ali Khan whose title was Nekh-Nam-Khan. The Nampally Railway Station was built in 1907 by Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII, the last Nizam of Hyderabad.
322:
D
Solution: The Secunderabad station was built under the leadership of the Nizam Mir Mahbub Ali Khan in 1874 and it served as the main station of Nizam's private railways until the opening of Kacheguda railway station by his son Mir Osman Ali Khan in 1916.
323:
A
Solution: The first written materials in the language date from 575 ce. The Telugu script is derived from that of the 6 th century Calukya dynasty and is related to that of the Kannada language. Telugu literature begins in the 11 th century with a version of the Hindu epic Mahabharata by the writer Nannaya Bhatta.
324:
B
Solution: The Charminar in the old city of Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The monument was built in 1591 by Muḥammad Quli Quṭb Shah, the fifth king of the Quṭb Shahi dynasty, reportedly as the first building in Hyderabad, his new capital.
325:
A
Solution: Warangal Airport is an old airport which was built during the reign of a Nizam who ruled over this part of the country post independence. This airport was established in the year 1930 which was then built for the purpose of helping the industries in trading and business.
326:
C
Solution: According to the history of Warangal, the Prola Raja of great Kakatiya dynasty built the beautiful city in 12 th century.
327:
D
Solution: The main parties in the state are the YSR Congress Party and Telugu Desam Party. Other parties that have small presence in the state include the Indian National Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party.
328:
C
Solution: The Alampur Navabrahma temples are located in the Telangana town of Alampur, close to the Tungabhadra River.
329:
C
Solution: The fourth Telugu conference was held in Tirupati in December 2012.
330:
B
Solution: The fleet size of the IAF has decreased to 33 squadrons during this period because of the retirement of older aircraft. Still, India maintains the fourth largest air force in the world. The IAF plans to raise its strength to 42 squadrons.
331:
C
Solution: There are total 720 ( seven hundred & twenty) steps.Golconda Fort called Golla Konda, which means Shepherds' Hill is a castle and early capital of the Qutb Shahi Dynasty in the western part of Hyderabad, Telangana. The Golconda includes four forts in an 11-kilometre area with eight gateways.
332:
B
Solution: It is covered with valleys, dense forest, and chirping birds. After entering the area, you will have to walk around half a kilometer and you will reach a place where you find a series of 408 steps down to the waterfalls.
333:
B
Solution: Warngal is the name of the Mandal and Gouraram is the village where this temple is located. The temple is located on a small hillock and has some 100 odd steps.
334:
A
Solution: There are about 30 villages in Nalgonda block, which you can browse from villages list below.
335:
C
Solution: There are 65 sacred groves Telangana - two in Adilabad district, thirteen in Hyderabad district, four in Karimnagar district, four in Khammam district, nine in Mahbubnagar district, four in Medak district, nine in Nalgonda district, ten in Ranga Reddy district, and three in Warangal district.
336:
A
Solution: The state has has seven wildlife sanctuaries, three national parks and two tiger reserves. As much as 25.19% of the state's geographical area is covered in forests. The reserves, sanctuaries and national parks cover almost 5% of the area here. Telangana is part of the Deccan Plateau Geographical zone.
337:
A
Solution: The State government on Thursday formed the new zonal system which would have seven zones and two multi-zones to facilitate recruitment and transfer of employees. The new zonal system is aimed at avoiding injustices done to employees in the combined Andhra Pradesh.
338:
C
Solution: It was established in 1923 as Jagirdars College by the Seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan, and served as a school exclusively for the sons of nawabs, Jagirdars and other aristocrats and elites. It was renamed as the Hyderabad Public School in 1951 after the Zamindari system was abolished in 1950.
339:
A
Solution: Hyderabad Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act were enacted in the year 1950. Persons not entitled under section 34 deemed in certain circumstances to be protected tenants.
340:
A
Solution: The town has a documented history of Lord Sri Rama temple constructed circa 17 th century CE by Kancherla Gopanna. Gopanna (1620 - 1680), popularly known as Bhadradri Ramadasu or Bhadrachala Ramadasu, was a 17 th century Indian devotee of Rama and a composer of Carnatic music.
341:
B
Solution: Hyderabad was founded on the River Musi five miles east of Golconda, the capital of the Qutub Shahi rulers in 1591-92 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah .
342:
B
Solution: The fort is believed to have been built by the Kakatiya rulers in 950 AD. It served as an impregnable citadel during various regimes of different dynasties, including Kakatiyas, Qutub Shahis and Asaf Jahis.
343:
A
Solution: The Secunderabad station was built under the leadership of the Nizam Mir Mahbub Ali Khan in 1874 and it served as the main station of Nizam's private railways until the opening of Kacheguda railway station by his son Mir Osman Ali Khan in 1916.
344:
D
Solution: Qutab-ud-din Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi, commenced the construction of the Qutab Minar in 1200 AD, but could only finish the basement. His successor, Iltutmush, added three more storeys, and in 1368, Firoz Shah Tughlak constructed the fifth and the last storey.
345:
B
Solution: "Jaya Jaya He Telangana" is a song that was purported to be the state song of the Indian state of Telangana. It is composed by Ande Sri. The writer took seven years to compose 12 stanzas.
346:
C
Solution: The most popular place to visit in Warangal is the Thousand Pillars Temple, located at the base of Hanamkonda hill. It was built in 12 th century by the Kakatiya King Rudra Deva. Dedicated primarily to Lord Shiva, this temple is also known by the name of Sri Rudreshwara Swamy Temple.
347:
C
Solution: Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah constructed Charminar in 1591. His period is also known as Golden period in Qutub Shah’s. It is the most famous building of Hyderabad and also one of the most famous buildings in India.
348:
A
Solution: The Tughlaq dynasty of Turkic origin destroyed the Thousand pillar temple during their invasion of South India. It stayed in bad shape for a few years with fallen out columns, broken roofs, and broken statues. In 2004, the temple was renovated by the Government of India.
349:
A
Solution: Memoirs of Hyderabad Freedom Struggle' book is written by Swami Ramananda Tirtha.
350:
C
Solution: Bio-Asia announces 2018 Genome Valley Excellence Award to the Professor Michael N. Hall from Biozentrum University of Basel, Switzerland.
351:
D
Solution: Mir Tahniyath Ali Khan was Nizam V. Afzal ad-Dawlah, Asaf Jah V Mir Tahniyath Ali Khan Siddiqi was the ruling Nizam of Hyderabad, India, from 1857 to 1869.
352:
B
Solution: The monument was built in 1591 by Muḥammad Quli Quṭb Shah, the fifth king of the Quṭb Shahi dynasty, reportedly as the first building in Hyderabad, his new capital. Over the years, it has become a signature monument to and an iconic symbol of the city's heritage.
353:
C
Solution: Mungili - 2000 years of Telangana History was published by Sunki Reddy Narayana Reddy. Sunki Reddy Narayana Reddy is a poet, writer, researcher and a retired principal from Nalgonda, India who is the author of the books like Mattadi, Ganuma.
354:
B
Solution: World's largest masonry dam protected with 26 gates measuring 124.663m in height , Nagarjunasagar Dam located in Nalgonda District is built across River Krishna. The dam has a storage capacity of nearly 11,472 million cubic meters with an irrigation capacity for 9.81 lac acres of land.
