c) Nobles Responsibility
d) Judgements of Courts
29. “Purusharthasara” is written by -----?
a) Baddena
b) Shiva Devayya
c) Kethana
d) Vallabhacharya
30. Which of the following is false about Vengi Chalukyas
Economical Situations ?
a) Primary Occupation is Cattle Rearing
b) Primary source of income is Land Tax
c) Land Tax was 1/6th and it is called as KORA
d) For imposing taxes , Agricultural lands have been Divided
31. From Which of the following Inscription we come to know
that Kakatiyas belong to Surya Vamsha Dynasty ?
a) Bayyaram
b) Hanumakonda
c) Chebrolu
d) Kuravi
32. Which of the following is the Land tax imposed by
Kakatiyas ?
a) 1/6th
b) 1/4th
c) 1/8th
d) 1/10th
33. Ekeshwara and Nameshwara are the temples built by
Kakatiyas ,---Where are they Located ?
a) Palampet
b) Hanumakonda
c) Pillamarri
d) Bekkallu
34. “ Aalamu “ is tax imposed on which of the following
Products ?
a) Salt
b) Vegetables
c) Gardens
d) Transport
35. Which of the following is the Kannada work Written by
Mallikarjuna Panditha ?
A. Basavagatha
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C. Ishtalim Stotra
D. Mukhadarshana Gadya
a) ABC
b) BCD
c) ACD
d) ABCD
36. Which among the is the Foreign Traveller who visited
Vijayanagara Kingdom for first time ?
a) Nicolo de Conti
b) Ibn Batuta
c) Abdul Razzaq
d) Sizar Fredrick
37. Which among the following is the work of “ Pingali Surana “
?
a) Garuda Puranam
b) Raghava Pandaviyum
c) Vasu Charitha
d) Prabhavathi Padyumna
38. In Which year, Srikrishna Devaraya defeated Ismail Adil
Shah in Gobbur Battle and took Over Raichur ?
a) 1520
b) 1530
c) 1600
d) 1545
39. Which among the following king Recruited Most no of
Muslims in his Army and trained them ?
a) Devaraya 2
b) Srikeishnadevaraya
c) Virupaksharaya
d) Sadashivaraya
40. Bijapur Senani Mustafa Khan and Golkonda Senani Mir
Jumla Cobinedly defeated which Vijyanagara king In “ Vandavasi
Battle” in 1642 ?
a) Srirangaraya 2
b) Ramadevaraya
c) Venkatapathiraya 3
d) Srirangaraya 3
41. Match the following Industries and their Manufacturing
Centres, during Vijayanagara Rule ?
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b) Kalimulla Hussaini
c) Rajamalla Reddy
d) Kandukuri rudra Kavi
48. Who among the following worked as Doctor in the Court of
Abul Hasan Tanisha ?
a) Bernier
b) Travernier
c) Nicolo Manucci
d) All the above
49. During Qutub Shahis Rule, What is Name of the Grama
Sabhas which were Organised to discuss Village Affairs ?
a) Grama Sabha
b) Gotsabha
c) Majlis
d) All the above
50. “ Shudda Andhra Ramayanam “ is Written by ?
a) Aadidam Bhaskara Kavi
b) Mariganti Singara Acharyulu
c) Ayyanakota Parthasarathi Shetty
d) Rayavarapu Gavvaraju
51. Who among the following worked as Kadapa Dist Collector
and Well Versed in Telugu Language ?
a) Thomas Munro
b) A D Campbell
c) Sir Arthur Cotton
d) C P Brown
52. Who of the below is the french Governer during third
Carnatic War ?
a) Dupleix
b) Gadeho
c) Count de lally
d) Merkar
53. Which of the following is the Land Revenue System existed
during East India Company Rule ?
