11. Who authored the book “The Forgotten Empire,” which is a pioneering historical account of the Vijayanagara Empire?
[A] B.L. Rice
[B] Robert Sewell
[C] Surendranath Sen
[D] S. Srikanta Sastri
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Correct Answer: B [Robert Sewell]
Notes:
Robert Sewell, a British historian, wrote “The Forgotten Empire” in 1900, providing the first detailed account of the Vijayanagara Empire using inscriptions and archival records.
12. Who authored the spiritual book “At the Feet of the Master”?
[A] Jiddu Krishnamurti
[B] Ramana Maharshi
[C] U. G. Krishnamurti
[D] Sri Aurobindo
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Correct Answer: A [Jiddu Krishnamurti]
Notes:
Jiddu Krishnamurti, born in Andhra Pradesh in 1895, wrote “At the Feet of the Master” at age 14; it presents spiritual teachings from his mentor, the Master K.H.
13. Who is the author of the book “Eighteen Fifty Seven” that provides an authoritative account of India’s 1857 Rebellion?
[A] R.C. Majumdar
[B] Bipan Chandra
[C] Sumit Sarkar
[D] S.N. Sen
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Correct Answer: D [S.N. Sen]
Notes:
S.N. Sen wrote “Eighteen Fifty Seven” in 1963, offering a comprehensive analysis of the 1857 Rebellion and its impacts.
14. Who is the author of the book “Hyderabad in Retrospect”?
[A] Sardar Panikkar
[B] K.M. Munshi
[C] Sir Mirza Ismail
[D] Ali Yavar Jung
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Correct Answer: D [Ali Yavar Jung]
Notes:
“Hyderabad in Retrospect” was written by Ali Yavar Jung in 1941. The book analyzes Hyderabad’s history under the Asaf Jahi dynasty, covering administration, reforms, and integration before accession to India.
15. 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.
16. Who authored the book Khutbat-e-Madras in 1936, a collection of sermons on the life of Prophet Muhammad?
[A] Allama Iqbal
[B] Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
[C] Dr. Zakir Husain
[D] Syed Suleiman Nadvi
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Correct Answer: D [Syed Suleiman Nadvi]
Notes:
Khutbat-e-Madras was authored by Syed Suleiman Nadvi in 1936, based on sermons delivered in 1925 at Madras University.
17. Syeda Bilgrami Imam authored a book focusing on the culture of which city in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Vijayawada
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Visakhapatnam
[D] Tirupati
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Correct Answer: B [Hyderabad]
Notes:
She wrote The Untold Charminar, highlighting Hyderabad’s culture.
18. Regarding the 2025 International Booker Prize, consider the following statements:
- It recognizes works translated from multiple languages and promotes the role of translators.
- Banu Mushtaq’s ‘Heart Lamp’ is the first Kannada title to make it to the longlist.
- The prize money is split equally between the author and the translator.
- Geetanjali Shree won the prize for her Hindi novel ‘Tomb of Sand’ in 2023.
How many of the above statements are correct?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] Only three
[D] All four
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Correct Answer: D [All four]
Notes:- It recognizes works translated from multiple languages and promotes the role of translators: Correct. The prize indicates the importance of literary translation.
- Banu Mushtaq’s ‘Heart Lamp’ is the first Kannada title to make it to the longlist: Correct. This marks an achievement for Kannada literature.
- The prize money is split equally between the author and the translator: Correct. This emphasizes the collaborative effort in literary translation.
- Geetanjali Shree won the prize for her Hindi novel ‘Tomb of Sand’ in 2023: Correct. This was a historic win for Hindi literature.
19. Which of the following pairs in respect of Intellectual Property Rights is/are correct?
| Treaty/Convention | Specifications |
|---|
| Paris Convention | Covers all forms of industrial property (patents, trademarks, etc.) and established national treatment provision. |
| Berne Convention | Governs international copyright, protecting the rights of authors and their works. |
| Budapest Treaty | Focuses on the international recognition of the deposit of microorganisms for patent procedures. |
| Marrakesh Treaty | Facilitates the creation and transfer of books for the visually impaired, with exceptions to copyright laws. |
Select the correct option:
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] Only three
[D] All four
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Correct Answer: D [All four]
Notes:The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) promotes global protection of intellectual property rights and supervises key treaties:
- Paris Convention (1883): Covers industrial property (patents, trademarks, etc.) and introduced national treatment for IP protection across nations.
- Berne Convention (1886): Governs international copyright, protecting authors’ rights and works.
- Budapest Treaty: Facilitates international recognition of microorganism deposits for patent procedures.
- Marrakesh Treaty: Enables the creation and exchange of accessible books for visually impaired individuals by providing exceptions to copyright laws.
- Patent Cooperation Treaty (1970): Standardizes international patent applications, streamlines formalities, reduces costs, and aids patenting decisions.
20. Consider the following pairs:
| Book | Author |
| Adbhutasagara | Ballalasena and Lakshamanasena |
| Dayabhaga | Jimutavahana |
| Krityakalpataru | Kulluka Bhatta |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only one pair
[B] Only two pairs
[C] All three pairs
[D] None of the pairs
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Correct Answer: B [Only two pairs]
Notes:- Adbhutasagara: This work is indeed associated with kings Ballalasena and Lakshamanasena, thus this pair is correct.
- Dayabhaga: Authored by Jimutavahana, this pair is also correct.
- Krityakalpataru: This work was compiled by Lakshmidhara, not Kulluka Bhatta, making this pair incorrect.
Thus, only two pairs are correct.
