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1. Which of the following metals was not used by Satavahanas to issue coins?
[A] Lead
[B] Tin
[C] Copper
[D] All three metals were used by Satavahanas
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Correct Answer: D [All three metals were used by Satavahanas ]
Notes:
The Satavahanas struck coins in metals like copper, lead and tin. They struck maximum number of lead coins.
2. Ponupalli Granth and Rudravaram Granth were composed by:
[A] Srinatha
[B] Pothana
[C] Dhurjati
[D] Pingali Surrana
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Correct Answer: A [Srinatha]
Notes:
Srinatha was the author of Haravilasam, Kasi Kandam, Bhima Kandam, Naishadam e.tc. The Ponupalli Granth and Rudravaram Granth were also composed by him.
3. Qutub Shahi ruler Ibrahim occupied the throne with the help of:
[A] Achyutha raya
[B] Ramaraya
[C] Krishna Devaraya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Ramaraya]
Notes:
Ibrahim occupied the throne with the help of Ramaraya, but soon they became inveterate enemies.
4. “Andhraesadiswara” is the title of:
[A] Prolaya Nayaka
[B] Kapaya Nayaka
[C] Krishna Devaraya
[D] Kumaragiri Reddi
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Correct Answer: B [Kapaya Nayaka ]
Notes:
In 1336 Kapaya Nayaka attacked Warangal and expelled Malik Maqbul, the Muslim governor of the place fled to Delhi. On capturing Warangal Kapaya Nayaka took the titles of “Andhraesadiswara” and “Andhra Suratrana”
5. Who among the following was the was the editor of Purushadra Pradayini?
[A] Kokonda Venkataratnam Pantulu
[B] Uma Ranganayakulu
[C] Veeresalingam
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Uma Ranganayakulu]
Notes:
Uma Ranganayakulu was the editor of Purushadra Pradayini
Kokonda Venkataratnam Pantulu was the editor of Andhra Basha Sanjivani .
6. Which of the following sessions of Andhra Mahasabha was presided by Konda Venkatappiah?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 4th
[D] 5th
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Correct Answer: D [5th]
Notes:
The fifth session of Andhra Mahasabha (1917) was presided by Konda Venkatappiah.
7. The first governor of Andhra Pradesh that was formed on 1st Nov 1956:
[A] Sanjiva Reddy
[B] Marri Chenna Reddy
[C] CM Trivedi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [CM Trivedi]
Notes:
Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi was the first governor of Andhra Pradesh that was formed on 1st Nov 1956.
He also served as first & last governor of Andhra state that was formed on 1st Oct 1953.
8. NTR became the —CM of Andhra Pradesh when Telugu Desam party won elections in 1983?
[A] 9th
[B] 10th
[C] 11th
[D] 12th
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Correct Answer: B [10th]
Notes:
NTR became 10th CM of Andhra Pradesh on 9th Jan 1983.
9. Deepam scheme was launched in:
[A] 1995
[B] 1997
[C] 1998
[D] 1999
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Correct Answer: D [1999]
Notes:
In the rural areas ,Deepam scheme was launched in July,1999 and in urban areas since February,2000
10. Who among the following was the speaker of Loksabha when Andhra Pradesh reorganisation bill was introduced?
[A] Sushilkumar shinde
[B] Meira Kuamr
[C] Prathiba patil
[D] Somnath Chatterje
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Correct Answer: B [Meira Kuamr]
Notes:
Meira Kuamr was the speaker of Loksabha when Andhra Pradesh reorganisation bill was introduced.
