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1. Consider the following statements about Kubja Vishnuvardhana:
- He was a devotee of Vishnu and called himself as “Parama Bhagavatha”.
- Hiuen-tsang visited Andhra during the period of Kubja Vishnuvardhana.
- His wife Ayyana Mahadevi built a Jain temple Nadumba Vasati at Bezawada.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct]
Notes:All the statements regarding Kubja Vishnuvardhana are correct:
- Kubja Vishnuvardhana, the founder of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty, was a devoted follower of Vishnu, referring to himself as “Parama Bhagavatha,” which signifies utmost devotion to Vishnu.
- Chinese traveler Hiuen-tsang (Xuanzang) visited the Andhra region during his reign, documenting local customs and events.
- His wife, Ayyana Mahadevi, is known to have constructed the Jain temple called Nadumba Vasati at Bezawada (present-day Vijayawada), indicating her patronage of Jainism despite the king’s Vaishnava faith. Therefore, all given statements are correct.
2. Who was the first Surveyor General of India?
[A] Colin Mackenzie
[B] Arthur Cotton
[C] Lord Ripon
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Colin Mackenzie]
Notes:
Colin Mackenzie was appointed the first Surveyor General of India in 1815.
3. In which of the following places are the mural paintings of the Kakatiyas found?
[A] Warangal
[B] Guntur
[C] Anumakonda
[D] Pillalamarri
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Correct Answer: D [Pillalamarri]
Notes:
Kakatiya-era mural paintings are specifically found in the Pillalamarri temples in Telangana.
4. During whose reign was the Kakatiya capital shifted from Hanamakonda to Warangal?
[A] Rudrama Devi
[B] Ganapatideva
[C] Prathaparudra
[D] Rudra Deva
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Correct Answer: B [Ganapatideva]
Notes:
Ganapatideva moved the Kakatiya capital from Hanamakonda to Warangal in the 13th century, marking a significant administrative and cultural shift in the dynasty.
5. In which year Nawab of Hyderabad entered into Subsidiary Alliance with the British Government?
[A] 1757
[B] 1775
[C] 1790
[D] 1798
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Correct Answer: D [1798]
Notes:
The Subsidiary Alliance System was used by Lord Wellesley (Governor General of India) to bring the Indian states within the boundary of the British political power. Under this doctrine , The Nizam of Hyderabad was the first Indian ruler to accept the Subsidiary Alliance in 1798 A.D and came under the British Protection.
6. Which of the following statements about the Dawaleshwaram project are incorrect?
[A] The project started in 1847 and was completed in 1852.
[B] Sir Arthur Cotton was the chief architect of the project.
[C] It was constructed at a cost of Rs. 1,50,000.
[D] All statements are correct.
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Correct Answer: D [All statements are correct.]
Notes:
All statements are correct: The Dawaleshwaram project began in 1847, finished in 1852, designed by Sir Arthur Cotton, costing Rs. 1,50,000.
7. Who among the following was the author of the book “Punarvivaha Sangrahamu”?
[A] Venkata Rangacharyulu
[B] Veeresalingam
[C] Uma Ranganayakulu
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Venkata Rangacharyulu]
Notes:
The author of the book “Punarvivaha Sangrahamu” which was published in 1875 was Paravastu Venkata Rangacharyulu. The book favors widow remarriages.
8. In which of the following sessions of Indian National Congress presided by Anandacharyulu?
[A] 1885 Bombay session
[B] 1886 Madras session
[C] 1891 Nagpur session
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [1891 Nagpur session]
Notes:
1891 Nagpur INC session was presided by P. Anandacharyulu.
9. Who among the following wrote a drama called “Japaneeyamu in Telugu which depicts Victory of Japan over Russia?
[A] Sriram Virabrahmam
[B] Raja of Mungala
[C] Kopalle Hanumantha Rao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Sriram Virabrahmam]
Notes:
Sriram virabramham wrote a drama called “Japaneeyamu in Telugu which depicts Victory of Japan over Russia.
10. 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.
