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21. Who among the following helped kumara kampana during the conquest of Madurai?
[A] Bukka-I
[B] Gopanna
[C] Saluva mangu
[D] Both 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [Both 2 & 3]
Notes:
Kumara kampana was the son of Bukka-I. Gopanna and Saluva mangu helped kumara kampana during the conquest of Madurai.
22. Which of the following is not correct?
[A] Berar-Imad Shahi dynasty
[B] Ahmad nagar-Adil Shahi dynasty
[C] Bidar-Badir Shahi dynasty
[D] Golconda-Qutub Shahi dynasty
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Correct Answer: B [Ahmad nagar-Adil Shahi dynasty]
Notes:The disintegration of Bahamani kingdom in 1526 A.D resulted in the formation of five new sultanates. They were
- Berar ruled by Imad Shahi dynasty
- Ahmad nagar ruled by Nizam Shahi dynasty
- Bijapur ruled by Adil Shahi dynasty- founded by Yusuf Adil Khan
- Bidar ruled by Badir Shahi dynasty
- Golconda ruled by Qutub Shahi dynasty (1512-1687)
23. “Andhraesadiswara” is the title of:
[A] Prolaya Nayaka
[B] Kapaya Nayaka
[C] Krishna Devaraya
[D] Kumaragiri Reddi
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Correct Answer: B [Kapaya Nayaka ]
Notes:
In 1336 Kapaya Nayaka attacked Warangal and expelled Malik Maqbul, the Muslim governor of the place fled to Delhi. On capturing Warangal Kapaya Nayaka took the titles of “Andhraesadiswara” and “Andhra Suratrana”
24. Which of the following correctly defines Moturpha?
[A] It is the name of import duty
[B] It is a name of tax imposed on looms
[C] It is a type of loom
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [It is a name of tax imposed on looms]
Notes:
Moturphas is the name of tax imposed on looms.
25. In which year Nawab of Hyderabad entered into Subsidiary Alliance with the British Government?
[A] 1757
[B] 1775
[C] 1790
[D] 1798
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Correct Answer: D [1798]
Notes:
The Subsidiary Alliance System was used by Lord Wellesley (Governor General of India) to bring the Indian states within the boundary of the British political power. Under this doctrine , The Nizam of Hyderabad was the first Indian ruler to accept the Subsidiary Alliance in 1798 A.D and came under the British Protection.
26. Which among the following correctly defines Dubashees?
[A] They are foreign traders
[B] They are local merchants
[C] They are the local people who helped collector in explaining local language
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [They are the local people who helped collector in explaining local language]
Notes:
Dubashees are the local people who helped collector in explaining local language.
27. In which year Rampa revolt took place?
[A] 1857
[B] 1860
[C] 1875
[D] 1879
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Correct Answer: D [1879]
Notes:
The first Rampa revolt took place in the year 1879.
28. Darsy Chenchaih was associated with:
[A] Indian National congress
[B] Ghadar Party
[C] Muslim League
[D] Brahmo Samaj.
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Correct Answer: B [Ghadar Party]
Notes:
He was the only one from Andhra who joined Gadhar party.
29. Who among the following British officials Opposed the transfer of Ganjam district areas from Madras Presidency to Orissa province ?
[A] Lord Curzon
[B] Mark Hunter
[C] Sir Andrew Fraser
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Sir Andrew Fraser ]
Notes:
Sir Andrew Fraser was the Lt. Governor of Bengal. He opposed the transfer of Ganjam district areas from Madras Presidency to Orissa province.
30. “Kanya Sulkam” was written by:
[A] Raghupati Venkataratnam Naidu
[B] Gurajada Apparao
[C] Unnava Lakshminarayana
[D] Veeresalingam
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Correct Answer: B [Gurajada Apparao ]
Notes:
Kanya Sulkam” (1897) was the first social play in Telugu. It was written by Gurajada Apparao.
