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1. Bhattavamana, also known as Kavivirushaba, served as the court poet of which ruler?
[A] Chalukya Bhima
[B] Yuddamalla
[C] Panduranga
[D] Ammaraja-I
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Correct Answer: A [Chalukya Bhima]
Notes:
Bhattavamana, known as Kavivirushaba, was the court poet of Chalukya Bhima, a ruler of the Eastern Chalukyas in Andhra Pradesh.
2. Consider the following statements regarding Srinatha:
- He was the court poet of Peda Komati Vema Reddi.
- He was also known as Kavi Sarva Bhouma (emperor among poets).
- Srinatha was the author of Harivilasam.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] All are correct statements
[D] All are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: C [All are correct statements]
Notes:Srinatha was a renowned Telugu poet and scholar of the 15th century.
- He indeed served as the court poet of Peda Komati Vema Reddi, a prominent ruler of the Reddi dynasty.
- He earned the honorific title ‘Kavi Sarva Bhouma,’ meaning emperor among poets, for his poetic excellence.
- Among his many works, ‘Harivilasam,’ an epic describing the life of Krishna, is attributed to him.
Therefore, all the statements are correct. Srinatha’s contributions played a significant role in the development of Telugu literature.
3. Motupalli inscription is associated with:
[A] Prola-I
[B] Rudradeva
[C] Rudramadevi
[D] Ganapatideva
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Correct Answer: D [Ganapatideva]
Notes:Some of the inscriptions of Kakatiya rulers:
- Hanamkonda inscription-Rudradeva
- Motupalli inscription-Ganapatideva
- Bidar inscription-Rudramadevi
4. To whom did Kumaragiri Reddi delegate the administration of the state?
[A] Prolaya Vema Reddi
[B] Anapotha Reddi
[C] Katya Vema Reddi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Katya Vema Reddi]
Notes:
Kumaragiri Reddi entrusted state administration to Katya Vema Reddi, an important figure in the Reddi dynasty of Andhra Pradesh.
5. Which among the following inscription is related to Peda Komati Vema Reddi?
[A] Mallavaram inscription
[B] Rekapalli inscription
[C] Guntupalli inscription
[D] Bezwada inscription
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Correct Answer: A [Mallavaram inscription ]
Notes:
Mallavaram inscription is related to Peda Komati Vema Reddi.
6. In which year Chittoor was constituted into a separate district?
[A] 1858
[B] 1882
[C] 1911
[D] 1927
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Correct Answer: C [1911]
Notes:
- Anantapur district-1858
- Kurnool district 1882
7. In which year did the East India Company acquire the Northern Circars?
[A] 1760
[B] 1762
[C] 1766
[D] 1775
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Correct Answer: C [1766]
Notes:
The East India Company acquired the Northern Circars from the Nizam of Hyderabad in 1766, strengthening British presence in the eastern coast of India.
8. Who among the following was a not member in JVP committee?
[A] Vallabhbhai Patel
[B] Pattabhi Sitaramayya
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] Jagat Narayan lal
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Correct Answer: D [Jagat Narayan lal]
Notes:
Jagat Narayan lal was a member in Dhar commission. Remaining all are members of JVP committee.
9. Which Andhra Leader gave the slogan “Go back Simon Commission”?
[A] Baru Alivelamma
[B] Alluri Sitarama Raju
[C] Prakasam Pantulu
[D] Anne Anjaiah
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Correct Answer: C [Prakasam Pantulu]
Notes:
The public in India decided to boycott the Simon Commission and the slogan “Go back Simon Commission” became popular. The Commission, composed solely of British members, was met with black flag protests wherever it went. When it visited Madras on February 3rd, 1928, the slogan was given by Prakasam Pantulu. Prakasam showcased great courage in opposing the commission, which led him to earn the title “Andhra Kesari” (the Lion of Andhra).
10. Which faction in the Madras Presidency was led by C. Sankaran Nair, S. Kasturi Ranga Iyengar, and C. Rajagopalachari?
[A] Mylapore Clique
[B] Salem Clique
[C] Egmore Clique
[D] Triplicane Clique
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Correct Answer: C [Egmore Clique]
Notes:
Egmore Clique was led by C. Sankaran Nair, S. Kasturi Ranga Iyengar, and C. Rajagopalachari, opposing the Mylapore Clique in Madras Presidency politics.
