Number of questions- Mains: 02, Prelims – 10
Mains Questions of the day:
1. Explain the Velichala Jagapathi Rao’s report on irrigation sector in Telangana.
Introduction:
Write briefly about Velichala Jagapathi Rao Report.
Body:
Mention the important points in the report.
Conclusion:
Summarise the important points of the report.
Content:
Velichala Jagapathi Rao’s report on Irrigation sector:
- Velichala Jagapathi Rao, a popular political leader from Telangana region published a report on irrigation sector during 1991-92.
- This report was about the losses occurred to Telangana by the Sri Ram Sagar project were explained to the people.
- In 1989, Velichala Jagapati Rao organized an awareness meeting at Karimnagar on the injustices done to Telangana.
- It was attended by a large number of People.
- Jagapathi Rao took part in the Jala sadhana Samithi Padayatra (From Nalgonda to Sri Sailam) headed by Duscharla Satyanarayana.
- At the meeting held at Sreesailam project, the losses occurred to Telangana by the Sri Ram Sagar project were explained to the people.
- Velichala Jagapathi Rao, a popular political leader from Telangana region published a report on irrigation sector during 1991-92.
- Based on the official information of AP, he brought out the injustice done to Telangana region in irrigation sector.
- The leaders and agitators of Telangana realised the injustice done by the Andhra.
Important points in The Report:
- Even if the catchment area of Godavari and Krishna is taken as parameter. Telangana region should get at least 1700TMC water.
- Telangana should get 1400 TMC water if the cultivable land is taken as the parameter.
- But the Andhra rulers showed that Telangana gets only 1170TMC water.
- If Sriramsagar, Nagarjunasagar, Jurala, Singur and left canal of Srisailam are completed, 30 lakhs acres of land in Telangana comes under irrigation. But the Andhra rulers did not complete them.
- Only 6 TMC of water is used though there was a possibility of using 20 TMC water through 13 middle irrigation projects.
- If the government spends about 75 crores (according to 1991 estimation) on the 13 incomplete projects the remaining 14 TMC water can also be used.
- The Andhra rulers were not ready to spend 75 crores for projects in Telangana.
- They are not completing the projects since decades showing different reasons like technical, administrative and financial.
- Telangana agitators realised the injustice done to Telangana through this report.
2. Explain the Education Sector of Telangana during the phase of Telangana Movement.
Introduction:
Write briefly about the education system in Telangana during Nizam period.
Body:
Explain the Education system of Telangana during Telangana Movement.
Conclusion:
- The Nizams were also suspicious of private schools that they would become centers for the propagation of anti-Nizam ideas.
- They actually discouraged the setting up of private Telugu medium schools and did not allow those students to join Osmania University.
- After Telangana joined into Indian Union, there was a progression in education system of Telangana but it was a slow process.
Content:
Education sector in Telangana:
- Many schools were established by Christian missionaries as part of British rule.
- Private schools were also established.
- But private schools were not started in Telangana due to feudalism.
- The private schools were converted as aided schools by giving lot of funds to them.
- So many schools in Andhra got the benefit and it did not happen in Telangana as there were no private schools.
- Later aided educational institutions were established in Telangana also.
- But by that time the aided schools in Andhra were well developed and the Andhra rulers passed an order saying no more aided schools will be established.
- So, 90 per cent of aided schools were in Andhra and only 10 per cent in Telangana.
- Further, Urdu was the official language during Nizam rule.
- As there was no much difference between Urdu and Hindi, Telangana students used to get good marks in Hindi. But Andhra students could not get good marks in Hindi.
- Andhra students were not eligible for jobs as they get less score than Telangana students.
- So, the Andhra rulers reduced the minimum marks to pass from 35 to 20.
- They brought a new rule saying that the marks in Hindi subject will not be counted for the total score.
- Telangana students, who got less marks in English used to lose but Andhra students, who got less marks in Hindi, used to get the benefit.
- Like this the Andhra rulers suppressed Telangana people at primary level itself.
Higher Education:
- Telangana has 4 government medical colleges.
- Out of 4, three were established by the Nizam.
- Recently, the government of AP started Nizamabad Medical College.
- Coastal Andhra with 9 districts has 8 government medical colleges.
- Five government medical colleges were built in the Rayalaseema which has 4 districts.
- So, a person with 3000 rank also gets medical seat in Andhra but a person with 1000 rank does not get seat in medicine.
- So many doctors in government and private sectors are from Andhra region.
- Even in Telangana all the facilities are provided wherever the Andhra settlers reside.
- In establishing universities also injustice was done to Telangana.
- JNTU was first allocated to Warangal.
- But it was shifted to Hyderabad as there were many settlers in Hyderabad.
- Its regional branches i.e. JNTU Kakinada and JNTU Anantapuram were also established in their regions.
