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1. Which ruler is credited with popularizing the spring festival “Vana Mahotsava” in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Anavema Reddi
[B] Anapotha Reddi
[C] Kumaragiri Reddi
[D] Prolaya Vema Reddi
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Correct Answer: C [Kumaragiri Reddi]
Notes:
Kumaragiri Reddi of the Reddi dynasty popularized “Vana Mahotsava”, the spring festival, during his reign in medieval Andhra Pradesh.
2. Devulapalli inscription was one of the sources of:
[A] Satavahana kingdom
[B] Eastern Chalukyas rule
[C] Kakatiyas rule
[D] Vijayanagara empire
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Correct Answer: D [Vijayanagara empire]
Notes:
Devulapalli inscription was one of the sources of Vijayanagara kingdom; it was collected by Jayanti Ramayya.
3. Who among the following assisted Nannaya in the Writings of Mahabharata?
[A] Narayana Bhattu
[B] Kethana
[C] Marana
[D] Pothana
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Correct Answer: A [Narayana Bhattu ]
Notes:
Narayana Bhattu was assisted Nannaya in the Writings of Mahabharata. Rajaraja Narendra gifted Nandampudi Agrahara to Narayana Battu who helped in translation of Mahabharata into Telugu.
4. The stairs for Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swami Temple and Ahohibalam Narasimha Swamy Temple was built by:
[A] Prolaya Vema Reddi
[B] Peda Komati Vema reddi
[C] Krishna Devaraya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Prolaya Vema Reddi]
Notes:
Prolaya Vema Reddi is the Reddy king who built the stairs for Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swami Temple and Ahohibalam Narasimha Swamy Temple.
5. 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
6. Who among the following wrote a drama called “Japaneeyamu in Telugu which depicts Victory of Japan over Russia?
[A] Sriram Virabrahmam
[B] Raja of Mungala
[C] Kopalle Hanumantha Rao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Sriram Virabrahmam]
Notes:
Sriram virabramham wrote a drama called “Japaneeyamu in Telugu which depicts Victory of Japan over Russia.
7. During Vandemataram movement, the tour of Bipin Chandra Pal to Andhra was organised by?
[A] Kopalle Hanumantha Rao
[B] Mutnuri Krishna Rao
[C] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[D] K. Venkataramana
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Correct Answer: B [Mutnuri Krishna Rao]
Notes:
Bipin Chandra Pal toured Andhra in the year 1907. The tour was organized by Mutnuri Krishna Rao
8. On which of the following dates, Potti Sriramulu attained martyrdom?
[A] 19th Oct 1952
[B] 15th Dec 1952
[C] On 7th Feb 1953
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [15th Dec 1952]
Notes:
Potti Sriramulu started fast unto death for separate Andhra state on19th Oct 1952 and attained martyrdom on 15th Dec 1952.
9. The name of office created by NTR when he was CM, to go into the charges of corruption against government employees is:
[A] Dharmachakra
[B] Dharma mahamatra
[C] Dharma nilaya
[D] none of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Dharma mahamatra]
Notes:
Dharma mahamatra is the name of office created by NTR when he was CM, to go into the charges of corruption against government employees.
10. Consider the following schemes launched during the second tenure of N. Chandrababu Naidu as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh:
- Adarana – A scheme for artisans
- Mundadugu – A scheme for the disabled
- Cheyutha – A scheme for the downtrodden
Which of the above pairs is / are incorrectly matched?
[A] Only 1
[B] Both 2 and 3
[C] All are correctly matched
[D] All are incorrect
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Correct Answer: B [Both 2 and 3]
Notes:
- Adarana was indeed a welfare scheme for artisans introduced by Chandrababu Naidu.
- Mundadugu was intended for the upliftment of the downtrodden, not specifically for the disabled.
- Cheyutha was a scheme aimed at empowering the disabled, not broadly for all downtrodden sections.
Thus, only options 2 and 3 are incorrectly matched.
