31. A challenge faced in implementing development plans in Andhra Pradesh is:

Limited financial resources
Capacity constraints at the local level
Coordination among departments
All of the above

Detailed SolutionA challenge faced in implementing development plans in Andhra Pradesh is:

32. The discovery of handaxes and cleavers in Andhra Pradesh indicates:

Early hominin activity
Use of fire
Hunting and gathering practices
Artistic expression

Detailed SolutionThe discovery of handaxes and cleavers in Andhra Pradesh indicates:

33. Which port in Andhra Pradesh handles the largest volume of cargo?

Visakhapatnam Port
Krishnapatnam Port
Gangavaram Port
Kakinada Port

Detailed SolutionWhich port in Andhra Pradesh handles the largest volume of cargo?

34. Amaravati and Nagarjunakonda were important centers of Buddhism in Andhra Pradesh. These sites are known for:

Stupas and sculptures
Monasteries and universities
Rock-cut caves
All of the above

Detailed SolutionAmaravati and Nagarjunakonda were important centers of Buddhism in Andhra Pradesh. These sites are known for:

35. Uprisings against zamindari oppression and exploitation occurred in various parts of Andhra Pradesh during the colonial period. These uprisings were often characterized by:

Demand for land redistribution
Resistance to high taxes and revenue demands
Protests against forced labor practices
All of the above

Detailed SolutionUprisings against zamindari oppression and exploitation occurred in various parts of Andhra Pradesh during the colonial period. These uprisings were often characterized by:

36. Pulicat Lake, a brackish water lagoon, lies on the border of Andhra Pradesh and:

Odisha
Tamil Nadu
Telangana
Karnataka

Detailed SolutionPulicat Lake, a brackish water lagoon, lies on the border of Andhra Pradesh and:

37. The Raja-Lakshmi Award is instituted by a prominent foundation in which field?

Literature
Music
Arts and Culture
Science

Detailed SolutionThe Raja-Lakshmi Award is instituted by a prominent foundation in which field?

38. The dominant soil type found in Andhra Pradesh is:

Black soil
Red soil
Alluvial soil
Laterite soil

Detailed SolutionThe dominant soil type found in Andhra Pradesh is:

39. The Satavahana dynasty emerged in the Deccan region after the decline of the:

Mauryan Empire
Gupta Empire
Chalukya Empire
Chola Empire

Detailed SolutionThe Satavahana dynasty emerged in the Deccan region after the decline of the:

40. Nirmal paintings are characterized by their:

Use of natural dyes and gold leaf
Depiction of mythological scenes
Vibrant colors and detailed compositions
All of the above

Detailed SolutionNirmal paintings are characterized by their: