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1. Which among the following was the earliest capital of Satavahanas?
[A] Paithan or Pratisthan
[B] Amaravati
[C] Kotilingala
[D] Masilia
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Correct Answer: A [Paithan or Pratisthan]
Notes:
The earliest capital of Satavahanas was Paithan or Pratisthan which is located on the banks of River Godavari. Later they shifted their capital to Amaravati.
2. Which Vijayanagar ruler was involved in the Battle of Talikota?
[A] Devaraya I
[B] Devaraya II
[C] Ramaraya
[D] Krishnadeva Raya
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Correct Answer: C [Ramaraya]
Notes:
Ramaraya, the last prominent ruler of Vijayanagar, participated in the Battle of Talikota in 1565, leading to the empire’s decline.
3. Which religion was patronized by the early Kakatiya kings?
[A] Buddhism
[B] Hinduism
[C] Jainism
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Jainism]
Notes:
The early Kakatiya kings were known for patronizing Jainism before later endorsing Hinduism during their rule in Telangana.
4. Who among the following was the author of Nirvochattra Ramayanam?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] YellaPragada
[D] Kethana
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Correct Answer: B [Tikkana]
Notes:
Tikkana’s first poetical work was “Nirvachanotthara Ramayana” (poetry without prose). It was also first poetical work without prose
5. Consider the following statements regarding Hala:
- Hala was the seventeenth king of the Satavahana dynasty.
- Hala was known as Kavivatsala, meaning patron of poets.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:Both statements about Hala are correct.
- Hala was the seventeenth ruler in the Satavahana dynasty, ruling during the 1st century CE. His reign marked significant cultural developments in the Deccan region.
- He was renowned as Kavivatsala, meaning “patron of poets,” for his encouragement of literature and poets in his court. Hala himself is credited with compiling the famous collection of Prakrit poems known as the “Gatha Saptashati.”
Therefore, both statements are factually accurate.
6. Which of the following is incorrect with respect to inscriptions?
[A] Naneghat- Naganika
[B] Junaghad- Satakarni-II
[C] Amaravati- Sivmuka Satakarni
[D] Nasik- Gautami Balasri
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Correct Answer: B [Junaghad- Satakarni-II]
Notes:
Junaghad inscription was issued by Rudradaman.
7. Who is considered the first composer of Prabandha in Telugu literature?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] Nannechoda
[D] Pothana
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Correct Answer: C [Nannechoda]
Notes:
Nannechoda is regarded as the earliest composer of the Telugu Prabandha literary form.
8. “Re-organization of Indian provinces” is the name of Pamphlet that is related to Demand of Andhra Congress circle. The Author of the Pamphlet was:
[A] Konda Venkatappaiah
[B] Pattabhi Sitaramaya
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Nyapathi Subba Rao
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Konda Venkatappaiah & Pattabhi Sitaramaya were the authors of “Re-organization of Indian provinces” which is a pamphlet that is distributed all over India to demand separate Andhra congress circle.
9. In which year Sri Vijaya presided Andhra Mahasabha for the first time?
[A] 1940
[B] 1941
[C] 1942
[D] 1943
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Correct Answer: B [1941]
Notes:
Sir Vijayanand popularly known as Sri Vijaya presided Andhra Mahasabha for the first time in 1941. This session was held in Vishakapatnam.
10. Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University was established in the year:
[A] 1959
[B] 1960
[C] 1962
[D] 1964
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Correct Answer: D [1964]
Notes:
Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University was established in 1964 with Obula Reddy as its Vice chancellor.
