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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What was the duration of the Prakasam-led government?

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

Why did Mahatma Gandhi criticize Prakasam?

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

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

<p>Rao Bahadur (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>M.G.Ranade (C)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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' (D)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What position did Prakasam Pantulu hold on 30 April 1946?

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

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