355:
D
Solution: Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a masonry dam across the Krishna River at Nagarjuna Sagar which straddles the border between Nalgonda district in Telangana and Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh.
356:
D
Solution: The left canal (Lalbahadur Shastri canal) is 179 km (111 mi) long with maximum 311.5 cumecs capacity and irrigates 1.008 million acres (4,080 km 2 ) of land in Nalgonda, Suryapet, Krishna, West Godavari and Khamman districts.
357:
A
Solution: The area of what is now Telangana constituted the north-central and northeastern portions of Andhra Pradesh for almost six decades, but on June 2, 2014, that territory was calved off to form a separate state. The capital of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh is Hyderabad, in west-central Telangana.
358:
A
Solution: The High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad for the States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh is the common High Court for two States.
359:
B
Solution: Erakeswara Temple is a Saivite Hindu temple located in the western side of Pillalamarri village, Suryapet district of Telangana, India. The temple was built on the banks of the Musi River.
360:
A
Solution: The Pranahita River follows a short course of 113 kilometers, strictly adhering to the boundary between Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra and Adilabad district in Telangana. The direction of flow is southward, unlike most rivers of the Deccan Plateau
361:
A
Solution: The Samridhi policy was recently approved by a state government, it is an agricultural policy.
362:
B
Solution: The Government of India in 2015 approved the creation of a Price Stabilization Fund (PSF) with a corpus of Rs. 500 crores as a Central Sector Scheme, to support market interventions for price control of perishable Agri-horticultural commodities during 2014-15 to 2016-17.
363:
B
Solution: The Telangana state government, which has developed a mobile app called "Urban Genie" to provide employment to technicians and workers.
364:
C
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 nd June 2014, the Union Cabinet unilaterally cleared the bill for the creation of Telangana.
365:
D
Solution: The Telangana government has recently constituted the SC/ST Commission Errolla Srinivas. Dr. Errolla Srinivas on Wednesday assumed charge as Chairman of Telangana State Medical Services and Infrastructure Development Corporation (TSMSIDC) in the presence of Health Minister, T. Harish Rao.
366:
B
Solution: Telangana State government and NASSCOM signing an MoU for a center of excellence in data science and artificial intelligence, a technology partnership agreement between Telangana and the Taiwanese city of Taoyuan, and Adobe announced .
367:
C
Solution: Microsoft, Telangana seal deal for Rs. 15,000-cr data centre in Hyderabad. US tech giant Microsoft and the Telangana government have finalised a deal to set up a Rs. 15,000-crore data centre in Hyderabad.
368:
A
Solution: In the General Elections held in April 2014, Telangana Rashtra Samithi emerged victorious by winning 63 of the 119 seats and formed the government. Sri K. Chandrashekar Rao was sworn in as the First Chief Minister of Telangana. The Telangana state was inaugurated formally on 2 nd June 2014.
369:
C
Solution: The Nagunur Fort is an iconic historical monument based in Nagunur village, 8 km north-east of Karimnagar, Telangana. The fort stands testimony to the mighty prowess of the Kakatiya Dynasty and has been one of the most important forts during their times.
370:
C
Solution: Nizamabad Airport is a proposed greenfield airport in Jakranpalli in Nizamabad district in the Indian state of Telangana. The project site is located on National Highway 44, about 30 km (19 mi) east of the city of Nizamabad.
371:
C
Solution: The Nizamabad Fort is located in the Nizamabad district of Telangana. The place is at a distance of some 200 kilometres far from the capital city, Hyderabad and you have to travel towards the north west of it to reach Nizamabad. The place lies very close to the state border of Maharashtra.
372:
C
Solution: Osmansagar, also called Gandipet, is an excellent picnic spot located on outskirts of Hyderabad. Osmansagar is among the two lakes located on the city's periphery region supplying drinking water to the city.
373:
C
Solution: The Pakhal wildlife sanctuary is a striking, coveted tourist spot located in the Warangal district, Telangana. Set around the shores of the Pakhal Lake, it was established in the year 1952 by Kakatiya Dynasty. It was in the 13 th century that this lake was reclaimed and named after the man who excavated it.
374:
B
Solution: Pocharam Forest & Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at a distance of 15 km from Medak and around 115 km from Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Tourists can avail of private transport to reach the sanctuary from Medak.
375:
B
Solution: Pranahita wildlife sanctuary is a protected area located in Mancherial district (Old Adilabad District) of Telangana State, India. This sanctuary is on the bank of Pranahita River, 35 km away from Mancherial town.
376:
C
Solution: Rachakonda Fort is a historic fort located in Rachakonda, Yadadri Bhongir district of Telangana, India. It was built by the Recherla Nayaka king Anapotanayaka in the 14 th century AD.
377:
B
Solution: GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) was formed to design, finance, build, operate and maintain the Greenfield Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) on 5,495 acres in Shamshabad, located 25 km from the city centre of Hyderabad.
378:
A
Solution: The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium is a cricket stadium in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Located in the eastern suburb of Uppal, it has a capacity of 40,000 and extends across 16 acres (65,000 m 2 ) of land.
379:
D
Solution: Telangana is the 29 th and newest state of India. Its capital is Hyderabad. It is surrounded by 4 states namely Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
380:
B
381:
B
Solution: "Telugu" is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana which is used by the people.
382:
C
Solution: Indirasagar Polavaram an interstate project on river Godavari has been conceived as a part of recommendations of Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal (GWDT). GWDT finalized its award in 1980 .Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana.
383:
B
Solution: Telangana government on Friday conferred the Kaloji Puraskaram on poet-folk singer Goreti Venkanna. The government also observed Telangana language day on Friday on the occasion of poet Kaloji Narayana Rao's 102 nd birth anniversary.
384:
C
Solution: The large tank Bayyaram was constructed during the Kakitiya Dynasty i.e. 700 years ago at Bayyaram (V) & (M), Khammam District. The Large Tank Bayyaram is having 7200 Acres.
385:
B
Solution: Bhadrakali Lake is a lake in Warangal, Telangana built by Ganapati Deva of Kakatiya dynasty. The lake is situated near the famous Bhadrakali Temple.
386:
B
Solution: Bhubanagiri Fort is said to have been built during the reign of Mugla Vikramaditya, the 6 th triangular dynasty of the Western Chalukya dynasty. It is named after him as the Bhuvanagiri Fort, which historians say was popular during the Kakatiyas.
387:
D
Solution: The Nagarjunasagar Srisailam tiger reserve is the largest in India. It employs the Chenchu people for collecting data about the tiger population every day. Traditionally, the Chenchu tribe lives in hamlets called Pentas. They are located in the states of Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. They are found in the Nallamala forest and had refused to move out of the reserve forest. The Chenchu are adivasi/aboriginal tribes. They are recognized as a vulnerable group of Scheduled Tribe in India. They were traditionally hunters and gatherers.
388:
A
Solution: The Ramagiri Fort, also known as Ramagiri Khilla, located over a mountain top, is in the Peddapalli district of the Indian state of Telangana.
