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1. Who among the following was the founder of Satavahana dynasty?
[A] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[B] Simuka
[C] Satakarni-I
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: B [Simuka]
Notes:
Matsya and Vayu Puranas mentioned that the last Kanva king Susarman was killed by Andhra king Simukha and established Satavahana kingdom.
2. Jain temple Nadumba Vasati at Bezawada was built by:
[A] Pulakesi-II
[B] Kubja Vishunuvardhana
[C] Ayyana Mahadevi
[D] Jayasimha Vallabha
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Correct Answer: C [Ayyana Mahadevi]
Notes:
Ayyana Mahadevi was the wife of Kubja Vishunuvardhana and follower of Jainism. She built a Jain temple Nadumba Vasati at Bezawada
3. Which Vijayanagar ruler was known to keep a copy of the Holy Quran in front of his throne?
[A] Devaraya I
[B] Devaraya II
[C] Sri Krishnadeva Raya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Devaraya I]
Notes:
Devaraya I kept a copy of the Holy Quran before his throne to show respect towards Muslim subjects and diplomats.
4. Consider the following statements:
- Viharas are places used by wandering monks during the rainy season.
- Chaityas are called Prayer halls.
- Viharas plus Chaitya together are called Sangramams.
Select the incorrect statement from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 3
[C] All are correct statements
[D] All are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: B [Only 3]
Notes:Chaityas were prayer halls, and Viharas served as monastic residences for monks, especially during the rainy season. However, the term “Sangramams” does not conventionally refer to a combination of Viharas and Chaityas. In Buddhist architecture, these terms are distinctly different, with no historical reference to their combination as “Sangramams.” Therefore, statement 3 is incorrect.
- Statement 1 is correct as Viharas were indeed used by monks during the rains.
- Statement 2 is correct as Chaityas served as prayer halls.
- Statement 3 is incorrect as explained above.
5. During Vandemataram movement a Swadeshi League was started in Andhra. Who among the following was appointed to popularise the idea of Swadeshi Andhra?
[A] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[B] K. Venkataramana Rao
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Ramaswamy Gupta
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Swadeshi League was formed in Andhra during Vandemataram movement. It deputed Nyapathi Subba Rao and K. Venkataramana Rao to tour Andhra and popularise Swadeshi
6. Darsy Chenchaih was associated with:
[A] Indian National congress
[B] Ghadar Party
[C] Muslim League
[D] Brahmo Samaj.
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Correct Answer: B [Ghadar Party]
Notes:
He was the only one from Andhra who joined Gadhar party.
7. At which of the following places, first Andhra conference was held?
[A] Vijayawada
[B] Tirupathi
[C] Bapatla
[D] Kakinada
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Correct Answer: C [Bapatla]
Notes:
The first Andhra conference was held at Bapatla on 26th May 1913.
8. Consider the following statements regarding the Chirala-Perala Struggle:
- The leader of the movement was Duggirala Gopala Krishnayya.
- During this struggle, a volunteer corps called Ramadandu was raised.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2 are correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are incorrect
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Correct Answer: D [Both 1 and 2 are incorrect]
Notes:The correct answer is option 4.
- Although Duggirala Gopala Krishnayya was a noted figure in Andhra’s freedom movement, he was not the leader of the Chirala-Perala Struggle; it was led by others in the local area.
- The volunteer corps known as Ramadandu is associated with later events in Andhra’s political history, not directly with the Chirala-Perala Struggle.
Thus, both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect, as the leadership and the mentioned corps do not accurately reflect the historical facts of the Chirala-Perala Struggle.
9. 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.
10. Who among the following was not a member in Dhar commission?
[A] Dr Pannalal
[B] Jagat Narayan lal
[C] SK Dar
[D] Fazal Ali
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Correct Answer: D [Fazal Ali]
Notes:
Dhar commission was constituted in 1948 under the chairmanship of SK Dar-retired judge of Allahabad High court. Its other members are Dr Pannalal and Jagat Narayan lal.
