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1. Which of the following was the capital city of the Ikshvaku dynasty in ancient Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Vijayapuri
[B] Keshanapalli
[C] Amaravati
[D] Bezawada
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayapuri]
Notes:
Vijayapuri, located near Nagarjunakonda in Andhra Pradesh, served as the capital of the Ikshvaku dynasty in the 3rd–4th centuries CE.
2. Which among the following was the first Telugu poetic inscription?
[A] Guntupalli inscription
[B] Addanki inscription
[C] Naneghant inscription
[D] Kopparam copper plate inscription
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Correct Answer: B [Addanki inscription]
Notes:
Addanki inscription was the first Telugu poetic inscription. It was issued by Panduranga, the general of Vijayaditya-III
3. Who was the author of Panduranga Mahatyam?
[A] Ramaraja Bhushan
[B] Tenali Ramalinga
[C] Pingali Surana
[D] Dhurjati
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Correct Answer: B [Tenali Ramalinga]
Notes:
Panduranga Mahatyam, a notable Telugu poetic work, was authored by Tenali Ramalinga, a renowned poet of the Vijayanagara Empire.
4. Ponupalli Granth and Rudravaram Granth were composed by:
[A] Srinatha
[B] Pothana
[C] Dhurjati
[D] Pingali Surrana
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Correct Answer: A [Srinatha]
Notes:
Srinatha was the author of Haravilasam, Kasi Kandam, Bhima Kandam, Naishadam e.tc. The Ponupalli Granth and Rudravaram Granth were also composed by him.
5. The last king of Eastern Chalukya dynasty was:
[A] Rajaraja Narendra
[B] Vijayaditya-VII
[C] Chalukya Bhima
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: B [Vijayaditya-VII ]
Notes:
The last king of Eastern Chalukya dynasty was Vijayaditya-VII who died in 1075 A.D.
The death of Vijayaditya-VII in 1075 A.D heralded the end of the Eastern Chalukyas. From that time till the conquest of Coastal Andhra by Kakatiyas towards the end of 12th C, the Vengi remained under the control of Chalukya-Cholas who governed the area through local feudatories.
6. 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.
7. Who among the following was the author of Sabdharatnakaram?
[A] Vamanabhtta
[B] Srinatha
[C] Peda Komati Vema Reddi
[D] Kandukuri Rudrakavi
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Correct Answer: A [Vamanabhtta]
Notes:
Sabdharatnakaram was written by Vamanabhatta. He is the court poet of Peda Komati Vema Reddi..
8. At which of the following places, a special session of Andhra Mahasabha was held to discuss Montague-Chelmsford reforms?
[A] Vijayawada
[B] Guntur
[C] Vishakapatnam
[D] Tirupathi
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Correct Answer: B [Guntur]
Notes:
A special session of Andhra Mahasabha was held at Guntur under the presidentship of Kasinathuni Nageswar Rao to discuss Montague-Chelmsford reforms.
9. Who among the following was the first deputy chief minister of Andhra State?
[A] N.Sanjeeva Reddy
[B] Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramaya
[C] Kala Venkat Rao
[D] T. Prakasam
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Correct Answer: A [N.Sanjeeva Reddy ]
Notes:
When Andhra state was created on 1st Oct 1953 N.Sanjeeva Reddy became the first deputy chief minister of Andhra State
10. First world Telugu conference was held at:
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Tirupathi
[C] Vishakapatnam
[D] Vijayawada
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Correct Answer: A [Hyderabad]
Notes:
First world telugu conference was held at the lal bahadur stadium in hyderabad in 1975.
