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1. Which of the following inscription is associated with Satakarni-II?
[A] Naneghat inscription
[B] Nasik Inscription
[C] Guntupalli inscription
[D] An inscription of the gateway of Sanchi
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Correct Answer: D [An inscription of the gateway of Sanchi]
Notes:
- Satakarni-II mentioned in an inscription of the gateway of Sanchi, the Yugapurana and in few coins.
- Naneghat inscription of Naganika mentions about Satakarni-I.
- Nasik Inscription of Gautami Balasri is about Gautamiputra Satakarni.
2. Who built the Kunthi Madhava Swamy Temple at Pithapuram in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Kubja Vishnuvardana
[B] Pulakesi II
[C] Chalukya Bhima
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Kubja Vishnuvardana]
Notes:
Kubja Vishnuvardana, founder of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty, built the Kunthi Madhava Swamy Temple at Pithapuram in Andhra Pradesh.
3. The Battle of Raichur, considered the greatest battle fought by Sri Krishna Deva Raya, was between the Vijayanagar Empire and which other kingdom?
[A] Golconda Kingdom
[B] The Sultanate of Bijapur
[C] Mughals
[D] Kakatiyas
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Correct Answer: B [The Sultanate of Bijapur]
Notes:
The Battle of Raichur (1520) was fought between the Vijayanagar Empire under Sri Krishna Deva Raya and the Sultanate of Bijapur, led by Ismail Adil Shah.
4. Who authored the “Basava Puranam”?
[A] Palkuriki Somanatha
[B] Allasani Peddhana
[C] Nannaya
[D] Tikkana
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Correct Answer: A [Palkuriki Somanatha]
Notes:
Palkuriki Somanatha, a 12th-century Telugu poet from Andhra Pradesh, authored “Basava Puranam,” detailing the life of Basavanna, a prominent Lingayat saint.
5. Consider the following statements about Acharya Nagarjuna and find incorrect one from the given options
- He was the Contemporary to Satakarni-II
- He had written the scripture Suhrullekha
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both are correct
[D] Both are incorrect
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
He was the Contemporary to Yajna Sri Satakarni
6. Which of the following movement was arised due to certain service grievances of the village officials?
[A] No-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu
[B] Forest Satyagraha at Palnadu
[C] Chirala-Perala Satyagraha
[D] Rampa Rebellion
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Correct Answer: A [No-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu ]
Notes:
No-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu was arised due to certain service grievances of the village officials like little pay, abolition of certain posts like Karnams, Vettis.
7. The Author of Maha Prasthanam:
[A] T Gopichand
[B] Srirangam Srinivasa Rao
[C] Konda Venkatappaiah
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Srirangam Srinivasa Rao ]
Notes:
Srirangam Srinivasa Rao popularly known as Sri Sri was the author of Mahaprasthanam.
8. Which town in Andhra Pradesh is named after the Kakatiya military chieftain Gona Ganna Reddy and King Ganapati Deva?
[A] Khilla Ghanpur
[B] Nandyal
[C] Rajahmundry
[D] Vijayawada
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Correct Answer: A [Khilla Ghanpur]
Notes:
Khilla Ghanpur is named after Gona Ganna Reddy and King Ganapati Deva, reflecting their historical significance in the region.
9. Kondapalli Koteswaramma, a noted communist leader and feminist, hailed from which district in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] East Godavari
[B] Krishna
[C] Guntur
[D] Visakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: B [Krishna]
Notes:
Kondapalli Koteswaramma was from Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, known for her communist and feminist activism.
10. Which dynasty was the last ruling dynasty of the former princely state of Hyderabad?
[A] Qutb Shahi Dynasty
[B] Bahmani Dynasty
[C] Asaf Jahi Dynasty
[D] Mughal Dynasty
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Correct Answer: C [Asaf Jahi Dynasty]
Notes:
The Asaf Jahi dynasty, also known as the Nizams, ruled Hyderabad until its annexation in 1948.