- But branches were not established in Telangana region.
- Agriculture University was established in Hyderabad and its branches were established in Andhra region. But no branch was established in Telangana region.
- The recent IIT was supposed to be established in Adilabad. But it was shifted to Hyderabad just to make it available to the Andhra settlers in Hyderabad.
Prelims question of the day:
1.In which of the following district Sammakka Saralamma Jatara was celebrated?
- Warangal
- Hyderabad
- Adilabad
- Mulugu
Answer: D
Explanation:
Sammakka Saralamma Jatara was celebrated in mulugu District of Telangana.
2.In which of the following year Jai Andhra Movement took place?
- 1975
- 1973
- 1972
- 1976
Answer: C
Explanation:
- Jai Andhra movement is a 1972 political movement in support for the creation of Andhra state in the light of injustices felt by the people of the Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema Regions.
- This was after the HC and SC upheld the Mulki rules in existence at the time.
3. Who among the following was imprisoned in Mushriabad Central Jail due to his role in Jai Andhra movement?
- Suravarma Pratap Reddy
- Gouthu Latchanna
- Chenna Reddy
- Ranga Reddy
Answer: B
Explanation:
- In 1972, Gouthu Latchanna took a leading role in the Jai Andhra movement started by students of Andhra University demanding the division of Andhra Pradesh into old Andhra state and Telangana state on the issue of “Mulkhi” rules.
- He was imprisoned in Mushirabad Central Jail and released in 1973.
4.Velichala Jagapathi Rao’s Report was on related to which of the following sector in Telangana?
- Education
- Higher Education
- Irrigation
- Electricity reforms
Answer: C
Explanation:
- In 1989, Velichala Jagapati Rao organized an awareness meeting at Karimnagar on the injustices done to Telangana.
- At the meeting held at Sreesailam project, the losses occurred to Telangana by the Sri Ram Sagar project were explained to the people.
- Velichala Jagapathi Rao, a popular political leader from Telangana region published a report on irrigation sector during 1991-92.
- Based on the official information of AP, he brought out the injustice done to Telangana region in irrigation sector.
- The leaders and agitators of Telangana realised the injustice done by the Andhra.
5.In which of the following year Telangana party was started in Warangal?
- 1975
- 1981
- 1982
- 1984
Answer: D
Explanation:
Telangana Party:
- Devananda Swamy, an agitator for separate Telangana started Telangana Party in Warangal in 1984.
- He could have the movement strong for some time from 1984.
6.Who among the following started the Telangana Party in Warangal?
- K.R.Amos
- Devananda Swamy
- Janardhan Reddy
- Upendra
Answer: B
Explanation:
Telangana Party:
- Devananda Swamy, an agitator for separate Telangana started Telangana Party in Warangal in 1984.
- He could have the movement strong for some time from 1984.
7.All India Small States Conference, was held in which of the following city?
- Hyderabad
- New Delhi
- Warangal
- Vijayawada
Answer: B
Explanation:
All India Small States Conference:
- This meeting was held in New Delhi
- There was a demand to give statehood to Telangana, Jharkhand, Vidharbha etc.
- The leaders of revived Telangana Praja Samithi attended this meeting.
- After the meeting these leaders submitted a memorandum to central government.
- The injustice to Telangana was discussed in the assembly in 1989 due to the influence of this meeting.
8.Who among the following started the Jai Telangana Party in 1997?
- Suravarma Pratap Reddy
- Gouthu Latchanna
- Patolla Indra Reddy
- Ranga Reddy
Answer: C
Explanation:
Jai Telangana Party:
- Patolla Indra Reddy joined NTR Telugu Desham Party (Laxmiparvati) from original TDP in 1996.
- He started Jai Telangana Party in 1997. Intellectuals like Konda Madhava Reddy (retd. Justice), Prof. Jayashankar and Prof. Keshava Rao Jadhav helped him in the agitation.
- But due to his one-sided decisions etc. he lost the faith of them in due course. So, he joined congress party when YS Rajashekhara Reddy was president of APPCC.
9.Which of the following Government Medical Colleges in Telangana were established by the Nizam?
- Osmania Medical College
- Gandhi Medical College
- Kakatiya Medical College
- All the above
Answer: D
Explanation:
In Telangana:
- Telangana has 4 government medical colleges.
- Out of 4. three were established by the Nizam.
- Osmania Medical College
- Gandhi Medical College
- Kakatiya Medical College.
- Recently, the government of AP started Nizamabad Medical College.
10. Who among the following died in fasting for the demand of Vishalandra?
- Potti Sriramulu
- Prakasham Pantullu
- Alladi Krishnaswamy
- Amos
Answer: A
Explanation:
After the death of Potti Sriramulu who died after 58 days of hunger strike demanding for Vishalandhra, the demand for language based state reorganization went up.