Andhra State's First Chief Minister
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In which year was the state of Andhra created?

  • 1 October 1954
  • 1 October 1955
  • 1 October 1952
  • 1 October 1953 (correct)
  • Who was chosen as the first Chief Minister of Andhra State?

  • Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu
  • Pyda Ramakrishnaiah
  • Atmuri Lakshmi Narasimham
  • Prakasam (correct)
  • Who opposed Rajaji's appointment as Prime Minister?

  • Mahatma Gandhi
  • Kamaraj (correct)
  • Prakasam
  • Nehru
  • What led to the fall of Prakasam's government within a year?

    <p>Opposition from communists and diminishing support from socialists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu deliver a groundbreaking lecture advocating widow's remarriage?

    <p>August 3, 1879</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the duration of the Prakasam-led government?

    <p>11 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Mahatma Gandhi criticize Prakasam?

    <p>For accepting gifts and misusing party funds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What title was conferred upon Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu in recognition of his efforts?

    <p>Rao Bahadur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main objective of the Zamindari Inquiry Committee formed by Prakasam?

    <p>To address structural distortions in agriculture caused by the Zamindari system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who hailed Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu as the 'Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar of the South'?

    <p>M.G.Ranade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to Prakasam during the Quit India Movement of 1942?

    <p>He was arrested and spent over three years in jail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Hyderabad State Praja Party in the 1952 elections?

    <p>The Praja Party ensured the defeat of all sitting ministers from the Congress Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Prakasam Pantulu's response during the visit of the Simon Commission to Madras in 1928?

    <p>He led a demonstration and gave the slogan 'Go back Simon Commission'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Prakasam Pantulu resign from the Congress Party in 1930?

    <p>He disagreed with the party's alternative program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Prakasam Pantulu actively participate in during the Moplah rebellion?

    <p>He toured Kerala to comfort people during the rebellion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the 1946 elections in Madras Presidency?

    <p>The Congress Party achieved a majority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Prakasam Pantulu join the Congress Party led by Madan Mohan Malaviya?

    <p>He was convinced by the party's program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position did Prakasam Pantulu hold on 30 April 1946?

    <p>Prime Minister of Madras Presidency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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