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1. Who among the following received Navakhandafvada as an Agrahara from Rajaraja Narendra?
[A] Pavuluri Mallana
[B] Nannaya
[C] Tikkana
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Pavuluri Mallana]
Notes:
Pavuluri Mallana was a mathematician and contemporary of King Rajaraja Narendra. He translated GanitasaraSamgraham, a mathematical treatise of Mahivaracharya, into Telugu as Sara SangrahaGanitamu.
Rajaraja Narendra has donated Navakhandavada agraharam near Pithapuram to Pavuluri Mallana.
2. Italian traveler who visited Vijayanagara empire during the reign of Devaraya I (1406-1426) was:
[A] Durate Barbosa
[B] Dominigos Paes
[C] NicoloConti
[D] Abdur Razzack
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Correct Answer: C [NicoloConti]
Notes:
An Italian merchant and explorer, Niccolò de’ Conti traveled through India in the early 15th century during the reign of Devaraya I of Vijayanagara. He gave detailed accounts of South Indian ports, Hindu customs, and the richness of the Vijayanagara Empire, making him one of the earliest Europeans to document the region.
3. Who among the following Vijayanagar rulers had the title GajaVetakara?
[A] Devaraya-I
[B] Devaraya-II
[C] Ramaraya
[D] Krishna Devaraya
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Correct Answer: B [Devaraya-II]
Notes:
Devaraya-II of Sangama Dynasty was noted for his skill in hunting and took the title GajaVetakara (Hunter of Elephants).
4. Vakataka kingdom was founded by:
[A] Pravara Sena
[B] Vindya Sakti
[C] Simukha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Vindya Sakti]
Notes:
The Vakataka kingdom founded by Vindya Sakti, his son Pravara Sena was a great conqueror.
5. Consider the following statements:
- Viharas are places used by wandering monks during the rainy season.
- Chaityas are called Prayer halls.
- Viharas plus Chaitya together are called Sangramams.
Select the incorrect statement from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 3
[C] All are correct statements
[D] All are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: B [Only 3]
Notes:Chaityas were prayer halls, and Viharas served as monastic residences for monks, especially during the rainy season. However, the term “Sangramams” does not conventionally refer to a combination of Viharas and Chaityas. In Buddhist architecture, these terms are distinctly different, with no historical reference to their combination as “Sangramams.” Therefore, statement 3 is incorrect.
- Statement 1 is correct as Viharas were indeed used by monks during the rains.
- Statement 2 is correct as Chaityas served as prayer halls.
- Statement 3 is incorrect as explained above.
6. During Satavahana period lands under the king is known as :
[A] Bhoga
[B] Deyameya
[C] Raja-kam-keyat
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Raja-kam-keyat]
Notes:
- The royal share of agricultural produce was known as Bhoga and Deyameya
- The lands under the king is known as Raja-kam-keyat
7. Who among the following supported Wahabi movement in Hyderabad state?
[A] Mubaraz-ud-Doulah
[B] Nasir-ud-Doulah
[C] Ghulam Rasool khan
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Mubaraz-ud-Doulah]
Notes:
Mubaraz-ud-Doulah was the brother of Nizam Nasir-Ud-Doulah. He supported Wahabis who were against British rule.
Ghulam Rasool khan was the Nawab of Kurnool. He also supported Wahabi movement. He was arrested and sent to Tiruchirapalli.
8. In which year Andhra University was established?
[A] 1920
[B] 1925
[C] 1926
[D] 1930
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Correct Answer: C [1926]
Notes:
On 26th April 1926 Andhra University was established.
9. For how many days Swami Sitaram continued his fast unto death for separate Andhra province?
[A] 30 days
[B] 35 days
[C] 50 days
[D] 52 days
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Correct Answer: B [35 days]
Notes:
Swami Sitaram began his fast unto death On 15th August 1951 and ended on 20th September 1951 on the advice of Acharya Vinobha Bhave.
10. For how many years NT Rama rao served as chief minister of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] 5 years
[B] 6 years
[C] 7 years
[D] 9 years
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Correct Answer: C [7 years]
Notes:
N.T.Rama Rao served as the C.M. of the A.P for 7 years 5 months and 28 days.
