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21. Which dynasty ruled the Natavadi and Vijayavati Vishayas in Andhra Pradesh for approximately 3.5 centuries?
[A] Chagis (Tyagis)
[B] Kakatiyas
[C] Gajapatis
[D] Chalukyas
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Correct Answer: A [Chagis (Tyagis)]
Notes:
Chagis ruled Natavadi and Vijayavati Vishayas for 3.5 centuries, were vassals to Chalukya-Cholas, Kakatiyas, and Gajapatis, with capitals at Gudimetta, Vijayawada, and Vinukonda.
22. Which organization annually awards the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi title to Carnatic musicians?
[A] Madras Music Academy
[B] All India Radio
[C] Sangeet Natak Akademi
[D] Indian Council for Cultural Relations
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Correct Answer: A [Madras Music Academy]
Notes:
The Sangita Kalanidhi title has been awarded annually by the Madras Music Academy since 1942 to honor excellence in Carnatic music.
23. Which river originates near Bheemili Beach in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Gosthani River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Penna River
[D] Swarnamukhi River
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Correct Answer: A [Gosthani River]
Notes:
Gosthani River originates near Bheemili Beach, known for 17th-century British and Dutch settlements.
24. To whom did the 15th-century Telugu poet Mallana dedicate his work Rajasekara Charitram?
[A] Nadendla Appana, governor of Kondavidu
[B] Aliya Rama Raya, governor of Vijayanagara
[C] Ramaraya, governor of Rayalaseema
[D] Saluva Narasimha, governor of Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Nadendla Appana, governor of Kondavidu]
Notes:
Mallana dedicated Rajasekara Charitram to Nadendla Appana, the governor of Kondavidu.
25. What was the capital of Perumbanappadi during the early Pallava period?
[A] Kanchipuram
[B] Thiruvallam
[C] Vellore
[D] Tirupati
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Correct Answer: B [Thiruvallam]
Notes:
Thiruvallam near Vellore was the capital of Perumbanappadi, ruled by Bana chieftains under the Pallavas.
26. What was the headquarters of the Godavari district formed in 1859?
[A] Rajahmundry
[B] Kakinada
[C] Eluru
[D] Vijayawada
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Correct Answer: B [Kakinada]
Notes:
Godavari district, formed in 1859, had Kakinada as its headquarters.
27. Who was the last Chief Minister of united Andhra Pradesh before the formation of Telangana in 2014?
[A] N. Chandrababu Naidu
[B] K. Rosaiah
[C] Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
[D] Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy
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Correct Answer: D [Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy]
Notes:
Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy served as the 16th and last Chief Minister of united Andhra Pradesh from 2010 to 2014 before Telangana was formed.
28. In which district of Andhra Pradesh is the Thotapalli Barrage located?
[A] Parvathipuram Manyam
[B] Srikakulam
[C] Visakhapatnam
[D] East Godavari
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Correct Answer: A [Parvathipuram Manyam]
Notes:
Thotapalli Barrage is situated in Garugubilli Mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh.
29. Which Indian state is primarily associated with the Hyderabadi Urdu language?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Karnataka
[C] Telangana
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Telangana]
Notes:
Hyderabadi Urdu is mainly spoken in Telangana, influenced by local languages and used by Hyderabadi Muslims.
30. Who represented Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, in the 1st Lok Sabha as a member of the Praja Socialist Party?
[A] H. Sitaram Reddy
[B] Gadilingana Goud
[C] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[D] Bezawada Gopala Reddy
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Correct Answer: B [Gadilingana Goud]
Notes:
Gadilingana Goud was the 1st Lok Sabha MP for Kurnool representing Praja Socialist Party and later served in the 4th Lok Sabha for Swatantra Party.