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1. Myakadoni inscription is related to:
[A] Srimuka
[B] Yagnasri Satakarni
[C] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[D] Pulomavi
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Correct Answer: D [Pulomavi]
Notes:
Myakadoni inscription is related to Pulomavi. The meaning of the word Gulmika mentioned on Myakadoni inscription is Feudatory chief.
2. During civil Disobedience movement in Andhra, Who among the following appointed as Dictator?
[A] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[B] Konda Venkatappaiah
[C] Pattabhi Sitaramayya
[D] Pingali Venkayya
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Correct Answer: B [Konda Venkatappaiah ]
Notes:
During civil Disobedience movement in Andhra Konda Venkatappaiah was appointed as the dictator for entire Andhra region to carry the satyagraha movement.
3. Sri Bagh was the name of a residence in Madras belongs to:
[A] Konda Venkatappiah
[B] Kasinathuni Nageswar Rao
[C] Prakasam
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Kasinathuni Nageswar Rao]
Notes:
On 16th Nov 1937 leaders of Circars and Rayalaseema met at Sri Bagh which is the name of residence of K. Naheswar Rao in Madras. At Sri Bagh an agreement was reached between leaders of Circars and Rayalaseema popularly known as Sri Bagh pact.
4. 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
5. The founder of Democratic Telugu Desam party was:
[A] NTR
[B] Chandrababu Naidu
[C] Nadendla Bhaskar Rao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Nadendla Bhaskar Rao]
Notes:
The Democratic Telugu Desam party was formed by Nadendla Bhaskara Rao.
6. The ‘Statue of Social Justice’ is located in which of the following cities?
[A] Vijayawada
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Chennai
[D] Visakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayawada]
Notes:
The Statue of Social Justice, also known as Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Smriti Vanam, is a 206-ft tall statue located in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, dedicated to B. R. Ambedkar, the father of the Indian Constitution and a social reformer.
7. Which city in Andhra Pradesh is the birthplace of Vipparthi Adimurthy, the ISRO Honorary Distinguished Professor and Mars Orbiter Mission concept designer?
[A] Rajahmundry
[B] Vijayawada
[C] Tirupati
[D] Visakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: A [Rajahmundry]
Notes:
Vipparthi Adimurthy was born in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, and is known for his contributions to ISRO and the Mars Orbiter Mission.
8. Where is the Venkanna Babu Kalyāṇōtsavām festival, a 24-day annual event featuring chariot processions and unique temple idols, celebrated in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Vijayawada
[B] Tirupati
[C] Rajahmundry
[D] Yanam
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Correct Answer: D [Yanam]
Notes:
The Venkanna Babu Kalyāṇōtsavām is held annually in Yanam at the 15th-century Venkanna Babu Temple, attracting about 1.5 lakh devotees.
9. Which reservoir project in Andhra Pradesh is named after the Congress leader Gorle Sriramulu Naidu?
[A] Madduvalasa Reservoir Project
[B] Polavaram Reservoir Project
[C] Priyadarshini Jurala Project
[D] Ramagundam Reservoir Project
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Correct Answer: A [Madduvalasa Reservoir Project]
Notes:
Madduvalasa Reservoir Project is named after Gorle Sriramulu Naidu, a prominent Andhra Pradesh Congress leader.
10. In which region of Andhra Pradesh is the Turpu Kapu caste subgroup predominantly found?
[A] Uttarandhra
[B] Rayalaseema
[C] Coastal Andhra
[D] Telengana
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Correct Answer: A [Uttarandhra]
Notes:
Turpu Kapu are mainly in Uttarandhra districts: Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam.