389:
B
Solution: Ramagundam Airport is a proposed airport located at Kesoram Cement Factory in Basanth Nagar serving the city of Ramagundam, in the Indian state of Telangana.
390:
A
Solution: Sanghi Temple, located at Sanghi Nagar in Telangana in India, is about 35 km from Hyderabad city. The sacred Raja Gopuram, which is very tall, can be seen from several kilometers away. The temple complex is located on the top of Paramanand Giri hill, which attracts a number of devotees.
391:
B
Solution: Saroornagar Lake is a lake in Hyderabad, India. From the year of its creation in 1626, the lake remained largely clean until 1956 when Hyderabad expanded.
392:
B
Solution: One such destination is Surendrapuri, which has become popular these days for its wonderful and well-maintained mythological museum. It is located approximately 58 km from Hyderabad at the foothills of Yadagirigutta, a popular pilgrimage center in Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri district of Telangana.
393:
B
Solution: The Thousand pillars temple which is located in Hanamkonda is one of the most important parts of the Warangal City. The temple was constructed in the 1163 AD by the great Rudra Deva. Every part of the temple depicts the typical Chalukya style of architecture.
394:
A
Solution: Sirpur Paper Mills Limited (SPM) is an integrated pulp and paper mill situated at Kagaznagar in Komaram Bheem district, Telangana.
395:
C
Solution: Warangal Airport also Mamnoor Airport (IATA: WGC, ICAO: VOWA) is located at Mamnoor, Warangal in the state of Telangana, India. The largest airport at the time, remained in service until 1981. Warangal Airport was the largest airport in the country at the time, with 1875 acres in land, a 2 km runway, a pilot and staff quarters, a pilot training center and more than one terminal.
396:
D
Solution: Warangal Fort is located in Warangal District, Telangana, India. It was the capital city of Kakatiya dynasty and Musunuri Nayakas. It appears to have existed since at least the 12 th century when it was the capital of the Kakatiyas.
397:
B
Solution: Ramagundam Airport (IATA: RMD, ICAO: VORG) is a proposed airport located at Kesoram Cement Factory in Basanth Nagar serving the city of Ramagundam, in the Indian state of Telangana.
398:
D
Solution: The Indian Meteorological department recently predicted that the 2019 winter will be warmer in the core cold wave zone of India. Telangana is one of the states in the cold wave zone. It is the only south India state. Union territories like J&K and Ladakh are also expected to experience this condition.
399:
A
Solution: The Kakatiya king who declared himself Independent from Kalyani chalukyas was Beta Raju-I.
400:
C
Solution: Prataparudra (r. c. 1289-1323), also known as Rudradeva II, was the last ruler of the Kakatiya dynasty of India. He ruled the eastern part of Deccan, with his capital at Warangal. Prataparudra succeeded his grandmother Rudramadevi as the Kakatiya monarch.
401:
C
402:
B
Solution: The meaning of the name which tribal community in Telangana means "a good person is leaving on the hills" of Koyas.
403:
D
Solution: The most important pre historic site in Telangana is Pandavullagutta. Pandavula Gutta is located near Ravulapalli, about 6km from Regonda Mandal Head Quarters. From Regonda, Warangal is located nearly 55km away.
404:
D
Solution: King Kothi Palace or Nazri Bagh Palace is a royal palace in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It was the palace where the erstwhile ruler of Hyderabad State, Sir Mir Osman Ali Khan (Nizam VII), lived.
405:
B
Solution: The patronizing caste (Ashrita Kulam) of Mushtiga is Mala. Mala are a Dalit community of agricultural labourers from the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. They are considered as Scheduled Castes by the Government of India.
406:
A
Solution: The patronizing caste (Ashrita Kulam) of Saadanaashruthulu is Padmasali. Padmasali is a Hindu caste residing in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Their traditional occupation is weaving.
407:
D
Solution: The patronizing caste of Bandaru Artists (Kalakarulu) is Perika. Bandaru Dattatreya (born 12 th June 1947) is an Indian politician serving as the current Governor of the State of Haryana since 2021.
408:
A
Solution: S. Laxmi Narayana Mudiraj (1929-2015) was an Indian politician who served as Mayor of Hyderabad and as MLA. He was the Hyderabad City Mayor for the year 1969-1970. He participated in the Quit India Movement and struggle for liberation of Hyderabad State and against the Razakars in 1947-48.
409:
B
Solution: Nilichi Gelichina Telangana, written by Dr. Madabhushi Sridhar. Madabhushi Sridhar Acharyulu is an Indian academic and Information Commissioner. He is presently serving as a Dean, School of Law and Mahindra University. He was once a professor at Nalsar University of Law in Hyderabad and Dean at Bennet University. He's an alumnus of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at Osmania University. He wrote 30 books on law and journalism, in English and Telugu.
410:
A
Solution: Nizam Government passed an Act Prohibiting Jogini System in 1934. The Hyderabad State Congress was a political party in the princely state of Hyderabad that sought civil rights, representative democracy and the union of Hyderabad with the Republic of India
411:
B
Solution: Nizam's Museum or H. E. H. Nizam's Museum is a museum located in Hyderabad at Purani Haveli, a palace of the erstwhile Nizams.
412:
D
Solution: • He was famous for his song ‘Ee Ooru Manadira” which was translated in 16 languages. • Some of his other famous songs are Rajiga ori Rajiga and Ayyoniva nuvvu. They were based on Telangana statehood movement during 2009 - 11 and were played in Poru film. • He also had written novel titled Polimera which highlighted the dark days of 1975 National Emergency.
413:
A
Solution: Under his tenure, he shifted the Telugu film industry from Chennai to Hyderabad, giving it a distinct identity from Tamil cinema and benefiting Telugu film producers and distributors and theater owners in Andhra Pradesh.
414:
C
Solution: Present Members of Lok Sabha from Telangana. 17 Lok Sabha members are elected.
415:
B
Solution: The lake was constructed in the 1213 AD by the Kakatiya king Ganapathi Dev. The Pakhal Lake which is enveloped by the scenic forested hills is spread over an area of 30 Sq. Kms. The harness of a small tributary of the River Krishna, is a must see sight.
416:
B
Solution: Pembarthy is famous for its metal handicrafts and brass works. Many of the villagers are skilled in sculpting statues and awards for presentations.
417:
D
Solution: Pillala Marri is located in Mahabubnagar. Pillalamarri is an 800 year old banyan tree located in Mahabubnagar. The tree is spread over 4 acres. It is a major tourist attraction located 4 kilometers from Mahbubnagar city.
418:
B
Solution: Hyderabad was a not-so-developed a city till 1996 when N. Chandrababu Naidu, leader of Telugu Desam Party (TDP), became the chief minister of the state.
419:
A
Solution: The end of the Khalji dynasty, he again withheld the tribute payments to Delhi. This prompted the new Sultan Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq to order a 1323 invasion that ended the Kakatiya dynasty and resulted in annexation of their kingdom to the Delhi Sultanate.
420:
C
Solution: Golconda Fort (also known as Golla konda is a fortified citadel built by the Qutb Shahi dynasty (c. 1512-1687), located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
421:
C
Solution: Nizam Shah dynasty, succession of rulers of the kingdom of Ahmadnagar in the Deccan of India from 1490 to 1633. The founder was Malik Ahmad, who in 1490 fixed his capital on a new site called Ahmadnagar after himself. The kingdom lay in the northwestern Deccan, between the states of Gujarat and Bijapur.
