Which was the Capital of Andhra State when it was made a separate State in the year 1953?
A
Guntur
B
Kurnool
C
Nellore
D
Warangal
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. The Andhra State was created as the first linguistic state in India in 1953, carved out of the Madras State.
2. When it was made a separate State, Kurnool served as its Capital.
3. Later, in 1956, the Telugu-speaking areas of Hyderabad State were merged with Andhra State to form Andhra Pradesh, and Hyderabad became the new capital.