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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the capital of Telangana?
A
Lucknow
B
Agartala
C
Dehradun
D
Hyderabad
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -From 1956 to 2014 Hyderabad was the capital of Andhra Pradesh state, but, with the creation of Telangana from Andhra Pradesh in 2014, it was redesignated as the capital of both states.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana state and temporary capital of Andhra Pradesh state. The city, founded in the year 1591 by Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah, the fifth sultan of Qutb Shahi dynasty, offers a fascinating panorama of the past, with richly mixed cultural and historical tradition spanning over 400 years.

Detailed explanation-3: -The capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana is Hyderabad. On the Deccan Plateau, it covers 650 square kilometres. Hyderabad is located in the northern region of South India, on the banks of the Musi River.

Detailed explanation-4: -Amaravati is an Urban Notified Area and its urban development and planning activities are undertaken by the Amaravati Development Corporation Limited and Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA).

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