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21. 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.
22. Who was the first confirmed female ruler of an Indian kingdom from the Satavahana dynasty?
[A] Nayanika
[B] Rani Durgavati
[C] Ahilyabai Holkar
[D] Rani Lakshmibai
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Correct Answer: A [Nayanika]
Notes:
Nayanika was queen regent during Satakarni II’s minority and first woman to appear on Indian coins.
23. Who was the architect of the Trikuteshwara Temple in Gadag, Karnataka?
[A] Vishwakarma
[B] Amara Shilpi Jakanachari
[C] Raja Raja Chola
[D] Bidar Basaveshwara
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Correct Answer: B [Amara Shilpi Jakanachari]
Notes:
Trikuteshwara Temple was built by the Kalyani Chalukyas and designed by Amara Shilpi Jakanachari, a renowned architect of that era.
24. Who served as the Mughal governor of Golconda from 1713 to 1724?
[A] Chin Qilich Khan
[B] Mubariz Khan
[C] Asaf Jah I
[D] Mir Jumla II
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Correct Answer: B [Mubariz Khan]
Notes:
Mubariz Khan governed Golconda (1713-1724), stabilized the region, and died fighting Nizam-ul-Mulk in 1724.
25. Which river forms the Chinna Gollapalem Island in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Krishna River
[B] Upputeru River
[C] Godavari River
[D] Penna River
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Correct Answer: B [Upputeru River]
Notes:
Chinna Gollapalem Island is formed by the Upputeru River, the only outlet of Kolleru Lake, located in Krishna District.
26. Who was the ruler of the Rashtrakuta Empire when Malkheda (Manyakheta) served as its capital?
[A] Amoghavarsha I
[B] Kulottunga Chola I
[C] Raja Raja Chola I
[D] Krishna Deva Raya
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Correct Answer: A [Amoghavarsha I]
Notes:
Amoghavarsha I ruled the Rashtrakuta Empire when Malkheda was its capital and authored Kavirajamarga.
27. Who was the builder of Siddavatam Fort in 1303 CE?
[A] Nawab of Cuddapah
[B] Matti Raja of the Vijayanagara Empire
[C] Mir Jumla II
[D] Abdul Nabi Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Matti Raja of the Vijayanagara Empire]
Notes:
Siddavatam Fort was constructed in 1303 CE by Matti Raja of the Vijayanagara Empire.
28. As of April 4, 2022, K. V. B. Puram mandal became part of which newly formed district in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Chittoor
[B] Nellore
[C] Tirupati
[D] Kadapa
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Correct Answer: C [Tirupati]
Notes:
K. V. B. Puram mandal was moved from Chittoor district to the newly formed Tirupati district on April 4, 2022.
29. Which river is spanned by the Godavari Fourth Bridge in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Krishna River
[B] Tungabhadra River
[C] Godavari River
[D] Penna River
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Correct Answer: C [Godavari River]
Notes:
The Godavari Fourth Bridge connects Kovvur and Rajamahendravaram across the Godavari River.
30. In which district of Andhra Pradesh is Padmapuram Gardens, a popular tourist spot in Araku Valley, located?
[A] Visakhapatnam
[B] East Godavari
[C] Chittoor
[D] Krishna
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Correct Answer: A [Visakhapatnam]
Notes:
Padmapuram Gardens is situated near Araku railway station in Visakhapatnam district.
