GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

NICKNAMES OF PLACES AND RIVERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state is known as “Kohinoor of India"?
A
Arunachal Pradesh
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Himachal Pradesh
D
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The south-eastern coastal state of India, Andhra Pradesh is popularly known as the Rice Bowl of India. Endowing to abundant natural marvels, this state attracts a huge number of tourists every year. This agriculturally rich state is also known as Andhra Rashtra.

Detailed explanation-2: -On 19 December 1952, Prime Minister Nehru announced the formation of a separate state for the Telugu-speaking people of the Madras Presidency. On 1 October 1953, eleven districts in the Telugu-speaking portion of Madras State (Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema) voted to become Andhra State, with Kurnool as their capital.

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