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1. Which of the following inscription is associated with Satakarni-II?
[A] Naneghat inscription
[B] Nasik Inscription
[C] Guntupalli inscription
[D] An inscription of the gateway of Sanchi
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Correct Answer: D [An inscription of the gateway of Sanchi]
Notes:- Satakarni-II mentioned in an inscription of the gateway of Sanchi, the Yugapurana and in few coins.
- Naneghat inscription of Naganika mentions about Satakarni-I.
- Nasik Inscription of Gautami Balasri is about Gautamiputra Satakarni.
2. 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.
3. Who among the following was the Jain guru of Vimaladitys?
[A] Trikalayogi
[B] Siddha
[C] Nagarjuna
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Trikalayogi]
Notes:
Trikalayogi is the Jain guru of Vimaladitys. For the purpose of Jains Vimaladitya built Ramkondaguhalaym at Ramateertham in Vijayanagar district
4. In 1498 Vasco da Gama arrived to the coast of:
[A] Calcutta
[B] Calicut
[C] Surat
[D] Machilipatnam
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Correct Answer: B [Calicut]
Notes:
Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese Navigator discovered sea route to India in 1498 A.D. He arrived at Calicut on the west Coast of India. They were well received by Zamorin, the Raja of Calicut.
5. In which year Veeresalingam was born?
[A] 1845
[B] 1848
[C] 1850
[D] 1852
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Correct Answer: B [1848]
Notes:
Kandukuri Veeresalingam was born at Rajahmundry on 16th April 1848.
6. 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.
7. First Principal of Andhra Jateey Kalasala that was formed during Swadeshi movement was:
[A] Kopalle Hanumantha Rao
[B] Mark Huntur
[C] Gadicherla Hari Sarvothamma Rao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Kopalle Hanumantha Rao]
Notes:
After Bipin Chandra Pal tour in Andhra, Andhra Jateey Kalasala was formed at Machilipatnam with Kopalle Hanumantha Rao as principal.
8. To Popularise Home rule movement in Andhra a separate League was formed. Who among following acted as Secretary for that league?
[A] Konda Venkatappaiah
[B] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[C] Annie Besant
[D] Gadicherla Harisarvothamma Rao
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Correct Answer: D [Gadicherla Harisarvothamma Rao ]
Notes:
To Popularise Home rule movement in Andhra Pradesh a separate League was formed with Gadicherla Harisarvothamma Rao as secretary.
9. Parvataneni Virayya Chowdri was associated with:
[A] Rampa rebellion
[B] Forest Satyagraha at Palnadu
[C] Chirala-Perala Satyagraha at Chirala
[D] No-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu
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Correct Answer: D [No-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu ]
Notes:
The leader of No-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu was Parvataneni Virayya Chowdri.
10. On which of the following dates, Swami Sitaram began his fast unto death for separate Andhra state?
[A] 15th August 1950
[B] 15th August 1951
[C] 20th September 1950
[D] 20th September 1951
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Correct Answer: B [15th August 1951]
Notes:
On 15th August 1951 Gollapudi Sitaram Sastry popularly known as Swami Sitaram began his fast unto death for separate Andhra Province.
