INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -It is Hyderabad. As per the AP Reorganisation Act, Hyderabad was supposed to be the joint capital of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh till 2024. Later on, Hyderabad will be the sole capital of Telangana and the capital of Andhra Pradesh will be shifted to Amaravati.

Detailed explanation-2: -(2) After expiry of the period referred to in sub-section (1), Hyderabad shall be the capital of the State of Telangana and there shall be a new capital for the State of Andhra Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-3: -Telangana was a region within Andhra Pradesh for almost six decades, but in 2014 it was carved off to form a separate state. The capital of both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is Hyderabad, in west-central Telangana.

Detailed explanation-4: -On 2 June 2014, the state of Telangana was formed splitting from the rest of Andhra Pradesh state and formed the 29th state of India, with Hyderabad as its capital.

Detailed explanation-5: -However, Hyderabad would remain as the joint capital of both states for a period not exceeding ten years. Hence, Amaravati is being built to serve as the capital of Andhra Pradesh. The foundation for the city was laid at Uddandarayunipalem on 22 October 2015.