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1. 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.
2. Consider the following statements regarding Palakuri Somanatha:
- He introduced a new trend of employing both Telugu and Sanskrit in his works, based on the language commonly used by people.
- He authored Basava Puranam and Panditharadhya Charitra.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Both 1 and 2 are correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2 are correct]
Notes:Both statements are correct.
- Palakuri Somanatha pioneered the use of both Telugu and Sanskrit in his literary works, promoting a style that reflected the linguistic diversity of his audience.
- He is renowned for authoring the Basava Puranam—a significant text in Veerashaiva literature—as well as Panditharadhya Charitra, both of which highlight his critical contributions to Telugu literature. His innovative integration of languages and thematic depth make him an influential figure in medieval South Indian literature.
3. Myakadoni inscription is related to:
[A] Srimuka
[B] Yagnasri Satakarni
[C] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[D] Pulomavi
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Correct Answer: D [Pulomavi]
Notes:
Myakadoni inscription is related to Pulomavi. The meaning of the word Gulmika mentioned on Myakadoni inscription is Feudatory chief.
4. Rev. Noble was associated with:
[A] London Mission
[B] Church Missionary society
[C] American Baptist Mission
[D] American Mission
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Correct Answer: B [Church Missionary society]
Notes:
Church Missionary society was started in Machilipatnam under the leadership of Rev. Nobel.
In 1843 Rev. Noble started a school at Machilipatnam
5. 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.
6. In Gentlemen agreement Andhra was represented by:
[A] B. Gopala Reddy
[B] G. Latchanna
[C] N. Sanjeev Reddy
[D] All of them
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Correct Answer: D [All of them]
Notes:In Gentlemen agreement:
Andhra was represented by
- Gopala Reddy- CM of Andhra state
- Sanjeev Reddy
- Latchanna
- Satya Narayana raju-President of APCC
Telangana was represented by
- Ramakrishna Rao-CM of Hyderabad state
- KV Ranga Reddi
- Chenna Reddi
- JV Narasinga Rao-President of Hyderabad congress committee
7. Who among the following was the second Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[B] Damodaram Sanjivayya
[C] Kasu Bramhananda Reddy
[D] PV Narasimha Rao
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Correct Answer: B [Damodaram Sanjivayya ]
Notes:
Damodaram Sanjivayya was the second chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. He served as CM of AP from 11 January 1960 to 12 March 1962.
8. As per Vision 2029, Andhra Pradesh will be one among the top three performing states by:
[A] 2020
[B] 2021
[C] 2022
[D] 2025
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Correct Answer: C [2022]
Notes:
As per AP vision 202, Andhra Pradesh will become one among the top three performing states in the country by 2022 and the best state in the country by 2029.
9. Who initiated the first socialist weekly ‘The Socialist’?
[A] Bipin Chandra Pal
[B] S.A. Dange
[C] M. Singaravelu
[D] Muzaffar Ahmed
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Correct Answer: B [S.A. Dange]
Notes:
In 1922, with the help of Lotvala, Shripad Amrit Dange initiated the English weekly ‘The Socialist’, the first Indian Marxist journal. Mohit Sen, a well-known communist intellectual and Dange’s contemporary, mentioned that Dange’s articles in ‘The Socialist’ impressed Lenin.
10. The ‘Statue of Social Justice’ is located in which of the following cities?
[A] Vijayawada
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Chennai
[D] Visakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayawada]
Notes:
The Statue of Social Justice, also known as Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Smriti Vanam, is a 206-ft tall statue located in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, dedicated to B. R. Ambedkar, the father of the Indian Constitution and a social reformer.