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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. Which Eastern Chalukyan ruler shifted the capital from Pishtapura to Vengipura?
[A] Kubja Vishnuvardhana
[B] Jayasimha Vallabha
[C] Indhrabhattarka
[D] Vishnuvardhana-II
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Correct Answer: B [Jayasimha Vallabha]
Notes:
Jayasimha Vallabha of the Eastern Chalukyas transferred the capital from Pishtapura to Vengipura (modern Vengi) in Andhra Pradesh.
3. Eastern Chalukyan ruler Vijayditya-III was popularly known as:
[A] Gunaga Vijayditya
[B] Indhrabhattarka
[C] Narendra Mrigaraja
[D] Bhima Saluki
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Correct Answer: A [Gunaga Vijayditya]
Notes:
Eastern Chalukyan ruler Vijayditya-III was popularly known as Gunaga Vijayditya. The epithet Gunaga was derived from one of his titles Gunukenallan meaning “One who is beautiful on account of his virtues”
4. Consider the following statements regarding Srinatha:
- He was the court poet of Peda Komati Vema Reddi.
- He was also known as Kavi Sarva Bhouma (emperor among poets).
- Srinatha was the author of Harivilasam.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] All are correct statements
[D] All are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: C [All are correct statements]
Notes:Srinatha was a renowned Telugu poet and scholar of the 15th century.
- He indeed served as the court poet of Peda Komati Vema Reddi, a prominent ruler of the Reddi dynasty.
- He earned the honorific title ‘Kavi Sarva Bhouma,’ meaning emperor among poets, for his poetic excellence.
- Among his many works, ‘Harivilasam,’ an epic describing the life of Krishna, is attributed to him.
Therefore, all the statements are correct. Srinatha’s contributions played a significant role in the development of Telugu literature.
5. How many number of seats won by Swarajlists in 1926 elections in Madras Presidency?
[A] 41
[B] 44
[C] 50
[D] 63
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Correct Answer: B [44]
Notes:
In 1926 elections:
Swarajlists won 41 seats
Justice party won 22 seats
Independents won 36 seats
6. For how many days Swami Sitaram continued his fast unto death for separate Andhra province?
[A] 30 days
[B] 35 days
[C] 50 days
[D] 52 days
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Correct Answer: B [35 days]
Notes:
Swami Sitaram began his fast unto death On 15th August 1951 and ended on 20th September 1951 on the advice of Acharya Vinobha Bhave.
7. The first chief minister of Hyderabad state after 1952 general elections was:
[A] CM Vellodi
[B] B. Ramakrishna Rao
[C] T. Prakasam
[D] Marri Chenna Reddy
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Correct Answer: B [B. Ramakrishna Rao]
Notes:
Burgula Ramakrishna Rao was the first elected chief minister of Hyderabad state.
8. 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)
9. In Gentlemen agreement Andhra was represented by:
[A] B. Gopala Reddy
[B] G. Latchanna
[C] N. Sanjeev Reddy
[D] All of them
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Correct Answer: D [All of them]
Notes:In Gentlemen agreement:
Andhra was represented by
- Gopala Reddy- CM of Andhra state
- Sanjeev Reddy
- Latchanna
- Satya Narayana raju-President of APCC
Telangana was represented by
- Ramakrishna Rao-CM of Hyderabad state
- KV Ranga Reddi
- Chenna Reddi
- JV Narasinga Rao-President of Hyderabad congress committee
10. Who among the following served as Second Governor of Andhra Pradesh that was formed on 1st Nov 1956?
[A] CM Trivedi
[B] Ram lal
[C] Shankar Dayal Sharma
[D] Bhimsen sachar
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Correct Answer: D [Bhimsen sachar]
Notes:
CM Trivedi was the first governor of Andhra state and Andhra Pradesh.
CM Trivedi was followed by Bhimsen sachar as second governor of Andhra Pradesh
