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1. During Satavahanas rule, Tax levied on artisans was called:
[A] kurukara
[B] Deyameya or Bhaga
[C] Rajjagahaka
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [kurukara]
Notes:During the rule of Satavahanas:
- The tax on artisans was called kurukara.
- Deyameya or Bhaga was the name of land revenue which was 1/6th of the crop.
- Rajjagahaka was the name of official who used to collect tax. Rajjagahaka was also did survey of land.
2. Who were the first rulers in Indian history to grant tax-free land to Buddhists and Brahmanas for religious merit?
[A] Satavahanas
[B] Guptas
[C] Vakatakas
[D] Mauryas
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Correct Answer: A [Satavahanas]
Notes:
Satavahanas pioneered tax-free land grants to Buddhists and Brahmanas, initiating this religious endowment practice in ancient India.
3. Which of the following was the capital city of the Ikshvaku dynasty in ancient Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Vijayapuri
[B] Keshanapalli
[C] Amaravati
[D] Bezawada
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayapuri]
Notes:
Vijayapuri, located near Nagarjunakonda in Andhra Pradesh, served as the capital of the Ikshvaku dynasty in the 3rd–4th centuries CE.
4. Who was the author of the Telugu literary work “Manucharitam”?
[A] Allasani Peddana
[B] Sri Krishna Devaraya
[C] Nandi Timmana
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Allasani Peddana]
Notes:
Allasani Peddana, a prominent poet of the Vijayanagara Empire, authored “Manucharitam” in Telugu literature.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Who was the author of the Telugu literary work ‘Ramaabhyudayamu’?
[A] Ayyalaraju Ramabhadrudu
[B] Dhurjati
[C] Tenali Ramakrishna
[D] Ramarajabhushanudu
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Correct Answer: A [Ayyalaraju Ramabhadrudu]
Notes:
Ayyalaraju Ramabhadrudu, a prominent poet in Krishnadevaraya’s court, authored ‘Ramaabhyudayamu’ in Telugu literature.
8. Which among the following were the first recorded plates of Vishunukundi dynasty?
[A] Chikkulla plates
[B] Velupuru pillar inscription
[C] Ipur plates
[D] None of the them
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Correct Answer: A [Chikkulla plates ]
Notes:
Chikkulla plates are the first recorded plates of Vishunukundi dynasty. It was edited by Dr. Kielhorn.
9. Who among the following was the founder of Krishna Patrika ?
[A] Konda Venkatappayya
[B] Kasinadhuni Nageswar Rao
[C] Mutnuri Krishna Rao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Konda Venkatappayya]
Notes:
Krishna Patrika was founded by Konda Venkatappayya and Vasu Narayana Rao on 2 February 1902 as a weekly magazine. Venkatappayya edited till 1905. He had given the editorial responsibilities to Mutnuri Krishna Rao when he moved to Guntur.
10. How many number of seats won by Swarajlists in 1926 elections in Madras Presidency?
[A] 22
[B] 36
[C] 41
[D] 63
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Correct Answer: C [41]
Notes:During 1926 elections in Madras presidency
- Swarajlists won 41 seats
- Justice party won 22 seats
- Independents won 36 seats
