Andhra Pradesh History MCQ Set-4

In this set, we have compiled the fourth set of Andhra Pradesh History MCQ for APPSC, UPSC, competitive examinations in India and Andhra Pradesh Government Job recruitment examinations. Find out the questions along with the answers below.

Q.1 T. Rama Rao became the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for the first time in which of the following year?

A. 1983

B. 1984

C. 1994

D. 1989

Answer: A. 1983

Note: N.T. Rama Rao became the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for the first time on 9th January, 1983, then for the second time on 16th September, 1984 and for the third time on 12th December, 1994.

Q.2 The palace of the Nizam of Hyderabad is known as:

A. Umaid Bhawan

B. Taj Falaknuma Palace

C. Chowmahalla Palace

D. Amber Palace

Answer: C. Chowmahalla Palace

Q.3 Name of the last Nizam of Hyderabad is:

A. Mir Osman Ali Khan

B. Mir Ahmed Ali Khan

C. Mir Mahbub Ali Khan

D. Mir Akbar Ali Khan

Answer: A. Mir Osman Ali Khan

Note: The last Nizam of Hyderabad was Mir Osman Ali Khan who died on 24th February, 1967.

Q.4 The first event of Telangana agitation is known as:

A. Six-point formula

B. Jai Andhra movement

C. Mulkhi agitation

D. None of these

Answer: C. Mulkhi agitation

Note: 1952 Mulkhi agitation was the first event of Telangana movement. The Mulkhi agitation took place to safeguard the jobs of native residents in the Hyderabad state government.

Q.5 Who was the founder of the Ikshvaku dynasty?

A. Virapurushadatta

B. Vasishthiputra Chamtamula

C. Ehuvala Chamtamula

D. Rudrapurushadatta

Answer: B. Vasishthiputra Chamtamula

Note: Vasishthiputra Chamtamula founded the Ikshvaku dynasty after the decline of Satavahana dynasty.

Q.6 Who was the first king of Velanati Chodas of the Telegu Chola dynasty?

A. Rajendra Choda-I

B. Gonka-I

C. Pruthiswara

D. Rajendra Choda-II

Answer: B. Gonka-I

Note: Gonka-I was a Telegu king and the first kind of Velanati Chodas who ruled from 1076 CE to 1108 CE.

Q.7 The capital of the Velanati Chodas was located in which of the following place?

A. Chandole

B. Machilipatnam

C. Kondapalli

D. Lepakshi

Answer: A. Chandole

Note: The capital of the Velanati Chodas was located in Chandole, Kammanadu region of modern day’s Guntur district.

Q.8 Which of the following is correct about the “Madras Manade” movement?

I. It was a movement to make Madras the capital of Andhra Pradesh.

II. In 1953, Telegu speakers of the Madras Presidency adopted the slogan “Madras Manade”.

III. It was a movement by Tamil people to declare their autonomy in the Madras region.

IV. It was slogan by Tamil people against the colonial rule.

A. Only I is correct

B. Both I & II are correct

C. Only III is correct

D. Both III & IV are correct

Answer: B. Both I & II are correct

Note: “Madras Manade” means “Madras is ours” was a slogan by Telegu speaking people and in 1953, Telegu speakers of former Madras Presidency sought to make Madras the capital of Andhra Pradesh.

Q.9 Potti Sreeramalu is revered as “Amarajeevi” in the Andhra region because:

I. Because of his sacrifice for separate Andhra state for Telegu speaking people.

II. Because of his role in Indian Independence Movement.

III. Because of his role in Sepoy mutiny

A. Only I is correct

B. Only II is correct

C. Only III is correct

D. None of the above

Answer: A. Only I is correct

Note: Potti Sreeramalu was a Telegu revolutionary and revered as “’Amarajeevi” among the Telegu speaking people because he demanded statehood for Telegu speaking people and fasted for 56 days for the demand and died in the process on 15th December, 1952. He joined Gandhi’s Sabarmati Ashram after the death of his wife and newborn child and he was imprisoned for participating in Salt Satyagraha in 1930. Also, he was imprisoned during Quit India movement for three occasions.

Q.10 The independent Muslim state “Bahmani Sultanate” was established by:

A. Ghiaz-ud-in Tughlaq

B. Ulugh Khan

C. Ala-ud-Din Bahman Shah

D. None of these

Answer: C. Ala-ud-Din Bahman Shah

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