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1. Which of the following metals was not used by Satavahanas to issue coins?
[A] Lead
[B] Tin
[C] Copper
[D] All three metals were used by Satavahanas
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Correct Answer: D [All three metals were used by Satavahanas ]
Notes:
The Satavahanas struck coins in metals like copper, lead and tin. They struck maximum number of lead coins.
2. The Author “Ghatikachala Mahatmyamu” is:
[A] Tenali Ramakrishna
[B] Bhattu Murthi
[C] Pingali Surana
[D] Nandi Timmana
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Correct Answer: A [Tenali Ramakrishna ]
Notes:
Tenali Ramakrishna, one of Asthadiggajas in Krishna Devaraya court wrote Udbhataradhya Charitramu, Panduranga Mahatmyamu and Ghatikachala Mahatmyamu.
3. Bhuvana Vijayam is the name of:
[A] Court of Sri Krishna Devaraya
[B] Story written by Krishna Devaraya
[C] First novel in Telugu
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Court of Sri Krishna Devaraya ]
Notes:
The period of Vijayanagara Empire (1336-1565) is regarded as the Golden age of Telugu literature. The court of Sri Krishna Devaraya (1509-29) known as Bhuvana Vijayam was adorned by eight great poets of Telugu popularly known as “Astha Digaajas.
4. Consider the following statements about a ship “Globe”:
- Globe was a British ship dispatched under the command of Hippon to engage in trade in Bay of Bengal.
- The Globe arrived to Machilipatnam in the year 1600
Select the correct statement from the given options:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2 are correct statements
[D] Both 1 & 2 are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
The Globe arrived to Machilipatnam in the year 1611
5. Which of the following sessions of Andhra Mahasabha was presided by Konda Venkatappiah?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 4th
[D] 5th
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Correct Answer: D [5th]
Notes:
The fifth session of Andhra Mahasabha (1917) was presided by Konda Venkatappiah.
6. The Author of Maha Prasthanam:
[A] T Gopichand
[B] Srirangam Srinivasa Rao
[C] Konda Venkatappaiah
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Srirangam Srinivasa Rao ]
Notes:
Srirangam Srinivasa Rao popularly known as Sri Sri was the author of Mahaprasthanam.
7. The first speaker of the Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Assembly that was formed on 1st Nov 1956:
[A] Ayyadevara Kaleswara Rao
[B] Nallapati Venkata Ramaih choudary
[C] Gowthu Latchanna
[D] Lakshminarasimham Dora
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Correct Answer: A [Ayyadevara Kaleswara Rao]
Notes:
For Andhra state from 1953 to 1956, two members were acted as speakers. They were Nallapati Venkata Ramaih choudary from Guntur district and Lakshminarasimham Dora from Srikakulam.
Ayyadevara Kaleswara Rao was the first speaker of the Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Assembly that was formed on 1st Nov 1956
8. Which of the following are major crops of the state?
[A] Rice
[B] Pulses
[C] Cotton
[D] Wheat
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Correct Answer: A [Rice]
Notes:
The state has a strong agricultural base, with rice, pulses, and cotton being major crops, contributing to the economy and food security of the region.
9. Who was the leader of the 15th Andhra Pradesh ministry formed after the 1985 state assembly election?
[A] N. T. Rama Rao
[B] Marri Chenna Reddy
[C] Bhavanam Venkatarami Reddy
[D] Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy
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Correct Answer: A [N. T. Rama Rao]
Notes:
N. T. Rama Rao led the 15th Andhra Pradesh ministry after the 1985 election as head of the Telugu Desam Party.
10. Which dynasty ruled coastal and central Andhra Pradesh from 1325 to 1448 CE?
[A] Kakatiya Dynasty
[B] Reddi Dynasty
[C] Vijayanagara Empire
[D] Satavahana Dynasty
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Correct Answer: B [Reddi Dynasty]
Notes:
The Reddi dynasty ruled coastal and central Andhra Pradesh between 1325 and 1448 CE, succeeding the Kakatiyas and later allying with the Vijayanagara Empire.
