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Telangana quiz
The Telangana Armed Struggle: A Quiz
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B. Doddi Komuraiah | The Kadavendi Incident turned the resistance into a violent struggle after landlord Visunoor Deshmukh Ramachandra Reddy sent goons to attack Andhra Mahasabha members, resulting in the death of Doddi Komuraiah, the first martyr of the struggle,. In response, enraged citizens destroyed the landlord’s house and mango grove,. |
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C. Nirmulana Dalalu (Annihilation Squads) | The Nirmulana Dalalu (Annihilation Squads) focused on sabotage to impede the movement of enemy forces,. This included destroying roads and bridges to stop enemy vehicles from entering villages and planting wooden planks embedded with iron spikes to damage tires,. Other squads included the Grama Dalalu (Village Squads) for local defense and Guerrilla Dalalu for full-time armed resistance, seizing weapons, and taking over lands,,,. |
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C. To protect their lands and challenge the cruel tax collection methods. | The core motivation for the heroic resistance, waged by Telangana farmers, was to protect their lands and challenge the cruel methods used for tax collection,. This opposition was directed against the Nizam’s autocratic regime, the landlords (Doras), Razakars, and police,. |
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C. Ranadive | After Hyderabad merged with the Indian Union following 'Operation Polo' in September 1948, many Communist leaders went underground,. Inspired by the thinking of the Communist leader Ranadive, they initially chose to continue the armed struggle, aiming to establish Communist rule,. However, they abandoned this path in 1951 after recognizing their failure and agreed to participate in democratic processes,. |
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D. Gundrampalli Incident | The sources detail several massacres, but the Gundrampalli Incident specifically involved Razakars capturing people, forcing them into a dry well, and subjecting them to collective burning or drowning,. Other notable atrocities included the Bairanpalli Massacre (84 killed) and the Parakala Atrocity (15 activists killed),,. |
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D. Kundurti Anjaneyulu | Kundurti Anjaneyulu specifically described the Telangana struggle as the Modern Mahabharata (Adhunika Veerabaratam or Telangana, 1956), written in 18 verses,,. Literary figures like Dasharathi Krishnamacharya (Agnidhara, Rudra Veena) and Vattikota Alwaruswamy (Prajala Manishi, Gangu) also played a vital role in documenting and inspiring the movement,. |
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Telangana Rising 2047 Quiz
1. On which date was the separate State of Telangana officially formed? A) December 7, 2023 B) September 1948 C) June 2, 2014 D) January 26, 1950
Answer: C) June 2, 2014 Reasoning: The text states that "On June 2, 2014, our people... achieved their long-cherished goal of a separate State of Telangana".
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2. According to legend, the name "Telangana" is derived from "Trilinga Desa," which refers to the land of three Lingas located at Kaleshwaram, Srisailam, and which other location? A) Warangal B) Draksharamam C) Koti Lingala D) Hyderabad
Answer: B) Draksharamam Reasoning: It is believed the land's boundaries were marked by the triangulation of three major Shiva Linga temples located around Kaleshwaram, Srisailam, and Draksharamam.
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3. Which 13th-century heritage site, recognized by UNESCO, stands as a testimonial to the craftsmanship of the Kakatiya empire? A) The Charminar B) The Golconda Fort C) The Warangal Fort D) The Ramappa Temple
Answer: D) The Ramappa Temple Reasoning: The Ramappa Temple is described as a "13-Century heritage site recognized by UNESCO" and a testimonial to the passion and craftsmanship of the Kakatiya empire.
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4. Which city serves as the "primordial avatar of Hyderabad" and was the capital for the Satavahana and Kakatiya empires? A) Warangal B) Koti Lingala C) Kaleshwaram D) Secunderabad
Answer: B) Koti Lingala Reasoning: The text notes that the capital city for the Satavahana and Kakatiya empires was Koti Lingala, which means "ten million Lingas".
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5. In which year did the Central government of India integrate the Hyderabad princely state into Independent India? A) 1947 B) 1956 C) 1948 D) 1991
Answer: C) 1948 Reasoning: In September 1948, the Central government led by the Congress party integrated the Hyderabad princely state into Independent India.
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6. Who is referred to as "Telangana bidda" (son of soil) and initiated the economic policies of liberalisation, privatisation, and globalisation in 1991? A) Dr. Manmohan Singh B) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru C) Shri P. V. Narasimha Rao D) Smt. Sonia Gandhi
Answer: C) Shri P. V. Narasimha Rao Reasoning: In 1991, Shri P. V. Narasimha Rao became Prime Minister and is referred to as "Telangana bidda" in the text, credited with fusing liberalisation, privatisation, and globalisation.
