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1. Consider the following statements about Kubja Vishnuvardhana:
- He was a devotee of Vishnu and called himself as “Parama Bhagavatha”.
- Hiuen-tsang visited Andhra during the period of Kubja Vishnuvardhana.
- His wife Ayyana Mahadevi built a Jain temple Nadumba Vasati at Bezawada.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct]
Notes:All the statements regarding Kubja Vishnuvardhana are correct:
- Kubja Vishnuvardhana, the founder of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty, was a devoted follower of Vishnu, referring to himself as “Parama Bhagavatha,” which signifies utmost devotion to Vishnu.
- Chinese traveler Hiuen-tsang (Xuanzang) visited the Andhra region during his reign, documenting local customs and events.
- His wife, Ayyana Mahadevi, is known to have constructed the Jain temple called Nadumba Vasati at Bezawada (present-day Vijayawada), indicating her patronage of Jainism despite the king’s Vaishnava faith. Therefore, all given statements are correct.
2. Bhattavamana, also known as Kavivirushaba, served as the court poet of which ruler?
[A] Chalukya Bhima
[B] Yuddamalla
[C] Panduranga
[D] Ammaraja-I
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Correct Answer: A [Chalukya Bhima]
Notes:
Bhattavamana, known as Kavivirushaba, was the court poet of Chalukya Bhima, a ruler of the Eastern Chalukyas in Andhra Pradesh.
3. Who among the following had the title of Vaganusasana (one who commanded word)?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Allasani Peddhana
[C] Tikkana
[D] Errana
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Correct Answer: A [Nannaya]
Notes:
Nannaya was the court poet of Rajaraja Narendra. He had titles like Adi kavi, Vaganusasana. He was credited with the other works like Chamundica Vilasa, Indra Vijayam and Andhra Sabdha Chintamani.
4. Who among the following associated with the word “Parentallu”?
[A] Women
[B] Old aged persons
[C] Military chief
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Women]
Notes:
Women who committed Sati were elevated to the status of demi-goddesses and worshipped as “Parentallu”
5. Consider the following statements regarding Kundakundacharya:
- He was a prominent Jain philosopher.
- He composed important Jain texts such as Samayasara, Niyamasara, and Pravachanasara.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both are correct
[D] Both are incorrect
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Correct Answer: C [Both are correct]
Notes:
- Kundakundacharya is celebrated as a foundational Jain philosopher and scholar, widely respected within the Digambara sect of Jainism.
- He is credited with composing several significant Jain texts including Samayasara, Niyamasara, and Pravachanasara, which are regarded as classic works on Jain philosophy and ethics. Both statements accurately describe Kundakundacharya's contributions to Jain literature and thought, confirming that statements 1 and 2 are correct.
6. Consider the following statements regarding Shrenis (Guilds) in the Satavahana period:
- People following the same profession organized themselves into Srenis or Guilds.
- The head of all Shrenis was known as Shresthi.
- The regulation of the Shrenis was referred to as Shreni-Dharma.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 3 are correct
[B] Only 1 and 2 are correct
[C] All are incorrect statements
[D] All are correct statements
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct statements]
Notes:
- During the Satavahana period, economic activity was organized around Srenis (guilds), where individuals following the same profession formed collectives for mutual benefit and regulation.
- The chief or leader of each Sreni was called the Shresthi, and this position was crucial for overall functioning and decision-making.
- The term “Shreni-Dharma” referred to the regulations and ethical codes governing the guilds’ conduct and their internal matters.
Thus, all the above statements accurately reflect the organization and practices of guilds during the Satavahana era.
7. Madras Native Association which is one of the predecessors of Indian National congress was formed in the year?
[A] 1845
[B] 1849
[C] 1850
[D] 1853
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Correct Answer: B [1849]
Notes:
The first organization in the Madras Presidency to vent for the rights of Indians was the Madras Native Association which was established by Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty in the year 1849.
8. Consider the following statements about Nidadavolu conference in 1912 which results in the formation of Andhra conference?
- It was the joint conference of Godavari, Krishna and Guntur districts
- For the first time formation of separate Andhra province came up for consideration
- The president of the Nidadvolu conference was: Nyapathi Subba Rao
Select the incorrect statement from the given options
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 &3
[C] Only 2
[D] Only 3
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Correct Answer: D [Only 3]
Notes:
The president of the Nidadavolu conference was V. Ramdas.
9. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
[A] No-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu in Guntur district
[B] Forest Satyagraha at Palnadu
[C] Chirala-Perala Satyagraha at Chirala
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct]
Notes:
The correct answer is “All are correct.” The no-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu, the Forest Satyagraha at Palnadu, and the Chirala-Perala Satyagraha at Chirala were all important movements during India’s struggle for independence. However, the phrase “All are correct” implies that one of the options is incorrectly matched, which is not the case. Each movement is accurately associated with its respective location and context in the Indian freedom struggle.
10. Who among the following was the second Vice chancellor of Andhra University?
[A] Cattamanchi Ramalinga Reddi
[B] Sarvepalli Radhakrishna
[C] KV Reddi Naidu
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Sarvepalli Radhakrishna]
Notes:
Andhra University was established on 26th April 1926 with Cattamanchi Ramalinga Reddi as the first Vice chancellor.
Sarvepalli Radhakrishna served as second Vice-chancellor of Andhra University.
