Question

How many schools were set up by Andhra Jana Sangham?
A) 2,000
B) 3,000
C) 4,000
D) 5,000

Answer 1

Hint: Andhra Mahasabha was a people's organization in India's former state of Hyderabad. Andhra Mahasabha was founded under the name Andhra Janasangham, which translates to "Andhra People's Society."

Complete answer:
Andhra Jana Sangham - In November 1921, an organization known as Andhra Jana sangham was founded. After an unsuccessful attempt to pass a resolution in Telugu at Nizam's Social Reforms Conference in Hyderabad, it began with only 12 members. The organization swiftly grew to over a hundred members, and the first conference was held in February 1922 under the presidency of Konda Venkata Ranga Reddy, with Madapati Hanumantha Rao serving as secretary.

The Andhra Mahasabha made the following demands:
- Untouchability will be eradicated.
- Child marriage is discouraged.
- Telugu should be the medium of instruction.
- The inhabitants of Jagirs should have their legitimate rights protected.
- The concept of local self-government should be implemented.

Objective of Andhra Jana Sangham -
The Andhra Jana Sangham was founded in 1924 by Madapati Hanumanta Rao and others to create libraries and reading rooms to encourage students and academics, collect Telugu manuscripts, and promote Telugu literature. In addition, they established approximately 4,000 schools.

Therefore, Option ‘C’ i.e, 4000 is the correct answer because 4,000 schools were set up by Andhra Jana Sangham.

Note: Madapati Hanumantha Rao was a politician, poet, and short storey writer from India. From 1951 until 1954, he served as the first Mayor of Hyderabad. He has also received the Padma Bhushan award.