๐พ Telangana State : Complete Static GK Guide 2026
Telangana, located in south-central India on the Deccan Plateau, is known for its rich history, distinctive culture, major river systems, agriculture, information technology, pharmaceuticals and rapidly developing infrastructure.
For aspirants preparing for TSPSC/TSPSC Group I, Group II, Group III and Group IV, Telangana Police, SSC, UPSC, Railways and other competitive examinations, Telangana-specific General Knowledge is an important area of preparation.
This guide covers the most important ๐ Static GK, ๐บ๏ธ Geography, ๐๏ธ History & Polity, ๐ญ Culture, ๐ณ Wildlife, ๐ผ Economy, ๐๏ธ Important Places and ๐ฐ selected 2026 Current Affairs related to Telangana.
๐งญ 1. Telangana at a Glance
| ๐ Category |
๐ Information |
| ๐ณ๏ธ State |
Telangana |
| ๐๏ธ Capital |
Hyderabad |
| ๐
Formation Day |
2 June 2014 |
| ๐บ๏ธ Formation |
Carved out of Andhra Pradesh |
| ๐ Area |
1,12,077 sq. km |
| ๐๏ธ Number of Districts |
33 |
| ๐ฃ๏ธ Official Language |
Telugu |
| ๐ฃ๏ธ Additional Official Language |
Urdu |
| ๐๏ธ Major Urban Centre |
Hyderabad |
| ๐ Major Rivers |
Godavari and Krishna |
| โ๏ธ High Court |
High Court for the State of Telangana, Hyderabad |
| ๐๏ธ Legislature |
Bicameral |
| ๐ณ๏ธ Assembly Seats |
119 |
| ๐ Legislative Council Seats |
40 |
| ๐ฎ๐ณ Lok Sabha Seats |
17 |
| ๐๏ธ Rajya Sabha Seats |
7 |
| ๐ฆ State Animal |
Spotted Deer (Chital) |
| ๐ฆ State Bird |
Indian Roller |
| ๐ณ State Tree |
Jammi Chettu |
| ๐ผ State Flower |
Tangedu |
| ๐ฅญ State Fruit |
Mango |
๐๏ธ 2. Administration & Important Constitutional Offices
๐๏ธ Capital
Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana.
Under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, Hyderabad served as the common capital of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for a transitional period. The common-capital arrangement ended in June 2024, after which Hyderabad became the capital of Telangana alone.
๐ค Chief Minister
Sri Anumula Revanth Reddy is the Chief Minister of Telangana.
๐ Governor
Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla is the Governor of Telangana.
He took oath as Governor of Telangana on 11 March 2026, succeeding Jishnu Dev Varma.
โ๏ธ High Court
The High Court for the State of Telangana is located in Hyderabad.
๐จโโ๏ธ Chief Justice โ 2026
Following the elevation of Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh to the Supreme Court of India in October 2026, Justice Puthichira Sam Koshy became the Acting Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court.
๐๏ธ 3. Formation of Telangana
Telangana became the 29th state of India on 2 June 2014, following the bifurcation of the erstwhile State of Andhra Pradesh.
The formation of Telangana followed a prolonged political and social movement demanding a separate state.
- ๐
Formation Date: 2 June 2014
- ๐ณ๏ธ Parent State: Andhra Pradesh
- ๐ค First Chief Minister: K. Chandrashekar Rao
- ๐ First Governor: E. S. L. Narasimhan
- ๐ State Formation Legislation: Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014
- ๐ Statehood Day: 2 June
โ Telangana Movement
The demand for a separate Telangana state was rooted in issues relating to regional development, employment, education, water resources, political representation and protection of regional interests.
The movement became particularly prominent during the 1969 agitation and gained renewed momentum in the 2000s.
๐บ๏ธ 4. Geography of Telangana
Telangana lies in the Deccan Plateau and is a predominantly landlocked state.
๐ Geographical Facts
- ๐ Area: 1,12,077 sq. km
- ๐ Location: South-central India
- ๐งญ Neighbouring States: Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
- โฐ๏ธ Major Physiographic Region: Deccan Plateau
- ๐ Major River Basins: Godavari and Krishna
The state has an undulating terrain with plateaus, plains, forests and river valleys.
