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1. Who built the Kunthi Madhava Swamy Temple at Pithapuram in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Kubja Vishnuvardana
[B] Pulakesi II
[C] Chalukya Bhima
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Kubja Vishnuvardana]
Notes:
Kubja Vishnuvardana, founder of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty, built the Kunthi Madhava Swamy Temple at Pithapuram in Andhra Pradesh.
2. Which ruler is credited with popularizing the spring festival “Vana Mahotsava” in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Anavema Reddi
[B] Anapotha Reddi
[C] Kumaragiri Reddi
[D] Prolaya Vema Reddi
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Correct Answer: C [Kumaragiri Reddi]
Notes:
Kumaragiri Reddi of the Reddi dynasty popularized “Vana Mahotsava”, the spring festival, during his reign in medieval Andhra Pradesh.
3. Who among the following was known by the titles “Andhraesadiswara” and “Andhra Suratrana”?
[A] Kapaya Nayaka
[B] Anapotha
[C] Singama Nayaka
[D] Prolaya Nayaka
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Correct Answer: A [Kapaya Nayaka]
Notes:
Kapaya Nayaka of the Musunuri dynasty bore the titles “Andhraesadiswara” and “Andhra Suratrana” for liberating the Andhra region from the Delhi Sultanate.
4. Who was the author of Neetisastram?
[A] Rudra deva
[B] Ganapathi deva
[C] Rudrama devi
[D] Prola-I
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Correct Answer: A [Rudra deva]
Notes:
Neetisastram, an important work, was authored by Kakatiya ruler Rudra deva of present-day Telangana.
5. Who among the following was the author of Nirvochattra Ramayanam?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] YellaPragada
[D] Kethana
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Correct Answer: B [Tikkana]
Notes:
Tikkana’s first poetical work was “Nirvachanotthara Ramayana” (poetry without prose). It was also first poetical work without prose
6. Who among the following Satavahana rulers patronised Sanskrit?
[A] Gautamaiputra Satakarni
[B] Hala
[C] Kuntala Satakarni
[D] Pulomavi
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Correct Answer: C [Kuntala Satakarni ]
Notes:
Kuntala Satakarni Satavahna king patronised Sanskrit, during his reign Sanskrit replaced Prakrit as official language.
7. At which of the following places Third session of Andhra Mahasabha was held?
[A] Baptala
[B] Vijayawada
[C] Kakinada
[D] Vishakapatnam
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Correct Answer: D [Vishakapatnam]
Notes:Sessions of Andhra Mahasabha:
- First-1913-Baptala
- Second-1914-Vijayawada
- Third-1915-Vishakapatnam
- Fourh-1916-Kakinada
8. Consider the following statements regarding the Chirala-Perala Struggle:
- The leader of the movement was Duggirala Gopala Krishnayya.
- During this struggle, a volunteer corps called Ramadandu was raised.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2 are correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are incorrect
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Correct Answer: D [Both 1 and 2 are incorrect]
Notes:The correct answer is option 4.
- Although Duggirala Gopala Krishnayya was a noted figure in Andhra’s freedom movement, he was not the leader of the Chirala-Perala Struggle; it was led by others in the local area.
- The volunteer corps known as Ramadandu is associated with later events in Andhra’s political history, not directly with the Chirala-Perala Struggle.
Thus, both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect, as the leadership and the mentioned corps do not accurately reflect the historical facts of the Chirala-Perala Struggle.
9. Who among the following was not a member in sub committee that was formed to study No-Tax campaign at Pedanandipadu?
[A] Konda Venkatapiah
[B] Nageswar Rao
[C] prakasam
[D] Narayana Raju
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Correct Answer: A [Konda Venkatapiah]
Notes:The members in sub committee that was formed to study No-Tax campaign at Pedanandipadu were:
- Nageswar Rao
- Prakasam
- Narayana Raju
10. In which year did the Parliament pass the 33rd Constitutional Amendment Bill related to the Six Point Formula in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] 1970
[B] 1971
[C] 1972
[D] 1973
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Correct Answer: D [1973]
Notes:
The 33rd Constitutional Amendment Bill addressing the Six Point Formula in Andhra Pradesh was enacted in 1973.