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For all Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) exams including Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4, clerical, technical, and competitive examinations of Andhra Pradesh.
1. Who shifted the capital of the Kakatiya dynasty from Anumakonda to Warangal?
[A] Rudrama Devi
[B] Rudradeva
[C] Prola-I
[D] Prola-II
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Correct Answer: B [Rudradeva]
Notes:
Rudradeva moved the Kakatiya capital from Anumakonda (Hanamkonda) to Warangal, establishing it as the political and cultural center.
2. Who among the following was the author of Madura Vijayam?
[A] kumara Kampana
[B] Gangadevi
[C] Vedanta Desika
[D] Bukka
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Correct Answer: B [Gangadevi]
Notes:
Kumara Kampana’s victory over Madurai was graphically described by Gangadevi, the wife of kumara Kampana in her Sanskrit work Madura Vijayam.
3. Who is the author of Manucharitam?
[A] Allasani Peddana
[B] Sri Krishna Devaraya
[C] Nandi Timmana
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Allasani Peddana]
Notes:
Manucharitam was written by Allasani Peddana, a prominent Telugu poet of the Vijayanagara Empire and court poet of Sri Krishna Devaraya.
4. Virbhadra Vijayam and Bhogini dandakamu were written by:
[A] Bammera Pothana
[B] Annamacharya
[C] Nandi Timanna
[D] Ayyalaraju Ramabhadrudu
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Correct Answer: A [Bammera Pothana ]
Notes:
Bammera Pothana rendered Bhagavatham into Telugu. His other works include Virbhadra Vijayam and Bhogini dandakamu.
5. Which among the following was the first Telugu journal?
[A] Vivekavardhini
[B] Purushadra Pradayini
[C] Andhra Basha Sanjivani
[D] Satyadoota
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Correct Answer: D [Satyadoota]
Notes:
Satyadoota was the first Telugu journal. It was published by Christian Association of Bellary.
6. Consider the following:
- The JVP Committee recommended postponement of the creation of linguistic provinces by a few years.
- The JVP Committee supported the creation of Andhra province only if the Andhras relinquished their claim to the city of Madras.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:The JVP Committee, comprising Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, and Pattabhi Sitaramayya, was formed in 1948 to examine the demand for linguistic provinces.
- It recommended delaying the formation of linguistic provinces, citing administrative and security challenges after independence.
- It stipulated that the creation of Andhra province was acceptable only if the Andhra people gave up their claim to Madras, a contentious issue at the time.
Both statements accurately reflect the committee’s conclusions, making option 3 correct.
7. Who among the following was the leader of United Democratic Front that was formed after 1952 General elections?
[A] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[B] NG Ranga
[C] Praksam
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Praksam ]
Notes:
After 1952 General elections, the communists and Kisan Majdur Praja Party (KMPP) of Prakasam formed themselves into a United Democratic Front.
Praksam was elected as leader of UDF.
8. First Woman Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly was:
[A] Rajya Laxmi
[B] Prathibha Bharathi
[C] Sabitha reddy
[D] Padmavathi
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Correct Answer: B [Prathibha Bharathi ]
Notes:
Prathibha Bharathi was the first Woman Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. She served as speaker from 1999 to 2004.
9. Which city of Andhra Pradesh is located on the banks of the Pennar River?
[A] Vijayawada
[B] Visakhapatnam
[C] Nellore
[D] Kakinada
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Correct Answer: C [Nellore]
Notes:
Nellore, situated in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, is located on the banks of the Penna (or Pennar) River.
10. Sri Sathya Sai Airport is located in which city of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Puttaparthi
[B] Bangalore
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Vijayawada
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Correct Answer: A [Puttaparthi]
Notes:
Sri Sathya Sai Airport, located in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, was inaugurated on 24 November 1990 to provide emergency air service to the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences and commercial service for visitors to Prasanthi Nilayam.
