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1. Who was the first emperor of the Chalukya-Chola dynasty?
[A] Kulottunga I
[B] Kulottunga II
[C] Pulakesin II
[D] Kubja Vishnuvardhana
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Correct Answer: A [Kulottunga I]
Notes:
Kulottunga I, originally a Chalukya prince, became the first Chalukya-Chola emperor in the 11th century, founding the Chalukya-Chola line.
2. Who was the author of the famous literary work “Amuktamalyada”?
[A] Sri Krishna Devaraya
[B] Ganga Devi
[C] Allasani Peddanna
[D] Tikkana
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Correct Answer: A [Sri Krishna Devaraya]
Notes:
“Amuktamalyada” was composed by Sri Krishna Devaraya, the renowned emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire, in Telugu.
3. Who authored the Telugu works Basava Puranam and Panditharadhya Charitra?
[A] Palakuri Somanatha
[B] Yerrapragada
[C] Srinatha
[D] Pothana
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Correct Answer: A [Palakuri Somanatha]
Notes:
Palakuri Somanatha, a 13th-century Telugu poet from Andhra Pradesh, wrote Basava Puranam and Panditharadhya Charitra.
4. Kala Purnodhayam was written by:
[A] Nannaya
[B] Pingali Surana
[C] Bammera Pothana
[D] Palakuri Somanatha
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Correct Answer: B [Pingali Surana]
Notes:
Kala Purnodhayam was written by Pingali Surana. He was one of the Asthadiggajas in the court of Krishna Devaraya.
5. Consider the following statements regarding Palakuri Somanatha:
- He introduced a new trend of employing both Telugu and Sanskrit in his works, based on the language commonly used by people.
- He authored Basava Puranam and Panditharadhya Charitra.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Both 1 and 2 are correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2 are correct]
Notes:Both statements are correct.
- Palakuri Somanatha pioneered the use of both Telugu and Sanskrit in his literary works, promoting a style that reflected the linguistic diversity of his audience.
- He is renowned for authoring the Basava Puranam—a significant text in Veerashaiva literature—as well as Panditharadhya Charitra, both of which highlight his critical contributions to Telugu literature. His innovative integration of languages and thematic depth make him an influential figure in medieval South Indian literature.
6. Who among the following accompanied Rudramba in war with Amba deva?
[A] Mallikarjuna Nayaka
[B] Ganapati deva
[C] Racharla Rudra
[D] Recharla Prasaditya
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Correct Answer: A [Mallikarjuna Nayaka ]
Notes:
Rudramba was killed in the battle by Raya Sahsra Malla Amba deva. During that battle Mallikarjuna Nayaka accompanied Rudramba, but both lost their lives.
7. Andhra Patrika was a Telugu weekly founded by :
[A] Konda Venkatappayya
[B] Kasinadhuni Nageswar Rao
[C] C. Narasimha Rao
[D] V Ramdas
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Correct Answer: B [Kasinadhuni Nageswar Rao]
Notes:
Andhra Patrika was a Telugu language weekly founded by Kasinadhuni Nageswar Rao in 1909 in Bombay. In 1914, he moved the journal to Madras and reformatted it as a daily newspaper.
8. Who among the following was appointed as special officer to report on financial and administrative implications of the formation of Andhra?
[A] Justice LS Misra
[B] Justice Kailas Nath Wanchoo
[C] Justice Ranganatham
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Justice Kailas Nath Wanchoo]
Notes:
Chief Justice of Rajasthan High court Kailas Nath Wanchoo was appointed as special officer to report on financial and administrative implications of the formation of Andhra.
9. The first Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh that was formed on 1st Nov 1956:
[A] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[B] T. Prakasam
[C] Bezawada Gopal Reddy
[D] PV Narasimha Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Neelam Sanjiva Reddy]
Notes:
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was the first Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh that was formed on 1st Nov 1956.
T. Prakasam was the first Chief minister of Andhra state that was formed on 1st oct 1953
Bezawada Gopal Reddy was the last Chief minister of Andhra state that was formed on 1st oct 1953.
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.
