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1. Consider the following statements regarding Srinatha:
- He was the court poet of Peda Komati Vema Reddi.
- He was also known as Kavi Sarva Bhouma (emperor among poets).
- Srinatha was the author of Harivilasam.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] All are correct statements
[D] All are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: C [All are correct statements]
Notes:Srinatha was a renowned Telugu poet and scholar of the 15th century.
- He indeed served as the court poet of Peda Komati Vema Reddi, a prominent ruler of the Reddi dynasty.
- He earned the honorific title ‘Kavi Sarva Bhouma,’ meaning emperor among poets, for his poetic excellence.
- Among his many works, ‘Harivilasam,’ an epic describing the life of Krishna, is attributed to him.
Therefore, all the statements are correct. Srinatha’s contributions played a significant role in the development of Telugu literature.
2. Errana was the author of Harivamsa. He dedicated this work to:
[A] Prolaya Vema Reddi
[B] Manumasiddi
[C] Krishna Devaraya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Prolaya Vema Reddi ]
Notes:
Errana was the court poet of Prolaya Vema Reddy. He was the great devotee of Lord Siva and was known as Shambudas or Sivadas.
3. Vakataka kingdom was founded by:
[A] Pravara Sena
[B] Vindya Sakti
[C] Simukha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Vindya Sakti]
Notes:
The Vakataka kingdom founded by Vindya Sakti, his son Pravara Sena was a great conqueror.
4. Who among the among following translated Vemana verses into English?
[A] CP Brown
[B] Munro
[C] Meckenzie
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [CP Brown ]
Notes:
CP Brown translated Vemana verses into English in 1829.
5. In which year BN Sarma passed a resolution in imperial legislative council for the rearrangement of provincial areas on language basis?
[A] 1917
[B] 1918
[C] 1920
[D] 1922
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Correct Answer: B [1918]
Notes:
On 6th Feb 1918, BN Sarma passed a resolution in imperial legislative council for the rearrangement of provincial areas on language basis.
6. Which of the following parties formed ministry in Madras presidency after 1937 election?
[A] Indian National Congress
[B] Communist Party
[C] Justice party
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Indian National Congress]
Notes:
INC formed ministry after 1937 elections in Madras presidency with C. Rajagopalchari as CM.
7. In which year Telugu Desam Party was formed?
[A] 1980
[B] 1981
[C] 1982
[D] 1983
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Correct Answer: C [1982]
Notes:
Telugu Desam party was founded by N. T. Rama Rao on 29 March 1982.
8. Who among the following had the title Kavi Samrat?
[A] Unnava Lakshmi Narayana
[B] Viswanatha Satyanarayana
[C] PV Narasimha Rao
[D] T. Gopichand
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Correct Answer: B [Viswanatha Satyanarayana ]
Notes:
Viswanatha Satyanarayana also known as Kavi Samrat (emperor among the poets)
9. Who among the following was the speaker of Loksabha when Andhra Pradesh reorganisation bill was introduced?
[A] Sushilkumar shinde
[B] Meira Kuamr
[C] Prathiba patil
[D] Somnath Chatterje
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Correct Answer: B [Meira Kuamr]
Notes:
Meira Kuamr was the speaker of Loksabha when Andhra Pradesh reorganisation bill was introduced.
10. Which district in Andhra Pradesh expressed concerns over potential flooding caused by the increased height of the Polavaram coffer dam?
[A] Bhadrachalam
[B] Visakhapatnam
[C] Guntur
[D] Krishna
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Correct Answer: A [Bhadrachalam]
Notes:
Raising the Polavaram coffer dam’s height led to concerns about flooding in Bhadrachalam. Three mandals were merged into Andhra Pradesh for the project, but Bhadrachalam town remained in Telangana.
