AP RE-STRUCTURING/FORMATION OF NEW DISTRICTS GK

1. When was the re-organization of Andhra Pradesh into smaller districts initiated?
a) 2010
b) 2014
c) 2017
d) 2020

Answer: b) 2014

2. How many new districts were proposed to be formed in Andhra Pradesh during the re-structuring?
a) 5
b) 7
c) 10
d) 13

Answer: c) 10

3. Which city was designated as the new capital of Andhra Pradesh during the re-organization?
a) Hyderabad
b) Amaravati
c) Visakhapatnam
d) Vijayawada

Answer: b) Amaravati

4. The bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh led to the creation of which new state?
a) Telangana
b) Karnataka
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Kerala

Answer: a) Telangana

5. Which district was not part of the original 13 districts in Andhra Pradesh but was later added, making it 14 districts?
a) Anantapur
b) Chittoor
c) Srikakulam
d) Kadapa

Answer: d) Kadapa

6. What is the total number of districts in Andhra Pradesh after the re-organization?
a) 10
b) 13
c) 20
d) 25

Answer: c) 13

7. Which district is known as the “Rice Bowl of Andhra Pradesh” and was not divided during the re-structuring?
a) Krishna
b) East Godavari
c) Guntur
d) West Godavari

Answer: a) Krishna

8. Which district is famous for its historical sites, including the Amaravati Stupa?
a) Nellore
b) Prakasam
c) Guntur
d) Srikakulam

Answer: c) Guntur

9. The district of Visakhapatnam is known for its:
a) Silicon Valley
b) Steel Plant
c) Diamond Mines
d) Beaches

Answer: b) Steel Plant

10. Which district is predominantly known for its religious and cultural significance, hosting the famous Tirumala Venkateswara Temple?
a) Chittoor
b) Anantapur
c) Kadapa
d) Srikakulam

Answer: a) Chittoor

11. Which district is known for its rich biodiversity and the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary?
a) Kurnool
b) East Godavari
c) Visakhapatnam
d) Vizianagaram

Answer: b) East Godavari

12. The district of Kurnool is famous for the historical site of:
a) Gandikota
b) Belum Caves
c) Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
d) Borra Caves

Answer: a) Gandikota

13. Which district is known for its ancient Kondapalli Fort and the Kondapalli Toys industry?
a) Krishna
b) West Godavari
c) Guntur
d) Srikakulam

Answer: a) Krishna

14. The district of Nellore is renowned for its production of:
a) Silk
b) Mangoes
c) Rice
d) Fish

Answer: c) Rice

15. Which of the following districts is primarily an industrial and business hub, home to the Sri City Special Economic Zone?
a) Chittoor
b) Anantapur
c) Vizianagaram
d) Kadapa

Answer: a) Chittoor

16. The district of Prakasam is known for its major port located in the town of:
a) Nellore
b) Ongole
c) Chirala
d) Kandukur

Answer: b) Ongole

17. Which district is famous for its picturesque Araku Valley and coffee plantations?
a) Vizianagaram
b) Visakhapatnam
c) Srikakulam
d) East Godavari

Answer: b) Visakhapatnam

18. The district of West Godavari is known for its extensive cultivation of:
a) Bananas
b) Oranges
c) Pineapples
d) Pomegranates

Answer: a) Bananas

19. Which district is known for the ancient rock-cut caves of Undavalli?
a) Guntur
b) Krishna
c) Prakasam
d) Srikakulam

Answer: b) Krishna

20. The district of Vizianagaram is often referred to as the “City of Education” and is known for:
a) Handloom industry
b) Educational institutions
c) Diamond mining
d) Horticulture

Answer: b) Educational institutions

Andhra Pradesh New Districts and Headquarters

District	Headquarters
Manyam	Parvathipuram
Alluri Sitharama Raju	Paderu
Anakapalli	Anakapalli
Kakinada	Kakinada
Konaseema	Amalapuram
Eluru	Eluru
NTR	Vijayawada
Bapatla	Bapatla
Palnadu	Narsaraopeta
Nandyal	Nandyal

Andhra Pradesh New & Old Districts and Headquarters

District	Headquarters
Srikakulam	Srikakulam
Vizianagaram	Vizianagaram
Manyam	Parvathipuram
Alluri Sitharama Raju	Paderu
Visakhapatnam	Visakhapatnam
Anakapalli	Anakapalli
Kakinada	Kakinada
Kona Seema	Amalapuram
East Godavari	Rajamahendravaram
West Godavari	Bheemavaram
Eluru	Eluru
Krishna	Machilipatnam
NTR	Vijayawada
Guntur	Guntur
Bapatla	Bapatla
Palnadu	Narsaraopeta
Prakasam	Ongole
SPS Nellore	Nellore