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1. In which of the following sources Andhras were not mentioned?
[A] Aitareya Brahmana
[B] Indica
[C] 13th Major rock edict of Ashoka
[D] Rajatarngani
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Correct Answer: D [Rajatarngani]
Notes:Early History Andhras were mentioned in-
- Aitareya Brahmana;
- Megasthenes Indica and
- 13th Major rock edict of Asoka
Rajatarngani was written by Kalhana and it is about Kashmir
2. Who among the following was the founder of Satavahana dynasty?
[A] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[B] Simuka
[C] Satakarni-I
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: B [Simuka]
Notes:
Matsya and Vayu Puranas mentioned that the last Kanva king Susarman was killed by Andhra king Simukha and established Satavahana kingdom.
3. Which Satavahana king opposed the assimilation of foreign tribes into the Hindu caste system and worked to prevent Varnasankara?
[A] Satakarni-I
[B] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[C] Pulomavi-I
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: B [Gautamiputra Satakarni]
Notes:
Gautamiputra Satakarni opposed Varnasankara by resisting foreign integration into the Hindu caste system and promoted orthodox Brahmanical values during his rule.
4. Consider the following statements about Nidadavolu conference in 1912 which results in the formation of Andhra conference?
- It was the joint conference of Godavari, Krishna and Guntur districts
- For the first time formation of separate Andhra province came up for consideration
- The president of the Nidadvolu conference was: Nyapathi Subba Rao
Select the incorrect statement from the given options
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 &3
[C] Only 2
[D] Only 3
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Correct Answer: D [Only 3]
Notes:
The president of the Nidadavolu conference was V. Ramdas.
5. Who among the following served as first Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh from Telangana region?
[A] Jalagam Vengal Roa
[B] PV Narasimha Rao
[C] Marri Chenna Reddy
[D] KV Ranga Reddy
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Correct Answer: B [PV Narasimha Rao]
Notes:
P. V Narasimha Rao was the first Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh from Telangana region. He became CM of Andhra Pradesh on 25th sept 1971 after resignation of Kasu Brahmananda Reddi as CM.
6. First Jnanpith awardee in Telugu was:
[A] PV Narasimha Rao
[B] Gidugu Rammurthy
[C] T. Gopichand
[D] Viswanath Satyanarayana
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Correct Answer: D [Viswanath Satyanarayana]
Notes:
Viswanath Satyanarayana got Jnanpith award in the year 1970.
7. Misra Manjari is the poetic work of:
[A] Rayaprolu Subba Rao
[B] K.A. Neelkanta Shastry
[C] Komarraju Venkata Lakshmana Rao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Rayaprolu Subba Rao ]
Notes:
Rayaprolu Subba rao received Sahitya Akademi Award for his poetic work Misra Manjari in 1965.
8. Who was the first Indian American to serve as a U.S. Ambassador?
[A] Ravi Shankar
[B] Vinai K. Thummalapally
[C] Kalpana Chawla
[D] Ajit Pai
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Correct Answer: B [Vinai K. Thummalapally]
Notes:
Vinai K. Thummalapally was the first Indian American U.S. Ambassador, appointed to Belize.
9. Who is recognized as the Father of Karnataka Music for his contributions to Haridaasa tradition and Carnatic music?
[A] Kanakadasa
[B] Vyasatirtha
[C] Jayadeva
[D] Purandaradasa
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Correct Answer: D [Purandaradasa]
Notes:
Purandaradasa systematized music education, introduced mayamalavagaula raga, and standardized talas, earning the title Father of Karnataka Music.
10. In Hindustani and Carnatic music, which svara is known as the fifth note in the octave?
[A] Rishabh (Re)
[B] Gandhar (Ga)
[C] Madhyam (Ma)
[D] Pancham (Pa)
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Correct Answer: D [Pancham (Pa)]
Notes:
Pancham (Pa) is the fifth svara, fixed without variations, frequency 720 Hz in the higher octave.