๐๏ธ Important Geographic Features
Telangana’s landscape is characterised by:
- โฐ๏ธ Deccan plateau
- ๐ชจ Granite formations
- ๐ฑ Black and red soils
- ๐ River valleys
- ๐ณ Forested regions
- โ๏ธ Dry and semi-arid climatic conditions in several areas
๐๏ธ 5. Districts & Administrative Structure
Telangana currently has 33 districts.
The state underwent major administrative reorganisation in 2016, when the number of districts was substantially increased to improve administrative accessibility and governance.
The present administrative framework includes:
- ๐๏ธ Districts
- ๐ Revenue divisions
- ๐ข Mandals
- ๐พ Gram Panchayats
- ๐๏ธ Municipalities and Municipal Corporations
๐ก Exam Tip: Remember 33 districts.
๐ฅ 6. Telangana Census 2011 โ Important Demographic Facts
For competitive examinations, Census 2011 remains the standard official census reference unless a question specifically asks for a later estimate or projection.
According to Telangana government statistics based on Census 2011, the state had a population of 3,50,03,674.
| ๐ Indicator |
๐ฎ๐ณ Telangana โ Census 2011 |
| ๐ฅ Total Population |
3,50,03,674 |
| ๐จ Male Population |
1,76,11,633 |
| ๐ฉ Female Population |
1,73,92,041 |
| ๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Population Density |
312 persons/sq. km |
| โ๏ธ Sex Ratio |
988 females/1000 males |
| ๐ถ Child Sex Ratio |
932 females/1000 males |
| ๐๏ธ Urban Population |
38.88% |
| ๐พ Rural Population |
61.12% |
| ๐ Overall Literacy Rate |
66.54% |
| ๐จโ๐ Male Literacy Rate |
75.04% |
| ๐ฉโ๐ Female Literacy Rate |
57.99% |
๐ Exam Tip: Do not replace Census 2011 figures with current population estimates when answering a question explicitly based on the Census.
๐ณ๏ธ 7. Legislative Structure
Telangana has a bicameral legislature, consisting of the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council.
๐๏ธ Legislative Assembly
- ๐ช Total Seats: 119
- ๐ฅ Members are directly elected by voters.
- ๐ It is the lower house of the state legislature.
๐ Legislative Council
- ๐ช Total Seats: 40
- ๐ It is the upper house of the state legislature.
๐ฎ๐ณ Representation in Parliament
| ๐๏ธ House |
๐ข Telangana Seats |
| ๐ณ๏ธ Lok Sabha |
17 |
| ๐๏ธ Rajya Sabha |
7 |
๐ฏ Exam Fact: Telangana is one of the Indian states having a bicameral legislature.
๐ 8. Rivers of Telangana
The two most important river systems of Telangana are:
๐ 1. Godavari
The Godavari is one of the most important rivers of peninsular India and flows through northern and eastern parts of Telangana.
It is popularly known as the Dakshin Ganga.
๐ 2. Krishna
The Krishna River forms an important part of Telangana’s southern river system and is associated with major irrigation and multipurpose projects.
๐ง Memory Hook:
Telangana = Godavari + Krishna
๐ง 9. Major Dams & Irrigation Projects
๐๏ธ Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
- ๐ River: Krishna
- ๐ง Major multipurpose irrigation project
- ๐ Located in the TelanganaโAndhra Pradesh region
๐๏ธ Srisailam Dam
- ๐ River: Krishna
- ๐ TelanganaโAndhra Pradesh border region
- โก Important for irrigation and hydroelectric power
๐ฐ Sriram Sagar Project
- ๐ Also known as Pochampad Project
- ๐ River: Godavari
- ๐พ Important irrigation project in northern Telangana
๐ง Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project
One of Telangana’s most important modern irrigation projects.
It is associated with the Godavari River and was designed to lift and distribute water for irrigation and other uses across large parts of Telangana.