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7. When did the Asaf Jahi dynasty of Nizams take over the Telangana region? A) 1200 AD B) 1724 C) 1948 D) 1687
Answer: B) 1724 Reasoning: After being ruled by various other powers, "the Asaf Jahi dynasty of Nizams took over the region from 1724".
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8. What popular name is given to the government (Praja Palana) that came into power on December 7, 2023? A) Sonia Amma Rajyam B) Kakatiya Rajyam C) Indiramma Rajyam D) Satavahana Rajyam
Answer: C) Indiramma Rajyam Reasoning: The new government ushered in on December 7, 2023, is popularly known as "Indiramma Rajyam," which implies governance on the principles of Indira Gandhi.
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9. Which two "mother sources" are credited with creating the network of water bodies that blessed the region? A) River Godavari and River Krishna B) River Tungabhadra and River Krishna C) River Godavari and River Musi D) River Ganga and River Yamuna
Answer: A) River Godavari and River Krishna Reasoning: The region was blessed with abundance by water bodies created by the "two mother sources – River Godavari and River Krishna".
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10. Who is honored in the text as the "singularly biggest reason" and "real force" for the achievement of the separate state of Telangana? A) Dr. Manmohan Singh B) Smt. Sonia Gandhi C) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru D) The Nizam of Hyderabad
Answer: B) Smt. Sonia Gandhi Reasoning: Smt. Sonia Gandhi was "rightfully honoured and recognised as the singularly biggest reason and the real force for the achievement of a separate Telangana state".
Question: Since the initiation of liberalization, privatization, and globalization policies in 1991, what consistent historical trend has the Telangana region exhibited regarding its economy?
A) It has transitioned entirely from agriculture to manufacturing. B) It has historically doubled its state GDP every decade. C) It has experienced stagnant growth due to political instability. D) It has relied solely on foreign aid for development.
Answer: B) It has historically doubled its state GDP every decade. Reasoning: The source explicitly states that "Since 1991... our region has historically doubled its state GDP every decade, with a consistent and positive policy towards investments, irrespective of political situation".
1. According to Telangana's economic vision, what are the State GDP targets set for the years 2034 and 2047, respectively?
A) $500 billion and $1.5 trillion B) $1 trillion and $3 trillion C) $2 trillion and $5 trillion D) $1 trillion and $2.5 trillion
Answer: B) $1 trillion and $3 trillion Reasoning: The text states that from a current $200 billion economy, the state wishes "to become a $1 trillion economy within a decade, by 2034" and then achieve "a $3 trillion State economy by 2047, when India will celebrate her 100 years of Independence".
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2. In the "CURE - PURE - RARE" economic zoning strategy proposed by the Telangana government, what does the acronym "PURE" stand for?
A) Peri-Urban Region Economy, for manufacturing B) Public Urban Region Economy, for services C) Peripheral Urban Rural Economy, for agriculture D) Planned Urban Region Economy, for IT hubs
Answer: A) Peri-Urban Region Economy, for manufacturing Reasoning: The sources outline three distinct economic zones, defining PURE as "Peri-Urban Region Economy, for manufacturing".
Source: Telangana Rising 2047 document
Monday, December 8, 2025
Current affairs for KBC
🌪️ Cyclone Ditwah: Catastrophic Floods in Sri Lanka (Late Nov–Early Dec 2025)
Cyclone Ditwah, named by Yemen, was a relatively weak cyclonic storm in terms of wind speed (max winds $\approx$ 60–65 km/h) that caused catastrophic flooding and landslides in Sri Lanka and affected parts of South India in late November and early December 2025.
Key Facts and Impact
Formation and Track: Formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal around November 24–26, 2025. It intensified, moved north along Sri Lanka's eastern coast, making landfall on November 27. After crossing Sri Lanka, it re-emerged, briefly re-intensified near the Coromandel Coast, and dissipated by December 2–3.
Sri Lanka Disaster: Despite low winds, the storm produced exceptional rainfall (up to $\approx$ 400 mm in 24 hours) over Sri Lanka's hilly terrain, causing its worst flood disaster in two decades.
Toll: Over 600 confirmed deaths, hundreds missing, over 1 million people affected, and more than 200,000 displaced. It is the country's deadliest disaster since the 2004 tsunami.
India Impact: The weakened system brought very heavy rain and flooding to coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, especially around Chennai, causing significant disruption to transport.
Cause of Large Damage: The disaster was driven by the combination of the storm's slow movement, extreme rainfall over vulnerable steep terrain in Sri Lanka, and limited capacity for evacuation and resilient infrastructure.