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1. Sangita Chintamani and Sahitya Chintamani are the Sanskrit works written by:
[A] Peda Komati Vema reddi
[B] Devaraya-II
[C] Krishna Devaraya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Peda Komati Vema reddi ]
Notes:
Peda Komati Vema reddi wrote two Sanskrit books: Sangita Chintamani and Sahitya Chintamani.
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. Which of the following was the earliest capital of Redd Kingdoms of Kondaividu?
[A] Guntur
[B] Addanki
[C] Vengi
[D] Kondavidu
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Correct Answer: B [Addanki]
Notes:
Later Anapotha Reddi Shifted of capital from Addanki to Kondavidu.
4. Who among the following accompanied Rudramba in war with Amba deva?
[A] Mallikarjuna Nayaka
[B] Ganapati deva
[C] Racharla Rudra
[D] Recharla Prasaditya
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Correct Answer: A [Mallikarjuna Nayaka ]
Notes:
Rudramba was killed in the battle by Raya Sahsra Malla Amba deva. During that battle Mallikarjuna Nayaka accompanied Rudramba, but both lost their lives.
5. In which year Battle of Padmanabham took place?
[A] 1790
[B] 1794
[C] 1800
[D] 1802
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Correct Answer: B [1794]
Notes:
The Battle of Padmanabham, fought on July 10, 1794, involved the British, led by Colonel Pendergast, and the Rajah of Vizianagaram, Pusapati Vijayarama Gajapathi Raju II, who was refusing to pay taxes and opposing British governance. The British forces, equipped with rifles and cannons, decisively defeated the Vizianagaram forces, resulting in the death of the Rajah and his commander, and securing British control over the principality.
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. During home rule movement Annie Besant established National college at:
[A] Vishakapatnam
[B] Guntur
[C] Tirupathi
[D] Madanapalle
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Correct Answer: D [Madanapalle]
Notes:
During home rule movement Annie Besant established National college at Madanapalle with J.H Cousins as principal in 1916.
Now it is known as Besant Theosophical college.
8. When the issue of formation of Visalandhra was raised in Hyderabad legislative assembly, how many members supported Visalandhra?
[A] 174
[B] 146
[C] 103
[D] 100
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Correct Answer: C [103]
Notes:Out of 174 members in Hyderabad legislative assembly 147 members expressed their views about Visalandhra. Of these
- 103 supported Visalandhra
- 29 wanted Telangana and
- 15 remained neutral
9. How many members accorded their signature in Gentlemen agreement?
[A] 6
[B] 8
[C] 10
[D] 12
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Correct Answer: B [8]
Notes:
On 20th February1956 Gentlemen agreement was signed between leaders of Hyderabad state and Andhra state.
Total 8 members accorded their signatures on it. (Four from Hyderabad state and four from Andhra state)
10. 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.
