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1. In which of the following sources Andhras were not mentioned?
[A] Aitareya Brahmana
[B] Indica
[C] 13th Major rock edict of Ashoka
[D] Rajatarngani
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Correct Answer: D [Rajatarngani]
Notes:Early History Andhras were mentioned in-
- Aitareya Brahmana;
- Megasthenes Indica and
- 13th Major rock edict of Asoka
Rajatarngani was written by Kalhana and it is about Kashmir
2. The Author “Ghatikachala Mahatmyamu” is:
[A] Tenali Ramakrishna
[B] Bhattu Murthi
[C] Pingali Surana
[D] Nandi Timmana
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Correct Answer: A [Tenali Ramakrishna ]
Notes:
Tenali Ramakrishna, one of Asthadiggajas in Krishna Devaraya court wrote Udbhataradhya Charitramu, Panduranga Mahatmyamu and Ghatikachala Mahatmyamu.
3. Who among the following was the first Chalukya-Chola viceroy of Vengi?
[A] Kulottunga-I
[B] Rajaraja Mummadi
[C] Rajaraja Narendra
[D] Vira Choda
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Correct Answer: B [Rajaraja Mummadi ]
Notes:
After the death of Vijayaditya-VII, Kulottunga-I sent his son Rajaraja Mummadi as his first viceroy of Vengi.
4. Dundasena was associated with:
[A] Battle of Padmanabham
[B] Palakimedi revolt
[C] Attack on Hyderabad residency
[D] Girijan uprising in Godavari
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Correct Answer: B [Palakimedi revolt]
Notes:
Under the leadership of Dundasena the Girijans belonging to the Savara tribes of the Parlakimedi area revolted against British.
5. During Vandemataram movement a Swadeshi League was started in Andhra. Who among the following was appointed to popularise the idea of Swadeshi Andhra?
[A] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[B] K. Venkataramana Rao
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Ramaswamy Gupta
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Swadeshi League was formed in Andhra during Vandemataram movement. It deputed Nyapathi Subba Rao and K. Venkataramana Rao to tour Andhra and popularise Swadeshi
6. From which year onwards Andhra conference came to be known as Andhra Mahasabha?
[A] 1912
[B] 1914
[C] 1915
[D] 1918
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Correct Answer: B [1914]
Notes:
The second Andhra conference took place at Vijayawada on 11th April 1914. From this time it came to be known as Andhra Mahasabha
7. The first session of Rayalaseema Mahasabha was held at:
[A] Cuddapah
[B] Kurnool
[C] Madras
[D] Tirupathi
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Correct Answer: C [Madras]
Notes:
On 28th Jan 1934, Rayalaseema Mahasabha was held its first session in Madras.
In 1935 second session was held at Cuddapah.
8. Consider the following:
- The JVP Committee recommended postponement of the creation of linguistic provinces by a few years.
- The JVP Committee supported the creation of Andhra province only if the Andhras relinquished their claim to the city of Madras.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:The JVP Committee, comprising Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, and Pattabhi Sitaramayya, was formed in 1948 to examine the demand for linguistic provinces.
- It recommended delaying the formation of linguistic provinces, citing administrative and security challenges after independence.
- It stipulated that the creation of Andhra province was acceptable only if the Andhra people gave up their claim to Madras, a contentious issue at the time.
Both statements accurately reflect the committee’s conclusions, making option 3 correct.
9. Who among the following served as Second Governor of Andhra Pradesh that was formed on 1st Nov 1956?
[A] CM Trivedi
[B] Ram lal
[C] Shankar Dayal Sharma
[D] Bhimsen sachar
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Correct Answer: D [Bhimsen sachar]
Notes:
CM Trivedi was the first governor of Andhra state and Andhra Pradesh.
CM Trivedi was followed by Bhimsen sachar as second governor of Andhra Pradesh
10. Who among the following Chief Minister introduced press bill which curtailed press freedom in 1967 ?
[A] Sanjiva Reddy
[B] Kasu Brahmanda Reddy.
[C] Marri Chenna Reddy
[D] Damodara Sanjeevaiah
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Correct Answer: B [Kasu Brahmanda Reddy.]
Notes:
Kasu Brahmanda Reddy introduced press bill in 1967 which curtailed press freedom.
