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1. Which of the following inscription is associated with Satakarni-II?
[A] Naneghat inscription
[B] Nasik Inscription
[C] Guntupalli inscription
[D] An inscription of the gateway of Sanchi
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Correct Answer: D [An inscription of the gateway of Sanchi]
Notes:
- Satakarni-II mentioned in an inscription of the gateway of Sanchi, the Yugapurana and in few coins.
- Naneghat inscription of Naganika mentions about Satakarni-I.
- Nasik Inscription of Gautami Balasri is about Gautamiputra Satakarni.
2. Which city served as the capital of the Salankayana dynasty?
[A] Vengi
[B] Nagarjunakonda
[C] Amaravati
[D] Guntur
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Correct Answer: A [Vengi]
Notes:
The Salankayana dynasty, which ruled from 3rd century CE until the early 7th century CE, had Vengi as their central hub of administration and power. This historical city is situated in the present-day West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. The dynasty was known for its patronage of Buddhism and contributed significantly to the cultural advancements of the region.
3. The earliest capitals of the Eastern Chalukyas were Pisthapura and Vengipura. To which city was the capital later shifted?
[A] Guntur
[B] Rajahmundry
[C] Kalinganagara
[D] Vijayapuri
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Correct Answer: B [Rajahmundry]
Notes:
The capital of the Eastern Chalukyas was later shifted to Rajahmundry, which became an important center of their administration in Andhra Pradesh.
4. 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.
5. Who is the author of the literary work “Kavyalankarasangrahamu”?
[A] Nandi Timmana
[B] Ayyalaraju Ramabhadra
[C] Pingali Surana
[D] Ramarajabhusanudu
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Correct Answer: D [Ramarajabhusanudu]
Notes:
“Kavyalankarasangrahamu” was composed by Ramarajabhusanudu, a renowned Telugu poet of the Vijayanagara Empire.
6. Consider the following taxes during the Eastern Chalukyan period:
- Ari was a tax paid after exchanging crops.
- Siddayam was a tax that was determined early, regardless of whether crops were grown or not; this tax had to be paid.
- Hejjunka was a tax imposed on traders.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 and 3 are correct
[C] All are correct
[D] All are incorrect
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Correct Answer: C [All are correct]
Notes:All statements are correct regarding taxes in the Eastern Chalukyan period.
- Ari was collected after the exchange or sale of agricultural produce.
- Siddayam was assessed early in the agricultural cycle and had to be paid irrespective of the outcome of the crop.
- Hejjunka was specifically a tax on traders, contributing to revenue from mercantile activity.
These diverse taxes reflect both agrarian and commercial fiscal systems in Chalukyan administration.
7. 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
8. In which of the following sessions of Indian National Congress presided by Anandacharyulu?
[A] 1885 Bombay session
[B] 1886 Madras session
[C] 1891 Nagpur session
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [1891 Nagpur session]
Notes:
1891 Nagpur INC session was presided by P. Anandacharyulu.
9. After resignation of Ram lal as the governor of Andhra Pradesh, Who among the following appointed as governor of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] K. C Abraham
[B] Shankar Dayal Sharma
[C] Manishankar Joshi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Shankar Dayal Sharma]
Notes:
Shankar Dayal Sharma served as governor of Andhra Pradesh from 1984 to 1985.
10. Which individual is recognized as the founder of Swadesha Mitran, a Tamil language paper that promoted the ideologies of the Vandemataram Movement in the Madras Presidency?
[A] Ramachandra Pillai
[B] Rajagopalachary
[C] Chakraiah Chetty
[D] G. Subramanya Iyer
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Correct Answer: D [G. Subramanya Iyer]
Notes:
Swadesamitran was the first Tamil language newspaper owned and operated by Indians. It was established by G Subramania Aiyer and was instrumental in propagating the Vandemataram Movement. The paper served as a platform to foster nationalistic sentiments among the Tamil people.
