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1. Who authored the Prakrit work ‘Lilavati’, which narrates the love story of Hala and Lilavati?
[A] Kuthuhala
[B] Rajasekhara
[C] Gunadhya
[D] Sarvavarma
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Correct Answer: A [Kuthuhala]
Notes:
Kuthuhala authored the Prakrit work ‘Lilavati’, which narrates the romance of King Hala and Lilavati.
2. Who among the following was known by the titles “Andhraesadiswara” and “Andhra Suratrana”?
[A] Kapaya Nayaka
[B] Anapotha
[C] Singama Nayaka
[D] Prolaya Nayaka
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Correct Answer: A [Kapaya Nayaka]
Notes:
Kapaya Nayaka of the Musunuri dynasty bore the titles “Andhraesadiswara” and “Andhra Suratrana” for liberating the Andhra region from the Delhi Sultanate.
3. Who among the following was the first General secretary of Andhra congress circle that was formed in 1918?
[A] Konda Venkatappaiah
[B] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[C] Pattabhi Sitaramaya
[D] Mocherla Ramchandra rao
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Correct Answer: A [Konda Venkatappaiah]
Notes:On Jan 22 1918, Andhra congress circle was fomed with:
- Konda Venkatappaiah as General secreatry
- Nyapathi Subba Rao as President
4. Consider the following statements about Silver Jubilee session of Andhra Mahasabha?
- It was held in Vishakhapatnam in 1937
- The session was presided by Kadapa Koti Reddi
- The session was inaugurated by Halaharvi Sitarama Reddi
Select the incorrect statement from the given options
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Silver Jubilee session of Andhra Mahasabha was held in Vijayawada in 1937.
5. 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.
6. Who among the following served as first Governor of Andhra state which was formed on Oct 1st 1953?
[A] T. Prakasam
[B] CM Trivedi
[C] Wanchoo
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [CM Trivedi]
Notes:
CM Trivedi was the first Governor of Andhra state which was formed on Oct 1st 1953.
7. Swatantra Party was formed in Andhra Pradesh in the year:
[A] 1955
[B] 1957
[C] 1959
[D] 1961
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Correct Answer: C [1959]
Notes:
In 1959 Swatantra Party was formed in Andhra Pradesh with NG Ranga as president.
8. In which year Vijyanagaram district was constituted?
[A] 1970
[B] 1975
[C] 1979
[D] 1980
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Correct Answer: C [1979]
Notes:
Vizianagaram district was formed on 1 June 1979.
9. Andhra Pradesh reorganisation bill was introduced in Lok sabha by?
[A] Chidambaram
[B] Sonia Gandhi
[C] Manmohan singh
[D] Sushilkumar Shinde
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Correct Answer: D [Sushilkumar Shinde]
Notes:
On 13th Feb 2014, Sushil kumar Shinde introduced Andhra Pradesh reorganisation bill in the Lok sabha
10. How many thematic cities are planned to be developed in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh?
[A] 7
[B] 8
[C] 9
[D] 10
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Correct Answer: C [9]
Notes:
Amaravati’s master plan includes 9 thematic cities to foster sector-specific growth in Andhra Pradesh.
