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1. 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,
2. Who among the following Eastern Chalukyan ruler built Rajahmundry city?
[A] Chalukya Bhima
[B] Ammaraja-I
[C] Kubja Vishnuvardhana
[D] Vijayaditya-II
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Correct Answer: B [Ammaraja-I ]
Notes:
Ammaraja-I built a new city on the left bank of R. Godavari called as Rajamahendra after his title in 921 A.D, now it is known as Rajahmundry.
3. Who was the author of the famous literary work “Amuktamalyada”?
[A] Sri Krishna Devaraya
[B] Ganga Devi
[C] Allasani Peddanna
[D] Tikkana
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Correct Answer: A [Sri Krishna Devaraya]
Notes:
“Amuktamalyada” was composed by Sri Krishna Devaraya, the renowned emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire, in Telugu.
4. Who was the Portuguese horse dealer who stayed during Achyuta Raya’s reign and wrote a 23-chapter chronicle on the Vijayanagara Empire?
[A] Domingos Paes
[B] Fernao Nuniz
[C] Nicolo Conti
[D] Abdur Razzak
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Correct Answer: B [Fernao Nuniz]
Notes:
Fernao Nuniz, a Portuguese horse dealer, chronicled the Vijayanagara Empire in 23 chapters during Achyuta Raya’s reign.
5. Bhuvana Vijayam is the name of:
[A] Court of Sri Krishna Devaraya
[B] Story written by Krishna Devaraya
[C] First novel in Telugu
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Court of Sri Krishna Devaraya ]
Notes:
The period of Vijayanagara Empire (1336-1565) is regarded as the Golden age of Telugu literature. The court of Sri Krishna Devaraya (1509-29) known as Bhuvana Vijayam was adorned by eight great poets of Telugu popularly known as “Astha Digaajas.
6. Firistha was the pen name of:
[A] Mir Munnim
[B] Abdullah
[C] Tanashah
[D] Muhammad Qasim
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Correct Answer: D [Muhammad Qasim ]
Notes:
Firistha was the pen name of Muhammad Qasim who left an valuable account of the history of Adil Shahis, Nizam Shahis and Qutub Shahis
7. Challava was the courtesan of:
[A] Jayasimha Vallabha
[B] Panduranga
[C] Rajaraja Narendra
[D] Chalukya Bhima
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Correct Answer: D [Chalukya Bhima ]
Notes:
Challava has the title “Samsta gandhrva vidvavedini” or “one who knows the whole science and art of music” was stayed in the court of Chalukya Bhima.
8. Consider the following statements about a ship “Globe”:
- Globe was a British ship dispatched under the command of Hippon to engage in trade in Bay of Bengal.
- The Globe arrived to Machilipatnam in the year 1600
Select the correct statement from the given options:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2 are correct statements
[D] Both 1 & 2 are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
The Globe arrived to Machilipatnam in the year 1611
9. Consider the following statements regarding the taxes responsible for the Rampa Rebellion of 1879:
- Chigurupannu was the tax levied by toddy contractors on tribals, allowing them to draw toddy only after its payment.
- The Mansabadar responsible for law and order imposed an additional levy called Modalupannu.
- Modalupannu amounted to half or two-thirds of Chigurupannu.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 and 3 are correct
[C] All are correct statements
[D] Only 3 is correct
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Correct Answer: C [All are correct statements]
Notes:All statements given are correct regarding the taxes that contributed to the Rampa Rebellion of 1879.
- Chigurupannu was indeed a tax imposed by toddy contractors on the tribal population; access to toddy depended on this payment.
- The Mansabadar, charged with local administration and order, introduced an extra tax called Modalupannu.
- This Modalupannu tax was set at either half or two-thirds the value of the Chigurupannu, further increasing the financial burden.
The layered and exploitative taxation system was a major grievance, provoking tribal unrest and leading to the rebellion.
10. In which year Veeresalingam started Vivekavardhini ?
[A] 1874
[B] 1878
[C] 1880
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [1874]
Notes:Veeresalingam started:
- Viveakavardhini journal in 1874
- Sanga Samskarana Samajam in 1878
- Widow remarriage association in 1880
