Number of questions- Mains: 02, Prelims – 10
Mains Questions of the day:
1.Describe the role of Kothapalli Jayashankar in Telangana Movement?
Introduction:
Write briefly about Kothapalli Jayashankar
Body:
Mention his role in Telangana Movement.
Conclusion:
The leaders and the people of Telangana would recollect the sacrifices he made for Telangana and thus would work for the development of the state, aiming to serve all sections of the society without any discrimination.
Content:
- He is known as the original Telangana ideologue.
- He led several agitations since 1962, transforming into a mass movement after 1969 agitation.
- He was associated with the Telangana movement efforts to obtain statehood for Telangana since 1952, stating with Non-Mulki go back and Idli Sambar go back movement.
Kothapalli Jayashankar:
- The legend of Telangana Movement.
- Kothapalli Jayashankar was the man who raised his voice boldly, demanding the separate state of Telangana.
- His 76 years of life faced several difficulties and especially he had to face hurdles every now and then, after he joined the Telangana movement in 1952 and was in the same situations till his last breath in 2011, sacrificing his life, without even getting into marital status.
- Warangal district born Jayashankar sir, even worked as the Vice Chancellor of Kakatiya University, and has several times specified that, the unequal distribution of river water was the root cause of the separate Telangana movement.
Role in Telangana movement:
- In 1952, when he was an intermediate student, the professor protested against the state reorganization.
- He participated in Mulki agitation in the same year.
- He was the student leader, when he joined the Telangana movement in 1952.
- In 1969, he formed a team of 10 members to fight for Telangana state, who were later killed in the police firing.
- Later, he established Telangana Janasabha, which was banned by Indian government later.
- He authored several articles in English and Telugu on Telangana issues.
- Jayashankar sir is the key to form TDF (Telangana Development Forum) (U.S.A.) in 1999.
- He was the founder member of Telangana Aikya Vedika and has even been the Chairman of Centre for Telangana Studies, which is the part of research and publication of Telangana problems.
- Jayashankar offered support to the then TRS president KCR, after the latter broke his fast for Telangana in 2009.
- Professor Jayashankar died by complaining the stomach cancer.
2.Write briefly about Madapati Hanumantha Rao in the socio reform movement of Telangana.
Introduction:
Write briefly about Madapati Hanumantha Rao.
Body:
Mention his contribution towards creating awareness among masses of Telangana, upliftment of Dalits and mention his contribution towards Educating the women.
Conclusion:
- Madapati Hanumantha Rao Hyderabad’s first mayor who led the renaissance of Telugu
- The ‘Andhra Pitamaha’ was the first Telugu person to receive the Padma Bhushan.
- His legacy to ‘enlighten’ the masses lives on in Hyderabad.
- Madapati Hanumantha Rao Girls High School was established in 1928. It was the first Telugu and girls’ school in the state.
- A pioneer of the modern Telugu nation.
- Not only did he encourage people to stand up against the autocratic regime of the Nizam in the independent kingdom of Hyderabad, but Hanumantha Rao is also credited for his role in the renaissance of the Telugu language and literature.
Content:
About-
- Hanumantha Rao Madapati was one of the popular Telugu freedom fighters.
- He worked for the social and educational awakening in Telangana.
- He was one of the founders and secretary of Andhra Jana Singh in 1922 and a private secretary to Mahatma Gandhi during the latter’s tour in the erstwhile Hyderabad State in 1934.
- Hanumantha Rao founded more than 200 Educational Institutes in the Telangana region and strived hard for the popularization of the Telugu language.
- He worked strenuously to promote education among women and Harijans.
- He died at Hyderabad in 1970.
Madapati Rao’s rise as a public figure:
- He was born in Pokkunuru village of Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh.
- Growing up in his uncles’ house, who were employed by Nizam Mahboob Ali Khan’s government, he also followed in their footsteps and joined the education department as a clerk in 1904, where he worked for eight years.
- Soon after, he moved to Hyderabad to become a lawyer.
- After years of practice in 1921, He transformed into a public figure of immense importance to the Telugu people.
- He and other leaders formed the ‘Andhra Jana Sangh’ to mobilise and bring about a social and cultural consciousness among Telugu-speaking people.
- As the Secretary of the organisation, he rose to prominence in Telugu society.
- The organisation was responsible for building several libraries, reading rooms and private schools with the aim of ‘enlightening’ the Telugu masses.
- It also undertook archival projects that sought to unearth the ‘glorious past of Telugu-speaking people’.
- He was also widely credited for the development of Sri Rajaraja Andhra Bhasha Nilayam and Raja Raja Narendraandhra Bhasha Nilayam — two of the oldest and most prestigious libraries in the state.
Contribution to education
- As a social reformer, He also pioneered the noble cause of supporting women’s literacy at a time when girls weren’t even allowed to go to school.
- Along with social reformer Vadlakonda Narasimha Rao, Madapati Rao built the state’s first Telugu school in 1928 in Narayanaguda, Hyderabad with a mere 35 students in attendance.
- This was strictly against the diktat of Mir Osman Ali Khan government that prohibited setting up Telugu schools, besides restricting women’s education.
- He also encouraged compulsory elementary education with the Telugu language as the medium of instruction and is said to have been a proponent of Gandhian values and upliftment of Dalits.
- A first-rate writer and poet, his articles can be found in several journals like Sujata, Andhrabharati, Deshbandhu, Golconda Patrika.
- He also wrote a total of 13 stories that were published in 1911 under the title ‘Mallikagucham’. Apart from his original works, he is said to have translated writings by Premchand and Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s Anandamath into Telugu.
- He was elected as the first mayor of Hyderabad Municipal Corporation in 1951, and held that post till 1954 after the Hyderabad kingdom joined hands with the Indian republic in 1948.
- He was also the first chairperson of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council from 1958 till 1963.
- In 1955, the Indian government conferred him with the Padma Bhushan, making him the first Telugu person to receive this prestigious award.
- Unlike other social reformers, Madapati Hanumantha Rao focused on contributing to society, particularly in the area of education and language, which have benefited thousands of Telugu-speakers.
- He was deeply respected and admired even by people of different political backgrounds and ideologies.
- He passed away at the age of 86 after being ill for over a year.
Prelims questions of the day:
1. Non- Cooperation movement in Telangana was started on which of the following date?
- 11 February 2011
- 15 February 2011
- 13 February 2011
- 17 February 2011
Answer: D
Explanation:
Non- Cooperation movement in Telangana was started on 17th February 2011
2. For how many days, Non- cooperation programme was organized in Telangana?
- 12
- 15
- 16
- 18
Answer: C
Explanation:
Non- cooperation programme was organized in Telangana for 16days.
3. “Jana Garjana Sabha” was held at which of the following place in Telangana?
- Warangal
- Karimnagar
- Medak
- Mahbubnagar
Answer: B
Explanation:
“Jana Garjana Sabha” was held at Karimnagar in Telangana.
4. In Jana Garjana Sabha, T.J.A.C and K.C.R had given a call for which of the following programme?
- Million March
- Telangana March
- Sadak Bandh
- Sakala Janula samme
Answer: D
Explanation:
In Jana Garjana Sabha, T.J.A.C and K.C.R had given a call for Sakala Janula samme program.
5. Sakala Janula Samme was started from which of the following date?
- 10 September 2011
- 11 September 2011
- 13 September 2011
- 12 September 2011
Answer: C
Explanation:
Sakala Janula Samme was started on 13 september 2011.
6. Who among the following led the Sakala Janula Samme program at Secretariat?
- Swamy Goud
- Srinivas Goud
- Devi Prasad
- Narendra Rao
Answer: D
Explanation:
Narendra Rao led the Sakala Janula Samme program at Secretariat.
7. Who played an important role during the 1969 movement?
- Congress
- Telangana Praja Samithi
- Talli Congress
- Nava Telangana
Answer: B
Explanation:
Telangana Praja Samithi played an important role during the 1969 movement.
8. Telangana Vidyarthi Maha Garjana was conducted at which of the following university?
- Osmania university
- Kakatiya University
- Nizam College they
- Telugu University
Answer: A
Explanation:
Telangana Vidyarthi Maha Garjana was conducted at Osmania university.
9. When did Telangana Vidyarthi Garjana was held at Osmania University?
- 4 January 2010
- 1 January 2010
- 2 January 2010
- 3 January 2010
Answer: D
Explanation:
Telangana Vidyarthi Garjana was held at Osmania University on 3rd January 2010.
10. On 8 January 2010 “Martyrs memorial day “was observed at which of the following place in Telangana?
- Osmania University
- Palmur University
- Kakatiya University
- Telugu University
Answer: D
Explanation:
On 8 January 2010 “Martyrs memorial day “was observed at Telugu University in Telangana.