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1. Who was referred to as “Chalukya Rajya mula sthambhya manalu” among the following?
[A] Gonka
[B] Rajaraja Mummadi
[C] Kulottunga-I
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Gonka]
Notes:
Gonka was honored with the title “Chalukya Rajya mula sthambhya manalu” for his significant role in the Chalukya dynasty’s administration and military achievements.
2. Who is the author of the literary work “Kavyalankarasangrahamu”?
[A] Nandi Timmana
[B] Ayyalaraju Ramabhadra
[C] Pingali Surana
[D] Ramarajabhusanudu
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Correct Answer: D [Ramarajabhusanudu]
Notes:
“Kavyalankarasangrahamu” was composed by Ramarajabhusanudu, a renowned Telugu poet of the Vijayanagara Empire.
3. Who among the following was the author of Nirvochattra Ramayanam?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] YellaPragada
[D] Kethana
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Correct Answer: B [Tikkana]
Notes:
Tikkana’s first poetical work was “Nirvachanotthara Ramayana” (poetry without prose). It was also first poetical work without prose
4. The first Vakataka ruler, who called himself as Samrat (universal ruler) was:
[A] Vindya Sakti
[B] Pravara Sena-I
[C] Pravara Sena-II
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Pravara Sena-I]
Notes:
Vakatakas were the most important successors of the Satavahanas in the Deccan. The Vakataka kingdom founded by Vindya Sakti, his son Pravara Sena was a great conqueror called himself as Samrat.
5. Consider the following statements regarding Hala:
- Hala was the seventeenth king of the Satavahana dynasty.
- Hala was known as Kavivatsala, meaning patron of poets.
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 about Hala are correct.
- Hala was the seventeenth ruler in the Satavahana dynasty, ruling during the 1st century CE. His reign marked significant cultural developments in the Deccan region.
- He was renowned as Kavivatsala, meaning “patron of poets,” for his encouragement of literature and poets in his court. Hala himself is credited with compiling the famous collection of Prakrit poems known as the “Gatha Saptashati.”
Therefore, both statements are factually accurate.
6. Which among the following was constructed in Andhra during crown rule?
[A] Dhowleswaram Project
[B] Krishna anicut
[C] KC Cannal
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [KC Cannal]
Notes:
Kurnool-Cuddapah Canal popularly known as KC canal was constructed between 1863 and 1870. It connects River Pennar and River Tunghabhadra.
7. Who among the following associated with Rajahmundry college incident?
[A] Mark Hunter
[B] Kopalle Hanumantha Rao
[C] Sir Andrew Fraser
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Mark Hunter ]
Notes:
Mark Hunter was the principal of Rajhamundry college who debarred students for wearing Vandematram badges.
8. Fifth session of Andhra Mahasabha was held at:
[A] Kakinda
[B] Vishakapatnam
[C] Vijayawada
[D] Nellore
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Correct Answer: D [Nellore]
Notes:
Fifth session of Andhra Mahasabha was held at: Nellore in 1917 under the presidentship of Konda Venkatappaiah.
9. Pratihba is the name of Journal associated with socialist ideas. Who among the following was the editor of Prathiba?
[A] T Gopichand
[B] Kompella Janardhana Rao
[C] Siva Sankara Sastri
[D] Sri Sri
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Correct Answer: C [Siva Sankara Sastri]
Notes:
Siva Sankara Sastri was the editor of Prathiba.
Kompella Janardhana Rao was the editor of Udayani
10. In which year Satyam, the leader of Srikakulam armed struggle was killed in a Police encounter?
[A] 1968
[B] 1969
[C] 1970
[D] 1971
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Correct Answer: C [1970]
Notes:
On 10th July 1970 Satyam and Kailasam, the originators of Srikakulam armed struggle was killed in police encounter at Bori hills. With this Srikakulam armed struggle comes to an end
