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51
The first Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh that was formed on 1st Nov 1956?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
K. V. Ranga Reddy (Konda Venkata Ranga Reddy) was first deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh who was appointed in 1959 under the chief ministership of Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy.
52
How many steps are there in Kanaka Durga temple?
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Answer: Option A
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Kanaka Durga temple located on a hillock overlooking the Krishna river, the ancient temple is a must see for those on a trip to Vijayawada. After climbing 400+ steps to reach the main shrine, one can offer prayers followed by a visit to the Shiva shrine and other sub-temples.
53
When was Vijayawada railway station built?
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Answer: Option A
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The station was built in the year 1888. In the year 1889, the Nizam's Guaranteed State Railway built a line between Secunderabad station and Vijayawada as an extension line. Successively, the Vijayawada railway station turned out to be junction of three lines from varied directions.
54
When was gandipalem reservoir established?
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Answer: Option A
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Reservoir was constructed during period of 1975 to 1984 about 25 years back across Pillaperu river, which a tributary to Manneru river near Gandipalem village in Udayagiri Mandal.
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In which district Dr. Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Plant is situated?
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Answer: Option A
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Dr. Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Plant or Vijayawada Thermal Power Plant is located at Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh. The power plant is one of the coal-based power plants of APGENCO. It is well placed between Ibrahimpatnam and Kondapalli villages.
It was developed under 4 stages, with the project cost of Rs. 193 Crores and Rs. 511 Crores respectively. Again with an investment of Rs. 840 Crores 2 units were commissioned under III Stage. The seventh unit of 500 MW was commissioned in 2009. The station stood first in country during 1994 - 95, 1995 - 96, 1996 - 97, 1997 - 98 and 2001 - 02 by achieving the highest plant load factor. The station has received many prestigious awards from various organisations. The station has received Meritorious Productivity Awards for 21 consecutive years and Incentive awards for 12 consecutive years.