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Key Points

• The moist deciduous forests in India are characterized by trees that shed their leaves seasonally, typically during dry periods.
• These forests thrive in areas with moderate rainfall, typically between 100-200 cm annually.
• Major tree species found in moist deciduous forests include teak, sal, mahua, and bamboo.
• In North Eastern Andhra Pradesh, moist deciduous forests are prominent due to suitable climatic and rainfall conditions.

Important Points

• Moist deciduous forests are crucial for biodiversity and support a variety of flora and fauna.
• These forests play an essential role in maintaining ecological balance, as they prevent soil erosion and are a source of timber and non-timber forest products.
• Such forests are found in other regions of India as well, including the Western Ghats, parts of Odisha, and the Chhattisgarh plains.

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• The correct mapping is:
  • (a) Yarada - (iii) Visakhapatnam
  • (b) Manginapudi - (iv) Krishna
  • (c) Suryalanka - (i) Bapatla
  • (d) Mypadu - (ii) Nellore
• Visakhapatnam, Krishna, Bapatla, and Nellore are famous regions in Andhra Pradesh known for their beaches.

Important Points

• Yarada is a beach in Visakhapatnam, a city known for its scenic coastline.
• Manginapudi is associated with Krishna district and is renowned for its historical and tourist significance.
• Suryalanka beach is situated near Bapatla and is a popular tourist destination.
• Mypadu beach is located near Nellore, another important coastal town in Andhra Pradesh.

Key Points

• Sri Mukhalingam is an ancient temple town located in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh.
• The town is famous for the Mukhalingeswara Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• The temple is a prominent pilgrimage site and is situated on the banks of the river Vamsadhara.
• Vamsadhara is one of the important rivers in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, flowing through the eastern coastal plains.

Additional Information

• Nagavali: Nagavali is another important river in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. It originates in the Eastern Ghats and flows through several districts, including Srikakulam.
• Gosthani: Gosthani River flows primarily in the Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. 
• Champavati: Champavati River is a minor river in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. 

Key Points

• The Godavari river is the second-longest river in India after the Ganges.
• Before joining the Bay of Bengal, the Godavari river splits into Seven branches, forming a delta.
• The Godavari river splits into 7 branches before entering the Bay of Bengal, known as Sapta Godavari
• The Godavari delta is one of the most fertile regions in India and is known for its rich agriculture.
• The delta is spread across the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Important Points

• The Godavari river originates from the Trimbakeshwar hills in Nashik, Maharashtra.
• It flows across several states, including Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha, before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
• The river is often referred to as the "Dakshina Ganga" or the "Ganges of the South."
• The Godavari delta supports a wide variety of flora and fauna and is a critical habitat for biodiversity.

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• Red soil occupies approximately 66% of Andhra Pradesh's land area, making it the dominant soil type in the state.
• It is primarily formed from the weathering of granites, gneisses, and dharwars (schists, mica schists, and greenstones).
• Red soil is characterized by its reddish color, which is due to the presence of ferric oxide.
• This soil type is well-drained, porous, and rich in iron and aluminum, but it is generally poor in nitrogen, phosphorous, and organic matter.
• It is suitable for growing crops like groundnuts, millets, pulses, and certain horticultural crops, with proper fertilization and irrigation.

Additional Information

• Formation of Red Soil:
  • It is formed by the weathering of crystalline igneous rocks under conditions of moderate rainfall and temperature.
  • The red color arises from the oxidation of iron content in the parent material.
• Distribution in India:
  • Red soils are widely distributed in regions of southern and eastern India, including Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh.
  • They are also found in parts of the Western Ghats and the eastern states like Assam and Meghalaya.
• Properties of Red Soil:
  • It is acidic in nature, with a pH ranging from 6.6 to 7.3, depending on the region.
  • It has low water retention capacity but good aeration, making it suitable for certain crops.
• Improving Red Soil Fertility:
  • Application of fertilizers like nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium (NPK) can enhance its productivity.
  • Organic matter like compost or green manure can improve its nutrient content and water retention.

The correct answer is 993.

Key Points

•  As per the 2011 Census, females per every 1000 males in Andhra Pradesh are 993.

