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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. Errana was the author of Harivamsa. He dedicated this work to:
[A] Prolaya Vema Reddi
[B] Manumasiddi
[C] Krishna Devaraya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Prolaya Vema Reddi ]
Notes:
Errana was the court poet of Prolaya Vema Reddy. He was the great devotee of Lord Siva and was known as Shambudas or Sivadas.
3. Who among the following composed Ganga-Gowri Vilasam?
[A] Kempe Gowda
[B] Tyagaraja
[C] Muthuswami Dikshitar
[D] Syama Sastri
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Correct Answer: A [Kempe Gowda]
Notes:
Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bangalore city, composed a musical work in Telugu known as Ganga-Gowri Vilasam.
4. Who among the following was the author of “Andhra Bhasha Bhushanam”?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Ketana
[C] Errana
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Ketana ]
Notes:
Ketana was the author of the Telugu grammar book “Andhra Bhasha Bhushanam”.
5. Who among the following was the author of Sabdharatnakaram?
[A] Vamanabhtta
[B] Srinatha
[C] Peda Komati Vema Reddi
[D] Kandukuri Rudrakavi
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Correct Answer: A [Vamanabhtta]
Notes:
Sabdharatnakaram was written by Vamanabhatta. He is the court poet of Peda Komati Vema Reddi..
6. Who among the following wrote a drama called “Japaneeyamu in Telugu which depicts Victory of Japan over Russia?
[A] Sriram Virabrahmam
[B] Raja of Mungala
[C] Kopalle Hanumantha Rao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Sriram Virabrahmam]
Notes:
Sriram virabramham wrote a drama called “Japaneeyamu in Telugu which depicts Victory of Japan over Russia.
7. First Jnanpith awardee in Telugu was:
[A] PV Narasimha Rao
[B] Gidugu Rammurthy
[C] T. Gopichand
[D] Viswanath Satyanarayana
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Correct Answer: D [Viswanath Satyanarayana]
Notes:
Viswanath Satyanarayana got Jnanpith award in the year 1970.
8. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy served as:
[A] Fourth president of India
[B] Fifth president of India
[C] Sixth president of India
[D] Seventh president of India
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Correct Answer: C [Sixth president of India]
Notes:
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy served as Sixth president of India from 1977 to 1982.
9. Who is popularly referred to as “Andhra Bhishma” among the following personalities?
[A] Rayaprolu Subba Rao
[B] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[C] Viswanatha Satyanarayana
[D] T. Prakasam
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Correct Answer: B [Nyapathi Subba Rao]
Notes:
Nyapathi Subba Rao is renowned as “Andhra Bhishma” for his key role in Andhra movement and socio-political reforms.
10. Who among the following chief ministers installed Buddha statue in Hussain Sagar?
[A] Jalagam Vengalrao
[B] NT Ramarao
[C] Marri Chenna Reddy
[D] PV Narasimha rao
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Correct Answer: B [NT Ramarao]
Notes:
Buddha statue was installed in Hussain Sagar in the year 1985
