Explanation: 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.
Andhra Pradesh Gk MCQs and Notes
Explanation: 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.
Explanation: 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.
Explanation: 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.
Explanation: 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.
Explanation: Rudrama Devi was a monarch of the Kakatiya dynasty in the Deccan Plateau from 1263 to 1289 (or 1295) until her death. She was one of the very few women to rule as monarchs in India and promoted a male image in order to do so.
Explanation: Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Station is located in Nelatur Village, near Krishnapatnam and at a distance of 23 km from Nellore city of Andhra Pradesh.
Explanation: Visakhapatnam is the largest city of Andhra Pradesh.
Explanation: There are around 13 wildlife sanctuaries and national parks and biosphere reserves located in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana included.
Explanation: The state of Andhra Pradesh was formed on 1st November, 1956. Through the States Reorganization Act of 1956, the state of Hyderabad was split up, and its Telugu-speaking districts joined with the Andhra state.