๐ฏ Exam Connection:
Kaleshwaram โ Godavari
Nagarjuna Sagar โ Krishna
Sriram Sagar โ Godavari
๐ฆ 10. Important Lakes & Water Bodies
๐ Hussain Sagar
- ๐ Located between Hyderabad and Secunderabad
- ๐๏ธ Constructed during the Qutb Shahi period
- ๐ฟ Famous for the large Gautama Buddha statue
๐ง Osman Sagar
An important reservoir associated with Hyderabad’s water-supply history.
๐ง Himayat Sagar
Another important reservoir serving the Hyderabad region.
โ๏ธ 11. Climate & Soils
Telangana experiences a predominantly tropical climate, with distinct summer, monsoon and winter seasons.
๐ฆ๏ธ Major Seasons
- โ๏ธ Summer
- ๐ง๏ธ Southwest Monsoon
- โ๏ธ Winter
๐ฑ Major Soil Types
- ๐ฅ Red soils
- โฌ Black cotton soils
- ๐ค Lateritic soils in some areas
- ๐พ Alluvial soils along river valleys
๐พ Agricultural Importance
The state’s agriculture depends significantly on the monsoon, irrigation projects and groundwater.
๐พ 12. Agriculture & Major Crops
Agriculture remains an important part of Telangana’s economy and rural livelihood.
๐ฑ Major Crops
- ๐ Rice
- ๐งต Cotton
- ๐ฝ Maize
- ๐ก Turmeric
- ๐ถ๏ธ Chilli
- ๐ซ Pulses
- ๐ป Oilseeds
- ๐ฌ Sugarcane
๐ Important Agricultural Products
Telangana is particularly known for:
- ๐ Rice
- ๐งต Cotton
- ๐ก Turmeric
- ๐ถ๏ธ Chillies
- ๐ฅญ Mangoes
- ๐
Various horticultural products
๐พ Seed Industry
Telangana has emerged as an important seed-production and research hub, particularly around Hyderabad and other agricultural regions.
๐ก Editorial Note: It is safer to describe Telangana as an important seed-production hub rather than treating “Seed Bowl of India” as an official statutory title.
๐บ 13. History of Telangana
Telangana has a long and diverse history involving several major dynasties and kingdoms.
๐ Important Historical Powers
- ๐บ Satavahanas
- ๐ฐ Chalukyas
- ๐ Kakatiyas
- ๐ Bahmani Sultanate
- ๐ฐ Qutb Shahi Dynasty
- ๐ Asaf Jahi Dynasty / Nizams
- ๐ฎ๐ณ Hyderabad State
- ๐๏ธ Andhra Pradesh
- ๐พ Telangana
๐ฐ 14. Kakatiya Dynasty
The Kakatiyas played a major role in the history and cultural development of Telangana.
Their capital was Warangal.
๐๏ธ Important Kakatiya Contributions
- ๐ฐ Fortifications
- ๐ Temple architecture
- ๐ง Irrigation tanks
- ๐ฟ Sculpture
- ๐ Telugu cultural development
โญ Important Kakatiya Monuments
- ๐ฐ Warangal Fort
- ๐ Thousand Pillar Temple
- ๐ Ramappa Temple
๐ 15. Ramappa Temple
The Ramappa Temple, officially known as the Rudreswara Temple, is located at Palampet in Telangana.
It was built during the Kakatiya period and is famous for its distinctive architecture and sculpture.
๐ UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2021.
๐ง Exam Connection:
Kakatiyas โ Warangal โ Ramappa Temple โ UNESCO
๐ 16. Hyderabad & the Qutb Shahi Dynasty
Hyderabad was founded in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah of the Qutb Shahi dynasty.
๐๏ธ Charminar
The Charminar is one of Hyderabad’s most famous historical monuments.
- ๐ Built by: Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
- ๐
Year: 1591
- ๐ Location: Hyderabad
๐ง Memory Hook:
Charminar โ Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah โ 1591 โ Hyderabad
๐ญ 17. Culture of Telangana
Telangana has a distinctive cultural identity shaped by its tribal traditions, Telugu heritage, medieval history and Deccan influences.
