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31. Who was the founder of Jamia Nizamia in Hyderabad?
[A] Syed Ahmed Khan
[B] Mir Osman Ali Khan
[C] Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
[D] Imam Muhammad Anwaarullah Farooqui
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Correct Answer: D [Imam Muhammad Anwaarullah Farooqui]
Notes:
Imam Muhammad Anwaarullah Farooqui founded Jamia Nizamia and was appointed head by the 7th Nizam in 1292 Hijri.
32. In which location of West Godavari district was a Brahmi-inscribed potsherd discovered?
[A] Eluru
[B] Guntapalli
[C] Chintalapudi
[D] Bhimadole
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Correct Answer: B [Guntapalli]
Notes:
A Brahmi-inscribed potsherd was found at Guntapalli; it bore the Prakrit word “dāna” and signified early Buddhist and literary influence in Andhra by the 2nd century CE.
33. Who was the 17th Satavahana ruler traditionally credited with compiling the “Gāthā Saptashatī”?
[A] Satakarni II
[B] Pulumavi
[C] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[D] Hala
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Correct Answer: D [Hala]
Notes:
Hala, the 17th Satavahana ruler (c. 20–24 CE), is credited with compiling “Gāthā Saptashatī”, a Prakrit anthology of 700 poems on love.
34. Wyra Reservoir, constructed in 1930 in Andhra Pradesh, is the primary source of which river?
[A] Godavari River
[B] Krishna River
[C] Munneru River
[D] Wyra River
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Correct Answer: D [Wyra River]
Notes:
Wyra River, a tributary of Munneru River (itself a Krishna River tributary), originates from Wyra Reservoir in Andhra Pradesh at 27m elevation. Wyra Reservoir, built in 1930, has 3 TMC capacity, 1768.3m dam length, and 5 spillway gates.
35. Mypadu Beach is situated along the coast of which sea?
[A] Bay of Bengal
[B] Arabian Sea
[C] Indian Ocean
[D] Andaman Sea
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Correct Answer: A [Bay of Bengal]
Notes:
Mypadu Beach is located on the east coast of the Bay of Bengal, 25 km from SPSR Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It offers fishing opportunities and is maintained by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC).
36. In which mountain range is the Tirumala hill town, known for the Venkateswara Temple, located?
[A] Aravalli Range
[B] Seshachalam Range
[C] Nilgiri Hills
[D] Western Ghats
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Correct Answer: B [Seshachalam Range]
Notes:
Tirumala, a hill town in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati district, is located at 980m in the Seshachalam range of the Eastern Ghats with seven peaks. It features the Venkateswara Temple on Venkatadri peak and the Eparchaean Unconformity geological monument.
37. Kodur (East) village in Andhra Pradesh is located near the boundary of which district?
[A] YSR Kadapa District
[B] Chittoor District
[C] Annamayya District
[D] Tirupati District
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Correct Answer: D [Tirupati District]
Notes:
Kodur (East) is a village in Annamayya District, Andhra Pradesh, near Tirupati District boundary, south of Penna River, covering 4724 hectares. It lies on National Highway 716 and was part of YSR District before 2022.
38. In which city of Andhra Pradesh is the landmark ‘Dolphin’s Nose’ located?
[A] Vijayawada
[B] Visakhapatnam
[C] Tirupati
[D] Kurnool
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Correct Answer: B [Visakhapatnam]
Notes:
Dolphin’s Nose is a 174-meter rocky headland in Visakhapatnam, notable for its shape and the lighthouse guiding ships to its port.
39. Why is Tanguturi Prakasam known as ‘Andhra Kesari’?
[A] For his role in the Salt Satyagraha in Andhra Pradesh
[B] For his bravery during the 1928 Simon Commission boycott in Vijayawada
[C] For becoming the first Governor of Andhra Pradesh
[D] For leading the formation of Andhra University
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Correct Answer: B [For his bravery during the 1928 Simon Commission boycott in Vijayawada]
Notes:
Tanguturi Prakasam earned the title ‘Andhra Kesari’ for bravely leading the 1928 Simon Commission boycott in Vijayawada, defying colonial authorities.
40. Who is known as the “Father of Andhra Renaissance”?
[A] Pingali Venkayya
[B] Kandukuri Veeresalingam
[C] Tanguturi Prakasam
[D] Gurazada Apparao
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Correct Answer: B [Kandukuri Veeresalingam]
Notes:
Kandukuri Veeresalingam pioneered social reforms in Andhra Pradesh, advocated for women’s education, widow remarriage, and Telugu literary revival, earning him the title “Father of Andhra Renaissance”.
