18 Questions
In which year was the state of Andhra created?
1 October 1953
Who was chosen as the first Chief Minister of Andhra State?
Prakasam
Who opposed Rajaji's appointment as Prime Minister?
Kamaraj
What led to the fall of Prakasam's government within a year?
Opposition from communists and diminishing support from socialists
When did Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu deliver a groundbreaking lecture advocating widow's remarriage?
August 3, 1879
What was the duration of the Prakasam-led government?
11 months
Why did Mahatma Gandhi criticize Prakasam?
For accepting gifts and misusing party funds
What title was conferred upon Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu in recognition of his efforts?
Rao Bahadur
What was the main objective of the Zamindari Inquiry Committee formed by Prakasam?
To address structural distortions in agriculture caused by the Zamindari system
Who hailed Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu as the 'Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar of the South'?
M.G.Ranade
What happened to Prakasam during the Quit India Movement of 1942?
He was arrested and spent over three years in jail
What was the outcome of the Hyderabad State Praja Party in the 1952 elections?
The Praja Party ensured the defeat of all sitting ministers from the Congress Party
What was Prakasam Pantulu's response during the visit of the Simon Commission to Madras in 1928?
He led a demonstration and gave the slogan 'Go back Simon Commission'
Why did Prakasam Pantulu resign from the Congress Party in 1930?
He disagreed with the party's alternative program
What did Prakasam Pantulu actively participate in during the Moplah rebellion?
He toured Kerala to comfort people during the rebellion
What was the outcome of the 1946 elections in Madras Presidency?
The Congress Party achieved a majority
Why did Prakasam Pantulu join the Congress Party led by Madan Mohan Malaviya?
He was convinced by the party's program
What position did Prakasam Pantulu hold on 30 April 1946?
Prime Minister of Madras Presidency
This quiz is about the first Chief Minister of Andhra State, Prakasam, who was unanimously chosen in 1953. However, his government fell within a year due to opposition from communists and diminishing support from socialists.
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