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1. Who among the following was the royal patron of the court poet Tikkana Somayaji?
[A] Manumasiddi-I
[B] Manumasiddi-II
[C] Tikkabhupala
[D] Ganapthideva
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Correct Answer: B [Manumasiddi-II]
Notes:
Tikkana Somayaji served as the court poet of Manumasiddi-II, a ruler of Nellore in Andhra Pradesh during the Kakatiya period.
2. Who was the author of the famous literary work “Amuktamalyada”?
[A] Sri Krishna Devaraya
[B] Ganga Devi
[C] Allasani Peddanna
[D] Tikkana
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Correct Answer: A [Sri Krishna Devaraya]
Notes:
“Amuktamalyada” was composed by Sri Krishna Devaraya, the renowned emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire, in Telugu.
3. Who was the author of the literary work “Paraijataha Pahranam”?
[A] Nandi Timmana
[B] Sri Krishna Devaraya
[C] Allasani Peddana
[D] Devaraya-I
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Correct Answer: A [Nandi Timmana]
Notes:
Nandi Timmana, one of the Ashtadiggajas at the court of Sri Krishna Devaraya, authored “Paraijataha Pahranam”.
4. Who was the author of the literary work ‘Kalahasti Mahatyam’?
[A] Allasani Peddana
[B] Nandi Timmana
[C] Dhurajati
[D] Tenali Ramalinga
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Correct Answer: C [Dhurajati]
Notes:
Dhurajati, a prominent Telugu poet from Andhra Pradesh and Ashtadiggaja of Krishnadevaraya’s court, authored ‘Kalahasti Mahatyam’.
5. The Bezwada inscription is associated with which historical figure from Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Rajaraja Narendra
[B] Yudhamalla
[C] Kulotunga-I
[D] Chalukya Bhima
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Correct Answer: B [Yudhamalla]
Notes:
The Bezwada inscription pertains to Yudhamalla, belonging to the Telugu Chola dynasty of Andhra Pradesh.
6. Consider the following statements regarding Shrenis (Guilds) in the Satavahana period:
- People following the same profession organized themselves into Srenis or Guilds.
- The head of all Shrenis was known as Shresthi.
- The regulation of the Shrenis was referred to as Shreni-Dharma.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 3 are correct
[B] Only 1 and 2 are correct
[C] All are incorrect statements
[D] All are correct statements
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct statements]
Notes:
- During the Satavahana period, economic activity was organized around Srenis (guilds), where individuals following the same profession formed collectives for mutual benefit and regulation.
- The chief or leader of each Sreni was called the Shresthi, and this position was crucial for overall functioning and decision-making.
- The term “Shreni-Dharma” referred to the regulations and ethical codes governing the guilds’ conduct and their internal matters.
Thus, all the above statements accurately reflect the organization and practices of guilds during the Satavahana era.
7. 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.
8. At which of the following places, a special session of Andhra Mahasabha was held to discuss Montague-Chelmsford reforms?
[A] Vijayawada
[B] Guntur
[C] Vishakapatnam
[D] Tirupathi
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Correct Answer: B [Guntur]
Notes:
A special session of Andhra Mahasabha was held at Guntur under the presidentship of Kasinathuni Nageswar Rao to discuss Montague-Chelmsford reforms.
9. Who among the following was the first chief minister in Madras province from Justice party?
[A] KV Reddi Naidu
[B] Raja of Panagal
[C] BN Sarma
[D] Subbarayulu Reddiar
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Correct Answer: D [Subbarayulu Reddiar ]
Notes:
Justice party with 63 seats formed first ministry on 17th Dec 1920 with Subbarayulu Reddiar as chief minister
10. Consider the following statements regarding the Sri Bagh Pact:
- It was signed on 16th November 1937.
- According to the pact, two university centers were to be established—one at Waltair and another at Anantapur.
- It was agreed that seats in the legislature would be distributed equally on a district basis.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 3
[D] All are correct statements
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct statements]
Notes:
- The Sri Bagh Pact was indeed signed on 16th November 1937 between leaders of Andhra and Rayalaseema to address political and educational cooperation.
- The pact included a key provision for the development of university centers at both Waltair (now Visakhapatnam) and Anantapur to ensure educational parity between regions.
- Another important point in the pact was the demand for an equal distribution of legislative seats on the basis of districts, aiming for balanced regional representation.
All three statements accurately reflect the terms of the Sri Bagh Pact, making option 4 the correct answer.
