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1. Which religion was patronized by the early Kakatiya kings?
[A] Buddhism
[B] Hinduism
[C] Jainism
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Jainism]
Notes:
The early Kakatiya kings were known for patronizing Jainism before later endorsing Hinduism during their rule in Telangana.
2. Who among the following was the first to translate Ramayana into Telugu?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Gona Buddha Reddi
[C] Palakuri Somanatha
[D] Bammera Pothana
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Correct Answer: B [Gona Buddha Reddi]
Notes:
Gona Buddha Reddi, a tributary under Prataparudra-I, the Kakatiya ruler of Warangal, was the first to translate Ramayana into Telugu about the year 1250 A.D. This work is known as Ranganatha Ramayanam
3. Who was the author of the Telugu literary work ‘Ramaabhyudayamu’?
[A] Ayyalaraju Ramabhadrudu
[B] Dhurjati
[C] Tenali Ramakrishna
[D] Ramarajabhushanudu
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Correct Answer: A [Ayyalaraju Ramabhadrudu]
Notes:
Ayyalaraju Ramabhadrudu, a prominent poet in Krishnadevaraya’s court, authored ‘Ramaabhyudayamu’ in Telugu literature.
4. Bhimeswara temple is built by :
[A] Rajaraja Narendra
[B] Chalukya Bhima-I
[C] Yuddhamalla
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Chalukya Bhima-I]
Notes:
Bhimeswara temple is built by Chalukya Bhima-I
5. Who assisted Sir Arthur Cotton in constructing the Dowleswaram Anicut in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Capt. Orr
[B] Veenam Veerana
[C] Dundsena
[D] K. Seshayya Sastry
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Correct Answer: B [Veenam Veerana]
Notes:
Veenam Veerana, a local engineer from Andhra Pradesh, significantly assisted Sir Arthur Cotton in constructing the Dowleswaram Anicut on the Godavari River.
6. During home rule movement Annie Besant established National college at:
[A] Vishakapatnam
[B] Guntur
[C] Tirupathi
[D] Madanapalle
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Correct Answer: D [Madanapalle]
Notes:
During home rule movement Annie Besant established National college at Madanapalle with J.H Cousins as principal in 1916.
Now it is known as Besant Theosophical college.
7. Sripada Subramanyam was associated with:
[A] Andhra Patrika
[B] Prabuddha Andhra
[C] Krishna Patrika
[D] Zamin Patrika
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Correct Answer: B [Prabuddha Andhra ]
Notes:
Prabuddha Andhra was aTelugu monthly edited by Sripada Subramanyam.
8. At which of the following places first Kisan School was started by N.G.Ranga ?
[A] Guntur
[B] Vijayawda
[C] Nidubrolu
[D] Tenali
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Correct Answer: C [Nidubrolu]
Notes:
Acharya NG Ranga started first Kisan School at Nidubrolu village in Guntur District.
9. In which year Srikakulam was constituted into a separate district?
[A] 1950
[B] 1951
[C] 1952
[D] 1953
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Correct Answer: B [1951]
Notes:
Initially Srikakulam was a part of Ganjam district of Madras presidency. When separate Orissa province was formed in 1936 Srikakulam was included in Vishakhapatnam district and in 1951 Srikakulam was constituted into a separate district
10. Who among the following chief ministers repeals the tradition of filling jobs with O.C candidateswhen no eligible candidates were available for the posts reserved for S.C and STs?
[A] Damodara Sanjeevaiah
[B] Neelam SanjivaReddy
[C] PV Narasimha Rao
[D] NT Rama rao
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Correct Answer: A [Damodara Sanjeevaiah]
Notes:
Damodara Sanjeevaiah repeals the tradition of filling jobs with O.C candidates when no eligible candidates were available for the posts reserved for S.C and STs.
