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1. Chalukya kumararama bhimeswara temple in Samarlakota was built by:
[A] Chalukya Bhima
[B] Yuddamalla
[C] Ammaraja-I
[D] Vijayaditya-III
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Correct Answer: A [Chalukya Bhima ]
Notes:
Chalukya Bhima was a great builder. He founded the town of Chalukya Bhimeswaram near Samarlakota where he built a temple to Siva and named as Chalukya Bhimeswara, it is one of the Panchamaras of Andhra Desa
2. Consider the following pairs:
- Cholas – Velandau
- Haihayas – Konamandala (Konaseema)
- Kondapadumatis – Nadendala
- Kota chiefs – Dharanikota
Select the correctly matched pair from the given options:
[A] Only 1, 2, 3 are correct
[B] Only 3 and 4 are correct
[C] All are correct
[D] Only 2, 3, 4 are correct
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Correct Answer: C [All are correct]
Notes:All the pairs given are correctly matched based on historical records and regional associations:
- The Cholas were associated with Velandau, a region under their administration.
- The Haihayas ruled Konamandala, also known as Konaseema, situated in the Godavari delta.
- The Kondapadumatis governed Nadendala, a notable territorial division of Andhra Pradesh.
- The Kota chiefs were rulers of Dharanikota, an important historic site and former capital in the Krishna River valley.
These matchings reflect accurate ruler-territory relationships from medieval South Indian history.
3. During whose reign British ship Globe arrived to Machilipatnam?
[A] Quli Qutub-Shah
[B] Ibrahim
[C] Abdullah Qutb Shah
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Quli Qutub-Shah]
Notes:
An important event during the reign of Quli-Qutub Shah was the arrival of British ship Globe to Machilipatnam, the internationally famous fort of Golconda kingdom in Jan 1611
4. Who among the following was the author of the book “Punarvivaha Sangrahamu”?
[A] Venkata Rangacharyulu
[B] Veeresalingam
[C] Uma Ranganayakulu
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Venkata Rangacharyulu]
Notes:
The author of the book “Punarvivaha Sangrahamu” which was published in 1875 was Paravastu Venkata Rangacharyulu. The book favors widow remarriages.
5. At which of the following sessions of Andhra Mahasabha, the subject of Home rule came up for discussion?
[A] First
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] Fifth
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Correct Answer: D [Fifth]
Notes:
At Fifth session of Andhra Mahasabha which was held in 1917 at Kakinada under the presidentship of Konda Venkatappiah the subject of Home rule came up for discussion.
6. In which year Sri Bagh agreement was signed between leaders of Circars and Rayalaseema?
[A] 1935
[B] 1936
[C] 1937
[D] 1938
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Correct Answer: C [1937]
Notes:
On 16th Nov 1937 Sri Bagh agreement was signed between leaders of Circars and Rayalaseema.
7. In which year Satyam, the leader of Srikakulam armed struggle was killed in a Police encounter?
[A] 1968
[B] 1969
[C] 1970
[D] 1971
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Correct Answer: C [1970]
Notes:
On 10th July 1970 Satyam and Kailasam, the originators of Srikakulam armed struggle was killed in police encounter at Bori hills. With this Srikakulam armed struggle comes to an end
8. In which year Bill Clinton visited Andhra Pradesh?
[A] 2000
[B] 2002
[C] 2003
[D] 2004
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Correct Answer: A [2000]
Notes:
Bill Clinton visited Andhra Pradesh in 2000 during the reign of Chandrbabu Naidu.
9. In the 3rd century CE, under which dynasty was Nagarjunakonda, now located in a reservoir in the Guntur district, a thriving center of Buddhist learning?
[A] Maurya Dynasty
[B] Ikshvaku Dynasty
[C] Chola Dynasty
[D] Gupta Dynasty
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Correct Answer: B [Ikshvaku Dynasty]
Notes:
Nagarjunakonda was a flourishing center of Buddhist education during the 3rd century CE under the rule of the Ikshvaku dynasty. This center was well-known for its monasteries, universities, and richly sculpted stupas.
10. Which of the following places is connected by the Buckingham Canal?
[A] Vijayawada
[B] Chennai
[C] Krishna delta
[D] Cammamar Canal
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayawada]
Notes:
The Buckingham Canal, extending 257 km in Andhra Pradesh, connects the Cammamar Canal at the Krishna delta, facilitating a navigable waterway from Vijayawada to Chennai, crucial for transporting goods along the coast.
