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1. Who authored the Prakrit work ‘Lilavati’, which narrates the love story of Hala and Lilavati?
[A] Kuthuhala
[B] Rajasekhara
[C] Gunadhya
[D] Sarvavarma
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Correct Answer: A [Kuthuhala]
Notes:
Kuthuhala authored the Prakrit work ‘Lilavati’, which narrates the romance of King Hala and Lilavati.
2. Who among the following rulers was honored with the title “Narendra Mrigaraja” (Lion amongst lions)?
[A] Vijayaditya-II
[B] Jayasimha Vallabha
[C] Vishnuvardhana-II
[D] Vishnuvardhana-III
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayaditya-II]
Notes:
Vijayaditya-II of the Eastern Chalukyas was awarded the title “Narendra Mrigaraja” for his valor and leadership.
3. Who was the author of “Palanati Vira Charitra,” which describes the war of Palnadu?
[A] Manchana
[B] Srinatha
[C] Somadeva
[D] Nannaya
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Correct Answer: B [Srinatha]
Notes:
Srinatha, a renowned Telugu poet from Andhra Pradesh, authored “Palanati Vira Charitra,” detailing the historic Palnadu war.
4. Who among the following work was attributed to Pingali Suranna ?
[A] Pandu Ranga Mahatyam
[B] Paraijataha Pahranam
[C] Prabhavati Pradyumna
[D] Vasu Charitra
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Correct Answer: C [Prabhavati Pradyumna]
Notes:
- Pandu Ranga Mahatyam- Tenali Ramakrishna
- Paraijataha Pahranam- Nandi Timmana
- Prabhavati Pradyumna- Pingali Suranna
- Vasu Charitra- Bhattu Murthi (Rama Raja Bhushanadu)
5. Who is considered the first composer of Prabandha in Telugu literature?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] Nannechoda
[D] Pothana
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Correct Answer: C [Nannechoda]
Notes:
Nannechoda is regarded as the earliest composer of the Telugu Prabandha literary form.
6. Raghupati Venkataratnam Naidu was associated with:
[A] Arya Samaj
[B] Prarthana Samaj
[C] Brahmo Samaj
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Brahmo Samaj]
Notes:
Raghupati Venkataratnam Naidu was an ardent Brahmo and did everything possible to promote Brahmo movement in Andhra. The Brahmo Samaj honored him with the title of “Brahmarshi.
7. Who among the following presided first session of Rayalaseema Mahasabha?
[A] KV Reddi Naidu
[B] S. Satyamurthi
[C] Nemali Pattabhirama Rao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Nemali Pattabhirama Rao]
Notes:
On 28th Jan 1934 first session of Rayalaseema Mahasabha was held at Madras.
The session was opened by S. Satyamurthi and presided by Nemali Pattabhirama Rao.
8. Who among the following was the first CM of Andhra state that was formed on 1st Oct 1953?
[A] CM Trivedi
[B] T.Prakasam
[C] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[D] None of the aove
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Correct Answer: B [T.Prakasam]
Notes:
Andhra state that was formed on 1st Oct 1953 with
T.Prakasam as Chief minister and
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy as deputy chief minister
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. Who is the founder and national president of Mala Mahanadu in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Karem Sivaji
[B] Jupudi Prabhakar
[C] Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
[D] N. Chandrababu Naidu
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Correct Answer: A [Karem Sivaji]
Notes:
Karem Sivaji founded Mala Mahanadu and served as its national president, leading the Mala community in Andhra Pradesh.
