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1. Who among the following was the author of Brihathkatha?
[A] Hala
[B] Gunadhaya
[C] Rajasekhara
[D] Sarva varma
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Correct Answer: B [Gunadhaya]
Notes:
Some of the important writers & their writings during satavahana period:
Hala-Gatha Saptasati
Sarva varma-Katantara Vyakarana
Gunadhya-Brihathkatha
Rajasekhara-Kavya Mimamsa
2. Who authored the Prakrit work ‘Lilavati’, which narrates the love story of Hala and Lilavati?
[A] Kuthuhala
[B] Rajasekhara
[C] Gunadhya
[D] Sarvavarma
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Correct Answer: A [Kuthuhala]
Notes:
Kuthuhala authored the Prakrit work ‘Lilavati’, which narrates the romance of King Hala and Lilavati.
3. Who among the following was the founder of Ikshavakus dynasty in Andhra?
[A] Ehuvula Shantamula
[B] Virapurushadatta
[C] Vasisthiputra Sri Chamtamula
[D] Rudrapurusha datta
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Correct Answer: C [Vasisthiputra Sri Chamtamula]
Notes:
After Pulomavi-IV of the Satavahana dynasty the Dhanyakataka and Vijayapuri regions of the lower Krishna valley have become independent under the Ikshvaku rulers. The first king of the Ikshvaku dynasty was Vasisthiputra Sri Chamtamula,
4. In which language did Sri Krishna Devaraya compose the literary work ‘Jambavati Kalyanam’?
[A] Telugu
[B] Sanskrit
[C] Kannada
[D] Prakrit
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Correct Answer: B [Sanskrit]
Notes:
Sri Krishna Devaraya wrote ‘Jambavati Kalyanam’ in Sanskrit, showcasing his prowess in classical literature.
5. Who is the author of the Telugu work “Virabhadra Vijayam”?
[A] Bammera Potana
[B] Palakuri Somanatha
[C] Nannaya
[D] Srinatha
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Correct Answer: B [Palakuri Somanatha]
Notes:
“Virabhadra Vijayam” was authored by Palakuri Somanatha, a well-known poet of medieval Telugu literature.
6. Which of the following is incorrect with respect to inscriptions?
[A] Naneghat- Naganika
[B] Junaghad- Satakarni-II
[C] Amaravati- Sivmuka Satakarni
[D] Nasik- Gautami Balasri
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Correct Answer: B [Junaghad- Satakarni-II]
Notes:
Junaghad inscription was issued by Rudradaman.
7. Indhra Vijayam and Chamundeswari Vilasam are written by:
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] Srinatha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Nannaya]
Notes:
Indhra Vijayam and Chamundeswari Vilasam are written by Nannaya. Nannaya lived in the court of Rajaraja Narendra.
8. In which of the following sessions of Indian National Congress presided by Anandacharyulu?
[A] 1885 Bombay session
[B] 1886 Madras session
[C] 1891 Nagpur session
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [1891 Nagpur session]
Notes:
1891 Nagpur INC session was presided by P. Anandacharyulu.
9. Which of the following sessions of Andhra Mahasabha was presided by Konda Venkatappiah?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 4th
[D] 5th
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Correct Answer: D [5th]
Notes:
The fifth session of Andhra Mahasabha (1917) was presided by Konda Venkatappiah.
10. Sri Venkateswara University was established in:
[A] 1926
[B] 1947
[C] 1950
[D] 1952
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Correct Answer: D [1952]
Notes:
Sri Venkateswara University was established in1954 by then chief minister Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu.