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11. During the Seven Years’ War, which fort did Colonel William Draper successfully defend against the French siege led by Comte de Lally?
[A] Fort William
[B] Fort St David
[C] Fort St Louis
[D] Fort St George
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Correct Answer: D [Fort St George]
Notes:
Colonel Draper defended Fort St George in Madras during the 1758-59 French siege, contributing to British dominance in India.
12. Which community in Andhra Pradesh is traditionally known as wandering minstrels and soothsayers?
[A] Budabukkala
[B] Rajaka
[C] Kuruba
[D] Golla
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Correct Answer: A [Budabukkala]
Notes:
Budabukkala are an OBC community known for their traditional roles as wandering minstrels and soothsayers, speaking a hybrid Marathi dialect.
13. Who was the first Hyderabadi to graduate with a B.A., LL.B. (Honours) from Trinity College, Cambridge?
[A] Mir Osman Ali Khan
[B] Nawab Sir Nizamat Jung Bahadur
[C] Sir Akbar Hydari
[D] Syed Hussain Bilgrami
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Correct Answer: B [Nawab Sir Nizamat Jung Bahadur]
Notes:
Nawab Sir Nizamat Jung was the first Hyderabadi B.A., LL.B. (Honours) from Trinity College, Cambridge in 1891 and later served as Chief Justice of Hyderabad High Court.
14. Which district in Andhra Pradesh includes the Chirala revenue division established in 2022?
[A] Guntur
[B] Prakasam
[C] Bapatla
[D] Nellore
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Correct Answer: C [Bapatla]
Notes:
Chirala revenue division was formed on 4 April 2022 in Bapatla district, comprising 13 mandals.
15. Who was the founder of the India Herald newspaper in the Madras Presidency?
[A] Humphreys
[B] G. Subramania Iyer
[C] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[D] R. K. Narayan
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Correct Answer: A [Humphreys]
Notes:
India Herald was founded by Englishman Humphreys without government permission; he was arrested and deported but escaped en route to England.
16. In Carnatic music, what is the term used for the first section of a Krithi composition?
[A] Anupallavi
[B] Pallavi
[C] Charanam
[D] Alapana
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Correct Answer: B [Pallavi]
Notes:
Pallavi is the opening section of a Krithi, followed by Anupallavi and Charanam.
17. In which year was the Andhra Pradesh state-level trade union federation APVVU established?
[A] 1985
[B] 1991
[C] 1998
[D] 2005
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Correct Answer: B [1991]
Notes:
APVVU was formed in 1991 and registered under the Trade Union Act in 1998.
18. Which fort was captured and governed by Deshastha Khasa Rayarao in 1579?
[A] Golconda Fort
[B] Kondaveedu Fort
[C] Bidar Fort
[D] Warangal Fort
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Correct Answer: B [Kondaveedu Fort]
Notes:
Deshastha Khasa Rayarao captured Kondaveedu Fort in 1579 and became its governor.
19. Which communist group in Hyderabad under the Nizam influenced the Andhra Mahasabha and established the Nizam State Communist Committee in 1939?
[A] Comrades Association
[B] Telangana Communist Party
[C] Hyderabad Marxist League
[D] Deccan Workers Union
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Correct Answer: A [Comrades Association]
Notes:
The Comrades Association was the communist group that influenced Andhra Mahasabha and formed the Nizam State Communist Committee in 1939.
20. Who was the last Kazi of Udgir under the Hyderabad State?
[A] Kazi Mohammed Yusuf
[B] Kazi Mohammed Zainul Abedin
[C] Kazi Abdul Rahman
[D] Kazi Ahmed Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Kazi Mohammed Zainul Abedin]
Notes:
Kazi Mohammed Zainul Abedin (1892-1962) was the last Kazi of Udgir under Hyderabad State, a civil service topper and Urdu poet.
