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21. Who was the first ruler of the Vishnukundin dynasty?
[A] Indra Varma
[B] Madhav Varma I
[C] Govinda Varma
[D] Vakataka
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Correct Answer: A [Indra Varma]
Notes:
Indra Varma founded the Vishnukundin dynasty in the late 4th century CE, likely as a vassal of the Vakatakas.
22. Who was the last Kazi of Udgir under the Hyderabad State?
[A] Kazi Mohammed Yusuf
[B] Kazi Mohammed Zainul Abedin
[C] Kazi Abdul Rahman
[D] Kazi Ahmed Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Kazi Mohammed Zainul Abedin]
Notes:
Kazi Mohammed Zainul Abedin (1892-1962) was the last Kazi of Udgir under Hyderabad State, a civil service topper and Urdu poet.
23. Who introduced Lutheranism in Andhra Pradesh in 1842?
[A] Rev. John Christian Frederick Heyer
[B] Rev. William Carey
[C] Rev. Thomas Munroe
[D] Rev. Alexander Duff
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Correct Answer: A [Rev. John Christian Frederick Heyer]
Notes:
Rev. John Christian Frederick Heyer, a German-origin missionary from Pennsylvania, introduced Lutheranism in Andhra Pradesh in 1842.
24. What is the name of the natural arch near the Tirumala Hills temple in Andhra Pradesh that is designated as a National Geo-heritage Monument?
[A] Araku Valley Arch
[B] Belum Caves Arch
[C] Borra Caves Arch
[D] Silathoranam Natural Arch
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Correct Answer: D [Silathoranam Natural Arch]
Notes:
Silathoranam is a natural quartzite arch near Tirumala Hills, marking the Eparchaean Unconformity and recognized as a National Geo-heritage Monument.
25. In which city of Andhra Pradesh is the Jinnah Tower located?
[A] Guntur
[B] Vijayawada
[C] Tirupati
[D] Visakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: A [Guntur]
Notes:
Jinnah Tower is a landmark in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, known for its early 20th-century Muslim architecture.
26. Which mountain range in southeastern Andhra Pradesh is part of the Eastern Ghats?
[A] Nallamala Hills
[B] Araku Valley
[C] Sirumalai Hills
[D] Velikonda Range
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Correct Answer: D [Velikonda Range]
Notes:
The Velikonda Range is a low mountain range in southeastern Andhra Pradesh and forms part of the Eastern Ghats.
27. Who was the chief engineer under the Nizam of Hyderabad responsible for major irrigation projects such as Osman Sagar and Nizam Sagar?
[A] Sir M. Visvesvaraya
[B] Mir Ahmed Ali
[C] Dr. K.L. Rao
[D] Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
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Correct Answer: B [Mir Ahmed Ali]
Notes:
Mir Ahmed Ali was the chief engineer under the Nizam, responsible for key irrigation projects including Osman Sagar and Nizam Sagar dams.
28. During whose reign did the Dravida Brahmins migrate from Tamil regions to Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Rajaraja Narendra
[B] Rajendra Chola I
[C] Vijayanagara Krishnadevaraya
[D] Krishna Deva Raya
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Correct Answer: A [Rajaraja Narendra]
Notes:
Dravida Brahmins migrated during Rajaraja Narendra’s reign (1022–1061 CE) and Kulottunga I’s rule.
29. Who is credited with originating the traditional Andhra Pradesh sweet, Kakinada Kaja?
[A] G. Subramanyam
[B] Chittipeddi Kotaiah
[C] Raghupathi Venkaiah
[D] Kommineni Seshagiri Rao
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Correct Answer: B [Chittipeddi Kotaiah]
Notes:
Kakinada Kaja was created in 1891 by Chittipeddi Kotaiah in Andhra Pradesh.
30. Which monumental sculpture is famously housed in the caves of Undavalli, Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Shiva Nataraja
[B] Gautama Buddha
[C] Ganesha
[D] Reclining Vishnu
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Correct Answer: D [Reclining Vishnu]
Notes:
The Undavalli Caves feature a 5-meter-long reclining Vishnu sculpture carved from a single granite block, dating to the 6th century Vishnukundina era.
