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1. Which Vijayanagar ruler founded the city of Nagalapuram in honor of his mother?
[A] Sri Krishna Devaraya
[B] Devaraya I
[C] Achyuta Raya
[D] Harihara I
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Correct Answer: A [Sri Krishna Devaraya]
Notes:
Sri Krishna Devaraya established Nagalapuram, named after his mother Nagamba, demonstrating filial piety and his patronage of urban development.
2. What was the title of the commander-in-chief of the Vijayanagar armed forces?
[A] Senapathi
[B] Amatya
[C] Danda Nayaka
[D] Mahamatra
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Correct Answer: C [Danda Nayaka]
Notes:
Danda Nayaka was the official title used for the commander-in-chief of the Vijayanagar army.
3. Nannaya translated only Adi Parva (canto), Sabha Parva and a part of Aranya Parva. Remaining part of Aranya Parva was translated by:
[A] Tikkana
[B] Errana
[C] Kethana
[D] Nannechoda
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Correct Answer: B [Errana]
Notes:
Nannaya began to translate the Mahabharata into Telugu from Sanskrit.He translated only Adi Parva (canto), Sabha Parva and a part of Aranya Parva.
Tikkana of Simhapuri completed the translation of remaining 15 Parvas. However, he did not take up the translation of Aranya Parva which was left incomplete by Nannaya.
Yerrapragada of 14th C finished the unfinished portion of Aranya Parva
4. Which among the following was related to Maddayyagari Mallana ?
[A] Manucharitam
[B] Parijataapaharanam
[C] Rajasekhara Charitramu.
[D] Kalahasthi Mahatyamu
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Correct Answer: C [Rajasekhara Charitramu.
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Notes:
- Allasani Peddana wrote Manucharitam and dedicated to the Emperor Krishna Deva Raya.
- Nandi Timmana wrote Parijataapaharanam and dedicated it to the emperor as well.
- Maddayyagari Mallana wrote Rajasekhara Charitramu.
- Dhurjati wrote Kalahasthi Mahatyamu.
5. Which among the following were the first recorded plates of Vishunukundi dynasty?
[A] Chikkulla plates
[B] Velupuru pillar inscription
[C] Ipur plates
[D] None of the them
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Correct Answer: A [Chikkulla plates ]
Notes:
Chikkulla plates are the first recorded plates of Vishunukundi dynasty. It was edited by Dr. Kielhorn.
6. Who among the among following translated Vemana verses into English?
[A] CP Brown
[B] Munro
[C] Meckenzie
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [CP Brown ]
Notes:
CP Brown translated Vemana verses into English in 1829.
7. Who is considered the first composer of Prabandha in Telugu literature?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] Nannechoda
[D] Pothana
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Correct Answer: C [Nannechoda]
Notes:
Nannechoda is regarded as the earliest composer of the Telugu Prabandha literary form.
8. Who among the following supported Wahabi movement in Hyderabad state?
[A] Mubaraz-ud-Doulah
[B] Nasir-ud-Doulah
[C] Ghulam Rasool khan
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Mubaraz-ud-Doulah]
Notes:
Mubaraz-ud-Doulah was the brother of Nizam Nasir-Ud-Doulah. He supported Wahabis who were against British rule.
Ghulam Rasool khan was the Nawab of Kurnool. He also supported Wahabi movement. He was arrested and sent to Tiruchirapalli.
9. A committee was formed after First Andhra conference to tour Rayalaseema and Northern districts. Who among the following was not a member of the committee?
[A] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[B] Konda Venkatappaiah
[C] Pattabhi Sitaramayya
[D] Mutnuri Krishna Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Nyapathi Subba Rao]
Notes:After first Andhra conference leaders found that delegates from Rayalseema and northern districts were not in favour for separate Andhra province. So a committee was formed to tour those places and to find the reasons for opposition. The members of the committee include:
- Konda Venkatappaiah
- Pattabhi Sitaramayya
- Mutnuri Krishna Rao
- Surya Narayana Rao
10. Consider the following statements about the Rampa Rebellion:
- The rebellion lasted for two years and five months (from January 1922 to 1924).
- The leader of the Rampa Rebellion was Alluri Sitarama Raju.
- Chintapalli police station was the first station attacked by Alluri Sitarama Raju for weapons.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 3
[D] All are correct statements
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct statements]
Notes:All three statements are correct regarding the Rampa Rebellion.
- The rebellion did last approximately two years and five months, beginning in January 1922 and lasting until 1924.
- Alluri Sitarama Raju was the most prominent leader who organized and led the tribal uprising against British authority in the Rampa region of Andhra Pradesh.
- The attack on Chintapalli police station was indeed the first major incident where Alluri Sitarama Raju and his followers seized weapons to intensify their resistance against the colonial administration.
Therefore, statements 1, 2, and 3 are all correct.