Important cultural elements include:
- ๐ธ Bathukamma
- ๐ฅ Bonalu
- ๐ณ Medaram Jatara
- โ๏ธ Perini dance
- ๐ Lambadi traditions
- ๐ค Oggu Katha
- ๐ญ Chindu Bhagavatam
- ๐ Telugu literary traditions
๐ธ 18. Bathukamma
Bathukamma is one of Telangana’s most important cultural festivals.
It is particularly associated with women and is celebrated using beautifully arranged flowers.
๐ฏ Key Point:
Bathukamma โ Floral Festival โ Telangana
๐ฅ 19. Bonalu
Bonalu is a traditional Telangana festival dedicated to Goddess Mahakali.
It is particularly prominent in Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
๐ฏ Key Point:
Bonalu โ Mahakali โ Telangana
๐ณ 20. SammakkaโSaralamma Jatara / Medaram Jatara
The SammakkaโSaralamma Jatara, popularly known as Medaram Jatara, is one of India’s largest tribal religious gatherings.
It is held at Medaram in Mulugu district and is celebrated once every two years.
๐
Medaram Jatara 2026
The 2026 Jatara was held from:
28 January โ 31 January 2026
๐ Important Exam Facts
| ๐ Fact |
โ
Answer |
| ๐ท๏ธ Popular Name |
Medaram Jatara |
| ๐ท๏ธ Full Name |
SammakkaโSaralamma Jatara |
| ๐ Location |
Medaram |
| ๐บ๏ธ District |
Mulugu |
| ๐ Frequency |
Biennial |
| ๐พ Associated Community |
Koya tribal traditions |
| ๐ฉโ๐ฆฑ Major Deities |
Sammakka and Saralamma |
๐จ 2026 CURRENT-AFFAIRS ALERT:
The 2026 Medaram Jatara was held from 28โ31 January 2026.
๐ 21. Folk Dances & Performing Arts
โ๏ธ Perini Sivatandavam
The Perini Sivatandavam is a traditional warrior dance associated with the Kakatiya period.
It is traditionally performed by men and has a strong connection with Lord Shiva and martial traditions.
- ๐ Lambadi dance
- ๐ฅ Chindu Bhagavatam
- ๐ค Oggu Katha
- ๐ฅ Dappu performances
๐ค Oggu Katha
Oggu Katha is a traditional narrative folk-performance form involving storytelling, music and devotional themes.
๐ณ 22. Wildlife & National Parks
Telangana has several important protected areas.
๐๏ธ National Parks
- ๐ณ Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park (KBR)
- ๐ฆ Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park
- ๐ฟ Mrugavani National Park
๐
Tiger Reserves
- ๐
Kawal Tiger Reserve
- ๐
Amrabad Tiger Reserve
๐ฆ Important Wildlife Areas
- ๐๏ธ Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary
- ๐ณ Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary
- ๐ฆ Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary
- ๐ฒ Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary
๐
23. Kawal Tiger Reserve
Kawal Tiger Reserve is located in northern Telangana.
It forms part of an important forest landscape and is significant for tiger conservation and biodiversity.
๐ง Exam Connection:
Kawal โ Tiger Reserve โ Telangana
๐
24. Amrabad Tiger Reserve
Amrabad Tiger Reserve is located in southern Telangana, primarily in the Nallamala landscape.
It is one of Telangana’s two major tiger reserves.
๐ง Exam Connection:
Amrabad โ Nallamala โ Tiger Reserve โ Telangana
๐ผ 25. Economy & Industries
Telangana has developed a diversified economy with major strengths in:
- ๐ป Information Technology
- ๐ Pharmaceuticals
- ๐งฌ Biotechnology
- ๐พ Agriculture
- ๐งช Life sciences
- โ๏ธ Aerospace and defence
- ๐ญ Manufacturing
- ๐ข Services
- โ๏ธ Renewable energy
๐๏ธ Hyderabad’s Major Economic Strengths
Hyderabad is internationally recognised for its:
- ๐ป IT industry
- ๐ Pharmaceuticals
- ๐งฌ Biotechnology
- ๐งช Life sciences
- ๐ Start-up ecosystem
- ๐ฌ Research institutions
- โ๏ธ Aerospace and defence industries
๐ป 26. Hyderabad โ IT & Technology Hub
Hyderabad is one of India’s major technology centres.
