Question

What does Andhra Jana Sangam literally mean?
A. Andhra People’s Society
B. All People’s Society
C. Andhra Political Society
D. None of these

Answer 1

Hint: The Andhra Mahasabha was an organisation in old Hyderabad. This organisation helped spread awareness among the Telugu speaking people.

Complete answer: The Andhra Jana Sangam means Andhra People’s Society. Previously the Andhra Mahasabha was called by the name of Andhra Jana Sangam which was a literary movement. The organisation started in November 1921. It began with 12 members and increased up to 100. The organisation teamed up with the Communist Party of India and started the Telangana Rebellion. The newly formed CPI started to get in touch with the Mahasabha. The Andhra Mahasabha became the centre of activity and the Communists were able to find a base in the rural area. Eventually, the Mahasabha turned out to be the hub of progressive leadership. The Communists could make use of the platform and launch a militant movement against the feudal rule in Telangana which was a part of erstwhile Hyderabad. One of the main works that the Sangam decided to stop was ‘begar’ or forced labour. The government hired expert craftsmen for their skills without any payment to them. The Sangam published booklets in Telugu to stop the forced labour and convey the message. They also fought against the devadasi system.
Therefore, option A is correct.

Note: A strong leaning towards Communism began to appear among some members of the Mahasabha in the year 1938. The split appeared between the nationalists and the Communists. The two different groups held two different meetings.