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1. Who among the following Golconda rulers was the contemporary of Sri Krishna Deva Raya?
[A] Mohammad Shah
[B] Quli-Qutub Shah
[C] Ibrahim
[D] Abdullah Qutb Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Quli-Qutub Shah ]
Notes:
Quli-Qutub Shah (1512-1543) was the contemporary of Sri Krishna Deva Raya (1509-1529) and Achyutha Raya (1529-1549).
2. Devulapalli inscription was one of the sources of:
[A] Satavahana kingdom
[B] Eastern Chalukyas rule
[C] Kakatiyas rule
[D] Vijayanagara empire
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Correct Answer: D [Vijayanagara empire]
Notes:
Devulapalli inscription was one of the sources of Vijayanagara kingdom; it was collected by Jayanti Ramayya.
3. Who among the following was the author of Sugreeva Vijayam?
[A] Addanki Gangadhram
[B] Kandukuri Rudra Kavi
[C] Malla Reddi
[D] Ponnakanti Teleanganayya
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Correct Answer: B [Kandukuri Rudra Kavi]
Notes:The third ruler of Qutub Shahi dynasty, Ibrahim (1550-80) patronage many Telugu poets like
- Addanki Gangadhram- Tapati Samvaronopakyanam
- Kandukuri Rudra Kavi- Sugreeva Vijayam
- Malla Reddi- Sivadharmottaram
- Ponnakanti Teleanganayya- Yayati Charitra
4. Who among the following was the author of “Sahitya Chintamani”?
[A] Srinatha
[B] Peda Komati Vema Reddi
[C] Prolaya Nayaka
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Peda Komati Vema Reddi]
Notes:
Komati Vema was a great scholar and wrote two books called “Sangita Chintamani” and “Sahitya Chintamani”.
5. Who among the following was served as the second CM from Justice Party?
[A] Subbarayaulu Reddiar
[B] P. Ramarayanigar
[C] TM Nair
[D] KV Reddi naidu
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Correct Answer: B [P. Ramarayanigar ]
Notes:
Subbarayaulu Reddiar was the first CM from justice party in Madras Presidency. He formed ministry in 1920. After his resignation P. Ramarayanigar became CM in 1921
6. In Gentlemen agreement Andhra was represented by:
[A] B. Gopala Reddy
[B] G. Latchanna
[C] N. Sanjeev Reddy
[D] All of them
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Correct Answer: D [All of them]
Notes:In Gentlemen agreement:
Andhra was represented by
- Gopala Reddy- CM of Andhra state
- Sanjeev Reddy
- Latchanna
- Satya Narayana raju-President of APCC
Telangana was represented by
- Ramakrishna Rao-CM of Hyderabad state
- KV Ranga Reddi
- Chenna Reddi
- JV Narasinga Rao-President of Hyderabad congress committee
7. 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.
8. Who directed the iconic 1980 Telugu musical drama film Shankarabharanam?
[A] K. Raghavendra Rao
[B] K. Viswanath
[C] Bapu
[D] Dasari Narayana Rao
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Correct Answer: B [K. Viswanath]
Notes:
Shankarabharanam (1980) was directed by K. Viswanath, known for its authentic Carnatic music and winning 4 National Film Awards.
9. Which UNESCO World Heritage Site served as the capital and center of the Vijayanagara Empire?
[A] Mysore Palace
[B] Badami Caves
[C] Belur
[D] Hampi
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Correct Answer: D [Hampi]
Notes:
Hampi, located in Karnataka, was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its medieval ruins and architecture.
10. Who was the Nizam of Hyderabad during the Indian military operation known as Operation Polo in 1948?
[A] Mir Mahbub Ali Khan
[B] Mir Osman Ali Khan
[C] Mir Akbar Ali Khan
[D] Mir Tahniyat Ali Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Mir Osman Ali Khan]
Notes:
Mir Osman Ali Khan was the last Nizam of Hyderabad during Operation Polo in 1948, when Hyderabad was annexed into India.