Additional Information

• The sex ratio is defined as the number of females per thousand males.
  • It is an important social indicator to measure the extent of prevailing equality between males and females in a society at a given point in time. 
  • According to the census 2011, the sex ratio of India is 940 females per 1000 males.
  • As per Census 2011, the top five states/Union territories which have the highest sex ratio are Kerela (1,084) followed by Puducherry (1,038), Tamil Nadu (995), Andhra Pradesh (993), and Chhattisgarh (991).
  • Five states which have the lowest sex ratio are Daman & Diu (618), Dadra & Nagar Haveli (775), Chandigarh (818), NCT of Delhi (866), and Andaman & Nicobar Islands (878).

Source:- https://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/data_files/mp/06Gender%20Composition.pdf

The correct answer is 84,665,533.

Key Points

• As per the Census 2011, the population of Andhra Pradesh is 84,665,533.

​Additional Information

• Some facts about Andhra Pradesh as per census 2011
  • Total Population- 84665533
    • Males- 42509881
    • Females- 42155652
    • Sex ratio- 992
  • Population between 0-6 years- 8642686. 

Source:- https://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/data_files/andhra_pradesh/DCOAP-PAPER-1-BROCHURE.pdf

 The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Godavari river.

• This project constructed in Andhra Pradesh created two Guinness world records for “the highest flow of concrete" and “biggest continuous concrete pour in 24 hours".
• The Polavaram irrigation project is situated in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.
• The Polavaram project, which allows several rivers in Andhra Pradesh, is envisioned to irrigate 75.38 lakh acres in the state.

The correct answer is 10.21%.

Key Points

• As per the 2011 Census, the population in the age group of 0 - 6 years constitutes 10.21% of the total population in Andhra Pradesh. 

Additional Information

• Some facts about Andhra Pradesh as per census 2011
  • Total Population- 84665533
    • Males- 42509881
    • Females- 42155652
    • Sex ratio- 992
  • Population between 0-6 years- 8642686

Source:-https://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/data_files/andhra_pradesh/DCOAP-PAPER-1-BROCHURE.pdf

The correct answer is Gadanki - Tirupathi.

Key Points

• National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL) is an autonomous Research Institute funded by the Department of Space of the Government of India.
• NARL is engaged in fundamental and applied research in the field of Atmospheric Sciences.
• The research institute was started in 1992 as National Mesosphere-Stratosphere-Troposphere (MST) Radar Facility (NMRF).
• National mesosphere/Stratosphere/Troposphere Radar facility is located at Gadanki - Tirupathi.

Additional Information

• National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL) is an autonomous Research Institute funded by the Department of Space of the Government of India.
• NARL is engaged in fundamental and applied research in the field of Atmospheric Sciences.
• The research institute was started in 1992 as National Mesosphere-Stratosphere-Troposphere (MST) Radar Facility (NMRF).
• Over the years many other facilities such as Mie/Rayleigh Lidar, Lower atmospheric wind profiler, optical rain gauge, disdrometer, automated weather stations etc. were added.
• The NMRF was then expanded into a research institute and renamed as National Atmospheric Research Laboratory on 22 September 2005.

The correct answer is Biosphere Reserve.

Key Points

• The Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve (SLBR), designated recently in 2011, is located in Seshachalam Hill-ranges of Eastern Ghats in Southern Andhra Pradesh

Additional Information

• Seshachalam hill ranges of the Eastern Ghats located in Chittoor and Cuddapah districts of southern Andhra Pradesh, Peninsular India.
• The ranges were  formed during the Precambrian era (3.8 billion to 540 million years ago).
• The hilly terrain is rugged and picturesque with gorges, steep slopes, plateaus and valleys.
• This area is also famous for its beautiful waterfalls like Talakona, Gundalakona and Gunjana.

Biosphere reserve

• Biosphere reserves are sites established by countries and recognized under UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme to promote sustainable development based on local community efforts and sound science.
• The programme of Biosphere Reserve was initiated by UNESCO in 1971

The correct answer is Ananthapuram.

Key Points

• Anantapur has a sex ratio of 977 females for every 1000 males
• Its literacy rate of 64.28%.
• The urban population in the district constitutes 28.9% of the total population.
• After bifurcation, Anantapur district had a population of 22,41,105.

Additional InformationPrakasam

• The sex ratio in Prakasam district is around 981 compared to 993 which is the Andhra Pradesh state average.
• The literacy rate of Prakasam district is 56.05%, of which 64.6% males are literate and 47.35% females are literate.
• The total area of ​​Prakasam is 17626 km2 with a population density of 193 per km2.

