1. Who from Sabarkantha served as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh in the post-independence era?
[A] Dr. K. M. Munshi
[B] Dr. Morarji Desai
[C] Dr. Kantilal K. Shah
[D] Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
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Correct Answer: C [Dr. Kantilal K. Shah]
Notes:
Dr. Kantilal K. Shah from Sabarkantha served as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh in the post-independence era.
2. In the Myakadoni inscription found near Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, what does the term “Gulmika” refer to?
[A] Village headman
[B] Merchant guild leader
[C] Feudatory chief
[D] Temple priest
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Correct Answer: C [Feudatory chief]
Notes:
“Gulmika” in the circa 5th century Myakadoni inscription denotes a feudatory chief under Eastern Chalukya rule, reflecting local governance in early historic Andhra Pradesh.
3. During whose reign did Buddhism receive significant royal patronage in the Ikshvaku Kingdom of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Ehuvula Chamtamula
[B] Rudrapurushadatta
[C] Virapurushadatta
[D] Mathariputra
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Correct Answer: C [Virapurushadatta]
Notes:
Virapurushadatta (c. 270–310 CE) of the Ikshvaku dynasty from Andhra Pradesh patronized Buddhism, overseeing major monastic construction at Nagarjunakonda and providing land grants and inscriptions supporting Buddhist institutions.
4. Which Chalukya king is credited with constructing 108 Saiva temples in the name of Narendra Mrigeswara in the Vengi region of coastal Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Pulakeshin II
[B] Vikramaditya I
[C] Jayasimha II
[D] Vijayaditya II
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Correct Answer: D [Vijayaditya II]
Notes:
Vijayaditya II (r. c. 733–746 CE), Eastern Chalukya ruler of Vengi, built 108 Saiva temples named Narendra Mrigeswara, promoting Shaivism and temple architecture in Andhra Pradesh.
5. What is Bhairava Konda, located in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, known for?
[A] A site with 9th–10th century rock-cut Shiva shrines and Saivite antiquities
[B] An ancient Buddhist monastery complex
[C] A Jain temple complex of the 5th century
[D] A medieval fort of the Vijayanagara Empire
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Correct Answer: A [A site with 9th–10th century rock-cut Shiva shrines and Saivite antiquities]
Notes:
Bhairava Konda features 9th–10th century rock-cut shrines, Shiva lingas, and artifacts discovered by ASI, marking it as a major Saivite center in medieval Andhra Pradesh.
6. Who was responsible for administering cities during the Satavahana rule in ancient Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Mahanubhavas
[B] Grahapatis
[C] Chaturvedins
[D] Nigama Subhas
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Correct Answer: D [Nigama Subhas]
Notes:
Nigama Subhas, appointed by the Satavahana rulers, managed urban administration, overseeing trade, taxation, public works, and civic amenities in major cities.
7. Who coined the name ‘Rayalaseema’ for the Ceded Districts of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Kurnool Subba Rao
[B] Potti Sreeramulu
[C] Kandukuri Veeresalingam
[D] Gadicherla Harisarvothama Rao
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Correct Answer: D [Gadicherla Harisarvothama Rao]
Notes:
In 1928, Gadicherla Harisarvothama Rao introduced the term ‘Rayalaseema’ to replace ‘Ceded Districts’ and promote identity for Anantapur, Kadapa, Kurnool, and Chittoor.
8. Which of the following pairs of Buddhist rock-cut sites in Andhra Pradesh is incorrectly matched?
[A] Guntupalli – Siddhārthaka Chaitya
[B] Aparasaila – Sriparvata
[C] Purvasaila – Dhanyakataka
[D] Uttarasaila – Jaggayyapeta
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Correct Answer: B [Aparasaila – Sriparvata]
Notes:
Aparasaila is correctly matched with Jaggayyapeta, not Sriparvata; Sriparvata corresponds to Uttarasaila.
9. Which of the following were significant patriarchal institutions during the Satavahana period (c. 1st century BCE–3rd century CE) in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Matriarchal families and temple administration
[B] Joint family systems led by women and royal queenship
[C] Patrilineal family structure and hereditary kingship
[D] Clan councils headed by priestesses and elective monarchy
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Correct Answer: C [Patrilineal family structure and hereditary kingship]
Notes:
Satavahana society was strictly patriarchal, with patrilineal lineage and inheritance through primogeniture; authority and succession were reserved for males.
10. What is the total area of cultivated land in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] 22.63 lakh hectares
[B] 49.55 lakh hectares
[C] 24.29 lakh hectares
[D] 12.84 lakh hectares
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Correct Answer: B [49.55 lakh hectares]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh’s soil varies by climate and altitude, comprising sand, silt, and clay. Cultivated land covers 49.55 lakh hectares, forests 22.63%, current fallow lands 24.29 lakh hectares, non-agricultural use 12.84%, barren land 8.19%, and other fallow lands 10.09%.
