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1. The Author “Ghatikachala Mahatmyamu” is:
[A] Tenali Ramakrishna
[B] Bhattu Murthi
[C] Pingali Surana
[D] Nandi Timmana
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Correct Answer: A [Tenali Ramakrishna ]
Notes:
Tenali Ramakrishna, one of Asthadiggajas in Krishna Devaraya court wrote Udbhataradhya Charitramu, Panduranga Mahatmyamu and Ghatikachala Mahatmyamu.
2. 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.
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. Which of the following is the ancient chaitya in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Motupalli
[B] Guntupalli
[C] Nellore
[D] Nagarjunakonda
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Correct Answer: B [Guntupalli]
Notes:
Guntupalli is the ancient chaitya in Andhra Pradesh.
5. Which of the following correctly defines Moturpha?
[A] It is the name of import duty
[B] It is a name of tax imposed on looms
[C] It is a type of loom
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [It is a name of tax imposed on looms]
Notes:
Moturphas is the name of tax imposed on looms.
6. Kannuganti Hanumanthu is notably associated with which of the following movements in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Forest Satyagraha of Palnadu
[B] Chirala-Perala Satyagraha
[C] No-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Forest Satyagraha of Palnadu]
Notes:
Kannuganti Hanumanthu led the Forest Satyagraha of Palnadu against British exploitation of forest rights in Andhra Pradesh.
7. 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
8. When the issue of formation of Visalandhra was raised in Hyderabad legislative assembly, how many members supported Visalandhra?
[A] 174
[B] 146
[C] 103
[D] 100
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Correct Answer: C [103]
Notes:Out of 174 members in Hyderabad legislative assembly 147 members expressed their views about Visalandhra. Of these
- 103 supported Visalandhra
- 29 wanted Telangana and
- 15 remained neutral
9. How many members are present in Regional council that is formed as a result of Gentlemen Agreement?
[A] 10
[B] 15
[C] 20
[D] 25
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Correct Answer: C [20]
Notes:
20 members were present in Regional council that is formed as a result of Gentlemen Agreement.
10. In which year was the Andhra Pradesh Football Association (APFA) established?
[A] 1948
[B] 1965
[C] 1972
[D] 1959
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Correct Answer: D [1959]
Notes:
APFA was formed in 1959 by merging Hyderabad and Andhra Football Associations.
