Q. Who coined the name ‘Rayalaseema’ for the Ceded Districts of Andhra Pradesh? Answer:
Gadicherla Harisarvothama Rao
Notes: In 1928, Gadicherla Harisarvothama Rao introduced the term ‘Rayalaseema’ to replace 'Ceded Districts' and promote identity for Anantapur, Kadapa, Kurnool, and Chittoor.
