States PCS: Telangana GK Questions for Telangana State Public Service Commission

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The congress in its Jaipur session appointed a three member committee also popularly known as JVP committee after the name of its leaders – Jawaharlal Nehru,Vallabh Bhai Patel and Pattabhai Sitaramaya.The committee rejected language as the bass of reorganization of states.. Potti Sreeramulu, one of the activists demanding the formation of a Telugu-majority state, died on 16 December 1952 after undertaking a fast-unto-death. This resulted in the creation of the first state on linguistic basis for Telugu speaking people called Andhra State on October 1, 1953. It was later reorganized as Andhra Pradesh in 1956.

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Chellava, titled “Samastha Gnadhrava Vidya Kovida,” served as the court musician of Chalukya Bhima, a noted Eastern Chalukya king of Andhra Pradesh.

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All three pairs are correctly matched Shakti Peethas located in present-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

1. Manikyamba is worshipped at the Draksarama temple, a prominent Shakti Peetha in East Godavari district.
2. Bramaramba is enshrined at the Srisailam temple, known as one of the great pilgrimage sites of Southern India.
3. Jogulamba is the presiding deity at the Alampuram temple in Mahabubnagar, recognized as one of the 18 Asthadasa Shakti Peethas.

These sites are notable centers for Shakti worship in South India, and all listed pairs are correctly matched.

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Bammera Potana, the renowned Telugu poet, lived during the reign of Singama Nayaka of Rachakonda in Telangana.

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The Sangama dynasty was the founding dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire, established in 1336 CE.

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The Virupaksha Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated in Hampi, Karnataka—a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its Vijayanagara Empire ruins.

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The Battle of Talikota was fought in 1565 between the Deccan Sultanates and the Vijayanagara Empire, leading to the empire’s decline.

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All the statements are correct:

1. The main cause for the Battle of Padmanabham (1794) was the refusal of Rajah Vijayaramaraju of Vijayanagaram to pay the promised peshcush (tribute) to the British authorities.
2. Colonel Pendargast led the British forces in the battle, acting under the orders of Charles Oklay, then Governor of Madras.
3. Geographically, Padmanabham is indeed situated between Bhimunipatnam and Vizianagaram in present-day Andhra Pradesh. These facts are corroborated by historical records, making all statements accurate.

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All the statements are correct regarding Poligar Narasimha Reddy.

1. He revolted against the British in 1846, becoming one of the earliest freedom fighters from South India.
2. He was indeed defeated by Captain Nolt at Moondlapadu, which marked a crucial moment in the uprising.
3. Following his defeat, he was captured and publicly hanged at Koilkuntla, which had a significant impact on the local resistance against colonial rule.

These events collectively highlight his contribution to the early anti-colonial resistance in India.

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The main leaders in 1879 Rampa rebellion was:

• Sardar Jangam Pulicanta Sambayya,
• Chandrayya,
• Ambul Reddi of Bodulru and
• Karu Tammana Dora