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11. What was the standard gold coin used during the Vijayanagara Empire?
[A] Varaha (Gold Pagoda)
[B] Rupee
[C] Mohur
[D] Fanam
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Correct Answer: A [Varaha (Gold Pagoda)]
Notes:
The Vijayanagara Empire used the gold Pagoda called Varaha as the standard coin, also known as Hon, Gadyana, or Pon.
12. In Hindustani and Carnatic music, which svara is known as the fifth note in the octave?
[A] Rishabh (Re)
[B] Gandhar (Ga)
[C] Madhyam (Ma)
[D] Pancham (Pa)
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Correct Answer: D [Pancham (Pa)]
Notes:
Pancham (Pa) is the fifth svara, fixed without variations, frequency 720 Hz in the higher octave.
13. On the south bank of which river was the historic Kollur Mine, known for producing famous Golconda diamonds, located in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Tungabhadra River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Krishna River
[D] Penna River
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Correct Answer: C [Krishna River]
Notes:
Kollur Mine was situated on the south bank of the Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh, famous for diamonds like Koh-i-Noor.
14. Which fort was constructed by the rulers of the Bidar Sultanate?
[A] Bidar Fort
[B] Golconda Fort
[C] Golkonda Fort
[D] Daulatabad Fort
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Correct Answer: A [Bidar Fort]
Notes:
Bidar Fort was built by the Bidar Sultanate rulers, known for Persian culture and Hindu architectural influences.
15. Who authored the 10th-century Kannada epic Vikramarjuna Vijaya, also known as Pampa Bharatha?
[A] Adikavi Pampa
[B] Sri Ponna
[C] Ranna
[D] Kuvempu
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Correct Answer: A [Adikavi Pampa]
Notes:
Adikavi Pampa, a Jain poet and court poet of Chalukya king Arikesari II, wrote Vikramarjuna Vijaya in the 10th century.
16. In which geological basin is the Upper Maleri Formation, known for Late Triassic fossils, located?
[A] Pranhita–Godavari Basin
[B] Godavari Basin
[C] Cauvery Basin
[D] Damodar Basin
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Correct Answer: A [Pranhita–Godavari Basin]
Notes:
The Upper Maleri Formation is part of the Pranhita–Godavari Basin in Telangana, dating to the Late Triassic and containing early dinosaur fossils.
17. In Carnatic music, what is the term for the solfa passages sung after the anupallavi and charanam that enhance the beauty of a composition?
[A] Alapana
[B] Tani Avartanam
[C] Swarakalpana
[D] ChitteChitte Swara
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Correct Answer: D [ChitteChitte Swara]
Notes:
ChitteChitte Swara are solfa passages sung after anupallavi and charanam, performed by artists to enhance the composition’s beauty and showcase improvisation.
18. On which river is the Veligallu Dam Reservoir Project constructed in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Tungabhadra River
[B] Papagni River
[C] Godavari River
[D] Krishna River
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Correct Answer: B [Papagni River]
Notes:
The Veligallu Dam Reservoir Project is built on the Papagni River in Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh, with a storage capacity of 4.64 Tmcft, completed in 2007.
19. Where was the Telugu philosopher and poet Yogi Vemana born?
[A] Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
[B] Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
[C] Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
[D] Gandikota, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Gandikota, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Yogi Vemana was born in Gandikota, Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh, known for his simple Telugu poetry and wisdom.
20. Which festival commemorating the Battle of Karbala is celebrated in Rayalaseema, Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Bonalu
[B] Bathukamma
[C] Peerla Panduga
[D] Ugadi
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Correct Answer: C [Peerla Panduga]
Notes:
Peerla Panduga is a Muharram mourning festival in Rayalaseema involving processions of relics (Alam) and fire-walking rituals, commemorating the Battle of Karbala.
