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1. Who among the following was the founder of Satavahana dynasty?
[A] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[B] Simuka
[C] Satakarni-I
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: B [Simuka]
Notes:
Matsya and Vayu Puranas mentioned that the last Kanva king Susarman was killed by Andhra king Simukha and established Satavahana kingdom.
2. Which Vijayanagar ruler founded the city of Nagalapuram in honor of his mother?
[A] Sri Krishna Devaraya
[B] Devaraya I
[C] Achyuta Raya
[D] Harihara I
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Correct Answer: A [Sri Krishna Devaraya]
Notes:
Sri Krishna Devaraya established Nagalapuram, named after his mother Nagamba, demonstrating filial piety and his patronage of urban development.
3. Who among the following historians supported the view that Satavahanas were Andhras?
[A] Vincent Smith
[B] Guty Venkata Rao
[C] EJ Rapson
[D] All of them
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Correct Answer: D [All of them]
Notes:
Historians who supported the view that Satavahanas were Andhras: Vincent Smith, EJ Rapson, RG Bhandarkar, Guty Venkata Rao and Maremanda Rama rao
4. Consider the following statements regarding Marana:
- He was a disciple of Tikkana.
- He wrote Markandeya Puranam.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:Both statements are correct.
- Marana was indeed a disciple of Tikkana, a prominent figure among the Trinity of Telugu poets known as Kavitrayam.
- He is also credited with composing the Markandeya Puranam, contributing significantly to Telugu literature.
Marana’s relationship with Tikkana and his literary works have cemented his place in the history of Telugu classical poetry and scholarship. These details establish both statements as accurate, reflecting key facts about his scholarly life.
5. Vakataka kingdom was founded by:
[A] Pravara Sena
[B] Vindya Sakti
[C] Simukha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Vindya Sakti]
Notes:
The Vakataka kingdom founded by Vindya Sakti, his son Pravara Sena was a great conqueror.
6. Who among the following had the title Andhra Kavi Pithamaha ?
[A] Alasani Peddana
[B] Nandi Timanna
[C] Ayyalaraju Ramabhadrudu
[D] Tenali Ramakrishna
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Correct Answer: A [Alasani Peddana]
Notes:
Allasani Peddhana is known as Andhra Kavi Pithamaha (Grandfather of telugu poetry). He was one of the poet of Astha Digaajas.
7. The first session of Rayalaseema Mahasabha was held at:
[A] Cuddapah
[B] Kurnool
[C] Madras
[D] Tirupathi
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Correct Answer: C [Madras]
Notes:
On 28th Jan 1934, Rayalaseema Mahasabha was held its first session in Madras.
In 1935 second session was held at Cuddapah.
8. Who among the following chief ministers started Women’s university at Tirupati?
[A]
PV Narasimha Rao
[B] NT Rama rao
[C] Nara chandra babu
[D] Marri Chenna Reddy
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Correct Answer: B [NT Rama rao]
Notes:
Women’s university was started at Tirupati in 1983 by NTR.
9. Who among the following had the title Kavisekhara ?
[A] Chinnaya suri
[B] Rayaprolu Subbarao
[C] Gurazada Apparao
[D] PV Narasimharao
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Correct Answer: C [Gurazada Apparao]
Notes:
Gurazada Apparao holds the titles Kavisekhara and Abyudaya Kavitha Pithamahudu.
10. Who initiated the first socialist weekly ‘The Socialist’?
[A] Bipin Chandra Pal
[B] S.A. Dange
[C] M. Singaravelu
[D] Muzaffar Ahmed
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Correct Answer: B [S.A. Dange]
Notes:
In 1922, with the help of Lotvala, Shripad Amrit Dange initiated the English weekly ‘The Socialist’, the first Indian Marxist journal. Mohit Sen, a well-known communist intellectual and Dange’s contemporary, mentioned that Dange’s articles in ‘The Socialist’ impressed Lenin.
