Which prominent leader from Andhra Pradesh was known as the “Andhra Kesari”?

Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu
Alluri Sitarama Raju
Potti Sreeramulu
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

The correct answer is: a) Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu.

Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu was a prominent Indian independence activist and politician who served as the first Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He was known as the “Andhra Kesari” (Lion of Andhra) for his role in the Indian independence movement and his contributions to the development of Andhra Pradesh.

Alluri Sitarama Raju was a revolutionary freedom fighter who fought against the British Raj in the early 20th century. He is known as the “Manyam Veerudu” (Hero of the Jungles) for his guerrilla warfare against the British.

Potti Sreeramulu was a social activist who fought for the separate statehood of Andhra Pradesh. He is known as the “Jala Prayogam” (Satyagraha of Water) for his hunger strike that led to the formation of Andhra Pradesh.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was a prominent Indian independence activist and statesman who served as the first Deputy Prime Minister of India. He is known as the “Iron Man of India” for his role in the integration of princely states into the Indian Union.