422:
A
Solution: Sarojini Naidu was originally called the Nightingale of India by Mahatma Gandhi.
423:
A
Solution: In 1724, Nizam-ul-Mulk defeated Mubariz Khan and conquered Hyderabad. His successors would rule the princely state of Hyderabad, as Nizams of Hyderabad. The Nizams established the first railways, postal and telegraph networks, and the first modern universities in Telangana.
424:
A
Solution: After several days of talks with leaders of both regions, on 12 th April 1969, the Prime Minister developed an Eight Point Plan. Sri M. Chenna Reddy, founded the Telangana Praja Samithi (TPS) political party in 1969 to spearhead the statehood movement.
425:
B
Solution: The district derives its name from Adilabad, its headquarters town which was named after the ruler of Bijapur, Ali Adil Shah.
426:
B
Solution: Hundreds of labourers helped the temple architect and builder S. M. Ganapathi Sthapati create the statue. After five years and the expenditure of US$3 million, the statue stood at 58 feet (18 m) and weighed 350 tons, making it the world's tallest monolithic statue of the Buddha.
427:
D
Solution: Ketana, respected as Abinava Dandi, a contemporary of Tikkana, dedicated his Dasakumaracharitramu, written in tasteful and sweet style, to him. He also translated Vijnaneswara's Mitakshari, a Sanskrit commentary on the Yajnavalkya Smriti, into Telugu under the name Vijnaneswaramu.
428:
B
Solution: Medak district is one of the 33 districts in the Indian state of Telangana. Medak is an important district of Telangana.
429:
C
Solution: There are 526 named mountains in Telangana. The highest and the most prominent mountain is Bedam Gutta.
430:
B
Solution: From Telangana 17 members are elected for Lok Sabha.
431:
B
Solution: 5 National Parks in Hyderabad, National Park around Hyderabad - Treebo.
432:
A
Solution: The state has has seven wildlife sanctuaries, three national parks and two tiger reserves. As much as 25.19% of the state's geographical area is covered in forests. The reserves, sanctuaries and national parks cover almost 5% of the area here. Telangana is part of the Deccan Plateau Geographical zone.
433:
A
Solution: 17 Lok Sabha members are elected. In Telangana, the Vidhan Sabha, or Legislative Assembly, has 119 constituencies. 18 constituencies are reserved for the Scheduled Castes candidates and 9 constituencies are reserved for the Scheduled tribes candidates.
434:
A
Solution: 7 Rajya Sabha member and 17 Lok Sabha members are elected.
435:
C
Solution: Telangana is home to a variety of historical and architectural wonders, including a significant number of palaces that showcase the rich cultural and historical heritage of the region. The most notable palaces in Telangana include: Chowmohallah Palace – This is one of the most famous palaces in Hyderabad and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was the official residence of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, known for its beautiful architecture and grandiose design. Falaknuma Palace – An opulent palace that now serves as a luxury hotel, known for its magnificent architecture and historical significance. It was built during the reign of the Nizam and is a testament to the grandeur of the era. Macca Masjid – Though not a palace, this mosque is an important historical site built during the rule of the Nizam. It is located near many palatial structures and is integral to the cultural fabric of the region. Jambagh Palace – Situated in Hyderabad, this palace is known for its historical importance and was part of the royal heritage of the region. Hussain Sagar Palace – This palace, near the Hussain Sagar Lake, adds to the scenic beauty of the city and reflects the influence of royal architecture. Qutub Shahi Tombs – While these structures primarily serve as tombs, they showcase the grandeur and palatial style of the Qutub Shahi dynasty. They are a significant part of the architectural heritage in Telangana. Toli Masjid – Built during the Qutub Shahi period, this structure showcases intricate architecture that resembles the grandeur of palatial designs. Nizam's Palace (Nizam’s Museum) – This museum provides a glimpse into the lifestyle and opulence of the Nizam rulers. The building itself reflects the grandeur of a palace. Banjara Palace – While not as famous as other palaces, it is an important part of the architectural landscape and royal heritage of Telangana. Jubilee Hall – Originally used for meetings and formal gatherings, this building adds to the royal essence of Hyderabad. King Kothi Palace – The residence of the last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan, this palace is a symbol of the rich history and heritage of the region. Qutub Shahi Palaces – A series of structures built by the Qutub Shahi rulers, representing the grandeur and the legacy of their reign. Macca Palace – A historical structure related to the Nizam period that represents the royal and cultural richness of Telangana. Mubarak Mansion – This palace is known for its historical significance and architectural beauty, contributing to the rich tapestry of Telangana’s palatial heritage. These palaces reflect the opulence, history, and grandeur of Telangana, showcasing the rich architectural and cultural heritage of the state.
436:
C
Solution: Charminar, which means four pillars, was built as a monument and mosque, which later on turned to become a global icon for Hyderabad.
437:
A
Solution: There are about 18 rivers in Telangana which are listed in the image above.
438:
A
Solution: The chief minister of Andhra Pradesh Mr. YSR Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched the YSR Aarogyasri scheme. Under this scheme, if the medical treatment expenses exceed Rs. 1000 then the cost of treatment will be borne by the Andhra Pradesh government.
439:
B
Solution: Yeleswaram temple is located in the district Nalgonda. Nalgonda is a district in the Telangana state of India. Nalgonda district has the highest number of mandals in the state with 31 mandals.
440:
B
Solution: Tikkana had the titles like, Kavi Brahma as he rendered the work acceptable to both Sivas and Vaishnavas as Hari Hara tatva. Ubhaya Kavi mitra- As he was a great poet in Telugu and Sanskrit.
441:
C
Solution: Mithali Raj, Indian women's cricket team captain, has been adjudged 'Sportsperson of the Year' at the Telangana Sports Journalists Association annual awards for 2017 in Hyderabad on 31 st March , 2018. Beside her, Ace shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth and P. V. Sindhu bagged the best senior male and female athletes.
442:
C
Solution: Mudireddy Mahendar Reddy (3 rd December, 1962) is an Indian police Service officer (1986-batch), who is the current Director general of police of Telangana.
443:
A
Solution: J. K. Birla in 1939, this beautiful temple is located in the west of Connaught Place. The temple is dedicated to Laxmi and Narayana . The temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi on the condition that people of all castes will be allowed to enter the temple.
444:
B
Solution: Hali Sicca Rupee was introduced by Salar Jung I in the Nizam State. Sir Mir Turab Ali Khan, Salar Jung I was considered the greatest Prime Minister of Hyderabad. He succeeded his uncle Siraj-ul-Mulk as the Prime Minister in 1853.
445:
C
Solution: In 1926, when Maharaja Sir Kishen Pershad became President of the Nizam's Executive Council (Prime Minister) he was appointed as secretary to the Council and remained so for 11 years. At the end of that, he earned the title of 'Jung' and so became known as Nawab Mehdi Nawaz Jung Bahadur.
446:
D
Solution: Bhagya Reddy Varma (22 nd May 1888 - 18 th Feb 1939) was an Indian political leader, social reformer and activist. He fought against untouchability in Hyderabad State.
447:
B
Solution: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA T. Raja Singh has urged Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao to make Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist P. V. Sindhu the brand ambassador of Telangana instead of tennis ace Sania Mirza.
448:
D
Solution: Kotilingala in Karimnagar district was the first capital of the Satavahana Kingdom (230 BCE-220 CE). Formerly known as Sabbinadu, inscriptions dating to the Kakatiya dynasty (1083-1323) by kings Prola II and Prataparudra found at Karimnagar and Srisailam provide evidence of the area's rich history.
449:
C
Solution: Born on 13 th February, 1879, in Hyderabad, Sarojini Naidu was popularly known as the nightingale of India.
450:
D
Solution: The two major rivers in the State - Krishna and Godavari - provided a startling contrast in appearance this year too.
451:
B
Solution: The Telangana Government has imposed a total ban on glyphosate, a controversial herbicide that is used in cotton farms to kill weeds, as the chemical's rampant use, particularly in cotton, is "polluting soil and causing health hazards to human beings".
452:
C
Solution: Meezan Kafalah is a Takaful (Islamic Insurance) plan through which customers can save for their future plans such as education or wedding of their child, going for Hajj, planning for old age etc. Meezan Kafalah is a Shariah-compliant alternative to bancassurance with easy exit option at any time.
453:
A
Solution: The city was originally called Baghnagar "city of gardens", and later acquired the name Hyderabad. The European travellers von Poser and Thevenot found both names in use in the 17 th century.
454:
B
Solution: Greater Hyderabad covers 650 km 2 (250 sq mi), making it one of the largest metropolitan areas in India.
455:
B
Solution: Nalgonda is a district in the southern part of Telangana. The name has been derived from two Telugu words namely Nalla (Black) & Konda (Hill). Nalgonda was earlier called Neelagiri by Rajput rulers and later it was known as Nallagonda following the conquest by Bahamani king, Allauddin Bahaman Shah.
456:
A
Solution: The Kakatiya dynasty was a South Indian dynasty that ruled most of eastern Deccan region comprising present day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, and parts of eastern Karnataka and southern Odisha between 12 th and 14 th centuries. Their capital was Orugallu, now known as Warangal.
457:
A
Solution: Telangana constituted the north-central and north eastern portions of Andhra Pradesh for almost six decades, but on 2 nd June, 2014, that territory was calved off to form a separate state. The capital of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh is Hyderabad, in west-central Telangana.
458:
B
Solution: Golconda Fort called Golla Konda, which means Shepherds' Hill is a castle and early capital of the Qutb Shahi Dynasty in the western part of Hyderabad, Telangana. The Golconda includes four forts in an 11-kilometre area with eight gateways.
459:
A
Solution: Telangana is situated on the Deccan Plateau, in the central stretch of the eastern seaboard of the Indian Peninsula. It covers 112,077 square kilometres (43,273 sq mi).
460:
B
Solution: Author and poet Mercy Margaret won the 2017 Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar for the book Maatala Madugu.
461:
D
Solution: Eid-ul-Adha is known as Bakrid in India. The day honours Prophet Ibrahim's (also known as Abraham) sacrifice. It is believed that he was tested by God to sacrifice his only son.
462:
A
Solution: Bathukamma is celebrated for nine days during Durga Navratri. It starts on the day of Mahalaya Amavasya and the 9-day festivities will culminate on “Saddula Bathukamma” or “Pedda Bathukamma” festival on Ashwayuja Navami, popularly known as Durgashtami which is two days before Dussehra.
463:
A
Solution: Kingshuk Nag was the Times of India's resident editor in Hyderabad. He is the author of The Double Life of Ramalinga Raju: The Story of India's Biggest Corporate Fraud and Battleground Telangana, among others.
464:
A
Solution: Bhongir Fort is located in Bhuvanagiri District Telangana. It is located on a huge rock at a commanding height. The Bhongir fort adorns the place from the time it was built in 10 th century.
465:
C
Solution: Alampur Navabrahma Temples are a group of nine early badami Chalukyan Hindu temples dated between 7 th century and 9 th century that are located at Alampur in Telangana, India, near the meeting point of Tungabhadra River and Krishna River at the border of Andhra Pradesh.
466:
D
Solution: Chekuri Rama Rao won Sahitya Akademi Award for Smrithikinankam. Chekuri Rama Rao was born on 1 st October, 1934 in illendulapadu in madhira taluk of Khammam. He studied in machilipatnam till HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate). He studied Master of Arts in telugu from andhra university.
467:
D
Solution: Consider the following irrigation projects with states to which they are associated, Kaleshwaram irrigation project, Telangana & Andhra Pradesh, Damanganga & Pinjal river inter-linking project, Maharashtra & Gujarat, Kalasa Banduri project, Karnataka and Goa.
468:
D
Solution: Consider the following irrigation projects with their water sharing states, Mayurakshi irrigation Project - Jharkhand and West Bengal.
469:
C
Solution: Consider the following pairs of Indian Handicrafts with their associated states, Channapatna Toys - Karnataka Pembarthi Metal Craft - Telangana Dhaniakhali Saree - West Bengal
470:
B
Solution: Jana Dharma, a weekly published from Warangal was the only Telangana paper which supported the 1969 agitation publicly and published news about agitation as well as the explanations of the Government very objectively.
471:
B
Solution: Mallu Swarajyam (1931 – 19 th March 2022) was an Indian politician from Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Freedom fighter. She was member of an armed dalam which took part in the Telangana struggle.
472:
B
Solution: Bharata is the son of King Rishabha, the first king of the Ikshvaku dynasty and founder of the Sun Dynasty (Suryavansha). Among the hundred sons of king Ikshvaku, Bharata is the eldest one. Because he has very broad chest of a warrior, he was also called as Kushki.
473:
A
Solution: Qamar-ud-din Khan is the first ruler of Hyderabad . The Nizams were the rulers of Hyderabad from 18 th through 20 th century.
474:
D
Solution: Swami Ramanand Tirtha was an Indian freedom fighter, educator and social activist who led the Hyderabad liberation struggle during the reign of Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam of Hyderabad State.
475:
C
Solution: It was founded by Nizam al-Mulk , who was intermittently viceroy of the Deccan under the Mughal emperors from 1713 to 1721 and who resumed the post again under the title Asaf Jah in 1724. At that time he became virtually independent and founded the dynasty .
476:
B
Solution: The Charminar in the old city of Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The monument was built in 1591 by Muḥammad Quli Quṭb Shah, the fifth king of the Quṭb Shahi dynasty, reportedly as the first building in Hyderabad, his new capital.
477:
A
Solution: The Bhongir fort in Nalgonda district of Telangana is one such structure. It is a massive impregnable structure erected by Chalukya ruler, Tribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya VI and the fort is named after him. Bhongir fort's history is traced back to the 10 th century.
478:
A
Solution: Several legendary kings came from the Solar dynasty and are referred to as Raghuvanshi after their ancestor, the king Raghu. Mandhata, who is said to have ruled the entire earth during the Vedic period, and defeated the Indra-head of Devatas. Sumitra, the last king of Ayodhya from Raghuvanshi dynasty.
