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1. Which of the following term was used for the group of people following profession during rule of Satavahanas?
[A] Srenis
[B] Goshti
[C] Nigama
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Srenis]
Notes:During the reign of Satavahanas:
- The people of same profession grouped themselves into Srenis or guilds under the leadership of Sresthi.
- Domestic traders formed into unions called Nibhaya or Nikaya or Nigama. The meetings of these unions were known as Goshti.
2. Yellapragada was the court poet of which historical ruler from Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Prolaya Vema Reddi
[B] Ganapathideva
[C] Anapotha Reddi
[D] Kumaragiri Reddi
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Correct Answer: A [Prolaya Vema Reddi]
Notes:
Yellapragada served as court poet to Prolaya Vema Reddi, founder of the Reddi dynasty in Andhra Pradesh during the 14th century.
3. During whose reign were commentaries on the Vedas written under the leadership of Sayana and Madhava?
[A] Harihara I
[B] Bukka I
[C] Devaraya I
[D] Tirumala
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Correct Answer: B [Bukka I]
Notes:
Sayana and Madhava composed Vedic commentaries during the reign of Bukka I of the Vijayanagara Empire.
4. Who among the following wrote Kumara Sambhavam in Telugu ?
[A] Kalidasa
[B] Baddena
[C] Kethana
[D] Nannechoda
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Correct Answer: D [Nannechoda]
Notes:
Original Kumara Sambhavam was written in Sanskrit by Kalidasa. In Telugu Kumara Sambhavam was written by Nannechoda.
5. 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.
6. Who among the following was the first king of the Kakatiya dynasty to overthrow the subordinate position of the Kakatiyas as feudatories of the western Chalukyas?
[A] Prola-II
[B] Rudradeva
[C] Mahadeva
[D] Ganapatideva
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Correct Answer: B [Rudradeva]
Notes:
Rudradeva was the first king of the dynasty to overthrow the subordinate position of the Kakatiyas as feudatories of the western Chalukyas of Kalyani and assert independence.
7. Who among the following was the was the editor of Purushadra Pradayini?
[A] Kokonda Venkataratnam Pantulu
[B] Uma Ranganayakulu
[C] Veeresalingam
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Uma Ranganayakulu]
Notes:
Uma Ranganayakulu was the editor of Purushadra Pradayini
Kokonda Venkataratnam Pantulu was the editor of Andhra Basha Sanjivani .
8. Who among the following served as first Governor of Andhra state which was formed on Oct 1st 1953?
[A] T. Prakasam
[B] CM Trivedi
[C] Wanchoo
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [CM Trivedi]
Notes:
CM Trivedi was the first Governor of Andhra state which was formed on Oct 1st 1953.
9. The leader of Join India Movement which started in Hyderabad state was:
[A] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[B] Sardar Patel
[C] Swami Ramananda Tirtha
[D] Jalagam Vengal Rao
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Correct Answer: C [Swami Ramananda Tirtha]
Notes:
Swami Ramananda Tirtha was the leader of Join India Movement. The movement was started by Hyderabad State Congress.
10. Who among the following Chief Minister introduced press bill which curtailed press freedom in 1967 ?
[A] Sanjiva Reddy
[B] Kasu Brahmanda Reddy.
[C] Marri Chenna Reddy
[D] Damodara Sanjeevaiah
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Correct Answer: B [Kasu Brahmanda Reddy.]
Notes:
Kasu Brahmanda Reddy introduced press bill in 1967 which curtailed press freedom.
