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1. Who was the author of the famous literary work “Amuktamalyada”?
[A] Sri Krishna Devaraya
[B] Ganga Devi
[C] Allasani Peddanna
[D] Tikkana
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Correct Answer: A [Sri Krishna Devaraya]
Notes:
“Amuktamalyada” was composed by Sri Krishna Devaraya, the renowned emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire, in Telugu.
2. Who among the following Golconda rulers is often refereed as “Malikibaram”?
[A] Ibrahim
[B] Jamshid
[C] Abdullah Qutub Shah
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Ibrahim]
Notes:
Due to Ibrahim patronage to Telugu literature common people referred him as “Malikibaram”.
3. Which among the following is the most important port-town during the Kakatiya Period was:
[A] Baruch
[B] Sonapur
[C] Motupalli
[D] Kakinada
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Correct Answer: C [Motupalli]
Notes:
Motupalli A major port-town during the Kakatiya period, Motupalli (in present-day Bapatla district) was renowned for its pearl trade and served as a hub for international commerce with Southeast Asia and Arabia. Marco Polo noted its bustling trade during his travels.
4. Which Reddy dynasty king shifted his capital from Addanki to Kondavidu?
[A] Anapota Reddy
[B] Vema Reddy
[C] Kumaragiri Reddy
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Anapota Reddy]
Notes:
Anapota Reddy moved the Reddy dynasty capital from Addanki to Kondavidu, strengthening their rule in present-day Andhra Pradesh.
5. Which traveler visited Motupalli during the reign of Rudramadevi?
[A] Nicolo Conti
[B] Abdur Razzack
[C] Marcopolo
[D] Hieun-Tsang
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Correct Answer: C [Marcopolo]
Notes:
Marcopolo visited Motupalli in present-day Andhra Pradesh during Rudramadevi’s rule in the Kakatiya dynasty.
6. Which among the following were the first recorded plates of Vishunukundi dynasty?
[A] Chikkulla plates
[B] Velupuru pillar inscription
[C] Ipur plates
[D] None of the them
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Correct Answer: A [Chikkulla plates ]
Notes:
Chikkulla plates are the first recorded plates of Vishunukundi dynasty. It was edited by Dr. Kielhorn.
7. Consider the following statements about Nigama Sabhas during Satavahana period:
- People’s following the same profession were grouped themselves into Nigama Sabha.
- Bhattiprolu inscription is the major source of Nigama Sabhas
- Nagara was the head of Nigama Sabha
Select the incorrect statement from the given options
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] All are correct statements
[D] All are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
During Satavahana period the affairs of the cities were looked after corporate bodies called Nigama Sabhas.
8. To Popularise Home rule movement in Andhra a separate League was formed. Who among following acted as Secretary for that league?
[A] Konda Venkatappaiah
[B] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[C] Annie Besant
[D] Gadicherla Harisarvothamma Rao
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Correct Answer: D [Gadicherla Harisarvothamma Rao ]
Notes:
To Popularise Home rule movement in Andhra Pradesh a separate League was formed with Gadicherla Harisarvothamma Rao as secretary.
9. On which of the following dates, Swami Sitaram began his fast unto death for separate Andhra state?
[A] 15th August 1950
[B] 15th August 1951
[C] 20th September 1950
[D] 20th September 1951
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Correct Answer: B [15th August 1951]
Notes:
On 15th August 1951 Gollapudi Sitaram Sastry popularly known as Swami Sitaram began his fast unto death for separate Andhra Province.
10. First Jnanpith awardee in Telugu was:
[A] PV Narasimha Rao
[B] Gidugu Rammurthy
[C] T. Gopichand
[D] Viswanath Satyanarayana
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Correct Answer: D [Viswanath Satyanarayana]
Notes:
Viswanath Satyanarayana got Jnanpith award in the year 1970.
