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1. Who among the following was the founder of Satavahana dynasty?
[A] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[B] Simuka
[C] Satakarni-I
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: B [Simuka]
Notes:
Matsya and Vayu Puranas mentioned that the last Kanva king Susarman was killed by Andhra king Simukha and established Satavahana kingdom.
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. During which among the following Satavahana ruler reign that Pataliputra came under the control of Satavahanas?
[A] Satakarni-I
[B] Satakarni-II
[C] Gautamiptra Satakarni
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: B [Satakarni-II]
Notes:
It was during the reign of Satakarni-II that Pataliputra came under the control of Satavahanas. For the first time a South Indian dynasty was established its sway over North.
4. The author of Shivaratri Mahatyam:
[A] Srinatha
[B] Nannaya
[C] Pothana
[D] Palakuri Somanatha
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Correct Answer: A [Srinatha ]
Notes:Srinatha was the court poet of Peda Komati Vema Reddi. The writings of Srinatha includes:
- Palanati Charitra
- Shivaratri Mahatyam
- Shrungara Naishdham;
- Shrungara bhushanam
- Kalyanbhyudhyam;
- Ragunathabhyudhyam;
- Kalabhyudhyam
- Salivahana Saptasati
5. Which of the following correctly defines Moturpha?
[A] It is the name of import duty
[B] It is a name of tax imposed on looms
[C] It is a type of loom
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [It is a name of tax imposed on looms]
Notes:
Moturphas is the name of tax imposed on looms.
6. Tura Baz Khan was assoiated with:
[A] Wahabhi movement
[B] Attack on Hyderabad residency
[C] Outbreak at Aurangabad
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Attack on Hyderabad residency]
Notes:
Tura Baz Khan, a Jamedar of Rohillas attacked Hyderabad British residency on 17th July 1857.
7. Who among the following presided first session of Rayalaseema Mahasabha?
[A] KV Reddi Naidu
[B] S. Satyamurthi
[C] Nemali Pattabhirama Rao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Nemali Pattabhirama Rao]
Notes:
On 28th Jan 1934 first session of Rayalaseema Mahasabha was held at Madras.
The session was opened by S. Satyamurthi and presided by Nemali Pattabhirama Rao.
8. On which date did Potti Sriramulu begin his fast unto death demanding a separate Andhra state?
[A] 19th Oct 1952
[B] 15th Aug 1951
[C] 19th Oct 1951
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [19th Oct 1952]
Notes:
Potti Sriramulu started his fast on 19th October 1952, which ultimately led to the creation of Andhra state.
9. Who among the following Telugu writers were the winners of Jnanpeeth award?
[A] Ravuri Bhardwaja
[B] Viswanatha Satyanarayana
[C] C. Narayana Rao
[D] All of them
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Correct Answer: D [All of them]
Notes:Viswanatha Satyanarayana was the first Telugu writer to receive Jnanpeeth award. He revived Jnanpeeth award in the year 1970.
- C. Narayana Rao received in 1988
- Ravuri Bhardwaja received in 2012
10. In which year Sri Krishna committee was constituted to look into the demand for separate statehood for Telangana?
[A] 2008
[B] 2009
[C] 2010
[D] 2011
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Correct Answer: C [2010]
Notes:
Sri Krishna committee was constituted in 2010 to look into the demand for separate statehood for Telangana.
The committee was also known as Committee for Consultations on the Situation in Andhra Pradesh (CCSAP).
