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1. During which of the following Satavahana king’s reign death of Pushyamitra and Kharavela occurred?
[A] Krishna
[B] Simuka
[C] Purnotsanga
[D] Gautamiputra Satakarni
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Correct Answer: C [Purnotsanga]
Notes:
Purnotsanga or Vedasiri was the son of Satakarni-I. During his reign (170 to 152 B.C) the death of Pushyamitra and Kharavela occurred
2. Which present-day location was known as Kalinganagara, the capital of the early Eastern Gangas?
[A] Mukhalingam in Srikakulam district
[B] Cuttack in Odisha
[C] Visakhapatnam
[D] Tekkali
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Correct Answer: A [Mukhalingam in Srikakulam district]
Notes:
Mukhalingam in Srikakulam district is identified as ancient Kalinganagara, the early Eastern Ganga capital.
3. Who among the following was the leader of conspirators against Qutubshahi ruler Ibrahim?
[A] Ramaraya
[B] Jagadeva Rao
[C] Jamshid
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Jagadeva Rao ]
Notes:
Ramaraya gave shelter to Jagadeva Rao (the Naikwari) who was the leader of conspirators against Ibrahim
4. From which year onwards Andhra conference came to be known as Andhra Mahasabha?
[A] 1912
[B] 1914
[C] 1915
[D] 1918
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Correct Answer: B [1914]
Notes:
The second Andhra conference took place at Vijayawada on 11th April 1914. From this time it came to be known as Andhra Mahasabha
5. Which of the following two places in Andhra were selected for the visit of Simon commission?
[A] Guntur & Vijayawada
[B] Tirupathi & Kurnool
[C] Guntur & Ongole
[D] Vijayawada & Vishakapatnam
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Correct Answer: C [Guntur & Ongole]
Notes:
Guntur & Ongole were the two places in Andhra selected for the visit of Simon commission.
6. A new Rayalaseema Mahasabha was formed in 1938. At which of the following places it held its first session:
[A] Kurnool
[B] Adoni
[C] Tirupathi
[D] Cuddapah
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Correct Answer: B [Adoni]
Notes:
After Sri Bagh pact a new Rayalaseema Mahasabha was formed by Bellary people like NM Sastry and R. Suryanarayana Rao in 1938.It met for its first session at Adoni
7. After 1946 elections who among the following formed ministry in Madras presidency?
[A] C. Rajagopalachari
[B] T. Prakasam
[C] O.P Ramaswami Reddiar
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [T. Prakasam]
Notes:
After 1946 elections Prakasm formed ministry in Madras presidency. But his leadership was toppled in 1947 and O.P Ramaswami Reddiar was elected as the leader of congress party in the assembly and formed the ministry
8. On which of the following dates, Potti Sriramulu attained martyrdom?
[A] 19th Oct 1952
[B] 15th Dec 1952
[C] On 7th Feb 1953
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [15th Dec 1952]
Notes:
Potti Sriramulu started fast unto death for separate Andhra state on19th Oct 1952 and attained martyrdom on 15th Dec 1952.
9. Who among the following Telugu writers were the winners of Jnanpeeth award?
[A] Ravuri Bhardwaja
[B] Viswanatha Satyanarayana
[C] C. Narayana Rao
[D] All of them
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Correct Answer: D [All of them]
Notes:Viswanatha Satyanarayana was the first Telugu writer to receive Jnanpeeth award. He revived Jnanpeeth award in the year 1970.
- C. Narayana Rao received in 1988
- Ravuri Bhardwaja received in 2012
10. In which year Chandrababu Naidu elected as Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for the first time?
[A] 1993
[B] 1994
[C] 1995
[D] 1996
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Correct Answer: C [1995]
Notes:
On September 1st 1995 Chandrababu Naidu elected as Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for the first time.