479:
A
Solution: Bahadur Shah Zafar II breathed his last in a shabby wooden house in Rangoon (now Yangon) in 1862. That very day, his British captors buried him in an unmarked grave in a compound near the famous Shwedagon Pagoda.
480:
B
Solution: Viqar-ul-Umra constructed the Falaknuma Palace in 1893. Later Nizam Mahbub Ali Khan bought this palace. This palace was built with a blend of Italian and Tudor architecture and the ceiling is adorned with frescos. It also has the world's largest dining wall in which chairs made of rosewood are present.
481:
D
Solution: Krishna Patrika was the first newspaper in Telugu Language. It was the most noteworthy weekly started in the year 1902 by the Krishna District Association.
482:
B
Solution: Mecca Masjid, Durgam Cheruvu, Hussain Sagar constructed during the Qutub Shahi period. The Qutub Shahi Tombs are located in the Ibrahim Bagh (garden precinct), close to the famous Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, India. The tomb was built in 1543 A.D. by the Sultan, during his lifetime, as was the custom.
483:
D
Solution: The Satavahanas , also referred to as the Andhras in the Puranas, were an ancient Indian dynasty based in the Deccan region. Nelakondapally, Dhulikatta, Panigiri famous Buddhist centres during the Satavahana rule.
484:
C
Solution: The onus now is on the Telangana government to declare 'Perini' as the official state dance.
485:
B
Solution: Karimnagar is the first municipal corporation to make it mandatory for all new building structures to install solar panels. These steps are further aimed at the Karimnagar Smart City project, where integrating solar power is mandatory.
486:
C
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:
D
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:
B
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:
A
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:
A
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.
491:
A
Solution: Cyber Towers is the first phase of HITEC City and was inaugurated in November 1998.
492:
B
Solution: Telangana has splendid wildlife reserves, one of such is the Eturnagaram wildlife sanctuary, which is 100 km (62 mi) from Warangal. The sanctuary is located near the Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Telangana border.
493:
D
Solution: In the General Elections held in April 2014, Telangana Rashtra Samithi emerged victorious by winning 63 of the 119 seats and formed the government. Sri K Chandrashekar Rao was sworn in as the First Chief Minister of Telangana. The Telangana state was inaugurated formally on 2 nd June, 2014.
494:
A
Solution: The country got independence on 15 th August, 1947, the erstwhile princely state of Hyderabad was merged with the Indian Union on 17 th September, 1948. The BJP has been demanding the TRS government to celebrate September 17 as Telangana Liberation Day for the past few years.
495:
B
496:
A
Solution: Medak Cathedral is one of the most visited churches in South India, which was built by Charles Walker Fasnet of British Wesleyan Methodists and consecrated on 25 th December 1924. It is the single largest diocese in Asia and the second-largest in the world after the Vatican located in Medak town.
497:
A
Solution: In 1905, an independent district with headquarters at Adilabad was formed. Due to the district's reorganization in October 2016, Adilabad was divided into four districts: Adilabad, KumramBheem Asifabad district, Mancherial district, and Nirmal district.
498:
B
Solution: In 1905, an independent district with headquarters at Adilabad was formed. Due to the district's reorganization in October 2016, Adilabad was divided into four districts: Adilabad, KumramBheem Asifabad district, Mancherial district, and Nirmal district.
499:
A
Solution: The U.S Air Force Academy was established 1 st April, 1954, the culmination of an idea years in the making. Airpower leaders, long before the Air Force was a separate service, argued that they needed a school dedicated to war in the air, to train Airmen.
500:
B
501:
C
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:
D
Solution: Burgula Ramakrishna Rao (13 th March 1899 – 15 th September 1967) was the first elected Chief Minister of the erstwhile Hyderabad State.
503:
D
504:
A
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:
B
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).
506:
B
Solution: In context with the launch of the Nadu-Nedu scheme in November, It is a health scheme for the marginalized sector.
507:
D
Solution: In context with the launch of the Rythu Mitra app in November, It was launched by Telangana government. It will provide information about the Rythu Bandhu scheme.
508:
B
509:
B
Solution: The Cheriyal paintings represent a distinct local invention, based mainly on local traditions. The Nakashis are the artists of Telangana and the scrolls constitute a key element of the social and cultural setting of Telangana. These paintings were mostly confined to Cheriyal village, and hence called Cheriyal scrolls.
510:
C
Solution: The fort demands one's attention with its typical construction. The fort was built during the 12 th century under the reign of the Kakatiya ruler, Pratapa Rudra and it was initially called 'MethukuDurgam' in Telugu.
511:
C
Solution: It was declared as a National Park in 1994. The climate here is pleasant most of the time.
512:
D
Solution: According to inscriptions and architectural style, this fort is believed to have been developed around 1200-1300 AD under the royal patronage of the Kakatiyas, whose reign has witnessed many such structures being built all over Telangana.
513:
C
Solution: Namaste Telangana Indian Telugu-language daily newspaper published from Hyderabad, Telangana. It was launched on 6 th June 2011. The paper aims to mainly focus on politics and developments of Telangana State. The newspaper is published by Telangana Publications Pvt.
514:
C
Solution: It was built in 10 th century by Rashtrakuta Kings and is situated in the southwest of the city, which is 2 kilometers from Gandhi Chowk.
515:
A
Solution: The NTPC Ramagundam was laid by the then Prime Minister Morarji Desai on 14 th November, 1978 for the 200 MW power plant which was commissioned on 27 th October, 1983.
516:
A
Solution: Pranahita was established on 13 rd March 1980, and covers an area of 136.02 km 2 . Pranahita is a southern tropical dry deciduous forests, with dry shrub jungle and grasslands.
517:
C
Solution: It is located in Shamshabad, about 24 kilometres (15 mi) south of Hyderabad. It was opened on 23 rd March, 2008 to replace Begumpet Airport.
518:
B
Solution: Formerly named after its contractors, Visaka Industries, the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad was established in 2004. It is home to the Hyderabad Cricket Association and is operated from the Pavilion End and North End. The ground has a capacity of 55,000 and extends across 16 acres of land.
519:
B
Solution: Rangareddy district was formed on 15 th August 1978 by carving out some portion of Hyderabad urban taluk and the merger of the rural and urban areas of the remaining taluks of Hyderabad.
520:
C
Solution: Built in 1991, the Sanghi Temple is located around 25 kilometres away from Hyderabad in Sanghi Nagar. Perched atop Paramanand Giri, a small hillock, this shrine features a 9.6 feet tall idol of Lord Venkateshwara - the presiding deity.
521:
A
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:
B
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:
A
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:
A
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:
C
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.
526:
C
Solution: On 1 st April, 1956 Andhra State and the Telangana region of Hyderabad State were merged to form the united Telugu-speaking State of Andhra Pradesh.
527:
C
Solution: The Telugu Desam Party, is a regional Indian political party active in the southern states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The party was founded by N. T. Rama Rao on 29 th March 1982.
