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1. Who among the following rulers developed Kandukur based on the model of Bezawada?
[A] Ammaraja-I
[B] Vijayaditya–II
[C] Chalukya Bhima-I
[D] Vijayaditya–III
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Correct Answer: D [Vijayaditya–III]
Notes:
Vijayaditya–III developed Kandukur on the lines of Bezawada in Andhra Pradesh, indicating regional urban planning by Eastern Chalukyas.
2. Who was the Portuguese horse dealer who stayed during Achyuta Raya’s reign and wrote a 23-chapter chronicle on the Vijayanagara Empire?
[A] Domingos Paes
[B] Fernao Nuniz
[C] Nicolo Conti
[D] Abdur Razzak
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Correct Answer: B [Fernao Nuniz]
Notes:
Fernao Nuniz, a Portuguese horse dealer, chronicled the Vijayanagara Empire in 23 chapters during Achyuta Raya’s reign.
3. In which language did Sri Krishna Devaraya compose the work ‘Amuktyamalyada’?
[A] Sanskrit
[B] Telugu
[C] Prakrit
[D] Kannada
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Correct Answer: B [Telugu]
Notes:
‘Amuktyamalyada’ was written by Sri Krishna Devaraya in Telugu, highlighting his patronage of Telugu literature during the Vijayanagara Empire.
4. Who is the author of “Tapati Samvaronopakyanam”?
[A] Addanki Gangadhram
[B] Allasani Peddhana
[C] Kandukuri Rudra deva
[D] Pothana
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Correct Answer: A [Addanki Gangadhram]
Notes:
“Tapati Samvaronopakyanam” was written by Addanki Gangadhram, a noted Telugu poet from Andhra Pradesh.
5. During whose reign was the Kakatiya capital shifted from Hanamakonda to Warangal?
[A] Rudrama Devi
[B] Ganapatideva
[C] Prathaparudra
[D] Rudra Deva
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Correct Answer: B [Ganapatideva]
Notes:
Ganapatideva moved the Kakatiya capital from Hanamakonda to Warangal in the 13th century, marking a significant administrative and cultural shift in the dynasty.
6. Devulapalli inscription was one of the sources of:
[A] Satavahana kingdom
[B] Eastern Chalukyas rule
[C] Kakatiyas rule
[D] Vijayanagara empire
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Correct Answer: D [Vijayanagara empire]
Notes:
Devulapalli inscription was one of the sources of Vijayanagara kingdom; it was collected by Jayanti Ramayya.
7. Who assisted Thomas Munro in suppressing the Poligars after he was appointed Principal Collector of the Ceded Districts in 1800?
[A] Gen Campbell
[B] Capt. Orr
[C] Colnel Ford
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Gen Campbell]
Notes:
General Campbell helped Thomas Munro in subduing the Poligars during his tenure as Principal Collector of the Ceded Districts in 1800.
8. In which year Montagu declaration was announced:
[A] 1915
[B] 1916
[C] 1917
[D] 1918
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Correct Answer: C [1917]
Notes:
On August 20th 1917 Montagu declaration was announced.
9. Consider the following statements about Simon commission:
- The government selected Guntur & Ongole for the visit of Simon Commission
- The commission recommended for the creation of separate Andhra Province.
Select the incorrect statement from the given options:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both are correct statements
[D] Both are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Simon commission recommended for the creation of Orissa and Sindh provinces. It did not recommended for the creation of Andhra province.
10. For how many days Swami Sitaram continued his fast unto death for separate Andhra province?
[A] 30 days
[B] 35 days
[C] 50 days
[D] 52 days
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Correct Answer: B [35 days]
Notes:
Swami Sitaram began his fast unto death On 15th August 1951 and ended on 20th September 1951 on the advice of Acharya Vinobha Bhave.
