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21. From which goddess does the Thogata Veera Kshatriya community claim descent?
[A] Goddess Durga
[B] Goddess Chowdeswari
[C] Goddess Lakshmi
[D] Goddess Saraswati
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Correct Answer: B [Goddess Chowdeswari]
Notes:
The Thogata Veera Kshatriya community traces its lineage to goddess Chowdeswari and follows Vaishnavism.
22. Who was the Andhra Pradesh lawyer and Dalit rights activist who served as the senior public prosecutor in the Tsundur massacre case?
[A] Bojja Tharakam
[B] K. Chandrasekhar Rao
[C] G. Ramanujam
[D] Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
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Correct Answer: A [Bojja Tharakam]
Notes:
Bojja Tharakam was a Dalit rights activist and senior public prosecutor in the Tsundur massacre case in Andhra Pradesh.
23. What was the capital of the Kondapadumati dynasty that ruled parts of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Nadendla
[B] Kondavidu
[C] Chandole
[D] Vijayawada
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Correct Answer: A [Nadendla]
Notes:
The Kondapadumati dynasty’s capital was Nadendla near Chandole, ruling west of Kondavidu hills.
24. Which renowned Indian classical vocalist of the Mewati gharana, known for innovations like the Jasrangi jugalbandi, was honored with a commemorative stamp by PM Modi in 2023?
[A] Ustad Rashid Khan
[B] Pandit Jasraj
[C] Bhimsen Joshi
[D] Pt. Kumar Gandharva
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Correct Answer: B [Pandit Jasraj]
Notes:
Pandit Jasraj (1930-2020) of Mewati gharana innovated Jasrangi jugalbandi; commemorated by PM Modi with a stamp in 2023.
25. Who was the first Chief Minister of Andhra State when it was formed in 1953?
[A] N. T. Rama Rao
[B] Tanguturi Prakasam
[C] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[D] Kasu Brahmananda Reddy
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Correct Answer: B [Tanguturi Prakasam]
Notes:
Andhra State was formed in 1953 with Tanguturi Prakasam as its first Chief Minister.
26. In which district of Andhra Pradesh is the Satish Dhawan Space Centre located?
[A] Visakhapatnam
[B] Chittoor
[C] Krishna
[D] Nellore
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Correct Answer: D [Nellore]
Notes:
Satish Dhawan Space Centre is situated in Sriharikota, located in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh.
27. Who was the ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire during the Battle of Raichur in 1520?
[A] Krishnadevaraya
[B] Achyuta Deva Raya
[C] Ali Adil Shah I
[D] Prataparudra
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Correct Answer: A [Krishnadevaraya]
Notes:
Krishnadevaraya led Vijayanagara to victory at Raichur in 1520, expanding territory and weakening Bijapur Sultanate.
28. What is the Telugu name for the spicy South Indian soup-like dish commonly known as Rasam?
[A] Sambar
[B] Tili sāru
[C] Chāru
[D] Rasam
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Correct Answer: C [Chāru]
Notes:
In Telugu, Rasam is called Chāru, meaning essence or soup, distinct from sambar and known for its watery consistency and tangy base.
29. What is the name of the traditional bagpipe made from goat-skin in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Titti
[B] Shehnai
[C] Nadaswaram
[D] Chenda
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Correct Answer: A [Titti]
Notes:
Titti is a goat-skin bagpipe from Andhra Pradesh used by storytellers and dancers.
30. Who won the MLA seat from Uravakonda constituency in the 1989 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections?
[A] Gurram Narayanappa (TDP)
[B] V. Gopinath (Indian National Congress)
[C] Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy (Indian National Congress)
[D] K. E. Krishnamurthy (TDP)
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Correct Answer: B [V. Gopinath (Indian National Congress)]
Notes:
V. Gopinath of INC won in 1989 defeating Gurram Narayanappa by 16,642 votes.
