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1. Which Satavahana ruler expanded the renowned Amaravati Stupa and built a stone railing around the Mahachitya?
[A] Yajnasri Satakarni
[B] Pulomavi
[C] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[D] Satakarni-I
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Correct Answer: A [Yajnasri Satakarni]
Notes:
Yajnasri Satakarni, a Satavahana king, is credited with enlarging the Amaravati Stupa and constructing its stone railing around the Mahachitya.
2. Who among the following was the founder of Ikshavakus dynasty in Andhra?
[A] Ehuvula Shantamula
[B] Virapurushadatta
[C] Vasisthiputra Sri Chamtamula
[D] Rudrapurusha datta
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Correct Answer: C [Vasisthiputra Sri Chamtamula]
Notes:
After Pulomavi-IV of the Satavahana dynasty the Dhanyakataka and Vijayapuri regions of the lower Krishna valley have become independent under the Ikshvaku rulers. The first king of the Ikshvaku dynasty was Vasisthiputra Sri Chamtamula,
3. Consider the following statements regarding Srinatha:
- He was the court poet of Peda Komati Vema Reddi.
- He was also known as Kavi Sarva Bhouma (emperor among poets).
- Srinatha was the author of Harivilasam.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] All are correct statements
[D] All are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: C [All are correct statements]
Notes:Srinatha was a renowned Telugu poet and scholar of the 15th century.
- He indeed served as the court poet of Peda Komati Vema Reddi, a prominent ruler of the Reddi dynasty.
- He earned the honorific title ‘Kavi Sarva Bhouma,’ meaning emperor among poets, for his poetic excellence.
- Among his many works, ‘Harivilasam,’ an epic describing the life of Krishna, is attributed to him.
Therefore, all the statements are correct. Srinatha’s contributions played a significant role in the development of Telugu literature.
4. Which among the following was related to Maddayyagari Mallana ?
[A] Manucharitam
[B] Parijataapaharanam
[C] Rajasekhara Charitramu.
[D] Kalahasthi Mahatyamu
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Correct Answer: C [Rajasekhara Charitramu.
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Notes:
- Allasani Peddana wrote Manucharitam and dedicated to the Emperor Krishna Deva Raya.
- Nandi Timmana wrote Parijataapaharanam and dedicated it to the emperor as well.
- Maddayyagari Mallana wrote Rajasekhara Charitramu.
- Dhurjati wrote Kalahasthi Mahatyamu.
5. Rev. Noble was associated with:
[A] London Mission
[B] Church Missionary society
[C] American Baptist Mission
[D] American Mission
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Correct Answer: B [Church Missionary society]
Notes:
Church Missionary society was started in Machilipatnam under the leadership of Rev. Nobel.
In 1843 Rev. Noble started a school at Machilipatnam
6. Who among the following was appointed as special officer to report on financial and administrative implications of the formation of Andhra?
[A] Justice LS Misra
[B] Justice Kailas Nath Wanchoo
[C] Justice Ranganatham
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Justice Kailas Nath Wanchoo]
Notes:
Chief Justice of Rajasthan High court Kailas Nath Wanchoo was appointed as special officer to report on financial and administrative implications of the formation of Andhra.
7. At the time of independence in 1947, the ruler of Hyderabad was:
[A] Asaf Ali
[B] Ibrahim
[C] Osman Ali Khan
[D] Kasim Razvi
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Correct Answer: C [Osman Ali Khan]
Notes:
Mir Osman Ali Khan was the ruler of Hyderabad state when India attained independence. He was seventh Nizam and ruled Hyderabad state from 1911 to 1948.
8. In which of the following dates Andhra Pradesh was formed by merging Hyderabad state?
[A] 1st Oct 1953
[B] 1st Oct 1956
[C] 1st Nov 1956
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [1st Nov 1956]
Notes:
On 1st Oct 1953 Andhra state was formed from Madras Presidency.
On 1st Nov 1956, Andhra Pradesh was formed by merging Hyderabad state.
9. Consider the following measures reportedly taken by N.T. Rama Rao during his tenure as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh:
- Reduction of retirement age of government employees from 58 to 55 years
- Abolition of hereditary village officer positions such as Karnam and Munsif
- Establishment of the Dharma Mahamatra office to investigate corruption charges against government employees
Which of the above measures were implemented by him?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] All of them
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Correct Answer: D [All of them]
Notes:N.T. Rama Rao, as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, introduced several administrative reforms.
- The retirement age for government employees was reduced from 58 to 55 to lower financial burden and rejuvenate the bureaucracy.
- He abolished hereditary village officials like Karnam and Munsifs to make local governance more merit-based and less feudal.
- The Dharma Mahamatra office was created as an anti-corruption body to investigate complaints against government employees, enhancing transparency and accountability.
All three measures were signature reforms of NTR’s tenure aimed at increasing administrative efficiency and public trust.
10. Which one of the following recommended, for the first time, that the redistribution of provinces should take place on linguistic basis?
[A] Mountbatten Plan
[B] Nehru Report
[C] Cripps’ Proposals
[D] Cabinet Mission Proposals
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Correct Answer: B [Nehru Report]
Notes:
The Nehru Report of 1928, prepared by the All Parties Conference, was the first one to recommend provincials redistribution based on linguistic lines. Nevertheless, the Government of India Act 1935 maintained the existing provincial boundaries. The Muslim League, however, rejected Nehru’s proposals. A Linguistic Provinces Committee was established by the Jaipur Congress in December 1948, followed by another committee (JVP) comprising Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel and Pattabhi Sitaramayya.
