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21. In which city is the Quirk Memorial Baptist Church, affiliated with the Convention of Baptist Churches of Northern Circars, located?
[A] Chennai
[B] Vijayawada
[C] Visakhapatnam
[D] Tirupati
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Correct Answer: C [Visakhapatnam]
Notes:
Quirk Memorial Baptist Church was founded in 1948 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
22. Which goddess is traditionally invited by drawing Kolam at home entrances in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Saraswati
[B] Lakshmi
[C] Durga
[D] Parvati
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Correct Answer: B [Lakshmi]
Notes:
Kolam is drawn to invite Goddess Lakshmi, symbolizing prosperity and wealth in Andhra Pradesh.
23. Which Kannada-speaking mercantile community in Karnataka is known as Balijas in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana?
[A] Banajigas
[B] Komatis
[C] Chettiars
[D] Vishwakarmas
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Correct Answer: A [Banajigas]
Notes:
Banajigas are Kannada-speaking traders in Karnataka, called Balijas in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with diverse subgroups and mostly Vaishnava religious affiliation.
24. Who was the first elected Chief Minister of Hyderabad State in 1952?
[A] M.K. Vellodi
[B] J.N. Chaudhuri
[C] Burgula Ramakrishna Rao
[D] Marri Chenna Reddy
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Correct Answer: C [Burgula Ramakrishna Rao]
Notes:
Burgula Ramakrishna Rao became the first elected CM of Hyderabad State in 1952 after military and civilian administrations post-Operation Polo.
25. Which goddess is worshipped during the Svarna Gauri Vrata festival celebrated in Karnataka?
[A] Goddess Lakshmi
[B] Goddess Saraswati
[C] Goddess Gauri (Parvati)
[D] Goddess Durga
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Correct Answer: C [Goddess Gauri (Parvati)]
Notes:
Svarna Gauri Vrata honors Goddess Gauri (Parvati), mother of Ganesha, with turmeric idols and sacred rituals in Karnataka.
26. Which fort, built by Recherla Nayaka king Anapotanayaka, served as the capital in Telangana’s Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district?
[A] Rachakonda Fort
[B] Golconda Fort
[C] Devarakonda Fort
[D] Warangal Fort
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Correct Answer: A [Rachakonda Fort]
Notes:
Rachakonda Fort, built circa 1360 AD by Recherla Nayaka king Anapotanayaka, was the capital in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district; the Recherla Nayakas split their kingdom between Rachakonda and Devarakonda.
27. Who served as the Prime Minister of Hyderabad from 1804 to 1808 and was a member of the Salar Jung family?
[A] Mir Alam
[B] Mir Turab Ali Khan
[C] Sir Salar Jung I
[D] Mir Mahbub Ali Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Mir Alam]
Notes:
Mir Alam was Prime Minister (1804-1808), grandfather of Salar Jung I, served under Asaf Jah III, and led Hyderabad’s army against Tipu Sultan.
28. Which symbol is most commonly found on Satavahana coins and is considered a probable early imperial emblem?
[A] Chaitya (stupa) symbol
[B] Elephant motif
[C] Ujjain symbol (cross with four circles)
[D] Bull symbol
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Correct Answer: C [Ujjain symbol (cross with four circles)]
Notes:
The Ujjain symbol (a cross with four circles) frequently appears on Satavahana coins and may represent an early imperial or solar emblem, reflecting cultural links with Ujjain/Avanti.
29. Which ancient emporium, mentioned in the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea and located in the Machilipatnam region, was a key center for maritime trade during the Satavahana period?
[A] Kotturu
[B] Gantasala
[C] Masalia
[D] Amaravati
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Correct Answer: C [Masalia]
Notes:
Masalia, identified with modern Machilipatnam, is cited in the Periplus as a major port; finds of Roman artifacts confirm its maritime significance.
30. Which ancient port town on Andhra Pradesh’s coast served as the maritime outlet for the Satavahana capital, Pratishthana?
[A] Motupalli
[B] Kottapatnam
[C] Kakinada
[D] Machilipatnam
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Correct Answer: B [Kottapatnam]
Notes:
Kottapatnam was the Satavahana port linking Pratishthana to overseas trade, confirmed by Indo-Roman artefacts found there.
