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41. Consider the following statements regarding the Tungabhadra River:
- Tungabhadra is the largest tributary of the Krishna River.
- Tungabhadra originates in Andhra Pradesh at Amalapur in Kurnool district.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 ]
Notes:Statements 1 is correct:
- Tungabhadra is indeed the largest tributary of the Krishna River.
- It is formed by the merging of Tunga and Bhadra rivers in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, not Andhra Pradesh (so statement 2 is wrong).
- It joins the Krishna near Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh.
42. Who established a school at Machilipatnam in 1843, contributing significantly to early modern education in coastal Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Rev. Charles Stokes
[B] Rev. Noble
[C] Rev. Henry Watson
[D] Rev. William Campbell
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Correct Answer: B [Rev. Noble]
Notes:
Rev. Noble, under the London Missionary Society, established the school at Machilipatnam in 1843, pioneering English and Telugu instruction in coastal Andhra Pradesh.
43. Who was the author of the medieval Telugu treatise “Neetisastram”?
[A] Rani Rudrama Devi
[B] Rudra Deva
[C] Ganapati Deva
[D] Prataparudra II
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Correct Answer: B [Rudra Deva]
Notes:
Neetisastram was composed by Kakatiya ruler Rudra Deva in the 12th century, focusing on ethics, governance, and statecraft in Andhra Pradesh.
44. Who was Marco Polo, and what was his significance regarding Masulipatnam (modern Machilipatnam) on Andhra’s Coromandel Coast?
[A] He was a Venetian traveler who documented Masulipatnam as a major port known for muslin textiles, pepper trade, and pearl fishing.
[B] He was a Mughal emperor who built the Masulipatnam port.
[C] He was a British merchant who established a trading post at Masulipatnam.
[D] He was a Portuguese explorer who conquered the Coromandel Coast.
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Correct Answer: A [He was a Venetian traveler who documented Masulipatnam as a major port known for muslin textiles, pepper trade, and pearl fishing.]
Notes:
Marco Polo, Venetian traveler (1254–1324), described Masulipatnam for its textiles, pepper, pearls, and noted its importance under Kakatiya and Vijayanagara rule; his book is a key historical source.
45. Who was the Persian envoy who visited the court of Vijayanagara ruler Devaraya II during 1442–1443?
[A] Abdul Razzaq
[B] Nicolo Conti
[C] Ferishta
[D] Al Masudi
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Correct Answer: A [Abdul Razzaq]
Notes:
Abdul Razzaq, sent by Shah Rukh, visited Devaraya II’s court (1442–1443) and wrote detailed chronicles invaluable for Vijayanagara history.
46. Which Eastern Chalukya ruler issued the Pedavegi inscription recording a land grant to Vishnu near present-day Eluru in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Vishnuvardhana IV
[B] Jayasimha I
[C] Rajamahendra
[D] Nandi Varma-II
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Correct Answer: D [Nandi Varma-II]
Notes:
Nandi Varma-II (c. 750–772 CE) issued the Pedavegi inscription, granting land to Vishnu, reflecting Eastern Chalukya patronage of Vaishnavism in Andhra Pradesh.
47. What is the modern name of the ancient city of Vijayapuri, which was prominent during the Ikshvaku dynasty in the 3rd–4th centuries CE?
[A] Nagarjuna Konda
[B] Amaravati
[C] Srisailam
[D] Chandavaram
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Correct Answer: A [Nagarjuna Konda]
Notes:
Nagarjuna Konda, now in Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh, is the modern name of ancient Vijayapuri, a major Buddhist center during the Ikshvaku period.
48. Who is credited with composing the Telugu epic “Ranganatha Ramayana” in couplets?
[A] Allasani Peddana
[B] Gona Budha Reddy
[C] Tikkana
[D] Nannaya
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Correct Answer: B [Gona Budha Reddy]
Notes:
Gona Budha Reddy, a 13th-century ruler from Andhra Pradesh, authored Ranganatha Ramayana in Telugu couplets, pioneering the translation of Sanskrit epics and enriching regional literature.
49. Who authored the book “Andhra Pradesh Gandhiji”, which covers the impact of Gandhian principles on the freedom movement in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Kandukuri Veeresalingam
[B] Gurajada Apparao
[C] Kavi Samrat Viswanatha Satyanarayana
[D] Vavilala Gopala Krishnayya
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Correct Answer: D [Vavilala Gopala Krishnayya]
Notes:
Vavilala Gopala Krishnayya wrote “Andhra Pradesh Gandhiji” in 1960; it is a significant academic reference on Gandhian influence in Andhra Pradesh and published by Andhra Pradesh Sahitya Akademi.
50. Which Chief Minister initiated the formation of SMART (Society for Management of Andhra Resource & Technology) in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] N. Chandrababu Naidu
[B] Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
[C] N. T. Rama Rao
[D] K. Rosaiah
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Correct Answer: A [N. Chandrababu Naidu]
Notes:
N. Chandrababu Naidu established SMART in 2001 during his 1999–2004 tenure to modernize Andhra Pradesh’s agriculture using technology and public–private initiatives.