Kurnool

• Kurnool District Sex ratio is 988.
• According to the 2011 census, the child sex ratio was 938, which is less than the average sex ratio (988) in Kurnool district.

Krishna

• The sex ratio in Krishna district is 992.
• Also, according to the 2011 census, the child sex ratio was 935.
• It is less than the average sex ratio (992) in Krishna district.

The correct answer is Nagarjuna Konda.

Key Points

• The Nagarjunakonda Museum holds the unique distinction of being the world's only island museum.
• It is located in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, in the midst of the Nagarjuna Sagar Lake.
• Nagarjunakonda was a major Buddhist centre.
• The Nagarjunakonda Museum is dedicated to preserving the excavated remains of the Buddhist civilization at Nagarjunakonda.
• The Nagarjunakonda Museum is designed in the style of a Buddhist Vihara.
• The museum is also named after Mahayana Buddhism's founder, Nagarjuna.

Additional InformationVijayawada

• Vijayawada, formerly known as Bezawada.
• It is the second largest city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and is  part of the state capital.
• It is the administrative headquarters of the NTR district Its metropolitan area includes the NTR and parts of Krishna and Guntur districts.
• Situated on the banks of the Krishna River.
• Vijayawada is surrounded by the  Eastern Ghats mountains known as the Indraeeladri hills.

Salihundam

• Salihundam is famous for its many stupas.
• They were discovered in 1919 by Gidugu Venkata Rama Murthy.
• The Salihundam testifies to the local prosperity of Buddhism in  the 2nd and 3rd centuries.

The correct answer is (A - III), (B - IV), (C - I), (D - II).

Key PointsCoringa 

• Andhra Pradesh's mangrove forests are found in the estuaries of the Godavari and Krishna rivers.
• The Godavari mangroves are located in the East Godavari district.
• It is home to many endangered species, including the fishing cat, otter, jackal, sea turtles, sea gull, pelican, stork, heron, snipes, and flamingos.
• Along with the mangrove forest, the sanctuary includes Hope Island, a naturally formed sandy stretch in the middle of the sea that has become synonymous with biodiversity.
• Every year from January to March, Olive Ridley Sea Turtles nest at the sanctuary.
• UNESCO will assist in promoting tourism and preserving the animals in the mangroves once the Coringa refuge is designated as a heritage site.

Gundla Brahmeswaram

• Gundla Brahmeswaram Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the border of the districts of Kurnool and Prakasam.
• It covers an area of more than 1194 km2.
• It is covered in mixed deciduous forests.
• It is located on the Gundla Brahmeshwaram plateau, which runs south to north along the Nallamala Hills range.
• The Gundlakamma River, which runs through the sanctuary and provides a diverse habitat for wildlife, is the sanctuary's lifeline.
• The Gundla Brahmeswara Wildlife Sanctuary's main draws are Mouse deer and Tufted Gray Langur.
• The sanctuary is rich in plants with significant ethnobotanical value.
• The sanctuary has a diverse flora that includes trees such as Teak, Shisham, Boswellia, Terminalia, Dalbergia, and Bamboo.

Nelapattu

• The Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary takes its name from a nearby village in the Andhra Pradesh district of Nellore.
• It is one of the largest habitats for hundreds of pelicans and other birds.
• The Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary is located in the Nellore District, about 20 kilometres east of Pulicat Lake.
• This sanctuary is well-known for being a breeding ground for several endangered bird species.

Kambalakonda

• Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary is a large forest reserve near Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh,
• It covers an area of 17,000 acres.
• It has lush green foliage covering the terrain, the sanctuary is ideal for trekking and hiking while also being environmentally friendly.
• The entire sanctuary is 70 sq.km size.
• The Indian leopard is the most important species in the area.
• Since March 10, 1970, the sanctuary has been managed by the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department.
• The Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary is hilly and steep, with evergreen forests and scrubs covering the terrain.

The correct answer is Rentachintala.

Key Points

• Rentachintala is a village in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh that is one of the hottest places in India.
• The climate in the village is tropical dry and hot.
• The scorching heat of the sun in the village sometimes exceeds 45 degrees Celsius, making it difficult to even step outside.

Additional InformationVijayawada 

• Vijayawada was the center of the Vishnakudina kingdom in 5 BC-6 BC and the seat of the early Chalukyas at Badami.
• Vijayawada Bus Terminal was opened on 23 September 1990.
• It is the largest bus terminal in India and the second largest bus terminal in Asia.
• Busiest bus station in India.