History of Telangana

10 practice questions on History of Telangana for TS Police PC, with answers

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1. 1.Who among the following led the Razakar movement that opposed the integration of Hyderabad State with India?

   • (A)Mir Osman Ali Khan
   • (B)Kasim Razvi
   • (C)Laik Ali
   • (D)Nawab Chhatari
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   Answer: (B) Kasim Razvi

   Solution: Kasim Razvi was the president of the Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) and led the Razakar militia that created terror and violence opposing the merger of Hyderabad State with India in 1947-48. This ultimately led to Operation Polo in September 1948.

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2. 2.Operation Polo, the military action that integrated Hyderabad State into the Indian Union, was conducted in which year?

   • (A)1947
   • (B)1948
   • (C)1949
   • (D)1950
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   Answer: (B) 1948

   Solution: Operation Polo (also called Police Action) was conducted from 13th to 17th September 1948. The Indian Army moved into Hyderabad State to end the Nizam's rule and the Razakar violence. The Nizam surrendered on 17th September 1948, and Hyderabad was integrated into India.

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3. 3.The Kohinoor diamond, one of the world's most famous diamonds, was originally mined from which region in present-day Telangana?

   • (A)Warangal
   • (B)Golconda
   • (C)Nizamabad
   • (D)Karimnagar
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   Answer: (B) Golconda

   Solution: The Kohinoor diamond was mined from the Kollur mines in the Golconda region (present-day Telangana). The Golconda region was world-famous for its diamond mines during the medieval period, producing many legendary diamonds including the Hope Diamond and Regent Diamond.

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4. 4.Who among the following was the tribal leader from Telangana who fought against the exploitation by the Nizams and was killed in an encounter in 1940?

   • (A)Tantia Bhil
   • (B)Birsa Munda
   • (C)Komaram Bheem
   • (D)Thalakkal Chandu
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   Answer: (C) Komaram Bheem

   Solution: Komaram Bheem was a tribal (Gond) leader from the Adilabad region of Telangana who fought against the feudal exploitation and forced labor imposed by the Nizams. He mobilized the tribal people with the slogan 'Jal, Jungle, Zameen' and was killed in an encounter with the Nizam's forces on 26th October 1940. He is revered as a folk hero in Telangana.

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5. 5.The Nizam of Hyderabad acceded to the Indian Union on 17th September 1948 after which military operation?

   • (A)Operation Vijay
   • (B)Operation Polo
   • (C)Operation Bluestar
   • (D)Operation Cactus
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   Answer: (B) Operation Polo

   Solution: Operation Polo was the code name for the military operation conducted by the Indian Armed Forces in September 1948 to annex the princely state of Hyderabad into the Indian Union. The Nizam's forces were defeated within five days, and Hyderabad was integrated into India on 17th September 1948.

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6. 6.The Charminar, an iconic monument of Hyderabad, was built in 1591 CE by which Qutb Shahi ruler?

   • (A)Sultan Quli Qutb Shah
   • (B)Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah
   • (C)Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
   • (D)Abdullah Qutb Shah
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   Answer: (C) Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah

   Solution: Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah built the Charminar in 1591 CE to commemorate the end of a devastating plague epidemic in Hyderabad. He also founded the city of Hyderabad in 1591. The monument stands at the heart of the old city and is a symbol of Hyderabad's heritage. He was the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty.

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7. 7.Which dynasty ruled Telangana during the 12th and 13th centuries and is known for building the famous Warangal Fort?

   • (A)Satavahanas
   • (B)Kakatiyas
   • (C)Qutb Shahis
   • (D)Asaf Jahis
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   Answer: (B) Kakatiyas

   Solution: The Kakatiya dynasty ruled Telangana from the 12th to 14th centuries and was responsible for the construction of the Warangal Fort and numerous other architectural marvels.

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8. 8.The Kakatiya dynasty's capital was shifted from Hanamkonda to Warangal by which ruler?

   • (A)Prola II
   • (B)Ganapati Deva
   • (C)Rudrama Devi
   • (D)Prataparudra II
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   Answer: (B) Ganapati Deva

   Solution: Ganapati Deva (1199-1262 CE) shifted the Kakatiya capital from Hanamkonda to nearby Warangal (Orugallu). He built the famous Warangal Fort and expanded the kingdom significantly. Rudrama Devi and Prataparudra II ruled after him from Warangal.

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9. 9.The famous Warangal inscription found at the Thousand Pillar Temple was written in which language?

   • (A)Sanskrit only
   • (B)Telugu only
   • (C)Both Telugu and Sanskrit
   • (D)Prakrit and Telugu
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   Answer: (C) Both Telugu and Sanskrit

   Solution: The Warangal inscription at the Thousand Pillar Temple (built in 1163 CE by Rudra Deva) is written in both Telugu and Sanskrit. The Kakatiyas were great patrons of Telugu language and literature, and many inscriptions from their period are bilingual, reflecting the administrative and cultural importance of both languages.

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10. 10.The Qutb Shahi dynasty of Golconda was founded by Sultan Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk in which year?

    • (A)1463
    • (B)1518
    • (C)1591
    • (D)1687
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    Answer: (B) 1518

    Solution: Sultan Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk declared independence from the Bahmani Sultanate and established the Qutb Shahi dynasty in 1518. The dynasty ruled from Golconda (later Hyderabad) until 1687 when Aurangzeb annexed it to the Mughal Empire. They were great builders and patrons of art and culture.

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