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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 is credited with extending the Satavahana kingdom by defeating Nahapana, the Shaka ruler of Western India?
[A] Simukha
[B] Satakarni-I
[C] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: C [Gautamiputra Satakarni]
Notes:
Gautamiputra Satakarni defeated Nahapana, expanding Satavahana rule in Western India, as recorded in Nasik and other inscriptions.
3. Chalukya kumararama bhimeswara temple in Samarlakota was built by:
[A] Chalukya Bhima
[B] Yuddamalla
[C] Ammaraja-I
[D] Vijayaditya-III
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Correct Answer: A [Chalukya Bhima ]
Notes:
Chalukya Bhima was a great builder. He founded the town of Chalukya Bhimeswaram near Samarlakota where he built a temple to Siva and named as Chalukya Bhimeswara, it is one of the Panchamaras of Andhra Desa
4. Who among the following Eastern Chalukyan ruler built Rajahmundry city?
[A] Chalukya Bhima
[B] Ammaraja-I
[C] Kubja Vishnuvardhana
[D] Vijayaditya-II
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Correct Answer: B [Ammaraja-I ]
Notes:
Ammaraja-I built a new city on the left bank of R. Godavari called as Rajamahendra after his title in 921 A.D, now it is known as Rajahmundry.
5. Who among the following composed Ganga-Gowri Vilasam?
[A] Kempe Gowda
[B] Tyagaraja
[C] Muthuswami Dikshitar
[D] Syama Sastri
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Correct Answer: A [Kempe Gowda]
Notes:
Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bangalore city, composed a musical work in Telugu known as Ganga-Gowri Vilasam.
6. Which of the following statements about the Dawaleshwaram project are incorrect?
[A] The project started in 1847 and was completed in 1852.
[B] Sir Arthur Cotton was the chief architect of the project.
[C] It was constructed at a cost of Rs. 1,50,000.
[D] All statements are correct.
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Correct Answer: D [All statements are correct.]
Notes:
All statements are correct: The Dawaleshwaram project began in 1847, finished in 1852, designed by Sir Arthur Cotton, costing Rs. 1,50,000.
7. Consider the following statements regarding the taxes responsible for the Rampa Rebellion of 1879:
- Chigurupannu was the tax levied by toddy contractors on tribals, allowing them to draw toddy only after its payment.
- The Mansabadar responsible for law and order imposed an additional levy called Modalupannu.
- Modalupannu amounted to half or two-thirds of Chigurupannu.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 and 3 are correct
[C] All are correct statements
[D] Only 3 is correct
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Correct Answer: C [All are correct statements]
Notes:All statements given are correct regarding the taxes that contributed to the Rampa Rebellion of 1879.
- Chigurupannu was indeed a tax imposed by toddy contractors on the tribal population; access to toddy depended on this payment.
- The Mansabadar, charged with local administration and order, introduced an extra tax called Modalupannu.
- This Modalupannu tax was set at either half or two-thirds the value of the Chigurupannu, further increasing the financial burden.
The layered and exploitative taxation system was a major grievance, provoking tribal unrest and leading to the rebellion.
8. Consider the following statements about Simon commission:
- The government selected Guntur & Ongole for the visit of Simon Commission
- The commission recommended for the creation of separate Andhra Province.
Select the incorrect statement from the given options:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both are correct statements
[D] Both are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Simon commission recommended for the creation of Orissa and Sindh provinces. It did not recommended for the creation of Andhra province.
9. In which year Andhra University was established?
[A] 1920
[B] 1925
[C] 1926
[D] 1930
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Correct Answer: C [1926]
Notes:
On 26th April 1926 Andhra University was established.
10. The president of All India Kisan Sabha held in 1940 at Palasa was:
[A] Swami Sahajanand
[B] Gowthu Latchanna
[C] Indulal Yagnik
[D] NG Ranga
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Correct Answer: A [Swami Sahajanand ]
Notes:
In 1940, Gowthu Latchanna organised All India Kisan Sabha under the Presidentship of Swami Sahajanand at Palasa
