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For all Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) exams including Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4, clerical, technical, and competitive examinations of Andhra Pradesh.
1. Who among the following was the founder of Satavahana dynasty?
[A] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[B] Simuka
[C] Satakarni-I
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: B [Simuka]
Notes:
Matsya and Vayu Puranas mentioned that the last Kanva king Susarman was killed by Andhra king Simukha and established Satavahana kingdom.
2. The main patrons of Amravati School of art were:
[A] Satavahanas
[B] Kushans
[C] Guptas
[D] Mauryas
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Correct Answer: A [Satavahanas]
Notes:
The Satavahanas, ruling the Deccan region, chiefly supported the Amravati school of Buddhist art, flourishing from 2nd century BCE to 3rd century CE.
3. Which Eastern Chalukyan ruler patronized the Sanskrit poet Bhattavamana and the musician Mallapa?
[A] Chalukya Bhima
[B] Ammaraja-I
[C] Yuddhamalla
[D] Vijayaditya-II
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Correct Answer: A [Chalukya Bhima]
Notes:
Chalukya Bhima was known for supporting scholars and artists like Bhattavamana and Mallapa in his court.
4. Yellapragada was the court poet of which historical ruler from Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Prolaya Vema Reddi
[B] Ganapathideva
[C] Anapotha Reddi
[D] Kumaragiri Reddi
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Correct Answer: A [Prolaya Vema Reddi]
Notes:
Yellapragada served as court poet to Prolaya Vema Reddi, founder of the Reddi dynasty in Andhra Pradesh during the 14th century.
5. 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.
6. Who among the following was the first to translate Ramayana into Telugu?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Gona Buddha Reddi
[C] Palakuri Somanatha
[D] Bammera Pothana
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Correct Answer: B [Gona Buddha Reddi]
Notes:
Gona Buddha Reddi, a tributary under Prataparudra-I, the Kakatiya ruler of Warangal, was the first to translate Ramayana into Telugu about the year 1250 A.D. This work is known as Ranganatha Ramayanam
7. Who among the following passed resolution in Second Andhra Mahasabha (1914) for separate province for Telugu speaking people in Madras Presidency?
[A] M. Suryanarayana Rao
[B] Mocherla Ramchandra Rao
[C] Nyapati Subba Rao
[D] Konda Venkatappaiah
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Correct Answer: A [M. Suryanarayana Rao]
Notes:
M. Suryanarayana Rao passed resolution in Second Andhra Mahasabha (1914) for separate province for Telugu speaking people in Madras Presidency.
8. Who among the following was the second Vice chancellor of Andhra University?
[A] Cattamanchi Ramalinga Reddi
[B] Sarvepalli Radhakrishna
[C] KV Reddi Naidu
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Sarvepalli Radhakrishna]
Notes:
Andhra University was established on 26th April 1926 with Cattamanchi Ramalinga Reddi as the first Vice chancellor.
Sarvepalli Radhakrishna served as second Vice-chancellor of Andhra University.
9. The name of office created by NTR when he was CM, to go into the charges of corruption against government employees is:
[A] Dharmachakra
[B] Dharma mahamatra
[C] Dharma nilaya
[D] none of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Dharma mahamatra]
Notes:
Dharma mahamatra is the name of office created by NTR when he was CM, to go into the charges of corruption against government employees.
10. According to the 2011 Census, what is the population density of the state of Andhra Pradesh, which had an approximate population of 49.6 million?
[A] 200/km²
[B] 304/km²
[C] 400/km²
[D] 500/km²
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Correct Answer: B [304/km²]
Notes:
The 2011 Census recorded the population density of Andhra Pradesh as 304/km², based on a total population of approximately 49.6 million. Population density is a measure of the average number of people living per square kilometer.