A. Annual Bidding System
B. Mahalwari sysyem
C. Zamindari system
D. Ryotwari system
a) ABC
b) BCD
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d) ABCD
54. Portuguese who entered india as Merchants in 1500 AD ,
were driven out by Indian Govt By Operation vijay in which year
?
a) 1510
b) 1661
c) 1857
d) 1961
55. Which among the following is mainly exported by british
from india ?
a) Perfumes
b) Cotton
c) Pepper
d) Indigo
56. After which Battle did French were Ousted from Northern
Circars by British ?
a) Battle of Bobbili
b) Tummalapalli Battle
c) Chandurthi Battle
d) Battle of Ambur
57. English Education was introduced in India By “Macaulay
Minute” from Which Year ?
a) 1830
b) 1832
c) 1833
d) 1835
58. At which of the following place in 1902, Bandaru
AcchaMamba Established an Organisation for Women ?
a) Anantapur
b) Guntur
c) Machilipatnam
d) Vishakapatnam
59. “ Shuddi Movement “ is Started by ------?
a) Brahma Samaj
b) Arya Samaj
c) Jnana Samaj
d) None of the above
60. Which of the following Organisation is started by “
DeshiRaju Bapayya “ ?
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c) Guntur Repalli
d) Nellore – Mutthukuru
67. Which among the below is first Women who participated in
Salt Satyagraha in Nellore Dist ?
a) Panaka Kanakamma
b) Paaturi Subbamma
c) Ponaka Parvatamma
d) Poturi Bala Saraswatamma
68. Who among the following is the leader of salt satyagraha in
Rayalaseema districts ?
a) Kalluri Subbarao
b) N G Ranga
c) Konda Venkatappaiah
d) Duggirala Gopalakrishnaiah
69. Who among the following is the founder of Andhra Socialist
Party in 1934 ?
a) Gaadi Charla Hari Sarvottama Rao
b) Acharya N G Ranga
c) V V Ramadasu
d) Unnava Lakshmi Narayana
70. Which of the following is the main reason for Non
Cooperation Movement ?
a) Jallian Wala Bagh incident
b) Capture of Turkey Khalifa
c) Establishment of Swarajya
d) All the above
71. Who established Munagala Rythu Sangam ?
a) Kodati Venkata Narasimha Rao
b) Nanduri Prasad Rao
c) Bacchala Jagannatha Rao
d) Mahendra Rao
72. According to Gentlemens Agreement, in Telangana ,
Minimum How many Years he have to be as Native Prerson for
entering into Public Services ?
a) 10
b) 15
c) 12
d) 16
73. Which of the following is the scheme started by YSR ?
A. Jalayagnam
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1. front airbags
a) 1, 2, 3, 4
b) 1, 2, 3
c) 1, 3, 4, 5
Ans: D
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a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: D
Explanation:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: D
Explanation:
2. Index considers both the current state of the country’s energy system and
their structural readiness to adapt to future energy needs.
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: B
Explanation:
The index is released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).It ranks 115
countries on how well they are able to balance energy security and access
with environmental sustainability and affordability. The WEF index
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considers both the current state of the countries energy system and their
structural readiness to adapt to future energy needs.
a) South Sudan
b) Afghanistan
c) Ukraine
d) Lebanon
Ans: D
Explanation:
Israel captured the Golan Heights from Syria in a 1967 war. United States
President has declared that US will recognize Israel’s Sovereignty over the
disputed Golan Heights. This move will be a major shift in US policy towards
the Israeli-occupied territory.
a) Mauritius
b) Mozambique
c) Peru
d) Brazil
Ans: B
Explanation:
1. Cambodia
2. China
3. India
4 Pakistan
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 only
d) 2 and 3 only
Ans: D
Explanation:
The membership of EAS consists of ten ASEAN Member States (i.e. Brunei
Darussalam,Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore,
Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam), Australia, China, India, Japan, New
Zealand, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation and
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
Ans: B
Explanation:
Kaiga Atomic Power Station (KAPS) is located at Kaiga, near the river Kali, in
Uttar Kannada district of Karnataka. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.
Recently, has created a world record for the longest uninterrupted operation
for 941 days. Therefore, statement 2 is correct.
