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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. Consider the following:
- Brahma Naidu opened the gates of the Chennakesava Swami temple to Dalits.
- He adopted Kannamadas, a Dalit, as his son.
- In the Palnadu war he supported Pedamalideva.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1
[D] All are correct statements
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct statements]
Notes:Brahma Naidu was a prominent reformer in medieval Andhra Pradesh, renowned for his social and religious reforms. The following statements are correct:
- He opened the Chennakesava Swami temple to Dalits, promoting social inclusivity.
- He adopted Kannamadas, a Dalit, as his son, setting a rare precedent for social equality during his time.
- In the historic Palnadu War, Brahma Naidu supported Pedamalideva, championing his cause against Brahma Nayudu’s rivals.
All statements affirm his progressive contributions and correct historical role.
3. Which traveler visited Motupalli during the reign of Rudramadevi?
[A] Nicolo Conti
[B] Abdur Razzack
[C] Marcopolo
[D] Hieun-Tsang
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Correct Answer: C [Marcopolo]
Notes:
Marcopolo visited Motupalli in present-day Andhra Pradesh during Rudramadevi’s rule in the Kakatiya dynasty.
4. Who among the following had the title Kavi Brahma?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] Kethana
[D] Srinatha
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Correct Answer: B [Tikkana]
Notes:Tikkana had the titles like:
- Kavi Brahma as he rendered the work acceptable to both Sivas and Vaishnavas as Hari Hara tatva.
- Ubhaya Kavimitra- As he was a great poet in Telugu and Sanskrit.
5. To whom did Kumaragiri Reddi delegate the administration of the state?
[A] Prolaya Vema Reddi
[B] Anapotha Reddi
[C] Katya Vema Reddi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Katya Vema Reddi]
Notes:
Kumaragiri Reddi entrusted state administration to Katya Vema Reddi, an important figure in the Reddi dynasty of Andhra Pradesh.
6. Who among the following regarded as “Ubhaya Kavi Mitra” ?
[A] Palakuri Somanatha
[B] Yerrapragada
[C] Tikkana
[D] Gona Buddha Reddi
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Correct Answer: C [Tikkana ]
Notes:
Tikkana regarded as “Ubhaya Kavi Mitra” (friend of both Sanskrit & Telugu poets) .
7. Which of the following correctly defines Moturpha?
[A] It is the name of import duty
[B] It is a name of tax imposed on looms
[C] It is a type of loom
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [It is a name of tax imposed on looms]
Notes:
Moturphas is the name of tax imposed on looms.
8. First Principal of Andhra Jateey Kalasala that was formed during Swadeshi movement was:
[A] Kopalle Hanumantha Rao
[B] Mark Huntur
[C] Gadicherla Hari Sarvothamma Rao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Kopalle Hanumantha Rao]
Notes:
After Bipin Chandra Pal tour in Andhra, Andhra Jateey Kalasala was formed at Machilipatnam with Kopalle Hanumantha Rao as principal.
9. Second Andhra Mahasabha took place at Vijayawada on 11th April 1914 under the presidentship of:
[A] BN Sarma
[B] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[C] Raja Panugand Ramarayaingar
[D] Mocherla Ramchandra Rao
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Correct Answer: B [Nyapathi Subba Rao]
Notes:
- Second-Nyapathi Subba Rao
- Third-Raja Panugand Ramarayaingar
- Fourth-Mocherla Ramchandra Rao
10. Which of the following two places in Andhra were selected for the visit of Simon commission?
[A] Guntur & Vijayawada
[B] Tirupathi & Kurnool
[C] Guntur & Ongole
[D] Vijayawada & Vishakapatnam
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Correct Answer: C [Guntur & Ongole]
Notes:
Guntur & Ongole were the two places in Andhra selected for the visit of Simon commission.
