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1. Which of the following term was used for the group of people following profession during rule of Satavahanas?
[A] Srenis
[B] Goshti
[C] Nigama
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Srenis]
Notes:During the reign of Satavahanas:
- The people of same profession grouped themselves into Srenis or guilds under the leadership of Sresthi.
- Domestic traders formed into unions called Nibhaya or Nikaya or Nigama. The meetings of these unions were known as Goshti.
2. Which among the following was the earliest capital of Satavahanas?
[A] Paithan or Pratisthan
[B] Amaravati
[C] Kotilingala
[D] Masilia
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Correct Answer: A [Paithan or Pratisthan]
Notes:
The earliest capital of Satavahanas was Paithan or Pratisthan which is located on the banks of River Godavari. Later they shifted their capital to Amaravati.
3. Consider the following statements about Kubja Vishnuvardhana:
- He was a devotee of Vishnu and called himself as “Parama Bhagavatha”.
- Hiuen-tsang visited Andhra during the period of Kubja Vishnuvardhana.
- His wife Ayyana Mahadevi built a Jain temple Nadumba Vasati at Bezawada.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct]
Notes:All the statements regarding Kubja Vishnuvardhana are correct:
- Kubja Vishnuvardhana, the founder of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty, was a devoted follower of Vishnu, referring to himself as “Parama Bhagavatha,” which signifies utmost devotion to Vishnu.
- Chinese traveler Hiuen-tsang (Xuanzang) visited the Andhra region during his reign, documenting local customs and events.
- His wife, Ayyana Mahadevi, is known to have constructed the Jain temple called Nadumba Vasati at Bezawada (present-day Vijayawada), indicating her patronage of Jainism despite the king’s Vaishnava faith. Therefore, all given statements are correct.
4. Which Eastern Chalukyan ruler patronised Sanskrit poet Bhattavamana and musician Mallapa?
[A] Chalukya Bhima
[B] Ammaraja-I
[C] Yuddhamalla
[D] Vijayaditya-II
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Correct Answer: A [Chalukya Bhima]
Notes:
Chalukya Bhima of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty was the patron of Sanskrit poet Bhattavamana and musician Mallapa.
5. The Battle of Raichur, considered the greatest battle fought by Sri Krishna Deva Raya, was between the Vijayanagar Empire and which other kingdom?
[A] Golconda Kingdom
[B] The Sultanate of Bijapur
[C] Mughals
[D] Kakatiyas
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Correct Answer: B [The Sultanate of Bijapur]
Notes:
The Battle of Raichur (1520) was fought between the Vijayanagar Empire under Sri Krishna Deva Raya and the Sultanate of Bijapur, led by Ismail Adil Shah.
6. Who is the author of “Tapati Samvaronopakyanam”?
[A] Addanki Gangadhram
[B] Allasani Peddhana
[C] Kandukuri Rudra deva
[D] Pothana
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Correct Answer: A [Addanki Gangadhram]
Notes:
“Tapati Samvaronopakyanam” was written by Addanki Gangadhram, a noted Telugu poet from Andhra Pradesh.
7. Sir Thomas Munro died at which of the following places in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Ananthapur
[B] Penukonda
[C] Chittoor
[D] Pattikonda
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Correct Answer: D [Pattikonda]
Notes:
Sir Thomas Munro died of cholera at Pattikonda in the Kurnool district on 6th July 1827 while serving as Governor of Madras.
8. In which year Rampa revolt took place?
[A] 1857
[B] 1860
[C] 1875
[D] 1879
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Correct Answer: D [1879]
Notes:
The first Rampa revolt took place in the year 1879.
9. In which year Srikakulam was constituted into a separate district?
[A] 1950
[B] 1951
[C] 1952
[D] 1953
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Correct Answer: B [1951]
Notes:
Initially Srikakulam was a part of Ganjam district of Madras presidency. When separate Orissa province was formed in 1936 Srikakulam was included in Vishakhapatnam district and in 1951 Srikakulam was constituted into a separate district
10. In which year Chandrababu Naidu elected as MLA for the first time?
[A] 1970
[B] 1974
[C] 1975
[D] 1978
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Correct Answer: D [1978]
Notes:
Chandrababu Naidu elected as MLA for the first time in 1978 from Chandragiri on a congress (I) ticket. Later he worked in the cabinet of Anjaiah as the minister of cinematography.
