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1. Who among the following Kakatiya ruler intervened in the Palnadu war?
[A] Ganapathi Deva
[B] Rudra Deva
[C] Rudramba
[D] Prathaparudra
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Correct Answer: B [Rudra Deva]
Notes:
Rudradeva intervened in the Palnadu war on behalf of Nalagama and sent forces to assist Nayukuralu.
2. Who among the following accompanied Rudramba in war with Amba deva?
[A] Mallikarjuna Nayaka
[B] Ganapati deva
[C] Racharla Rudra
[D] Recharla Prasaditya
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Correct Answer: A [Mallikarjuna Nayaka ]
Notes:
Rudramba was killed in the battle by Raya Sahsra Malla Amba deva. During that battle Mallikarjuna Nayaka accompanied Rudramba, but both lost their lives.
3. During Vandemataram movement, the tour of Bipin Chandra Pal to Andhra was organised by?
[A] Kopalle Hanumantha Rao
[B] Mutnuri Krishna Rao
[C] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[D] K. Venkataramana
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Correct Answer: B [Mutnuri Krishna Rao]
Notes:
Bipin Chandra Pal toured Andhra in the year 1907. The tour was organized by Mutnuri Krishna Rao
4. Which of the following movement was arised due to certain service grievances of the village officials?
[A] No-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu
[B] Forest Satyagraha at Palnadu
[C] Chirala-Perala Satyagraha
[D] Rampa Rebellion
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Correct Answer: A [No-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu ]
Notes:
No-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu was arised due to certain service grievances of the village officials like little pay, abolition of certain posts like Karnams, Vettis.
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. Consider the following statements regarding Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, the sixth President of India:
- He served as President during the tenure of Prime Minister Morarji Desai.
- He worked with Charan Singh as Prime Minister.
- He was President during a part of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s term.
- He only worked with two Prime Ministers during his presidency.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] 1, 3 and 4
[D] All of them
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:Neelam Sanjiva Reddy served as the President of India from 1977 to 1982. During this period, he worked with Morarji Desai (PM from 1977 to 1979), Charan Singh (PM in 1979–80), and Indira Gandhi (PM from January 1980 to 1982).
- Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct, as Reddy worked with all three Prime Ministers.
- Statement 4 is incorrect, as he worked with three, not just two, Prime Ministers during his term.
This highlights the political transitions of that era.
7. In which year Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy became president of India?
[A] 1975
[B] 1977
[C] 1978
[D] 1980
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Correct Answer: C [1978]
Notes:
Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy became sixth president of India in the year 1978.
8. First Woman Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly was:
[A] Rajya Laxmi
[B] Prathibha Bharathi
[C] Sabitha reddy
[D] Padmavathi
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Correct Answer: B [Prathibha Bharathi ]
Notes:
Prathibha Bharathi was the first Woman Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. She served as speaker from 1999 to 2004.
9. Who among the following had the title Kavisekhara ?
[A] Chinnaya suri
[B] Rayaprolu Subbarao
[C] Gurazada Apparao
[D] PV Narasimharao
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Correct Answer: C [Gurazada Apparao]
Notes:
Gurazada Apparao holds the titles Kavisekhara and Abyudaya Kavitha Pithamahudu.
10. After amendment was made to A.P reorganization act, how many mandals in Khammam were transferred to A.P?
[A] 5
[B] 7
[C] 10
[D] 12
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Correct Answer: C [10]
Notes:
After amendment was made to A.P reorganization act, 7 Mandals (327 revenue villages) in Khammam were transferred to A.P
