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21. Which dynasty originally ruled the Northern Circars before the Mughal Empire?
[A] Qutb Shahi Dynasty
[B] Vijayanagara Empire
[C] Chola Dynasty
[D] Golconda Sultanate
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Correct Answer: A [Qutb Shahi Dynasty]
Notes:
The Qutb Shahi dynasty controlled the Northern Circars before Mughal annexation.
22. Who was the communist leader from Srikakulam who led the Srikakulam peasant uprising?
[A] Chandra Shekhar
[B] Adibhatla Kailasam
[C] Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy
[D] Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
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Correct Answer: B [Adibhatla Kailasam]
Notes:
Adibhatla Kailasam, a CPI (Marxist-Leninist) leader and school teacher from Srikakulam, led the tribal peasant uprising in the 1960s.
23. Who is the Telugu cinematographer from the Nandamuri family known for the film Chanda Sasanudu (1983)?
[A] Nandamuri Balakrishna
[B] Nandamuri Harikrishna
[C] Nandamuri Kalyan Ram
[D] Nandamuri Mohana Krishna
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Correct Answer: D [Nandamuri Mohana Krishna]
Notes:
Nandamuri Mohana Krishna, son of N. T. Rama Rao, is the cinematographer of Chanda Sasanudu (1983).
24. In which city is the Telugu Thalli Flyover, also known as Asilmetta Flyover, located?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Visakhapatnam
[C] Vijayawada
[D] Tirupati
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Correct Answer: B [Visakhapatnam]
Notes:
Telugu Thalli Flyover is situated in Visakhapatnam and was inaugurated in 2013.
25. Which fort did the Pemmasani Nayaks fortify in the 14th century Rayalaseema region?
[A] Gandikota Fort
[B] Golconda Fort
[C] Bidar Fort
[D] Chandragiri Fort
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Correct Answer: A [Gandikota Fort]
Notes:
The Pemmasani Nayaks fortified Gandikota Fort and ruled estates including Yadiki, Gooty, Tadipatri, and Gandikota from 1424 to 1685.
26. In which year was the Directorate of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) established?
[A] 1969
[B] 1975
[C] 1982
[D] 1990
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Correct Answer: A [1969]
Notes:
BSEAP was established in 1969 to conduct secondary exams in Andhra Pradesh.
27. Who was the zamindar of Bobbili who served as the First Minister of Madras Presidency representing the Justice Party?
[A] Ramakrishna Ranga Rao
[B] C. Rajagopalachari
[C] V.V. Giri
[D] Periyar E.V. Ramasamy
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Correct Answer: A [Ramakrishna Ranga Rao]
Notes:
Ramakrishna Ranga Rao, zamindar of Bobbili, was First Minister of Madras Presidency (1932–37) for the Justice Party.
28. Which empire in ancient Andhra Pradesh was characterized as a loosely knit federation of feudatory princes and local governors?
[A] Kakatiya Empire
[B] Vijayanagara Empire
[C] Satavahana Empire
[D] Chalukya Empire
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Correct Answer: C [Satavahana Empire]
Notes:
Satavahana Empire was a decentralized federation; autonomy of feudatory princes allowed regional powers like the Ikshvakus to emerge after its decline.
29. Which ancient kingdom is depicted in a Nagarjunakonda relief showing diplomatic exchanges with foreigners?
[A] Satavahana
[B] Ikshvaku
[C] Pallava
[D] Kakatiya
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Correct Answer: B [Ikshvaku]
Notes:
Nagarjunakonda reliefs depict the Ikshvaku dynasty’s diplomatic exchanges, highlighting their cosmopolitan court.
30. Which ancient dynasty is most closely associated with the continuation of megalithic burial practices in the Kadapa region of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Renati Cholas
[B] Satavahanas
[C] Kakatiyas
[D] Pallavas
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Correct Answer: A [Renati Cholas]
Notes:
Renati Cholas ruled Renadu (Kadapa) around 4th–5th centuries CE, preserving megalithic burial practices alongside early historic inscriptions.
