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1. Consider the following statements regarding inscriptions issued by the Satavahanas:
- All inscriptions were written in Prakrit language and Brahmi script.
- The Naneghat inscription was issued by Naganika.
- The Nasik inscription was issued by Gautami Balasri.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1 and 3 only
[C] All are correct
[D] None are correct
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Correct Answer: C [All are correct]
Notes:All three statements are correct.
- Satavahana inscriptions were predominantly written in Prakrit language using Brahmi script.
- The Naneghat inscription was indeed commissioned by Naganika, the wife of King Satakarni.
- Gautami Balasri, mother of Gautamiputra Satakarni, issued the noteworthy Nasik inscription.
These inscriptions are vital sources for Satavahana history.
2. Which Satavahana king opposed the assimilation of foreign tribes into the Hindu caste system and worked to prevent Varnasankara?
[A] Satakarni-I
[B] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[C] Pulomavi-I
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: B [Gautamiputra Satakarni]
Notes:
Gautamiputra Satakarni opposed Varnasankara by resisting foreign integration into the Hindu caste system and promoted orthodox Brahmanical values during his rule.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Darsy Chenchaih was associated with:
[A] Indian National congress
[B] Ghadar Party
[C] Muslim League
[D] Brahmo Samaj.
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Correct Answer: B [Ghadar Party]
Notes:
He was the only one from Andhra who joined Gadhar party.
6. How many number seats won by the Justice party in 1920 provincial elections?
[A] 50
[B] 69
[C] 63
[D] 98
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Correct Answer: C [63]
Notes:
As congress Boycott the election, Justice Party won 63 seats out 98 elected seats of the Madras legislative assembly.
7. In the Partition committee formed by Madras government, Andhra was represented by:
[A] Prakasam
[B] Gopala Reddi
[C] Sanjiva Reddy
[D] All of them
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Correct Answer: D [All of them]
Notes:In the Partition committee formed by Madras government, Andhra was represented by:
- Prakasam
- Gopala Reddi
- Kala Venkata Rao
- Sanjiva Reddy
Non Telugu areas were represented by
- Bhaktavatsalam
- T.T Krishnamachari
- Madhava Menon
8. The Kalyani Dam is built across which River?
[A] Swarnamukhi River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Kaveri River
[D] Tungabhadra River
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Correct Answer: A [Swarnamukhi River]
Notes:
The Kalyani Dam is located in Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh, and is a gravity dam built across the Swarnamukhi River, serving as a major water supply source for Tirupati city and its surrounding areas.
9. When was the Vijayawada Airport, located in Gannavaram, granted international status?
[A] 3 May 2017
[B] 4 December 2018
[C] 1 January 2016
[D] 15 August 2020
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Correct Answer: A [3 May 2017]
Notes:
The airport was granted international status on 3 May 2017, enabling it to operate international flights. The first international flight to Singapore was launched by IndiGo on 4 December 2018, marking a milestone for the airport.
10. Who was the lead engineer responsible for designing and building Kalyani Dam?
[A] Shri Gudimella Raghupathi
[B] Shri Ramakrishna
[C] Shri Venkatesh
[D] Shri Kumar
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Correct Answer: A [Shri Gudimella Raghupathi]
Notes:
The dam features a head regulator, spillway, and a sundial, designed and built by lead engineer Shri Gudimella Raghupathi, contributing to its unique structural elements and functionality within the irrigation project.
