Explanation: The Vijaynagar Empire is named after its capital city called Vijaynagar. The ruins of the empire surround the present-day Hampi. It was chosen as the capital because of its strategic location.
Andhra Pradesh Gk MCQs and Notes
Explanation: There are a total of six bird sanctuaries that can be found in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. Name famous national parks in Andhra Pradesh.
Explanation: Kolleru Lake, also called Colair Lake, lake in northeastern Andhra Pradesh state, southern India. It lies between the Godavari and Krishna river deltas near the city of Eluru.
Explanation: Krishna patrika was started in machileepatnam in 1902. Krishna Patrika started publishing on 2nd February 1902 by founders Konda Venkatappayya and Dasu Narayana Rao as a weekly magazine. Venkatappayya edited until 1905. He gave the editorial responsibilities to Mutnuri Krishna Rao when he moved to Guntur.
Explanation: The government of Andhra Pradesh enacted the AP Electricity Reforms Act in 1998. As a result, in early 1999 the existing company, APSEB, was unbundled into Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGENCO) and Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APTRANSCO).
Explanation: Agriculture has been the chief source of income and main occupation for the state with 60% of population engaged in agriculture and related activities. Rice is the major food crop and staple food of the state. Other important crops are sugarcane, cotton, mango, tobacco, Maize, pulses etc.
Explanation: The temple is located in Amaravathi town of Guntur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Amareswara Swamy or Amaralingeswara Swamy refers to Lord Shiva in this temple. The temple is situated on the southern bank of Krishna River.
Explanation: 31st August, 1956 An Act to provide for the reorganisation of the States of India and for matters connected therewith.