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1. During which among the following Satavahana ruler reign that Pataliputra came under the control of Satavahanas?
[A] Satakarni-I
[B] Satakarni-II
[C] Gautamiptra Satakarni
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: B [Satakarni-II]
Notes:
It was during the reign of Satakarni-II that Pataliputra came under the control of Satavahanas. For the first time a South Indian dynasty was established its sway over North.
2. In which battle did the Rashtrakuta king Amoghavarsha defeat Vijayditya-III and compel him to accept Rashtrakuta suzerainty?
[A] Battle of Attili
[B] Battle of Vengavalli
[C] Battle with Boya Chieftains
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Battle of Vengavalli]
Notes:
Amoghavarsha subdued Vijayditya-III at the Battle of Vengavalli, enforcing Rashtrakuta overlordship in the region.
3. In which year Veeresalingam started Vivekavardhini ?
[A] 1874
[B] 1878
[C] 1880
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [1874]
Notes:Veeresalingam started:
- Viveakavardhini journal in 1874
- Sanga Samskarana Samajam in 1878
- Widow remarriage association in 1880
4. In which of the following years, Andhra congress circle came into existence?
[A] 1916
[B] 1918
[C] 1920
[D] 1922
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Correct Answer: B [1918]
Notes:
On Jan 22 1918, Andhra congress circle was formed. It is considered as the first victory for the leaders who supported Andhra Movement.
5. During civil Disobedience movement in Andhra, Who among the following appointed as Dictator?
[A] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[B] Konda Venkatappaiah
[C] Pattabhi Sitaramayya
[D] Pingali Venkayya
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Correct Answer: B [Konda Venkatappaiah ]
Notes:
During civil Disobedience movement in Andhra Konda Venkatappaiah was appointed as the dictator for entire Andhra region to carry the satyagraha movement.
6. In which year Andhra University was established?
[A] 1920
[B] 1925
[C] 1926
[D] 1930
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Correct Answer: C [1926]
Notes:
On 26th April 1926 Andhra University was established.
7. For how many days Swami Sitaram continued his fast unto death for separate Andhra province?
[A] 30 days
[B] 35 days
[C] 50 days
[D] 52 days
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Correct Answer: B [35 days]
Notes:
Swami Sitaram began his fast unto death On 15th August 1951 and ended on 20th September 1951 on the advice of Acharya Vinobha Bhave.
8. APSRTC was formed in the year;
[A] 1950
[B] 1955
[C] 1958
[D] 1960
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Correct Answer: C [1958]
Notes:
APSRTC was formed on 11th Jan 1958 as per RTC act-1950
9. Who among the following chief ministers installed Buddha statue in Hussain Sagar?
[A] Jalagam Vengalrao
[B] NT Ramarao
[C] Marri Chenna Reddy
[D] PV Narasimha rao
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Correct Answer: B [NT Ramarao]
Notes:
Buddha statue was installed in Hussain Sagar in the year 1985
10. 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.
