20 Quiz on Telangana Formation Day: 2nd June

Test your knowledge of the history and formation of Telangana with these multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Explore the struggles, rulers, and significant events that led to the formation of the youngest state in India. From the Kakatiyas to the Nizams, discover the historical journey of Telangana. Challenge yourself and check your answers to see how well you know this fascinating part of India's history.

1. When is Telangana Formation Day observed? a) 2nd June b) 17th September c) 15th August d) 26th January

Answer: a) 2nd June

2. Which was the ruling dynasty during the Golden Age of Telangana? a) Satvahanas b) Kakatiyas c) Delhi Sultanate d) Nizams of Hyderabad

Answer: b) Kakatiyas

3. Who attacked Warangal and led to the decline of the Kakatiyas? a) Malik Kafur b) Allaudin Khilji c) Farruksiyar d) Qamar-ud-din Khan

Answer: a) Malik Kafur

4. When did Hyderabad become the capital of the Nizam dynasty? a) 1687 b) 1769 c) 1712 d) 1948

Answer: b) 1769

5. Which event led to the annexation of Hyderabad by the Indian army? a) Independence of India b) Rebellion by Razakars c) Formation of Telangana state d) Formation of the Indian Union

Answer: b) Rebellion by Razakars

6. When was Telangana formally inaugurated as a state? a) 1947 b) 1956 c) 2013 d) 2014

Answer: d) 2014

7. Who was the first Chief Minister of Telangana? a) K Chandrashekar Rao b) Jawaharlal Nehru c) Sardar Patel d) Manmohan Singh

Answer: a) K Chandrashekar Rao

8. What is the official language of Telangana? a) Telugu b) Urdu c) English d) Hindi

Answer: a) Telugu

9. What is the state bird of Telangana? a) Indian Roller or Blue Jay b) Deer c) Tanner's Cassia d) Prosopis Cineraria

Answer: a) Indian Roller or Blue Jay

10. Which popular festival is associated with the state flower of Telangana? a) Batukamma b) Dasara c) Diwali d) Pongal

Answer: a) Batukamma

11. Who was the last Nizam of Hyderabad? a) Malik Kafur b) Osman Ali Khan c) Qamar-ud-din Khan d) Asaf Jah IV

Answer: b) Osman Ali Khan

12. Which commission was appointed to recommend the reorganization of state boundaries? a) Telangana Formation Commission b) States Reorganisation Commission c) Indian Union Commission d) Hyderabad Annexation Commission

Answer: b) States Reorganisation Commission

13. Which political party emerged victorious in the 2014 General Elections in Telangana? a) Telangana Rashtra Samithi b) Indian National Congress c) Bharatiya Janata Party d) Communist Party of India

Answer: a) Telangana Rashtra Samithi

14. Which tree is the state tree of Telangana? a) Neem b) Banyan c) Jammi Chettu d) Peepal

Answer: c) Jammi Chettu

15. Which language is considered the main language of Telangana? a) Telugu b) Urdu c) English d) Hindi

Answer: a) Telugu

16. What does the state animal of Telangana symbolize? a) Strength and agility b) Beauty and grace c) Wisdom and intelligence d) Peace and tranquility

Answer: b) Beauty and grace

17. When did the Telangana movement for a separate state begin? a) Early 1950s b) 1947 c) 2013 d) 1799

Answer: a) Early 1950s

18. Which event marked the decline of the Kakatiyas? a) Attack by the Delhi Sultanate b) Annexation by the British c) Rebellion by the Razakars d) Formation of the Indian Union

Answer: a) Attack by the Delhi Sultanate

19. Which state was Telangana merged with in 1956? a) Andhra Pradesh b) Maharashtra c) Tamil Nadu d) Karnataka

Answer: a) Andhra Pradesh

20. What are the state symbols of Telangana associated with? a) Popular festivals b) Historical figures c) Natural landmarks d) Religious sites

Answer: a) Popular festivals