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1. 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.
2. Which dynasty was also referred to as the Sriparvatiyas, meaning the foresters or rulers of Sriparvata forests?
[A] Vakatakas
[B] Vishnukundins
[C] Satavahanas
[D] Ikshavakus
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Correct Answer: D [Ikshavakus]
Notes:
Ikshavakus were known as Sriparvatiyas due to their rule over the Sriparvata forest region in present-day Andhra Pradesh.
3. Who was the author of the Sanskrit work “Jambavati Kalyanam”?
[A] Allasani Peddana
[B] Sri Krishna Deva Raya
[C] Bukka I
[D] Nandi Timmana
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Correct Answer: B [Sri Krishna Deva Raya]
Notes:
Sri Krishna Deva Raya, the Vijayanagara emperor, authored “Jambavati Kalyanam” in Sanskrit, showcasing his literary talents alongside his rulership.
4. Who was the author of Panduranga Mahatyam?
[A] Ramaraja Bhushan
[B] Tenali Ramalinga
[C] Pingali Surana
[D] Dhurjati
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Correct Answer: B [Tenali Ramalinga]
Notes:
Panduranga Mahatyam, a notable Telugu poetic work, was authored by Tenali Ramalinga, a renowned poet of the Vijayanagara Empire.
5. Who among the following wrote Narsimha puranam, Ahobilakshetra mahatyam?
[A] Srinataha
[B] Pothana
[C] Kethana
[D] Yerrapragada
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Correct Answer: D [Yerrapragada]
Notes:
Uttara harivamsam, Narsimha puranam, Ahobilakshetra mahatyam are some of the works of Yellapragada who lived in the court of Prolayavema Reddy
6. Sangita Chintamani and Sahitya Chintamani are the Sanskrit works written by:
[A] Peda Komati Vema reddi
[B] Devaraya-II
[C] Krishna Devaraya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Peda Komati Vema reddi ]
Notes:
Peda Komati Vema reddi wrote two Sanskrit books: Sangita Chintamani and Sahitya Chintamani.
7. Who among the following wrote Kumara Sambhavam in Telugu ?
[A] Kalidasa
[B] Baddena
[C] Kethana
[D] Nannechoda
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Correct Answer: D [Nannechoda]
Notes:
Original Kumara Sambhavam was written in Sanskrit by Kalidasa. In Telugu Kumara Sambhavam was written by Nannechoda.
8. Who among the following work was attributed to Pingali Suranna ?
[A] Pandu Ranga Mahatyam
[B] Paraijataha Pahranam
[C] Prabhavati Pradyumna
[D] Vasu Charitra
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Correct Answer: C [Prabhavati Pradyumna]
Notes:
- Pandu Ranga Mahatyam- Tenali Ramakrishna
- Paraijataha Pahranam- Nandi Timmana
- Prabhavati Pradyumna- Pingali Suranna
- Vasu Charitra- Bhattu Murthi (Rama Raja Bhushanadu)
9. Who among the following chief ministers started Women’s university at Tirupati?
[A]
PV Narasimha Rao
[B] NT Rama rao
[C] Nara chandra babu
[D] Marri Chenna Reddy
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Correct Answer: B [NT Rama rao]
Notes:
Women’s university was started at Tirupati in 1983 by NTR.
10. Which district of Andhra Pradesh has the least number of census towns?
[A] Guntur
[B] Kanuru
[C] Krishna
[D] Vishakapatnam
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Correct Answer: A [Guntur]
Notes:
Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh has the least number of census towns with only one.
