States PCS: Telangana GK Questions for Telangana State Public Service Commission
21. When Andhra Pradesh was bifurcated into two states viz. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, which among the following was / were changed?
- First schedule of the constitution of India
- Fourth schedule of the constitution of India
- Representation of the People Act, 1950
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
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.
22. What is the scientific name of the deadly agricultural pest “Fall Armyworm”, which has been spotted in Telangana?
[A] Chortoicetes terminifera
[B] Heteronychus arator
[C] Spodoptera frugiperda
[D] Mythimna convecta
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Correct Answer: C [Spodoptera frugiperda]
Notes:
The deadly agricultural insect-pest “Fall Armyworm (FAW)” has been recently spotted at a few places in the districts of Karimnagar, Kamareddy, Sangareddy, Medak and Gadwal in Telangana. It is known to attack and destroy several varieties of crops, but it prefers maize and sorghum because of the sweetness in their leaves. The Fall Armyworm (or Spodoptera frugiperda) is a species in the order of Lepidoptera and is the larval life stage of a fall armyworm moth. In its larva stage, it can cause significant damage to crops, if not well managed. The lifespan of the pest is 30 to 60 days and each generation can migrate to a distance of more than 400 km. It is considered deadly as it has caused massive agricultural losses in several countries in Africa. The worm was first found in Karnataka in the country and later spread to Tamil Nadu.
23. Who has taken charge as the first Chief Justice of Telangana High Court?
[A] T B Radhakrishnan
[B] Chagari Praveen Kumar
[C] Sarasa Venkatanarayana Bhatti
[D] Akula Venkata Sesha Sai
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Correct Answer: A [T B Radhakrishnan ]
Notes:
Justice Thottathil B. Radhakrishnan has taken charge as first Chief Justice of Telangana High Court. Governor ESL Narasimhan administered the oath to him at a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan. The separate High Court for Telangana came into existence on 1st January 2, 2019 after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh in 2014. Later, Governor Narasimhan administered oath to Justice Chagari Praveen Kumar as the first Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court in Vijayawada on the same day. With this, the separate high courts for Telugu states became functional.
24. Who has been sworn-in as new Chief Justice of Telangana High Court?
[A] V Ramasubramanian
[B] A A Kureshi
[C] Thottathil B Radhakrishnan
[D] Raghvendra Singh Chauhan
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Correct Answer: D [Raghvendra Singh Chauhan]
Notes:
Justice Raghvendra Singh Chauhan has been sworn-in as new Chief Justice of Telangana High Court in Hyderabad. Governor ESL Narasimhan administered the oath of office to Justice Chauhan at Raj Bhavan. Justice Chauhan is the 2nd Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court after the bifurcation of the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh High Court in 2018.
25. The Telangana government has signed pact with which tech company for ‘Digital Telangana’?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Google
[C] Wipro
[D] Infosys
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Correct Answer: B [Google ]
Notes:
The Telangana Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Google India for ‘Digital Telangana’. The MoU will improve and get more local language content online using Google’s digital publishing tool “Navlekha”. As part of the MoU, Google will work with the state government to help digitize the government’s content in Telugu to make it easier for the common man to get access to all the information and services on government sites in their local languages. Apart from this, Google will also collaborate with the government to support its digital literacy vision and aid in the overall digitization agenda of the state.
26. With reference to the launch of the ‘Vahan Mitra’ scheme to aid taxi drivers, consider the following statements:
- It was launched by Telangana government.
- Ownership of the vehicle is a pre-requisite for availing the benefits under this scheme.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 is correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect:
The Vahan Mitra scheme was launched by the Andhra Pradesh government in October. It is aimed at taxi drivers and autorickshaw drivers in the state. The scheme is expected to benefit over 1,70,000 drivers across the state.
Statement 2 is correct:
The ownership of the vehicle is a required criteria for availing the scheme’s benefits. The scheme seeks to provide 10,000 INR per year for 5 years to the drivers. This is in aid of meeting insurance costs. It will also contribute to the vehicle maintenance and payment of road tax.
27. In context with the launch of the Nadu-Nedu scheme in November, consider the following statements:
- It was launched in Telangana.
- It is a health scheme for the marginalised sector.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
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Correct Answer: C [Neither 1 nor 2 is correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect:
The Nadu Nedu scheme was launched in November by the Andhra Pradesh government. It is to target and improve government schools in the states. The scheme is worth about 12,000 crore INR and will target over 15,700 schools in the first wave.
Statement 2 is incorrect:
The Nadu Nedu scheme is an educational scheme that seeks to improve the competitiveness of government schools in the state. All the government schools in the state are to commence instruction in English. It also includes other components like fee reimbursements for courses and also internship programs.
28. Consider the following pairs of painting arts and respective key features:
- Madhubani Painting – Geometric patterns and double lines
- Warli Paintings – White pigment on a mud or cow dung base
- Tanjore Paintings – Wooden Panel or Canvas adorned with gold foil and gemstones
- Kalamkari Paintings: Hand Painted and Block Painted
How many of the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 pair
[B] Only 2 Pairs
[C] Only 3 Pairs
[D] All 4 Pairs
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Correct Answer: D [All 4 Pairs]
Notes:Madhubani Painting:- Origin: Bihar
- Style: Intricate and colorful paintings often depict nature, mythology, and daily life.
- Medium: Natural pigments and dyes on paper or cloth.
- Unique Feature: Geometric patterns and double lines characterize this art form.
Warli Painting:
- Origin: Maharashtra (Warli tribe)
- Style: Simple, monochromatic tribal art with rudimentary shapes and figures.
- Themes: Rituals, folk stories, and community life.
- Medium: White pigment on a mud or cow dung base.
Tanjore Painting (Thanjavur Painting):
- Origin: Tamil Nadu
- Style: Rich and ornate classical art known for its use of gold leaf and semi-precious stones.
- Themes: Mostly religious, with depictions of deities and legends.
- Medium: Wooden panel or canvas, adorned with gold foil and gemstones.
Kalamkari Painting:
- Origin: Andhra Pradesh
- Style: Depicts mythological stories, floral motifs, and intricate designs.
- Types: Srikalahasti and Machilipatnam styles.
- Medium: Natural dyes on cloth.
- Technique: Hand-painted and block-printed.
29. The IMD recently predicted that India’s core cold wave regions would become warmer. In this context, consider the following statements:
- Rajasthan is a part of this cold wave zone.
- Telangana is a part of the zone.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
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Correct Answer: D [Both 1 and 2 are correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct:
The Indian Meteorological department recently predicted that the 2019 winter will be warmer in the core cold wave zone of India. Rajasthan is a part of this zone. Other states adjoin it like Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat and Maharashtra are also within this zone.
Statement 2 is correct:
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. The experts have pinned the global warming as the reason. Warm waters in the equatorial Pacific Ocean is also a contributing factor.
30. In context with the recent observation of the 10
th India Organ Donation Day,consider the following statements:
- Telangana recorded the highest number of organ donation this year.
- The Global Observatory on Donation and Transplantation is a collaborative effort of WHO.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 is correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect:
Maharashtra topped the list for the highest number of organ donations this year. It beat Tamil Nadu and Telangana which usually tops the list. 153 deceased organ transplantations were done in Maharashtra between 2018 and 2019. This led to the saving of over 400 patients.
Statement 2 is correct:
The Global Observatory on Donation and Transplantation or GODT is a collaborative effort between the World Health Organisation and the Spanish Ministry of Health. It was setup based on an agreement between the two institutions in 2005. The database gives information about 194 countries across the world.
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