Andhra Pradesh History MCQ Set-1

In this set, we have compiled the first set of Andhra Pradesh History MCQ GK 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 Which of the following dynasty built the city Amaravati for the first time as per historic record?

A. Pallava Dynasty

B. Satavahana Dynasty

C. Vishnukundian Dynasty

D. Chola Dynasty

Answer: B. Satavahana Dynasty

Note: Amaravati was the capital of Satavahana Dynasty  who rules from 3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE.

Q.2 The Satavahana Dynasty reached its zenith under the rule of which king?

A.Pulumavi

B. Simuka

C. Satakarni I

D. Gautamiputra Satakarni

Answer: D. Gautamiputra Satakarni

Note: Gautamiputra Satakarni ruled Satavahana Dynasty from 86 CE to 110 CE.

Q.3 In the inscription of Nanaghat, who among the following is mentioned as the first king of Satavahana Dynasty?

A. Simuka

B. Pulumavi

C. Satakarni I

D. None of these

Answer: A. Simuka

Note: In the inscription of Nanaghat, Simuka is mentioned as the first king in the list of Royals of Satavahana Kingdom. In Puranas, Simuka is variously spelt as Shivmukha, Sisukha, Sindukha, Chhismaka, Shipraka, Srimukha etc.

Q.4 Mahabalipuram Lighthouse was constructed during the reign of which of the following Pallava King?

A. Mahendravarman I

B. Narasimhavarman I

C. Narasimhavarman II

D. Paramesvaravarman II

Answer: A. Mahendravarman I

Note: The Mahabalipuram lighthouse was constructed during the period of Pallava King Mahendravarman I.

Q. 5 Which of the following Pallava King is also known as Mahamalla or great wrestler?

A. Mahendravarman I

B. Narasimhavarman I

C. Narasimhavarman II

D. Paramsvaravarman II

Answer: B. Narasimhavarman I

Note: Pallava King Narasimhavarman I was also known as Mahamalla or the great wrestler. The city Mamallapuram is named after him.

Q. 6 The rock-cut temples of Mamallapuram was constructed during the reign of which Pallava King?

A. Mahendravarman I

B. Mahendravarman II

C. Narasimhavarman I

D. Paramesravarman II

Answer: C. Narasimhavarman I

Q.7 The architectural creation of the Shore Temple was initiated by which of the following Pallava King?

A. Narasimhavarman II

B. Mahendravarman I

C. Paramesaravarman II

D. None of these

Answer: A. Narasimhavarman II

Note: The Shore Temple site was a busy port during the reign of Pallava King Narasimhavarman II and Narasimhavarman II initiated the architectural creation of the temple although construction period lasted for a long time.

Q.8 The last known Pallava ruler was?

A. Nandivarman III

B. Dantivarman

C. Nandivarman II

D. Aparajita Varman

Answer: Aparajita Varman

Note: The last known Pallava ruler Aparajita Varman was defeated by Chola ruler Aditya.

Q.9 The coastal Andhara Pradesh was ruled by Ananda Gotrikas (335-425 CE)from which of the following region?

A. Kapotapuram

B. Kanchipuram

C. Amaravati

D. Mahabalipuram

Answer: A. Kapotapuram

Note: The Ananda Gotrikas ruled the coastal Andhra Pradesh from their capital Kapotapuram from 335 CE to 425 CE .

Q.10 The only known Brihatpalayana ruler was?

A. Ravi Varma

B. Jaya Varma

C. Mahendra Varma

D. None of these

Answer: B. Jaya Varma

Note: The Brihatpalayanas ruled the northern Andhra Pradesh from Kodur, near Machilipatam as their capital. Jaya Varma is the only known ruler of Brihatpalayanas.

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