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1. In which of the following sources Andhras were not mentioned?
[A] Aitareya Brahmana
[B] Indica
[C] 13th Major rock edict of Ashoka
[D] Rajatarngani
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Correct Answer: D [Rajatarngani]
Notes:Early History Andhras were mentioned in-
- Aitareya Brahmana;
- Megasthenes Indica and
- 13th Major rock edict of Asoka
Rajatarngani was written by Kalhana and it is about Kashmir
2. Consider the following statements about
Palnadu war:
- The war took place at Karempudi on the banks of the River Naguleru
- Cock fight took place at Gurajala, the capital of Palnadu
- Somadeva chronicled war of Palnadu in his work Palanati Vira Charitra
Select the incorrect option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 3
[C] All are correct statements
[D] All are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: B [Only 3]
Notes:
Srinatha chronicled war of Palnadu in his work Palanati Vira Charitra
3. Which Vijayanagar ruler led an expedition against Sri Lanka?
[A] Virupaksha
[B] Hari Hara II
[C] Immadi Devaraya
[D] Krishna Devaraya
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Correct Answer: A [Virupaksha]
Notes:
Virupaksha led expeditions against Sri Lanka to assert Vijayanagara influence during his reign.
4. Who authored the Telugu works Basava Puranam and Panditharadhya Charitra?
[A] Palakuri Somanatha
[B] Yerrapragada
[C] Srinatha
[D] Pothana
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Correct Answer: A [Palakuri Somanatha]
Notes:
Palakuri Somanatha, a 13th-century Telugu poet from Andhra Pradesh, wrote Basava Puranam and Panditharadhya Charitra.
5. Consider the following statements regarding Marana:
- He was a disciple of Tikkana.
- He wrote Markandeya Puranam.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:Both statements are correct.
- Marana was indeed a disciple of Tikkana, a prominent figure among the Trinity of Telugu poets known as Kavitrayam.
- He is also credited with composing the Markandeya Puranam, contributing significantly to Telugu literature.
Marana’s relationship with Tikkana and his literary works have cemented his place in the history of Telugu classical poetry and scholarship. These details establish both statements as accurate, reflecting key facts about his scholarly life.
6. Which of the following is not related with Acharya Nagarjuna?
[A] Sahrullekha
[B] Sunya Vadam
[C] Ratnavalli
[D] Chamundica Vilasam
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Correct Answer: D [Chamundica Vilasam]
Notes:
Chamundica Vilasam was written by Nannaya
7. A committee was formed after First Andhra conference to tour Rayalaseema and Northern districts. Who among the following was not a member of the committee?
[A] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[B] Konda Venkatappaiah
[C] Pattabhi Sitaramayya
[D] Mutnuri Krishna Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Nyapathi Subba Rao]
Notes:After first Andhra conference leaders found that delegates from Rayalseema and northern districts were not in favour for separate Andhra province. So a committee was formed to tour those places and to find the reasons for opposition. The members of the committee include:
- Konda Venkatappaiah
- Pattabhi Sitaramayya
- Mutnuri Krishna Rao
- Surya Narayana Rao
8. When NTR was serving as CM during his first tenure, Who among the following was the president of India?
[A] R. Venkata Raman
[B] Shankar Dayal Sharma
[C] Gyani Zail Singh
[D] Zakir Hussain
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Correct Answer: C [Gyani Zail Singh ]
Notes:
Gyani Zail Singh was the seventh President of India serving from 1982 to 1987.
9. In which year TDP government announced 44% of jobs in government services and an equal percentage of seats in educational institutions would be reserved for back ward classes?
[A] 1983
[B] 1985
[C] 1986
[D] 1987
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Correct Answer: C [1986]
Notes:
On 15th July 1986 TDP government announced 44% of jobs in government services and an equal percentage of seats in educational institutions would be reserved for back ward classes. As a result of this percentage of reservations went upto 67%
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.
