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31. Who is popularly known as “Bhima the Temple-builder” among Eastern Chalukya rulers?
[A] Vijayaditya II
[B] Bhima I
[C] Gunaga Vijayaditya
[D] Kulottunga I
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Correct Answer: B [Bhima I]
Notes:
Bhima I (r. 892–921 CE) earned the title “Bhima the Temple-builder” for constructing grand temples like Draksharama Bhimeswara and Samalkot Shiva temple in Andhra Pradesh.
32. On the bank of which river is Amaravati, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, situated?
[A] Tungabhadra River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Penna River
[D] Krishna River
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Correct Answer: D [Krishna River]
Notes:
Amaravati, capital of Andhra Pradesh, is in Guntur district on Krishna River’s right bank, covering 217.23 km² across 25 villages in three mandals. Named after the ancient Satavahana capital, it features historic Buddhist sites and is planned as a sustainable smart city with 51% green space.
33. Kiliyur Falls is situated in which hills of the Eastern Ghats in Tamil Nadu?
[A] Shevaroy Hills
[B] Nilgiri Hills
[C] Cardamom Hills
[D] Servarayan Hills
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Correct Answer: D [Servarayan Hills]
Notes:
Kiliyur Falls is a 91m waterfall on the Periyaaru river in the Servarayan hills of the Eastern Ghats, Tamil Nadu. It descends into the Kiliyur Valley near Yercaud Lake in Salem district.
34. In which Indian state is Kanger Valley National Park located?
[A] Chhattisgarh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Odisha
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: A [Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
Kanger Valley National Park, established in 1982 in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, spans 200 sq km with diverse terrain, mixed moist deciduous forests, and rich limestone caves like Kotamsar and Kailash. It hosts varied flora, fauna, and the perennial Kanger River flowing centrally.
35. Salihundam, an ancient Buddhist site known for its stupas and monastic complexes, is located in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Visakhapatnam
[B] Srikakulam
[C] Vijayawada
[D] Guntur
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Correct Answer: B [Srikakulam]
Notes:
Salihundam, in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, is an ancient Buddhist site with stupas and monastic complexes dating from the 2nd to 12th centuries, reflecting Mahayana, Theravada, and Vajrayana Buddhism, significant in the spread of Buddhism to Southeast Asia.
36. During which movement did the Tenali Bomb Case take place in the Madras Presidency?
[A] Quit India Movement
[B] Civil Disobedience Movement
[C] Non-Cooperation Movement
[D] Vandemataram Movement
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Correct Answer: D [Vandemataram Movement]
Notes:
The Tenali Bomb Case occurred in 1908 during the Vandemataram Movement, which began in 1905 as part of the Swadeshi campaign in Andhra (Madras Presidency).
37. Who was the first president of the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee?
[A] Nyapati Subba Rao
[B] Pattabhi Sitaramayya
[C] T. Prakasam
[D] Kasinadhuni Nageswara Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Nyapati Subba Rao]
Notes:
Nyapati Subba Rao became the first president of the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee in 1918, leading efforts for regional unity and agrarian reforms.
38. Who was responsible for compiling the first Telugu-English dictionary, significantly contributing to the preservation and standardization of the Telugu language?
[A] Potti Sreeramulu
[B] Gurajada Apparao
[C] Kandukuri Veeresalingam
[D] Charles Philip Brown
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Correct Answer: D [Charles Philip Brown]
Notes:
Charles Philip Brown, a British civil servant in Rajahmundry, compiled the first Telugu-English dictionary in 1852, standardizing Telugu vocabulary and preserving its literature.
39. Who was responsible for constructing the Vira Siromantapa (Vira Siromani Mandapa) at Srisailam?
[A] Prolaya Vema Reddi
[B] Anavema Reddi
[C] Rudra Deva
[D] Harihara Raya
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Correct Answer: B [Anavema Reddi]
Notes:
Anavema Reddi, probably Anavema I, built the Vira Siromantapa at Srisailam in the mid-11th century atop the Mallikarjuna temple complex as a ceremonial and ritual pavilion.
40. Who was the earliest European visitor to the Vijayanagara Empire?
[A] Domenico Paes
[B] Nicolo Conti
[C] Fernao Nuniz
[D] Portuguese Duarte Barbosa
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Correct Answer: B [Nicolo Conti]
Notes:
Nicolo Conti, a Venetian merchant, visited Vijayanagara around 1420–1440 during Deva Raya II’s rule. His travelogue offers the earliest European account of the city and empire.
