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1. Trisamudra Toya Peetavahana is the title of:
[A] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[B] Satakarni-I
[C] Hala
[D] Simuka
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Correct Answer: A [Gautamiputra Satakarni ]
Notes:
Trisamudra Toya Peetavahana is the title of Gautamiputra Satakarni. Toya means ‘water’.
The title means, ‘One whose horses have drunk the water of three seas’. The three seas are the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean.
2. Which city served as the capital of the Salankayana dynasty?
[A] Vengi
[B] Nagarjunakonda
[C] Amaravati
[D] Guntur
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Correct Answer: A [Vengi]
Notes:
The Salankayana dynasty, which ruled from 3rd century CE until the early 7th century CE, had Vengi as their central hub of administration and power. This historical city is situated in the present-day West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. The dynasty was known for its patronage of Buddhism and contributed significantly to the cultural advancements of the region.
3. Consider the following statements about
Palnadu war:
- The war took place at Karempudi on the banks of the River Naguleru
- Cock fight took place at Gurajala, the capital of Palnadu
- Somadeva chronicled war of Palnadu in his work Palanati Vira Charitra
Select the incorrect option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 3
[C] All are correct statements
[D] All are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: B [Only 3]
Notes:
Srinatha chronicled war of Palnadu in his work Palanati Vira Charitra
4. Who was the Poligar that revolted against Sri Krishna Deva Raya?
[A] Gangaraya
[B] Ramaraya
[C] Devaraya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Gangaraya]
Notes:
Gangaraya was the Poligar who revolted against Sri Krishna Deva Raya, ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire.
5. Who among the following wrote a drama called “Japaneeyamu in Telugu which depicts Victory of Japan over Russia?
[A] Sriram Virabrahmam
[B] Raja of Mungala
[C] Kopalle Hanumantha Rao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Sriram Virabrahmam]
Notes:
Sriram virabramham wrote a drama called “Japaneeyamu in Telugu which depicts Victory of Japan over Russia.
6. At which of the following places Gentlemen Agreement was signed?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] New Delhi
[C] Warangal
[D] Vijayawada
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
On 20th February 1956 Gentlemen agreement was signed between leaders of Hyderabad state and Andhra state at New Delhi.
7. Who among the following was the founder of Anna Telugu Desam party?
[A] NT Ramarao
[B] Chandrababu Naidu
[C] Harikrishna
[D] Laxmi parvathi
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Correct Answer: C [Harikrishna]
Notes:
Harikrishna , a son of NTR formed Anna Telugu Desam party in the year 1999.
8. How many number of Assembly states are presented in newly created Andhra Pradesh?
[A] 119
[B] 153
[C] 175
[D] 183
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Correct Answer: C [175]
Notes:
Number of Assembly seats in the Andhra Pradesh-175
Number of Lok sabha MP seats n the Andhra Pradesh-25
9. What is the location of the new capital city of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati regarding river banks, and which ancient dynasty was it the capital of?
[A] The southern banks of the Pennar river, Chalukya dynasty
[B] The southern banks of the Krishna river, Satavahana dynasty
[C] The northern banks of the Krishna river, Ikshvakus dynasty
[D] The southern banks of the Nagavali river, Ganga dynasty
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Correct Answer: B [The southern banks of the Krishna river, Satavahana dynasty]
Notes:
Amaravati, the new capital of Andhra Pradesh, is located on the southern banks of the Krishna River and was a significant city during the Satavahana dynasty
10. Which Chola king defeated Western Chalukya Vikramaditya VI near Vijayawada in 1068?
[A] Rajendra Chola I
[B] Raja Raja Chola I
[C] Virarajendra Chola
[D] Aditya Chola
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Correct Answer: C [Virarajendra Chola]
Notes:
Virarajendra Chola defeated Vikramaditya VI near Vijayawada in 1068, reclaiming Vengi and crowning Vijayaditya VII.
