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1. Who among the following was the author of Brihathkatha?
[A] Hala
[B] Gunadhaya
[C] Rajasekhara
[D] Sarva varma
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Correct Answer: B [Gunadhaya]
Notes:
Some of the important writers & their writings during satavahana period:
Hala-Gatha Saptasati
Sarva varma-Katantara Vyakarana
Gunadhya-Brihathkatha
Rajasekhara-Kavya Mimamsa
2. Consider the following statements about Eastern Chalukyan ruler
Jayasimha Vallabha?
- He was patron of learning and established many Ghatikas for the promotion of Vedic learning.
- Hieun-Tsang visited Andhra during his reign
- He Founded a town called SarvaSiddhi in Vishakapatnam
Which among the following statements is/are Incorrect?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] All are correct
[D] All are incorrect
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Hieun-Tsang visited Andhra during reign of Kubja Vishunuvardhana.
3. Consider the following:
- Brahma Naidu opened the gates of the Chennakesava Swami temple to Dalits.
- He adopted Kannamadas, a Dalit, as his son.
- In the Palnadu war he supported Pedamalideva.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1
[D] All are correct statements
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct statements]
Notes:Brahma Naidu was a prominent reformer in medieval Andhra Pradesh, renowned for his social and religious reforms. The following statements are correct:
- He opened the Chennakesava Swami temple to Dalits, promoting social inclusivity.
- He adopted Kannamadas, a Dalit, as his son, setting a rare precedent for social equality during his time.
- In the historic Palnadu War, Brahma Naidu supported Pedamalideva, championing his cause against Brahma Nayudu’s rivals.
All statements affirm his progressive contributions and correct historical role.
4. Who among the following was the author of Andhra Sabdha Chintamani, a treatise in Sanskrit on Telugu grammar?
[A] Narayana Bhattu
[B] Nannaya
[C] Tikkana
[D] Errana
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Correct Answer: B [Nannaya]
Notes:
Nannaya was the court poet of Raja Raja Narendra. He is the author of Andhra Sabdha Chintamani which a treatise in Sanskrit on Telugu grammar.
5. Who among the following translated Maxim Gorky’s Mother into Telugu?
[A] T Gopichand
[B] Sri Sri
[C] K Linga Raju
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [K Linga Raju]
Notes:
K Lingaraju translated Maxim Gorky’s Mother into Telugu.
6. 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.
7. At which of the following places first Kisan School was started by N.G.Ranga ?
[A] Guntur
[B] Vijayawda
[C] Nidubrolu
[D] Tenali
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Correct Answer: C [Nidubrolu]
Notes:
Acharya NG Ranga started first Kisan School at Nidubrolu village in Guntur District.
8. In which year Eight point plan was announced?
[A] 1967
[B] 1968
[C] 1969
[D] 1970
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Correct Answer: C [1969]
Notes:
During Telangana agittaion Eight point plan was announced on 11th April 1969 in Lok Sabha.
9. Who among the following played a key role in starting world Telugu conference?
[A] Mandali Venkata Krishna Rao
[B] T. Prakasam
[C] Viswanataha Sastry
[D] C. Narayana Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Mandali Venkata Krishna Rao]
Notes:
Mandali Venkata Krishna Rao played a key role in starting world Telugu conference. When first Telugu conference was organised at Hyderabad in 1975 he was Education minister in AP government.
10. The ‘Statue of Social Justice’ is located in which of the following cities?
[A] Vijayawada
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Chennai
[D] Visakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayawada]
Notes:
The Statue of Social Justice, also known as Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Smriti Vanam, is a 206-ft tall statue located in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, dedicated to B. R. Ambedkar, the father of the Indian Constitution and a social reformer.
