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31. Which major Satavahana city became a regional capital by the 1st century CE?
[A] Pratishthana
[B] Amaravati
[C] Ter
[D] Nagarjunakonda
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Correct Answer: B [Amaravati]
Notes:
Amaravati (then Dhānyakaṭaka or Dharanikota) rose as a major Satavahana city and regional capital; it was known for its stupa and Satavahana inscriptions.
32. Bhavani Island, one of India’s largest river islands, is situated in which river?
[A] Godavari River
[B] Ganges River
[C] Tungabhadra River
[D] Krishna River
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Correct Answer: D [Krishna River]
Notes:
Bhavani Island, located in the Krishna River at Vijayawada upstream of Prakasam Barrage, spans 133 acres. Named after Goddess Bhavani (Durga), it is one of India’s largest river islands and hosts cultural and recreational facilities.
33. On which river is the Duduma Waterfall, located on the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border, formed?
[A] Machkund River
[B] Mahanadi River
[C] Godavari River
[D] Indravati River
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Correct Answer: A [Machkund River]
Notes:
Duduma Waterfall, a 175-meter horsetail type, lies on the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border, formed by the Machkund river with two sub-waterfalls. Nearby tribes include Bonda, Gadaba, and Paraja. The Machkund Hydroelectric Project has 120 MW capacity.
34. Which low headland in Andhra Pradesh marks the northern end of the Coromandel Coast?
[A] Durgarajupatnam
[B] Ramayapatnam
[C] Divi Point
[D] Nizampatnam
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Correct Answer: C [Divi Point]
Notes:
Divi Point, located at 15°46′12″N 81°00′40″E in Andhra Pradesh, forms the northern end of the Coromandel Coast and is notable for its low, swampy mangrove wetlands at the Krishna River Delta’s eastern apex.
35. On which river is the Gandipet reservoir (Osman Sagar) located in Telangana?
[A] Moosi
[B] Manjeera
[C] Krishna
[D] Godavari
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Correct Answer: A [Moosi]
Notes:
Gandipet reservoir, also known as Osman Sagar, is built on the Moosi River, which originates in the Ananthagiri hills and flows through Hyderabad.
36. Which of the following waterfalls in Andhra Pradesh is incorrectly matched with its respective district?
[A] Kailasakona – Chittoor
[B] Ethipotala – Guntur
[C] Papanasanam – Chittoor
[D] Penchala Kona – Nellore
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Correct Answer: B [Ethipotala – Guntur]
Notes:
Ethipotala waterfall is actually located in Nalgonda district (now in Telangana), not in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh.
37. In which year did Anandacharyulu, the first Andhra to become President of the Indian National Congress, assume the presidency?
[A] 1892
[B] 1889
[C] 1890
[D] 1891
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Correct Answer: D [1891]
Notes:
Anandacharyulu from Machilipatnam became the first Andhra President of the Indian National Congress in 1891, presiding over the Calcutta session.
38. Where was the third Andhra Mahasabha held in 1915?
[A] Visakhapatnam
[B] Guntur
[C] Vijayawada
[D] Rajahmundry
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Correct Answer: A [Visakhapatnam]
Notes:
The third Andhra Mahasabha was held in December 1915 at Visakhapatnam, presided over by Konda Venkatappaiah, focusing on Telugu language promotion, education, and social reforms.
39. Who presided over the inaugural session of the Andhra Mahasabha held in Hyderabad in 1913?
[A] K. V. Rangareddy
[B] Burgula Ramakrishna Rao
[C] N. Sharma
[D] Pattabhi Sitaramayya
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Correct Answer: C [N. Sharma]
Notes:
N. Sharma presided over the first session of Andhra Mahasabha in 1913 in Hyderabad; the organization promoted Telugu culture and influenced the Hyderabad state’s liberation movement.
40. When was the Andhra Mahasabha formed in Hyderabad State to promote the interests of Telugu-speaking people?
[A] 1925
[B] 1935
[C] 1940
[D] 1930
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Correct Answer: D [1930]
Notes:
The Andhra Mahasabha was established in 1930 in Hyderabad State to represent Telugu speakers and advocate for civil rights, social reforms, and political integration under leaders like Madapati Hanumantha Rao and Konda Venkata Ranga Reddy.