528:
B
Solution: Bathukamma Panduga is a Telangana State Festival, Government of Telangana, Youth Advancement, Tourism and Culture Department has issued Government Order Ms. No. 2 on 24 th June, 2014. In this order Government of Telangana State has declared that "Bathukamma Panduga" as a T State Festival.
529:
D
Solution: On 18 th February 2014, the Telangana Bill was passed by the Voice Vote in the Lok Sabha with support from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) while the live telecast of the House was cut off and the doors and galleries were sealed.
530:
C
Solution: The Telangana government has announced the following four icons for the new State: The State Bird - Palapitta Indian Roller or Blue Jay.
531:
A
Solution: Senna auriculata is the State flower of Telangana. It occurs in the dry regions of India and Sri Lanka. It is common along the sea coast and the dry zone in Sri Lanka.
532:
A
Solution: Mango is the state fruit of Telungana and the scientific name of this friut is "Mangifera indica".
533:
B
Solution: Kabaddi is the State Game of Telangana. "Kabaddi" game is the official state sport of Telangana and this game is originated from the country India. It is the state game of the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh.
534:
C
Solution: Jand is the State Tree of Telangana .Basically jand tree is a symbol of socio-economic development of the arid regions.
535:
B
Solution: The 17 th edition of Asia's largest biotechnology and life sciences forum, 'Bio Asia 2020' recently commenced in the city of Hyderabad, Telangana. The three-day event began with the theme of 'Today for Tomorrow'.
536:
C
537:
B
Solution: The state has seven wildlife sanctuaries, three national parks and two tiger reserves. As much as 25.19 percent of the state's geographical area is covered in forests. The reserves, sanctuaries and national parks cover almost 5 per cent of the area here. Telangana is part of the Deccan Plateau Geographical zone.
538:
D
Solution: The Rajya Sabha (meaning the "Council of States") is the upper house of the Parliament of India. Telangana elects 7 seats and they are indirectly elected by the state legislators of Telangana.
539:
C
Solution: Operation Polo was the code name of the Hyderabad "police action" in September 1948, by the then newly independent Dominion of India against Hyderabad State. It was a military operation in which the Indian Armed Forces invaded the Nizam-ruled princely state, annexing it into the Indian Union.
540:
B
Solution: Chunduru is famous for making huge vessels of brass with carved designs on them. Ranjan of Adilabad is famous for earthen pots, which are made scientifically to keep the water cool during hot summer season. Shadnagar of Mahabubnagar district also makes such pots.
541:
C
Solution: Pochampally is about 50 km from Hyderabad and is often referred to as the silk city of India for the exquisite sarees that are woven through a unique style called Ikat.
542:
B
Solution: Ibrahim Quli participated in Rakshasa Tangadi battle. Ibrahim Qutb Shah Wali, also known by his Telugu names Malki Bha Rama and Ibharama Cakravarti, was the fourth ruler of the kingdom of Golconda in southern India.
543:
A
Solution: Quli-Qutub Shah (1512-1543) was the contemporary of Sri Krishna Deva Raya (1509-1529) and Achyutha Raya (1529-1549).
544:
B
Solution: Yajnasri Satakarni , also known as Gautamiputra Yajna Sri, was an Indian ruler of the Satavahana dynasty. He was the brother of Vashishtiputra Satakarni. His reign is dated variously: c. 152-181 CE, c. 165-195 CE, c. 170-199 CE or c. 174-203.
545:
B
Solution: Maharashtra and Karnataka have had long disputes over water sharing issues of the Mahadayi River.
546:
A
Solution: Bonalu is a Telangana traditional Hindu festival centered on the Goddess Mahakali. This festival is celebrated annually in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, as well as in other parts of the state. It is celebrated in the month of Ashada Masam, which is around July and/or August.
547:
D
Solution: The city's name 'Khammam' owes to the local derivation of the name of hill located in this area. The Godavari River covers an area of 250 kilometers in this area from the Warangal district. This is also rich in coal minerals and called the 'Coal Town of South India'.
548:
C
Solution: Nagpur university gave admissions to the expelled students from Osmania University during the of Vandemataram movement.
549:
A
Solution: Sirpur Paper Mills Limited (SPM) is an integrated pulp and paper mill situated at Kagaznagar in Komaram Bheem district, Telangana.
550:
B
Solution: Mir Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII GCSI GBE (5 th or 6 th April 1886 - 24 th February 1967), was the last Nizam (ruler) of the Princely State of Hyderabad, the largest princely state in British India.
551:
C
Solution: Prataparudra also known as Rudradeva II, was the last ruler of the Kakatiya dynasty of India. He ruled the eastern part of Deccan, with his capital at Warangal. Prataparudra succeeded his grandmother Rudramadevi as the Kakatiya monarch.
552:
D
Solution: Seven Nizams, who were also known as Asaf Jahis, ruled Hyderabad – the seventh, Asaf Jah Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur reigned till 1948. From 1724 to 1948, Hyderabad underwent immense growth, both culturally and economically.
553:
B
Solution: Osman Ali Khan announced on 24 th November, 1949 that Hyderabad state would adopt the Indian Constitution when it was in drafting stage. The Nizam kept his word on 26 th January, 1950, Dr. Chiranjeevi said.
554:
B
Solution: Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah, the founder of Hyderabad state, was one of the most powerful members at the court of the Mughal Emperor.
555:
C
Solution: Saadat Ali Khan I. Saadat Ali Khan (c. 1680 - 19 th March, 1739) was the Subahdar Nawab of Awadh (Oudh) from 26 th January, 1722 to 1739 and the son of Muhammad Nasir.
556:
D
Solution: Hyderabad was ruled from 1724 to 1857 by the Nizam, who was initially a viceroy of the Mughal empire in the Deccan. Hyderabad gradually became the first princely state to come under British paramountcy signing a subsidiary alliance agreement. During British rule in 1901 the state had an average revenue of Rs. 417,000,000, making it the wealthiest princely state in India.
557:
D
Solution: Ravi Narayan Reddy (1926 - 1998), an Indian politician and Member of Parliament of India. Ravi Narayana Reddy (1908 - 1991), Indian communist Freedom Fighter. Narayana Reddy, central figure of the YouTube channel Grandpa Kitchen. Varthur Narayana Reddy, notable organic farmer and organic farming crusader from South India.
558:
B
Solution: Veeramalla Prakash Rao , known as Telangana Prakash, is a Advocate, writer and the co-founder of Telangana Rashtra Samithi, a Regional Party in India.
559:
D
Solution: Vemulavada Bimakavi was written the book "Raghava Pandaveeyam". Vemulawada Bhima alias 'Vemulawada Bheemakavi' was a hugely popular Telugu poet. He belonged to vemulavada village.
560:
D
Solution: Telangana plateau is mainly composed of Archaean gneisses. The average elevation of this plateau is about 500 meters. It is an example of peneplain (A more or less level land surface).
561:
D
Solution: The movements carried out by the Communists are Tebhaga Movement (1946), Telangana Movement (1946-48), Naxalbari Movement (1967), Andhra Pradesh Movement (1969-71).
562:
C
Solution: The largest state (above mentioned) is Andhra Pradesh (1,60,205 sq km) and the smallest state is Uttarakhand (53,483 sq km).
