Amaravati

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. What is the capital of Amaravati?Designated capital of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh
2. What language do people speak in Amaravati?Primary language is Telugu
3. What is Amaravati known for?Being a planned capital city developed through a unique land pooling scheme
4. Why was Amaravati built?After Andhra Pradesh was split in 2014, the state needed a new capital, so the government started building Amaravati to become the administrative center.
5. How did farmers help build Amaravati?Farmers in Guntur district gave about 33,000 acres of land through a land‑pooling scheme, and in return they received new plots and a 10‑year lease payment.

Bifurcation: The act of dividing something into two parts or branches, referring to the division of Andhra Pradesh.
Land Pooling Scheme: A government initiative where citizens contribute land for public projects in exchange for developed plots and compensation.
Satavahana Empire: An ancient Indian dynasty that ruled from the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE, with Amaravathi as a significant capital.
APCRDA: Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority, the body responsible for the planning and development of Amaravati.