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1. Which among the following was the first Telugu poetic inscription?
[A] Guntupalli inscription
[B] Addanki inscription
[C] Naneghant inscription
[D] Kopparam copper plate inscription
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Correct Answer: B [Addanki inscription]
Notes:
Addanki inscription was the first Telugu poetic inscription. It was issued by Panduranga, the general of Vijayaditya-III
2. The Kopparam copper plate inscriptions are associated with which ruler?
[A] Pulakesi I
[B] Kubja Vishnuvardhana
[C] Pulakesi II
[D] Vikramaditya I
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Correct Answer: C [Pulakesi II]
Notes:
The Kopparam copper plates are issued by Chalukya king Pulakesi II, providing important details about his reign.
3. Who was the Portuguese horse dealer who stayed during Achyuta Raya’s reign and wrote a 23-chapter chronicle on the Vijayanagara Empire?
[A] Domingos Paes
[B] Fernao Nuniz
[C] Nicolo Conti
[D] Abdur Razzak
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Correct Answer: B [Fernao Nuniz]
Notes:
Fernao Nuniz, a Portuguese horse dealer, chronicled the Vijayanagara Empire in 23 chapters during Achyuta Raya’s reign.
4. To whom did Kumaragiri Reddi delegate the administration of the state?
[A] Prolaya Vema Reddi
[B] Anapotha Reddi
[C] Katya Vema Reddi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Katya Vema Reddi]
Notes:
Kumaragiri Reddi entrusted state administration to Katya Vema Reddi, an important figure in the Reddi dynasty of Andhra Pradesh.
5. Indhra Vijayam and Chamundeswari Vilasam are written by:
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] Srinatha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Nannaya]
Notes:
Indhra Vijayam and Chamundeswari Vilasam are written by Nannaya. Nannaya lived in the court of Rajaraja Narendra.
6. Myakadoni inscription is related to:
[A] Srimuka
[B] Yagnasri Satakarni
[C] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[D] Pulomavi
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Correct Answer: D [Pulomavi]
Notes:
Myakadoni inscription is related to Pulomavi. The meaning of the word Gulmika mentioned on Myakadoni inscription is Feudatory chief.
7. In which year Socialist party was established in Andhra?
[A] 1930
[B] 1934
[C] 1935
[D] 1938
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Correct Answer: B [1934]
Notes:
In the year 1934 Socialist party was established in Andhra.
8. 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.
9. How many seats were secured by Telugu Desam party in 1983 elections?
[A] 200
[B] 202
[C] 204
[D] 206
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Correct Answer: B [202]
Notes:In 1983 General selection to state legislative assembly out 294 seats
- TDP secured 202 seats
- Congress led by Indira Gandhi secured only 60 seats
10. In which year did the Parliament pass the 33rd Constitutional Amendment Bill related to the Six Point Formula in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] 1970
[B] 1971
[C] 1972
[D] 1973
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Correct Answer: D [1973]
Notes:
The 33rd Constitutional Amendment Bill addressing the Six Point Formula in Andhra Pradesh was enacted in 1973.
