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Where is Papikonda National Park is situated?
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Answer: Option A
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Papikonda National Park is a national park in India, located near Rajamahendravaram in the Papi Hills of the East Godavari and West Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh, and covering an area of 1,012.86 km2 (391.07 sq mi).
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Who among the following was the author of Brihathkatha?
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Answer: Option A
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What is the capacity of Prakasam Barrage?
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Answer: Option A
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To install a stop log the water level in the reservoir, which has a storage capacity of 45.77 tmcft (Thousand Million Cubic Feet), had to be brought down and released to Prakasam Barrage whose storage capacity is 3.07 tmcft.
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In the Partition committee formed by Madras government, Andhra was represented by _______
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Answer: Option D
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Who built Gandhi Hill?
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Answer: Option A
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The foundation stone for the building was laid by then Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Sastri in 1964 and later, the building was inaugurated by senior Congress leader Nijalingappa. The majestic 52 ft Stupa, designed by Nandalal Bose, was unveiled by then President Dr. Zakir Hussain in 1968.
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When was Vijayanagara founded?
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Answer: Option A
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The city and its first dynasty were founded in 1336 by five sons of Sangama, of whom Harihara and Bukka became the city's first kings. In time Vijayanagar became the greatest empire of southern India.
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How many pillars are in charminar?
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Answer: Option C
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Charminar, which means four pillars, was built as a monument and mosque, which later on turned to become a global icon for Hyderabad.
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How many rivers are there in Andhra Pradesh?
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Answer: Option A
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Andhra Pradesh is a riverine state with 40 major, medium and minor rivers. Godavari, Krishna, Vamsadhara, Nagavali and Pennar are major interstate rivers.
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Which is the biggest dam in the Andhra Pradesh?
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Answer: Option A
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Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is also the pride of India. The project has catchment area of roughly 2,15,000 sq.km. The project also boasts of the largest canal system network in India. The mighty dam was completed in the year 1969 and has a majestic height of 124 meters.
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Who is the first person from Andhra Pradesh to receive Rajiv Gandhi Khel?
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Answer: Option C
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In 1994, she received the Arjuna Award and in 1999, she received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, India's highest sporting honour, and the civilian Padma Shri award.