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11. First Jnanpith awardee in Telugu was:
[A] PV Narasimha Rao
[B] Gidugu Rammurthy
[C] T. Gopichand
[D] Viswanath Satyanarayana
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Correct Answer: D [Viswanath Satyanarayana]
Notes:
Viswanath Satyanarayana got Jnanpith award in the year 1970.
12. According to the 2011 Census, which district in Andhra Pradesh was reported to have the lowest literacy rate of 67.35%?
[A] West Godavari
[B] Krishna
[C] Vizianagaram
[D] Guntur
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Correct Answer: C [Vizianagaram]
Notes:
The lowermost literacy rate in Andhra Pradesh per Census 2011 was marked in Vizianagaram.
13. In which district of Andhra Pradesh are the Ketavaram prehistoric rock paintings located?
[A] Nellore
[B] West Godavari
[C] Kurnool
[D] East Godavari
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Correct Answer: C [Kurnool]
Notes:
The Ketavaram prehistoric rock paintings, dating to over 5,000 years ago, are located in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. They represent hunting scenes and depict the day-to-day life of the Stone Age people.
14. Which local authority is responsible for managing Mandal Parishad Primary Schools in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] District Collectorate
[B] Municipal Corporation
[C] Gram Panchayat
[D] Mandal Parishad
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Correct Answer: D [Mandal Parishad]
Notes:
Mandal Parishad (taluka level) manages and funds primary schools in Andhra Pradesh.
15. Who is considered the founder of the Pallava dynasty according to historical texts?
[A] Karikala Chola
[B] Tondaiman Ilandiraiyan
[C] Adondai Chakravarthi
[D] Pilivalai
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Correct Answer: B [Tondaiman Ilandiraiyan]
Notes:
Tondaiman Ilandiraiyan, linked to Manipallavam and praised in Sangam literature, is regarded as the Pallava dynasty founder.
16. Which Chola emperor is revered by the Sengunthar community in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Karikala Chola
[B] Raja Raja Chola I
[C] Rajendra Chola I
[D] Kulothunga Chola I
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Correct Answer: A [Karikala Chola]
Notes:
The Sengunthar community in Andhra Pradesh, also known as Kaikala or Karikala Bhaktulu, honors the Chola emperor Karikala.
17. Which dam in Andhra Pradesh supplies drinking water to Chennai as part of the Telugu Ganga project?
[A] Kandeleru Dam
[B] Somasila Dam
[C] Prakasam Barrage
[D] Pulichintala Dam
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Correct Answer: A [Kandeleru Dam]
Notes:
Kandeleru Dam, located on the Kandaleru River, is part of the Telugu Ganga project supplying drinking water to Chennai.
18. Who scientifically discovered the Belum Caves in Andhra Pradesh in 1884?
[A] Robert Bruce Foote
[B] H. Daniel Gebauer
[C] Alexander Cunningham
[D] F. R. Allchin
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Correct Answer: A [Robert Bruce Foote]
Notes:
Belum Caves were scientifically discovered by Robert Bruce Foote in 1884; later explored by H. Daniel Gebauer’s team in 1982-84.
19. Under which empire did the Nayak/Bedar community notably serve as soldiers and administrators?
[A] Mughal Empire
[B] Vijayanagara Empire
[C] Maratha Empire
[D] Chola Empire
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Correct Answer: B [Vijayanagara Empire]
Notes:
The Nayak/Bedar community were traditionally militant and served prominently under the Vijayanagara Empire as soldiers, administrators, and Poligars.
20. Which village in Andhra Pradesh is renowned for its production of Aam Papad?
[A] Adavinekkalam
[B] Chilakaluripet
[C] Rajahmundry
[D] Amalapuram
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Correct Answer: A [Adavinekkalam]
Notes:
Aam Papad is a sun-dried mango fruit leather; Adavinekkalam village in Andhra Pradesh is famous for its production.
