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1. Which among the following is the most important port-town during the Kakatiya Period was:
[A] Baruch
[B] Sonapur
[C] Motupalli
[D] Kakinada
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Correct Answer: C [Motupalli]
Notes:
Motupalli A major port-town during the Kakatiya period, Motupalli (in present-day Bapatla district) was renowned for its pearl trade and served as a hub for international commerce with Southeast Asia and Arabia. Marco Polo noted its bustling trade during his travels.
2. Who authored the Telugu works Basava Puranam and Panditharadhya Charitra?
[A] Palakuri Somanatha
[B] Yerrapragada
[C] Srinatha
[D] Pothana
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Correct Answer: A [Palakuri Somanatha]
Notes:
Palakuri Somanatha, a 13th-century Telugu poet from Andhra Pradesh, wrote Basava Puranam and Panditharadhya Charitra.
3. Consider the following literary works of medieval Telugu literature:
- Kasi Kandam
- Bhimeswara Puranam
- Harivilasamu
- Palanati verra charithra
Which of the following poets authored all these works?
[A] Srinatha
[B] Annamacharya
[C] Pothana
[D] Madyagari Mallana
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Correct Answer: A [Srinatha]
Notes:Srinatha, a renowned 15th-century Telugu poet, is credited with composing
- Kasi Kandam
- Bhimeswara Puranam
- Harivilasamu
and
Palanati verra charithra
. These works are cornerstones of classical Telugu poetry. Annamacharya, on the other hand, is famous for his devotional compositions, while Pothana authored ‘Andhra Mahabharatam’. Madyagari Mallana was also a notable Telugu poet but did not compose these particular works. Therefore, only Srinatha is the correct answer for this question.
4. Consider the following statements about Nigama Sabhas during Satavahana period:
- People’s following the same profession were grouped themselves into Nigama Sabha.
- Bhattiprolu inscription is the major source of Nigama Sabhas
- Nagara was the head of Nigama Sabha
Select the incorrect statement from the given options
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] All are correct statements
[D] All are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
During Satavahana period the affairs of the cities were looked after corporate bodies called Nigama Sabhas.
5. Who among the following passed resolution in Second Andhra Mahasabha (1914) for separate province for Telugu speaking people in Madras Presidency?
[A] M. Suryanarayana Rao
[B] Mocherla Ramchandra Rao
[C] Nyapati Subba Rao
[D] Konda Venkatappaiah
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Correct Answer: A [M. Suryanarayana Rao]
Notes:
M. Suryanarayana Rao passed resolution in Second Andhra Mahasabha (1914) for separate province for Telugu speaking people in Madras Presidency.
6. Who among the following was the chairman of action committee that was formed as result of convention took place at Tirupathi on 31st Dec 1972?
[A] Kasu Bramhananda Reddy
[B] BV Subba Reddi
[C] Kala Venkata Rao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [BV Subba Reddi ]
Notes:
During Jai Andhra Movement the congress men of Andhra region met at a convention at Tirupathi with BV Subba Reddi as the president of convention. One of the important decisions taken in the convention was to paralyse state administration without paying taxes.
To implement decision taken in the convention an action committee was constituted under the chairmanship of BV Subba Reddi.
7. In which year Chandrababu Naidu elected as MLA for the first time?
[A] 1970
[B] 1974
[C] 1975
[D] 1978
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Correct Answer: D [1978]
Notes:
Chandrababu Naidu elected as MLA for the first time in 1978 from Chandragiri on a congress (I) ticket. Later he worked in the cabinet of Anjaiah as the minister of cinematography.
8. On which of the following dates, Andhra Pradesh reorganisation bill was passed in Rajya sabha?
[A] 18th Feb 2014
[B] 20th Feb 2014
[C] 28th Feb 2014
[D] 1st March 2014
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Correct Answer: B [20th Feb 2014]
Notes:
On 18th Feb 2014 Andhra Pradesh reorganisation bill was passed in Lok Sabha
On 20th Feb 2014 Andhra Pradesh reorganisation bill was passed in Rajya sabha
9. Under British rule by 1840, Bellary was the district headquarters of which district in the Madras Presidency?
[A] Chittoor
[B] Guntur
[C] Krishna
[D] Bellary
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Correct Answer: D [Bellary]
Notes:
Bellary became the district headquarters of Bellary district in Madras Presidency by 1840 under British rule.
10. Which ancient temple in Trincomalee is renowned as a sacred Hindu site and is part of the Pancha Ishwaram temples?
[A] Bhadrakali Amman Temple
[B] Koneswaram Temple
[C] Fort Fredrick Temple
[D] Trincomalee Hindu College Temple
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Correct Answer: B [Koneswaram Temple]
Notes:
Koneswaram Temple in Trincomalee is a historic Hindu temple and one of the Pancha Ishwaram shrines.
