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1. Which Eastern Chalukyan ruler was known as Thyagathenu?
[A] Indhrabhattarka
[B] Vishnuvardhana-II
[C] Mangi Yuvaraja
[D] Jaya Simha Vallabha-II
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Correct Answer: A [Indhrabhattarka]
Notes:
Indhrabhattarka was referred to as Thyagathenu among the Eastern Chalukya rulers.
2. Who among the following translated Markendeya Puranam in Telugu?
[A] Marana
[B] Tikkana
[C] Errana
[D] Manchana
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Correct Answer: A [Marana]
Notes:
Marana was a prominent disciple, poet, and translator from Telugu, known for his translation of the last Purana in Telugu literature. He translated the Markandeya Purana into Telugu during the reign of Prataparudra, the Kakatiya ruler, who held a significant position in the Kakatiya Empire. Marana’s work was highly regarded, and he was honored by Malik Maqbool for his efforts.
3. Which Kakatiya ruler is credited with issuing the Mottupalli Abhaya Sesanam, which assured security to merchants and abolished several oppressive customs duties?
[A] Ganapatideva
[B] Rudradeva
[C] Rudramadevi
[D] Prathaparudra
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Correct Answer: A [Ganapatideva]
Notes:
Ganapatideva issued the Mottupalli Abhaya Sesanam, ensuring safe passage for merchants and eliminating various burdensome customs duties at Mottupalli port.
4. Who among the following composed “Vikramarjuna Vijaya” ?
[A] Potana
[B] Pampa
[C] Kethana
[D] Tikkana
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Correct Answer: B [Pampa]
Notes:
Telugu scholar Jain poet Pampa Bharatha composed Vikramarjuna Vijaya. It was composed in Kannada language.
5. Who among the following was the author of Mahantaka Sudhandhi?
[A] Krishna Devaraya
[B] Devaraya-I
[C] Devaraya-II
[D] Ramaraya
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Correct Answer: C [Devaraya-II]
Notes:
Mahantaka Sudhandhi is a Sanskrit work written by Devaraya-II of Sangama dynasty.
6. Who among the following was the first to translate Ramayana into Telugu?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Gona Buddha Reddi
[C] Palakuri Somanatha
[D] Bammera Pothana
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Correct Answer: B [Gona Buddha Reddi]
Notes:
Gona Buddha Reddi, a tributary under Prataparudra-I, the Kakatiya ruler of Warangal, was the first to translate Ramayana into Telugu about the year 1250 A.D. This work is known as Ranganatha Ramayanam
7. Who among the following was the author of Yayati Charita ?
[A] Addanki Gangadhram
[B] Kandukuri Rudra deva
[C] Malla Reddi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Malla Reddi ]
Notes:
Malla Reddi was the author of Yayati Charita and dedicated his work to Amir khan, a noble at the court of Ibrahim.
8. In which year Nawab of Hyderabad entered into Subsidiary Alliance with the British Government?
[A] 1757
[B] 1775
[C] 1790
[D] 1798
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Correct Answer: D [1798]
Notes:
The Subsidiary Alliance System was used by Lord Wellesley (Governor General of India) to bring the Indian states within the boundary of the British political power. Under this doctrine , The Nizam of Hyderabad was the first Indian ruler to accept the Subsidiary Alliance in 1798 A.D and came under the British Protection.
9. In which year Rampa revolt took place?
[A] 1857
[B] 1860
[C] 1875
[D] 1879
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Correct Answer: D [1879]
Notes:
The first Rampa revolt took place in the year 1879.
10. In which one of the following Brahmana texts does the term “Andhra” appear?
[A] Aitareya Brahmana
[B] Satapatha Brahmana
[C] Jaiminiya Brahmana
[D] Kausitaki Brahmana
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Correct Answer: A [Aitareya Brahmana]
Notes:
The term “Andhra” appears in the Aitareya Brahmana text. This ancient Sanskrit text identifies the Andhra as a tribal group, suggesting that these people were recognized in Indian literature over 2,800 years ago. The Aitareya Brahmana dating back to around 800 BCE is considered one of the oldest Vedic texts.
