Important Points About Telangana
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If you look at the question papers of exams like SSC CHSL, SSC CGL, SSC MTS, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS SO, IPPB Sc. I, LIC AAO, etc. you will find a lot of questions related to India and its states. Questions based on various states of India form a large part of the General Awareness section of many Government and bank exams. In fact, if you are thinking of appearing for state govt. exams, it becomes all the more important for you to know your state. Our latest GK Notes series – ‘Know your States’, will help you learn major facts, global importance, and culture of every state. This particular article will help you learn everything about Telangana in one glance.
Read the complete article to find out the history, economy, geographical significance, flora & fauna, important sites, tourist attractions, etc. about Telangana.
Telangana is the youngest state in India, located in the southern region of the country. It was previously a part of the state of Andhra Pradesh and was granted separation in the year 2014. This movement for separation lasted for almost a decade, making it one of the longest political movements in India. Like other states in India, Telangana’s government is that of representative democracy operating through a parliamentary system.
Important Points About Telangana
| Telangana | |
| Capital | Hyderabad |
| Formed on | 2 June 2014 |
| Districts | 31 |
| Languages | Telugu, Urdu, Tulu |
| Known as/for | Bicameral legislature |
| Physical Characteristics | Located on Deccan plateau |
| Natural Vegetation | Tropical shrubland |
| Major
Rivers
| Godavari (Dakshin Ganga) flows from Brahmagiri mountain in Maharashtra to Antarvedi into Bay of BengalKrishna flowing from Mahabaleswar in Maharashtra to Andhra Pradesh through Karnataka |
| Major
Regional Festivals
| Bonalu, Bathukamma,Ayak or Bhimanna, Lambadi |
| Major Art Forms | Gonda, Nirmal painting, Deccani painting, Cheriyal scroll painting, Perini Shivathandavam, Gobbi Dance, Burra Katha, Dandaria dance, Dhamal Dance, Mathuri Dance, Bhamakalpam, & Gollakalapam |
| Important Tradition | Tulabharam during Sammakka Saralamma |
| Industry | Silver filigree |
| Minerals | Coal, bauxite, lead, zinc |
| Agriculture | Rice, Maize, Tobacco, Cotton, Sugar Cane |
| Geographical Indications | Pochampally Ikat, Silver Filigree of Karimnagar, Nirmal toys & craft, Nirmal furniture & paintings, Gadwal sarees, Cheriyal paintings, Pembarthi metal craft, Siddipet Gollabhama, Narayanpet Handloom Sarees |
| State Animal | Spotted Deer |
| State Bird | Indian Roller |
| State Flower | Ranawara (Senna auriculata) |
| Important Historical Sites | Warangal Fort,Nagarjunakonda, Medak Fort |
| World Heritage Sites | — |
| Ramsar Sites | — |
| Biodiversity Hotspots | — |
| Endemic Bird Areas | — |
| Bird Sanctuaries | — |
| National Parks | Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park, Mrugavani National Park & Kasu Brahmananda ReddyNational Park |
| Biosphere Reserve | — |
| Wildlife Sanctuaries | Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary, Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary, Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuary, Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary, Shivaram Wildlife Sanctuary, Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary, Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Tiger Reserve | Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (largest tiger reserve in India), Kawal Tiger Reserve |
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