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If you look at the question papers of exams like SSC CHSL, SSC CGL, SSC MTS, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS SO, IPPB Sc. I, LIC AAO, etc. you will find a lot of questions related to and its states. Questions based on various states of India form a large part of the General Awareness section of many Government and bank exams. In fact, if you are thinking of appearing for state govt. exams, it becomes all the more important for you to know your state. Our latest GK Notes series – ‘Know your States’, will help you learn major facts, global importance, and culture of every state. This particular article will help you learn everything about Telangana in one glance.

Read the complete article to find out the history, economy, geographical significance, flora & fauna, important sites, tourist attractions, etc. about Telangana. You can also download this article as PDF to keep it handy.

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Telangana is the youngest state in India, located in the southern region of the country. It was previously a part of the state of Andhra Pradesh and was granted separation in the year 2014. This movement for separation lasted for almost a decade, making it one of the longest political movements in India. Like other states in India, Telangana’s government is that of representative democracy operating through a parliamentary system.

Important Points About Telangana in PDF

Telangana Capital Formed on 2 June 2014 Districts 31 Language Telugu, Urdu Known as/for Bicameral legislature Physical Completely on the Deccan plateau Characteristics Natural Tropical shrubland Vegetation Godavari (Dakshin Ganga) flowing from Brahmagiri mountain in to Major Antarvedi into the Bay of BengalKrishna flowing from Mahabaleswar in Rivers Maharashtra to Andhra Pradesh through Karnataka Major Bonalu, Bathukamma,

Regional Festivals Ayak or Bhimanna, Lambadi

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Gonda, Nirmal painting, Deccani painting, Cheriyal scroll painting, Perini Shivathandavam, Major Gobbi Dance, Burra Katha, Art Forms Dandaria dance, Dhamal Dance, Mathuri Dance, Bhamakalpam, and Gollakalapam Important Tulabharam during Sammakka Saralamma Tradition Industry Silver filigree Minerals Coal, bauxite, lead, zinc Agriculture Rice, Maize, Tobacco, Cotton, Sugar Cane Pochampally Ikat, Silver Filigree of , Geographical Nirmal toys and craft, Nirmal furniture and Indications paintings, Gadwal sarees, Cheriyal paintings, Pembarthi metal craft, Siddipet Gollabhama, Narayanpet Handloom Sarees State Animal Spotted Deer State Bird Indian Roller State Flower Ranawara (Senna auriculata) Warangal Fort, Important Historical Sites Nagarjunakonda, Medak Fort World Heritage -- Sites Ramsar Sites -- Biodiversity -- Hotspots Endemic Bird --

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Areas Bird -- Sanctuaries Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park, National , Kasu Brahmananda Parks Reddy National Park Biosphere -- Reserve Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary, Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary, Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary, Wildlife Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Reserve, Sanctuaries Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuary, Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary, Shivaram Wildlife Sanctuary, Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary, Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve Tiger Reserve (largest tiger reserve in India), Kawal Tiger Reserve

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