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1. Who among the following was the founder of Satavahana dynasty?
[A] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[B] Simuka
[C] Satakarni-I
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: B [Simuka]
Notes:
Matsya and Vayu Puranas mentioned that the last Kanva king Susarman was killed by Andhra king Simukha and established Satavahana kingdom.
2. Who issued the Vipparala inscription, considered one of the earliest Telugu inscriptions?
[A] Panduranga
[B] Kubja Vishnuvardhana
[C] Jayasimha Vallabha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Jayasimha Vallabha]
Notes:
The Vipparala inscription, one of the earliest Telugu inscriptions, was issued by Jayasimha Vallabha of Andhra Pradesh.
3. Which of the following is the birthplace of Dharmapala Bodhisattva, the teacher of Silabhadra with whom Hiuen-Tsang studied at Nalanda University?
[A] Kanchi
[B] Amaravati
[C] Nalanda
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Kanchi]
Notes:
Dharmapala Bodhisattva, a renowned Buddhist scholar and teacher at Nalanda, was born in Kanchi (Kanchipuram) in present-day Tamil Nadu.
4. Consider the following statements regarding Srinatha:
- He was the court poet of Peda Komati Vema Reddi.
- He was also known as Kavi Sarva Bhouma (emperor among poets).
- Srinatha was the author of Harivilasam.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] All are correct statements
[D] All are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: C [All are correct statements]
Notes:Srinatha was a renowned Telugu poet and scholar of the 15th century.
- He indeed served as the court poet of Peda Komati Vema Reddi, a prominent ruler of the Reddi dynasty.
- He earned the honorific title ‘Kavi Sarva Bhouma,’ meaning emperor among poets, for his poetic excellence.
- Among his many works, ‘Harivilasam,’ an epic describing the life of Krishna, is attributed to him.
Therefore, all the statements are correct. Srinatha’s contributions played a significant role in the development of Telugu literature.
5. Which Vijayanagar ruler was known to keep a copy of the Holy Quran in front of his throne?
[A] Devaraya I
[B] Devaraya II
[C] Sri Krishnadeva Raya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Devaraya I]
Notes:
Devaraya I kept a copy of the Holy Quran before his throne to show respect towards Muslim subjects and diplomats.
6. Who among the following associated with the word “Parentallu”?
[A] Women
[B] Old aged persons
[C] Military chief
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Women]
Notes:
Women who committed Sati were elevated to the status of demi-goddesses and worshipped as “Parentallu”
7. How many number seats won by the Justice party in 1920 provincial elections?
[A] 50
[B] 69
[C] 63
[D] 98
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Correct Answer: C [63]
Notes:
As congress Boycott the election, Justice Party won 63 seats out 98 elected seats of the Madras legislative assembly.
8. Who among the following was the first deputy chief minister of Andhra State?
[A] N.Sanjeeva Reddy
[B] Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramaya
[C] Kala Venkat Rao
[D] T. Prakasam
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Correct Answer: A [N.Sanjeeva Reddy ]
Notes:
When Andhra state was created on 1st Oct 1953 N.Sanjeeva Reddy became the first deputy chief minister of Andhra State
9. The first speaker of the Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Assembly that was formed on 1st Nov 1956:
[A] Ayyadevara Kaleswara Rao
[B] Nallapati Venkata Ramaih choudary
[C] Gowthu Latchanna
[D] Lakshminarasimham Dora
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Correct Answer: A [Ayyadevara Kaleswara Rao]
Notes:
For Andhra state from 1953 to 1956, two members were acted as speakers. They were Nallapati Venkata Ramaih choudary from Guntur district and Lakshminarasimham Dora from Srikakulam.
Ayyadevara Kaleswara Rao was the first speaker of the Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Assembly that was formed on 1st Nov 1956
10. At which of the following places fourth World Telugu conference was held:
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Tirupathi
[C] Warangal
[D] Vishakapatnam
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Correct Answer: B [Tirupathi]
Notes:
Fourth World Telugu conference was held at Tirupathi in 2012.
