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11. Who served as the Principal of Baptist Theological Seminary, Kakinada during 1968-1969?
[A] Paul Antrobus
[B] John Smith
[C] T. Gnananandam
[D] David Rao
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Correct Answer: C [T. Gnananandam]
Notes:
T. Gnananandam was Principal during 1968-1969, the seminary’s final year before closure.
12. Which temple in Telangana is protected by the Dharma Samsthapana movement to prevent commercialization and promote handloom industry?
[A] Yadagirigutta Temple
[B] Ramappa Temple
[C] Basara Saraswathi Temple
[D] Chilkur Balaji Temple
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Correct Answer: D [Chilkur Balaji Temple]
Notes:
Dharma Samsthapana protects Chilkur Balaji Temple, promoting handloom use and banning plastics since 2008.
13. Who is the renowned Telugu poet, born in Visakhapatnam, famous for the work Maha Prasthanam?
[A] Viswanatha Satyanarayana
[B] Gurajada Apparao
[C] Srirangam Srinivasa Rao (Sri Sri)
[D] Dasaradhi Krishnamacharyulu
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Correct Answer: C [Srirangam Srinivasa Rao (Sri Sri)]
Notes:
Sri Sri, born in Visakhapatnam, authored Maha Prasthanam and pioneered modern Telugu poetry with social themes.
14. Which city, now in Andhra Pradesh, was associated with the Nizam whose service Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk joined?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Vijayawada
[C] Tirupati
[D] Visakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: A [Hyderabad]
Notes:
Hyderabad was the capital of the Nizam’s dominion where Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk served.
15. In which city is the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium located?
[A] Warangal
[B] Nizamabad
[C] Karimnagar
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: D [Hyderabad]
Notes:
Located in Hyderabad, built in 2002 for Afro-Asian Games, capacity 2,000.
16. Who was the Maulvi of Faizabad, a prominent leader in the 1857 Indian Rebellion, known as the lighthouse of Awadh’s revolt?
[A] Ahmadullah Shah
[B] Begum Hazrat Mahal
[C] Nana Sahib
[D] Raja Jagannath Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Ahmadullah Shah]
Notes:
Ahmadullah Shah led Awadh’s revolt, promoted Hindu-Muslim unity, authored Fateh Islam, and was killed in 1858.
17. Which river forms the boundary between Khammam district in Telangana and West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Godavari River
[B] Krishna River
[C] Yerrakaluvaa River
[D] Penna River
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Correct Answer: C [Yerrakaluvaa River]
Notes:
Yerrakaluvaa River forms the boundary between Khammam and West Godavari districts and drains into Upputeru river near Mogultur.
18. Chinnamandyam mandal, previously part of Kadapa district, was incorporated into which newly formed district of Andhra Pradesh in April 2022?
[A] YSR Kadapa
[B] Chittoor
[C] Annamayya
[D] Nandyal
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Correct Answer: C [Annamayya]
Notes:
Chinnamandyam mandal became part of the newly formed Annamayya district on 4 April 2022, previously belonging to Kadapa district.
19. Which district in Andhra Pradesh is known for the oldest human evidence in India, marked by Old Stone Age tools?
[A] Visakhapatnam
[B] Guntur
[C] Chittoor
[D] Vijayawada
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Correct Answer: B [Guntur]
Notes:
Guntur district has yielded Old Stone Age tools, indicating the oldest human presence in India.
20. Which district’s accent and cultural themes are prominently featured in the Telugu film Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes?
[A] Visakhapatnam
[B] Vijayawada
[C] Srikakulam
[D] Guntur
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Correct Answer: C [Srikakulam]
Notes:
The film highlights the Srikakulam district’s accent and themes, reflecting its regional culture.
