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1. In which battle did the Rashtrakuta king Amoghavarsha defeat Vijayditya-III and compel him to accept Rashtrakuta suzerainty?
[A] Battle of Attili
[B] Battle of Vengavalli
[C] Battle with Boya Chieftains
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Battle of Vengavalli]
Notes:
Amoghavarsha subdued Vijayditya-III at the Battle of Vengavalli, enforcing Rashtrakuta overlordship in the region.
2. Which present-day location was known as Kalinganagara, the capital of the early Eastern Gangas?
[A] Mukhalingam in Srikakulam district
[B] Cuttack in Odisha
[C] Visakhapatnam
[D] Tekkali
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Correct Answer: A [Mukhalingam in Srikakulam district]
Notes:
Mukhalingam in Srikakulam district is identified as ancient Kalinganagara, the early Eastern Ganga capital.
3. Which general under Vijayaditya-III, also known as Gunaga Vijayaditya, suppressed the Boya tribe and initiated their assimilation into Aryan culture?
[A] Panduranga
[B] Vinayadi Shrama
[C] Kadiyaraju
[D] Vijayaditya
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Correct Answer: A [Panduranga]
Notes:
Panduranga, a general of Gunaga Vijayaditya (Vijayaditya-III), subdued the Boya tribe and promoted their integration into Aryan culture in Andhra Pradesh.
4. Who was known by the title “Kakatiya Stapanacharya”?
[A] Pedakomati Vemareddy
[B] Recharla Rudra
[C] Rudra deva
[D] Ganapathi deva
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Correct Answer: B [Recharla Rudra]
Notes:
Recharla Rudra, a key commander under the Kakatiya dynasty, was given the title “Kakatiya Stapanacharya” for his role in establishing the Kakatiya hegemony in Telangana.
5. Who among the following Persian ambassador visited during the reign of Devaraya-II ?
[A] Abdur Razzack
[B] Nicolo-conti
[C] Dominigos Paes
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Abdur Razzack ]
Notes:
Persian ambassador Abdur Razzack visited during the reign of Devaraya-II (1426-1446) in 1443 A.D. He described about Vijayanagara in his book “History of Persia.
6. Consider the following statements regarding Kundakundacharya:
- He was a prominent Jain philosopher.
- He composed important Jain texts such as Samayasara, Niyamasara, and Pravachanasara.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both are correct
[D] Both are incorrect
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Correct Answer: C [Both are correct]
Notes:
- Kundakundacharya is celebrated as a foundational Jain philosopher and scholar, widely respected within the Digambara sect of Jainism.
- He is credited with composing several significant Jain texts including Samayasara, Niyamasara, and Pravachanasara, which are regarded as classic works on Jain philosophy and ethics. Both statements accurately describe Kundakundacharya's contributions to Jain literature and thought, confirming that statements 1 and 2 are correct.
7. Which among the following was constructed in Andhra during crown rule?
[A] Dhowleswaram Project
[B] Krishna anicut
[C] KC Cannal
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [KC Cannal]
Notes:
Kurnool-Cuddapah Canal popularly known as KC canal was constructed between 1863 and 1870. It connects River Pennar and River Tunghabhadra.
8. Who among the following was the leader of United Democratic Front that was formed after 1952 General elections?
[A] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[B] NG Ranga
[C] Praksam
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Praksam ]
Notes:
After 1952 General elections, the communists and Kisan Majdur Praja Party (KMPP) of Prakasam formed themselves into a United Democratic Front.
Praksam was elected as leader of UDF.
9. In which year Chandrababu Naidu elected as MLA for the first time?
[A] 1970
[B] 1974
[C] 1975
[D] 1978
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Correct Answer: D [1978]
Notes:
Chandrababu Naidu elected as MLA for the first time in 1978 from Chandragiri on a congress (I) ticket. Later he worked in the cabinet of Anjaiah as the minister of cinematography.
10. In which year Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) was launched?
[A] 2000
[B] 2001
[C] 2002
[D] 2003
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Correct Answer: B [2001]
Notes:
TRS was launched by KCR on 27th April 2001.
