Telangana

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/telangana

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Telangana?South-central India, situated on the Deccan Plateau
2. How many people live in Telangana?Twelfth most populous state in India (2011 census)
3. How big is Telangana?Eleventh largest state by geographical area in India
4. What is the capital of Telangana?Hyderabad
5. What language do people speak in Telangana?Telugu (primary), Urdu (secondary)
6. What is the state formation?June 2, 2014

Deccan Plateau: A large, elevated, and ancient geological region covering much of south-central India.
Classical Language: A language with an independent literary tradition that is ancient and has a large body of ancient literature.
IT Hub: A city or region that is a major center for information technology companies and innovation.
Bifurcation: The act of dividing something into two parts, in this context, the division of a state.