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31. How many number of seats won by Swarajlists in 1926 elections in Madras Presidency?
[A] 41
[B] 44
[C] 50
[D] 63
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Correct Answer: B [44]
Notes:
In 1926 elections:
Swarajlists won 41 seats
Justice party won 22 seats
Independents won 36 seats
32. Who among the following was the second Vice chancellor of Andhra University?
[A] Cattamanchi Ramalinga Reddi
[B] Sarvepalli Radhakrishna
[C] KV Reddi Naidu
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Sarvepalli Radhakrishna]
Notes:
Andhra University was established on 26th April 1926 with Cattamanchi Ramalinga Reddi as the first Vice chancellor.
Sarvepalli Radhakrishna served as second Vice-chancellor of Andhra University.
33. How many number of seats won by Swarajlists in 1926 elections in Madras Presidency?
[A] 22
[B] 36
[C] 41
[D] 63
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Correct Answer: C [41]
Notes:During 1926 elections in Madras presidency
- Swarajlists won 41 seats
- Justice party won 22 seats
- Independents won 36 seats
34. Consider the following statements about Sri Bagh pact?
- It was signed On 16th Nov 1937
- As per pact, two university centers are to be developed-One at Waltair and other at Anantapur
- In general seats in legislature are to be equally distributed on an equal district basis
Select the correct statements from the given options
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 3
[D] All are correct statements
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct statements]
35. In which year Sri Vijaya presided Andhra Mahasabha for the first time?
[A] 1940
[B] 1941
[C] 1942
[D] 1943
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Correct Answer: B [1941]
Notes:
Sir Vijayanand popularly known as Sri Vijaya presided Andhra Mahasabha for the first time in 1941. This session was held in Vishakapatnam.
36. Consider the following statements about JVP committee:
- It recommended postponement of linguistic provinces by a few years
- It supported creation of Andhra province if Andhras gave up their claim to the city of Madras
Select the correct statement from the given options
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1
[C] Both are correct statements
[D] Both are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: C [Both are correct statements]
37. Who among the following was the first CM of Andhra state that was formed on 1st Oct 1953?
[A] CM Trivedi
[B] T.Prakasam
[C] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[D] None of the aove
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Correct Answer: B [T.Prakasam]
Notes:
Andhra state that was formed on 1st Oct 1953 with
T.Prakasam as Chief minister and
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy as deputy chief minister
38. Who among the following floated the idea of Dakishna Pradesh?
[A] Sardar Patel
[B] NG Ranga
[C] T. Prakasam
[D] C. Rajagopalachari
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Correct Answer: D [C. Rajagopalachari ]
Notes:
Rajagopalachari floated the idea of Dakishna Pradesh by merging Madras state, Kerala and Mysore.
39. When the issue of formation of Visalandhra was raised in Hyderabad legislative assembly, how many members supported Visalandhra?
[A] 174
[B] 146
[C] 103
[D] 100
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Correct Answer: C [103]
Notes:Out of 174 members in Hyderabad legislative assembly 147 members expressed their views about Visalandhra. Of these
- 103 supported Visalandhra
- 29 wanted Telangana and
- 15 remained neutral
40. Who among the following was the second Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[B] Damodaram Sanjivayya
[C] Kasu Bramhananda Reddy
[D] PV Narasimha Rao
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Correct Answer: B [Damodaram Sanjivayya ]
Notes:
Damodaram Sanjivayya was the second chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. He served as CM of AP from 11 January 1960 to 12 March 1962.