๐ Important Technology Areas
- ๐ป Information Technology
- ๐ค Artificial Intelligence
- ๐งฌ Biotechnology
- ๐ Pharmaceuticals
- ๐ Cybersecurity
- ๐๏ธ Data centres
- ๐ Start-ups
- โก Electronics
The HITEC City and surrounding technology corridors have played a major role in Hyderabad’s growth as an IT destination.
๐ 27. Hyderabad Pharma City
Hyderabad Pharma City is an important industrial initiative aimed at developing a large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing and research ecosystem.
The broader HyderabadโTelangana region is already one of India’s major pharmaceutical and life-sciences clusters.
๐ง Exam Connection:
Hyderabad โ Pharmaceuticals + Biotechnology + Life Sciences
โก 28. Energy Sector
Telangana has a diversified electricity-generation profile.
๐ฅ Important Thermal Power Projects
- โก Ramagundam Super Thermal Power Station
- โก Kothagudem Thermal Power Station
- โก Bhadradri Thermal Power Station
โ๏ธ Solar Energy
Telangana has expanded solar-energy capacity and decentralised renewable-energy applications.
Solar energy is increasingly important for:
- ๐พ Agriculture
- ๐ Irrigation pumps
- ๐๏ธ Rural electrification
- โก Distributed power generation
โข๏ธ Nuclear Power
Telangana has no operational commercial nuclear power reactor.
๐ 29. Important Educational & Research Institutions
Hyderabad is home to several major national-level educational and research institutions.
Important institutions include:
- ๐ University of Hyderabad
- ๐ Osmania University
- ๐ฌ IIT Hyderabad
- ๐ป IIIT Hyderabad
- โ๏ธ NALSAR University of Law
- ๐ English and Foreign Languages University
- ๐ NIPER Hyderabad
- ๐งฌ Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB)
- ๐งช Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT)
- ๐ National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI)
๐ฏ Exam Tip: Hyderabad is particularly important for questions related to science, technology, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and higher education.
๐๏ธ 30. Important Monuments & Tourist Places
๐๏ธ Hyderabad
- ๐ Charminar
- ๐ฐ Golconda Fort
- ๐ Chowmahalla Palace
- ๐ Hussain Sagar
- ๐ผ๏ธ Salar Jung Museum
- ๐ Mecca Masjid
- ๐๏ธ Qutb Shahi Tombs
๐ฐ Warangal
- ๐ฐ Warangal Fort
- ๐ Thousand Pillar Temple
- ๐ Ramappa Temple
๐ Other Important Places
- ๐ Nagarjuna Sagar
- ๐ Bhadrachalam
- ๐ Yadadri
- ๐ณ Medaram
- ๐ Pakhal Lake
- ๐ Basara
- ๐๏ธ Nizamabad
- ๐ณ Adilabad
๐ 31. Important Religious & Heritage Sites
๐ Yadadri
The Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is an important Hindu pilgrimage centre.
๐ Bhadrachalam
The Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple at Bhadrachalam is an important pilgrimage centre associated with Lord Rama.
๐ Basara
The Gnana Saraswati Temple at Basara is an important pilgrimage centre associated with Goddess Saraswati.
๐ฆ 32. Telangana’s State Symbols
| ๐ท๏ธ Symbol |
๐พ Telangana |
| ๐ฆ State Animal |
Spotted Deer |
| ๐ฆ State Bird |
Indian Roller |
| ๐ณ State Tree |
Jammi Chettu |
| ๐ผ State Flower |
Tangedu |
| ๐ฅญ State Fruit |
Mango |
๐ง Easy Memory Trick
๐ฆ Deer โ ๐ฆ Roller โ ๐ณ Jammi โ ๐ผ Tangedu โ ๐ฅญ Mango
๐งต 33. Telangana & Important GI/Traditional Products
Telangana is associated with several traditional products and crafts.
Important examples include:
- ๐งต Pochampally Ikat
- ๐จ Nirmal paintings
- ๐ช Nirmal toys
- ๐ Gadwal sarees
- ๐งถ Narayanpet handloom products
- ๐จ Pembarthi metal craft
- ๐จ Cheriyal paintings
๐งต Pochampally Ikat
Pochampally Ikat is one of Telangana’s most famous handloom traditions and is internationally recognised for its distinctive tie-and-dye weaving technique.
๐ฏ Exam Connection:
Pochampally โ Ikat โ Telangana
๐ค 34. Important Personalities Associated with Telangana
Some important personalities associated with the history, culture and public life of Telangana include:
- ๐ Rani Rudrama Devi
- โ Komaram Bheem
- ๐ฉโ๐พ Chakali Ilamma
- ๐๏ธ Burgula Ramakrishna Rao
- ๐ฎ๐ณ P. V. Narasimha Rao
- โ๏ธ Kaloji Narayana Rao
- ๐ณ Sammakka and Saralamma
โ Komaram Bheem
Komaram Bheem is remembered for his resistance and struggle for tribal rights and became an important symbol of tribal identity in Telangana.
His slogan “Jal, Jangal, Zameen” is strongly associated with tribal rights movements.
๐ 35. Telangana โ Sports & Major Events
Hyderabad has hosted several major national and international sporting events.
Important sporting areas include:
- ๐ Cricket
- ๐ Hockey
- ๐ Athletics
- ๐ธ Badminton
- ๐พ Tennis
- ๐ฏ Shooting
๐ 2026 FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup Qualifiers
Hyderabad hosted the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers from 8โ14 March 2026 at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground.
Eight teams participated in the Hyderabad qualifier, including India.
In the final on 14 March 2026, England defeated India 2โ0.
๐จ 2026 EXAM ALERT:
FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup Qualifiers โ Hyderabad โ 8โ14 March 2026
๐ฐ 36. Telangana โ Important 2026 Current Affairs
For an iSathi Static GK page, current affairs should focus on developments that have a reasonable possibility of appearing in state-level or national competitive examinations.
๐ 1. Change of Governor
Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla assumed office as Governor of Telangana on 11 March 2026.
โ๏ธ 2. Change of Chief Justice
Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh was elevated to the Supreme Court of India in October 2026.
Justice Puthichira Sam Koshy became the Acting Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court.
๐ณ 3. Medaram Jatara 2026
The SammakkaโSaralamma Jatara was held at Medaram from 28โ31 January 2026.
๐ 4. FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup Qualifiers
Hyderabad hosted the Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers from 8โ14 March 2026.
โก 37. Telangana โ Most Important One-Liners
- ๐
Formation Day: 2 June 2014
- ๐๏ธ Capital: Hyderabad
- ๐๏ธ Number of Districts: 33
- ๐ Area: 1,12,077 sq. km
- ๐ฃ๏ธ Official Language: Telugu
- ๐ฃ๏ธ Additional Official Language: Urdu
- ๐ Major Rivers: Godavari and Krishna
- ๐๏ธ Assembly Seats: 119
- ๐ Legislative Council Seats: 40
- ๐ฎ๐ณ Lok Sabha Seats: 17
- ๐๏ธ Rajya Sabha Seats: 7
- ๐ฅ 2011 Population: 3,50,03,674
- ๐ 2011 Population Density: 312 persons/sq. km
- โ๏ธ 2011 Sex Ratio: 988
- ๐ 2011 Literacy Rate: 66.54%
- ๐ธ Major Festival: Bathukamma
- ๐ฅ Major Festival: Bonalu
- ๐ณ Major Tribal Jatara: SammakkaโSaralamma Jatara
- ๐ Medaram Jatara: Biennial
- ๐ฐ Kakatiya Capital: Warangal
- ๐ UNESCO Site: Ramappa Temple
- ๐ Charminar: Built in 1591
- ๐
Major Tiger Reserves: Kawal and Amrabad
- ๐ณ Major National Parks: KBR, Mahavir Harina Vanasthali and Mrugavani
- ๐ง Major Lift Irrigation Project: Kaleshwaram
- ๐ Major Dam on Krishna: Nagarjuna Sagar
- ๐ฐ Major Godavari Project: Sriram Sagar
- ๐ป Major IT Hub: Hyderabad
- ๐ Major Pharmaceutical Hub: Hyderabad
- ๐ 2026 FIH Women’s World Cup Qualifiers: Hyderabad
๐ง 38. Telangana Static GK โ Important Exam Connections
Competitive-exam questions often test connections between facts rather than isolated facts.
