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1. Who among the following was the royal patron of the court poet Tikkana Somayaji?
[A] Manumasiddi-I
[B] Manumasiddi-II
[C] Tikkabhupala
[D] Ganapthideva
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Correct Answer: B [Manumasiddi-II]
Notes:
Tikkana Somayaji served as the court poet of Manumasiddi-II, a ruler of Nellore in Andhra Pradesh during the Kakatiya period.
2. Who authored the Telugu work ‘Dasa-kumara-charitamu’?
[A] Kethana
[B] Tikkana
[C] Srinatha
[D] Marana
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Correct Answer: A [Kethana]
Notes:
Kethana translated Dandin’s ‘Dasha-kumara-charita’ into Telugu as ‘Dasa-kumara-charitamu’ and called himself Abhinava Dandi.
3. Which among the following were the first recorded plates of Vishunukundi dynasty?
[A] Chikkulla plates
[B] Velupuru pillar inscription
[C] Ipur plates
[D] None of the them
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Correct Answer: A [Chikkulla plates ]
Notes:
Chikkulla plates are the first recorded plates of Vishunukundi dynasty. It was edited by Dr. Kielhorn.
4. Who among the following helped kumara kampana during the conquest of Madurai?
[A] Bukka-I
[B] Gopanna
[C] Saluva mangu
[D] Both 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [Both 2 & 3]
Notes:
Kumara kampana was the son of Bukka-I. Gopanna and Saluva mangu helped kumara kampana during the conquest of Madurai.
5. Who among the following was the leader of conspirators against Qutubshahi ruler Ibrahim?
[A] Ramaraya
[B] Jagadeva Rao
[C] Jamshid
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Jagadeva Rao ]
Notes:
Ramaraya gave shelter to Jagadeva Rao (the Naikwari) who was the leader of conspirators against Ibrahim
6. Which of the following flyovers is known as Asilmetta Flyover?
[A] Telugu Thalli Flyover
[B] Visakhapatnam Flyover
[C] Andhra Flyover
[D] City Center Flyover
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Correct Answer: A [Telugu Thalli Flyover]
Notes:
Telugu Thalli Flyover, also known as Asilmetta Flyover, is located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was inaugurated in 2013, enhancing transportation in the city and contributing to its infrastructure development.
7. Gandikota V. Rao, the renowned Indian-American atmospheric scientist, originated from which place in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Vizianagaram
[B] Vijayawada
[C] Tirupati
[D] Rajahmundry
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Correct Answer: A [Vizianagaram]
Notes:
Gandikota V. Rao was from Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.
8. Which ruler shifted the capital back to Madurai and constructed the Tirumala Nayaka Palace?
[A] Raja Raja Chola I
[B] Vijayanagara Emperor Krishnadevaraya
[C] Tirumala Nayaka
[D] Marudu Brothers
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Correct Answer: C [Tirumala Nayaka]
Notes:
Tirumala Nayaka (1623–1659) restored Madurai as capital and built the Tirumala Nayaka Palace, expanding Pandya territories and repelling invasions.
9. Who held the position of Revenue Member of the Executive Council in Madras between 1923 and 1926?
[A] Sir Arthur Rowland Knapp
[B] Sir C. P. Ramaswami Iyer
[C] Sir M. Visvesvaraya
[D] Sir T. Madhava Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Sir Arthur Rowland Knapp]
Notes:
Sir Arthur Rowland Knapp served as Revenue Member of the Executive Council, Madras (1923-1926), honored with CBE, CSI, and KCIE.
10. Which city served as the capital of the Golconda Sultanate?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Bijapur
[C] Bidar
[D] Ahmadnagar
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Correct Answer: A [Hyderabad]
Notes:
Golconda Sultanate’s capital was Hyderabad, known for Charminar and Deccani culture.
