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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 founder of Tulva dynasty of Vijayanagar empire?
[A] Hari Hara
[B] Saluva Narasimha
[C] Verra Narasimha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Verra Narasimha]
Notes:
Hari Hara-Sangama dynasty
Saluva Narasimha-Saluva dynasty
Verra Narasimha-Tulva dynasty
4. Vakataka kingdom was founded by:
[A] Pravara Sena
[B] Vindya Sakti
[C] Simukha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Vindya Sakti]
Notes:
The Vakataka kingdom founded by Vindya Sakti, his son Pravara Sena was a great conqueror.
5. Who among the following composed Ganga-Gowri Vilasam?
[A] Kempe Gowda
[B] Tyagaraja
[C] Muthuswami Dikshitar
[D] Syama Sastri
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Correct Answer: A [Kempe Gowda]
Notes:
Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bangalore city, composed a musical work in Telugu known as Ganga-Gowri Vilasam.
6. Who among the following was the Jain guru of Vimaladitys?
[A] Trikalayogi
[B] Siddha
[C] Nagarjuna
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Trikalayogi]
Notes:
Trikalayogi is the Jain guru of Vimaladitys. For the purpose of Jains Vimaladitya built Ramkondaguhalaym at Ramateertham in Vijayanagar district
7. 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.
8. Which of the following party was started with the aim of safeguarding the interests of Non-Brahmins?
[A] Indian National congress
[B] Communist party
[C] Justice party
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Justice party]
Notes:
Justice party was started with the aim of safeguarding the interests of Non-Brahmins.
9. As per AP reorganisation act, which of the following dates is known as appointed day?
[A] March 2nd 2014
[B] June 2nd 2013
[C] June 2nd 2014
[D] March 2nd 2015
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Correct Answer: C [June 2nd 2014]
Notes:
As per AP reorganization act 2nd June 2014 was the appointed day. On this date Andhra Pradesh was officially bifurcated into two states (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana).
10. Who among the following was the author of Musalamma Maranamu?
[A] CR Reddy
[B] Anandacharyulu
[C] Rayaprolu Subbarao
[D] Jiddu Krishnamurti
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Correct Answer: A [CR Reddy]
Notes:
Cattamachi Ramalina Reddy was the author of Musalamma Maranamu.