๐บ๏ธ Geography
Telangana โ Deccan Plateau โ Godavari + Krishna
๐ฐ History
Kakatiyas โ Warangal โ Ramappa Temple โ UNESCO
๐ธ Culture
Bathukamma โ Floral Festival โ Telangana
Bonalu โ Mahakali โ Telangana
SammakkaโSaralamma โ Medaram โ Tribal Jatara
๐
Wildlife
Kawal โ Tiger Reserve
Amrabad โ Nallamala โ Tiger Reserve
๐๏ธ Hyderabad
Charminar โ Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah โ 1591
Hyderabad โ IT + Pharmaceuticals + Biotechnology
๐พ Agriculture
Pochampally โ Ikat
Telangana โ Rice + Cotton + Turmeric + Chilli
โ 39. Frequently Asked Questions
Telangana was formed as a separate state on 2 June 2014.
โ 2. What is the capital of Telangana?
Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana.
โ 3. How many districts are there in Telangana?
Telangana has 33 districts.
โ 4. What are the major rivers of Telangana?
The Godavari and Krishna are the two major river systems of Telangana.
โ 5. How many seats are there in the Telangana Legislative Assembly?
The Telangana Legislative Assembly has 119 seats.
โ 6. How many Lok Sabha seats does Telangana have?
Telangana has 17 Lok Sabha seats.
โ 7. What is Telangana’s official language?
Telugu is the official language of Telangana, with Urdu also having official-language status.
โ 8. Which festival is known as the floral festival of Telangana?
Bathukamma is the famous floral festival of Telangana.
โ 9. What is Medaram Jatara?
Medaram Jatara, officially the SammakkaโSaralamma Jatara, is a major biennial tribal religious congregation held at Medaram.
โ 10. Which Telangana temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
The Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple at Palampet is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
โ 11. Which are the two tiger reserves of Telangana?
They are Kawal Tiger Reserve and Amrabad Tiger Reserve.
โ 12. Who is the Chief Minister of Telangana in 2026?
Anumula Revanth Reddy is the Chief Minister of Telangana.
โ 13. Who is the Governor of Telangana in 2026?
Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla is the Governor of Telangana.
โ 14. Who is the Acting Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court in October 2026?
Justice Puthichira Sam Koshy is the Acting Chief Justice.
โ 15. When was the 2026 Medaram Jatara held?
The 2026 Medaram Jatara was held from 28 January to 31 January 2026.
๐ฏ 40. Final Revision Capsule
For quick revision, remember:
๐พ Telangana = 2 June 2014 + Hyderabad + 33 Districts + Telugu + Godavari & Krishna + 119 Assembly Seats + 17 Lok Sabha Seats + Bathukamma + Bonalu + Medaram Jatara + Kakatiyas + Warangal + Ramappa Temple + Charminar + Kawal + Amrabad + Hyderabad IT/Pharma + Pochampally Ikat.
๐ฐ 2026 Dynamic Facts
๐ค CM โ Anumula Revanth Reddy
๐ Governor โ Shiv Pratap Shukla
โ๏ธ Acting Chief Justice โ Justice Puthichira Sam Koshy
๐ณ Medaram Jatara โ 28โ31 January 2026
๐ FIH Women’s World Cup Qualifiers โ Hyderabad, 8โ14 March 2026
๐ Smart Revision Strategy
๐ Static GK โ Revise repeatedly
๐ฐ Current Affairs โ Update monthly
๐ฏ One-liners โ Practice as MCQs
๐ง Exam Connections โ Use for elimination & statement-based questions
โญ iSathi Exam Tip: In state-GK questions, don’t just memorise individual facts. Learn the State โ Place โ Person โ River โ Festival โ Institution โ Historical Event connections. These combinations are particularly useful for statement-based MCQs.