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1. Which of the following is the correct meaning for the term Heranika in context with administration of Satavahanas?
[A] Accountant
[B] Treasurer
[C] Registrar of Documents
[D] Director of Archives
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Correct Answer: B [Treasurer]
Notes:In Satavahana administration
- Heranika means Treasurer
- Ganapaka- Accountant
- Nibandhankara- Registrar of Documents
- Patlika Palaka- Director of Archives
2. Consider the following statements regarding inscriptions issued by the Satavahanas:
- All inscriptions were written in Prakrit language and Brahmi script.
- The Naneghat inscription was issued by Naganika.
- The Nasik inscription was issued by Gautami Balasri.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1 and 3 only
[C] All are correct
[D] None are correct
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Correct Answer: C [All are correct]
Notes:All three statements are correct.
- Satavahana inscriptions were predominantly written in Prakrit language using Brahmi script.
- The Naneghat inscription was indeed commissioned by Naganika, the wife of King Satakarni.
- Gautami Balasri, mother of Gautamiputra Satakarni, issued the noteworthy Nasik inscription.
These inscriptions are vital sources for Satavahana history.
3. Who was the first Surveyor General of India?
[A] Colin Mackenzie
[B] Arthur Cotton
[C] Lord Ripon
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Colin Mackenzie]
Notes:
Colin Mackenzie was appointed the first Surveyor General of India in 1815.
4. Who is the author of the Telugu work “Virabhadra Vijayam”?
[A] Bammera Potana
[B] Palakuri Somanatha
[C] Nannaya
[D] Srinatha
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Correct Answer: B [Palakuri Somanatha]
Notes:
“Virabhadra Vijayam” was authored by Palakuri Somanatha, a well-known poet of medieval Telugu literature.
5. Who among the following was the author of Sugreeva Vijayam?
[A] Addanki Gangadhram
[B] Kandukuri Rudra Kavi
[C] Malla Reddi
[D] Ponnakanti Teleanganayya
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Correct Answer: B [Kandukuri Rudra Kavi]
Notes:The third ruler of Qutub Shahi dynasty, Ibrahim (1550-80) patronage many Telugu poets like
- Addanki Gangadhram- Tapati Samvaronopakyanam
- Kandukuri Rudra Kavi- Sugreeva Vijayam
- Malla Reddi- Sivadharmottaram
- Ponnakanti Teleanganayya- Yayati Charitra
6. Consider the following statements regarding Shrenis (Guilds) in the Satavahana period:
- People following the same profession organized themselves into Srenis or Guilds.
- The head of all Shrenis was known as Shresthi.
- The regulation of the Shrenis was referred to as Shreni-Dharma.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 3 are correct
[B] Only 1 and 2 are correct
[C] All are incorrect statements
[D] All are correct statements
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct statements]
Notes:
- During the Satavahana period, economic activity was organized around Srenis (guilds), where individuals following the same profession formed collectives for mutual benefit and regulation.
- The chief or leader of each Sreni was called the Shresthi, and this position was crucial for overall functioning and decision-making.
- The term “Shreni-Dharma” referred to the regulations and ethical codes governing the guilds’ conduct and their internal matters.
Thus, all the above statements accurately reflect the organization and practices of guilds during the Satavahana era.
7. In which Year Charu Majumdar visited Andhra?
[A] 1967
[B] 1968
[C] 1969
[D] 1970
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Correct Answer: C [1969]
Notes:
In 1969 Charu Majumdar visited Andhra pradesh.
8. In which year Telugu Desam Party was formed?
[A] 1980
[B] 1981
[C] 1982
[D] 1983
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Correct Answer: C [1982]
Notes:
Telugu Desam party was founded by N. T. Rama Rao on 29 March 1982.
9. How many mandals were formed by NTR after becoming C.M for the 3rd time by repealingTalukas and Firkas in the districts?
[A] 1000
[B] 1100
[C] 1104
[D] 1110
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Correct Answer: C [1104]
Notes:
N.T.R formed 1104 Mandals after becoming C.M for the 3rd time by repealingTalukas and Firkas in the districts.
10. Consider the following schemes launched during the second tenure of N. Chandrababu Naidu as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh:
- Adarana – A scheme for artisans
- Mundadugu – A scheme for the disabled
- Cheyutha – A scheme for the downtrodden
Which of the above pairs is / are incorrectly matched?
[A] Only 1
[B] Both 2 and 3
[C] All are correctly matched
[D] All are incorrect
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Correct Answer: B [Both 2 and 3]
Notes:
- Adarana was indeed a welfare scheme for artisans introduced by Chandrababu Naidu.
- Mundadugu was intended for the upliftment of the downtrodden, not specifically for the disabled.
- Cheyutha was a scheme aimed at empowering the disabled, not broadly for all downtrodden sections.
Thus, only options 2 and 3 are incorrectly matched.
