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41. Which tribe, recognized as India’s largest and most widely dispersed, primarily inhabits western and central Indian states including Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Gonds
[B] Santhals
[C] Oraons
[D] Bhils
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Correct Answer: D [Bhils]
Notes:
The Bhils, India’s largest and most widely dispersed tribe, inhabit western and central India including Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh. They speak Bhili, an Indo-Aryan language with many dialects, and are classified as a Scheduled Tribe.
42. During whose reign did Buddhism receive significant royal patronage in the Ikshvaku Kingdom of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Ehuvula Chamtamula
[B] Rudrapurushadatta
[C] Virapurushadatta
[D] Mathariputra
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Correct Answer: C [Virapurushadatta]
Notes:
Virapurushadatta (c. 270–310 CE) of the Ikshvaku dynasty from Andhra Pradesh patronized Buddhism, overseeing major monastic construction at Nagarjunakonda and providing land grants and inscriptions supporting Buddhist institutions.
43. Which Satavahana ruler is credited with defeating the Western Kshatrapa king Nahapana?
[A] Vasishthiputra Pulumavi
[B] Satakarni II
[C] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[D] Yajna Sri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: C [Gautamiputra Satakarni]
Notes:
Gautamiputra Satakarni defeated Nahapana around 119 CE, regaining Satavahana territories; this is confirmed by Nashik and Paithan inscriptions.
44. Which ruler is known for having governed the entire Andhra desa, from Ganjam in the north to Kanjivaram in the south, encompassing present-day Andhra, Telangana, and Rayalaseema regions?
[A] Prataparudra II
[B] Rudrama Devi
[C] Ganapati Deva
[D] Krishna Deva Raya
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Correct Answer: C [Ganapati Deva]
Notes:
Ganapati Deva of the Kakatiya dynasty (c.1199–1262 CE) expanded his rule from Ganjam to Kanjivaram, consolidating Andhra, Telangana, and Rayalaseema, and promoted irrigation and Telugu literature.
45. Which ancient Andhra dynasty notably patronized the Saivism religion during the 3rd–5th centuries CE?
[A] Satavahanas
[B] Vakatakas
[C] Ikshvakus
[D] Salakayanas
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Correct Answer: D [Salakayanas]
Notes:
The Salakayanas, ruling parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh (3rd–5th century CE), supported Shaivism through temple grants, endowments, and regional patronage evidenced at sites like Alampur and Kolanupaka.
46. How many Salankayana inscriptions have been discovered, and in which languages are they recorded?
[A] Ten inscriptions; five in Prakrit and five in Sanskrit
[B] Seven inscriptions; four in Prakrit and three in Sanskrit
[C] Eight inscriptions; three in Prakrit and five in Sanskrit
[D] Six inscriptions; two in Prakrit and four in Sanskrit
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Correct Answer: C [Eight inscriptions; three in Prakrit and five in Sanskrit]
Notes:
Eight Salankayana inscriptions (300–440 CE) are known: three in Prakrit and five in Sanskrit, mainly from East Godavari and Visakhapatnam, documenting land grants and endowments on copper-plates and stone slabs.
47. According to Vishnupurana and Jaina Dharmamruta, who were considered the heirs or spiritual successors of Buddha?
[A] Satavahanas
[B] Ikshvakus
[C] Kakatiyas
[D] Pallavas
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Correct Answer: B [Ikshvakus]
Notes:
Vishnupurana and Jaina Dharmamruta identify the Ikshvakus, rulers around Nagarjunakonda, as heirs of Buddha, emphasizing their Buddhist patronage and claim to Sakya lineage.
48. Who was the first poet to translate the Mahabharata into Telugu?
[A] Vemana
[B] Pothana
[C] Tikkana
[D] Nannayya
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Correct Answer: D [Nannayya]
Notes:
Nannayya, known as Andhra’s Adi Kavi, translated portions of the Mahabharata into Telugu in the 11th century under King Rajaraja Narendra’s patronage, standardizing Telugu script and grammar.
49. To whom did Srinatha dedicate his renowned work ‘Haravilasam’?
[A] Pedanna
[B] Tippayya Setti
[C] Allasani Peddana
[D] Madhava Mantri
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Correct Answer: B [Tippayya Setti]
Notes:
Srinatha dedicated ‘Haravilasam’ to Tippayya Setti, a wealthy merchant-patron from Rajahmundry, exemplifying the patronage system in medieval Andhra and Vijayanagara period Telugu literature.
50. Which was the first Telugu journal published from Bellary?
[A] Satyadoota
[B] Andhra Patrika
[C] Krishna Patrika
[D] Telugu Sudha
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Correct Answer: A [Satyadoota]
Notes:
Satyadoota, published in 1855 from Bellary by Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu, was the first Telugu journal advocating social reform and education.