563:
D
Solution: Minneapolis' city limits border those of Saint Paul, the capital of Minnesota. From Downtown Minneapolis to Downtown Saint Paul is only 10 miles in length. This gave birth to the nickname of the region, the "Twin Cities" metropolitan area.
564:
C
Solution: Sirpur Paper Mills Ltd was established in the erstwhile Hyderabad State in 1938 by the Nizam of Hyderabad Mir Osman Ali Khan, with actual production beginning in 1942. This makes it one of the oldest paper mills in the country.
565:
A
Solution: Firozabad is a small industrial town located in Uttar Pradesh state that has been producing glass bangles for more than 200 years. Firozabad is famous for glass bangles (famed bangles).
566:
B
Solution: Hyderabad is famously known as the City of the "Nizam". It is renowned for its etiquette, Hyderabadi Biryani, Karachi Biscuits and of course the world-famous Hyderabadi pearls. For most of its historic existence, Hyderabad has been ruled by the Qutab dynasty who came from Persia and by the Nizams who came from Turkey.
567:
D
Solution: Just like the Dum Biryani itself, we too are born and 'bread' in Hyderabad. For any Hyderabadi, cuisine is part of their DNA.
568:
C
Solution: Hyderabad can now boast of the longest flyover in the country. An elevated expressway that has drastically cut travel time to the city's international airport was opened to the public on Tuesday.
569:
A
Solution: Hyderabad is known as the City of Pearls. This was due to its booming pearl processing and trading industry that has been supplying the finest pearl jewellery to India and the rest of the world for more than 400 years.
570:
B
Solution: Aliya Ramarayalu worked as an army commander in the court of Sultan Quli Qutub Shah. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah (4 th April 1565 – 11 th January 1612) was the fifth sultan of the Qutb Shahi dynasty of Golkonda and founded the city of Hyderabad in South-central India and built its architectural centerpiece, the Charminar.
571:
C
Solution: Satakarni II is known from a dedicatory inscription at Sanchi. He was succeeded by Lambodara. The coins of Lambodara's son and successor Apilaka have been found.
572:
C
Solution: Pillalamarri 800 year old Banyan Tree: The most interesting place to see in Mahabubnagar is the famous banyan tree called Pillalamarri, which is about 4 Kms from the town.
573:
D
Solution: The bill also made amendments to The Representation of the People Act, 1950, the Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008, and first and fourth schedule of the Constitution of India. But amendment in constitution was not done via a constitution amendment bill.
574:
A
Solution: Mulla Abdul Qayyum of Hyderabad became a great champion of the Congress. He attacked the nobility and opposed the special favours granted to them in the Nizam state. He was also responsible for organising Anjumen-e-maref which aimed at developing social, intellectual and economic life of the people.
575:
C
Solution: Annavaram Devender authored is Thovva, Nadaka. Born in the year 1962 at Potharam(s) village of Husnabad Mandal, Karimnagar district. I have published anthologies of poetry. 1. Thovva (2001), 2. Nadaka (2003).
576:
B
Solution: Telangana is the 11 th largest state in India. Telangana is located on the Deccan Plateau, in the central part of the eastern coast of the Indian Peninsula. It spans 1,12,077 square kilometers.
577:
C
Solution: 1. Durgam Cheruvu - Qutub Shahi period 2. Mir Alam Tank - 1804 to 1808 3. Falaknuma Palace - 1893 4. Ujjaini Mahankali Temple - 1815
578:
A
579:
A
580:
B
Solution: Bhubanagiri Fort is said to have been built during the reign of Mugla Vikramaditya, the 6 th triangular dynasty of the Western Chalukya dynasty. It is named after him as the Bhuvanagir Fort, which historians say was popular during the Kakatiyas.
581:
C
Solution: TNGOs organised Telangana Padayatra for GO 610. An estimated 60,000 unemployed youth from Telangana are eagerly awaiting the implementation of GO 610 which envisages the repatriation of non-locals working in various government departments who were recruited against the allotted quota.
582:
B
Solution: Telangana State is apportioned into three agro-climatic zones based on the geographical characteristics such as rainfall, temperature, nature of soils etc. as follows: North Telangana Zone. Central Telangana Zone.
583:
B
584:
D
Solution: The Legislative Assembly of Telangana currently consists of 119 elected members and 1 nominated member from the Anglo-Indian community.
585:
A
586:
B
Solution: It is situated in the state capital of Hyderabad, and has 40 members.
587:
A
Solution: The state of Telangana was officially formed on 2 nd June 2014 as the 29 th state of India (Now there are only 28 th states in India). Telangana shares its border with four other Indian states namely Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.
588:
D
Solution: Urdu is the additional official language of the state of Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and the Union Territory of Delhi.
589:
B
Solution: In 1938 he participated in the popular Vandemataram agitation launched by the students of the Osmania University. Having drawn into the vortex of the freedom struggle and State politics of Hyderaxadbad, he never looked back. For participating in the Vandemataram Movexadment he was expelled from the Osmania University.
590:
B
Solution: In reference to the recently launched WING program in Telangana, Start Up India is a part of the program.
591:
A
592:
B
Solution: Baddega was a famous ruler of Vemulawada Chalukyas after Arikesari-I. His title was 'Soladaganda', which means that a warrior who fought 42 wars. He was the feudatory king of Rashtrakuta ruler, Krishna-II.
593:
B
Solution: Ghanpur temples, popularly known as Kota Gullu, are a group of 12 th century stone temples that are located in Ghanpur near Warangal in Telangana, India.
594:
B
Solution: Gnana Saraswati Temple is a Hindu temple of Goddess Saraswati located on the banks of Godavari River at Basar, Telangana, India.
595:
B
Solution: The district of Khammam and second biggest waterfall in the State, Bogatha waterfall presents a splendid spectacle of falling waters and rich landscape and therefore, aptly gets the epithet the Niagara of Telangana.
596:
B
Solution: Ghanpur temples, popularly known as Kota Gullu, are a group of 12 th century stone temples that are located in Ghanpur near Warangal in Telangana, India. They are located 9 km northwest of the more famous Ramappa Temple in Palampet.
597:
A
Solution: Bhadrakali Lake is a lake in Warangal, Telangana built by Ganapati Deva of Kakatiya dynasty. The lake is situated near the famous Bhadrakali Temple.
598:
C
Solution: Elgandal was a hill fort built during the Kakatiya dynasty (1083-1323 AD) and served as a stronghold for the warrior kings Musunuri Nayaks and Recharla Padmanayaka. The Qutb Shahi dynasty occupied the fort in the 16th century.
599:
D
Solution: In January 1969, students intensified the protests for a separate state. On 19 th January, all party accord was reached to ensure the proper implementation of Telangana safeguards.
600:
C
Solution: The Kakatiya Kala Thoranam, or arch, is an extensive ornamented stone sculpture
reflective of four identical gates in the Warangal Fort, which was part of the great Swayambhusiva temple of Shiva in the fort built by Ganapati Deva (1199-1262) during the 12 th century.
601:
B
Solution: This temple is built by Prataprudra II, a king of Kakatiya dynasty. One story behind the construction of this temple is that - King Pratarudra II was on a hunting expedition
and after hunting for long, he was tired and rested at a village called Lakshmigudem.