84. Nikshay Poshan Yojana (NPY) is a scheme for nutritional support to-
a) Lactating mothers
b) Adolescent girls
d) TB Patients
Ans: D
Explanation:
Ans: C
Explanation
Indian Naval Ship Sunayana entered Porbandar harbour at 0900 hrs today
on 07 Jun 2018 after successfully evacuating 38 Indian Nationals at/ off
Socotra Islands during a swift Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Operation
(HADR), code named Operation NISTAR.
2. The scheme is targeted for workers earning wages upto Rs. 15,000/- per
month.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: C
Explanation:
The PMRPY scheme is targeted for workers earning wages upto Rs. 15,000/-
per month.
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87. With regard to Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW), consider the
following statements?
1. It is an initiative by G20.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Ans: B
Explanation:
b) Education
c) Gene mutation
Ans: B
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B. Donald Trump
C. Narendra Modi
D. Reliance India
Ans: C
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded first ever Philip
Kotler Presidential Award. He was selected for his outstanding leadership for
the nation.
90. With regard to Atal Solar Krishi Pump Yojana, consider the
following statements?
2. Under this scheme the government will give two LED bulbs, a DC fan and
a mobile charging socket as freebies to farmers.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Ans: B
Explanation:
Under the scheme, the government of Maharashtra has decided to give two
LED bulbs, a DC fan and a mobile charging socket as freebies to farmers.
a) A.1 only
b) B. 2 only
c) C. Both 1 and 2
d) D. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: C
Explanation:
Ans: A
Explanation:
On the lines of Centre Govt mission “Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan”, Indian
Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has initiated Young Scientist
Programme named “YUva VIgyani KAryakram” – (Yuvika) for school children
with a purpose to enhance their interest in the emerging areas of Space
activities by imparting basic knowledge on Space Technology, Space Science
and Space Applications. This two week long programme is regarded as
“Catch them young”. The programme will be of two weeks duration during
summer holidays (second half of May 2019) and is scheduled to be held at 4
centers of ISRO.Students of 9th standard (in the academic year 2018-19)
and waiting to join 10th Std (or just joined 10th Std) are eligible for the
online registration from 25 March 2019 (1800 hrs) to 03 April 2019 (1800
hrs).The selection is based on the 8th Standard academic performance and
extracurricular activities.The expenses of the selected students during the
entire course will be borne by ISRO.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
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c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: B
Explanation:
Instituted in 1954, the Padma Awards are announced on the occasion of the
Republic Day every year.
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Arunachal Pradesh
d) Sikkim
Ans: A
Explanation:
95. Which of the following is not true regarding the recent claim of
finding cure for HIV:
b) The patient cured of HIV was also suffering from acute myeloid leukemia
Ans: D
Explanation:
1. Solar power
2. Biomass/biogas
5. Nuclear power
Ans: B
Explanation:
On 7th march the Cabinet changed the policy on renewable energy to also
include large hydro-power projects as renewable energy source. Renewable
energy sources are also classified as on-grid and off-grid sources.
a) To evacuate Indian citizens and other foreign nationals from South Sudan
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Ans: C
Explanation:
2. Kerosene
Which of products given above the fall under the Goods and Services tax
regime?
a) 1, 2 ,3
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 2 and 3 only
Ans: A
Explanation:
LPG, kerosene, naphtha, furnace oil, and light diesel oil attract GST, but five
other petroleum products — crude oil, high speed diesel, motor spirit
(petrol), natural gas, and aviation turbine fuel — lie outside the new tax
regime.
2. Gandhian peace prize for the year 2018 was conferred on the Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO).
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: A
Explanation
It is open to people of all nationalities. The award was jointly given in 2000
to Nelson Mandela and Grameen Bank of Bangladesh.
After a gap of four years, the Centre recently announced the awardees for
the prestigious Gandhi Peace Prize for 2015 to 2018.
For the year 2018, it was conferred on WHO Goodwill Ambassador Yohei
Sasakawa for his role in leprosy eradication.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: D
Explanation
Palestine has recently assumed the chairmanship of G77 (for the year 2019),
the global body‘s largest intergovernmental Organisation of developing
countries including India.
Egypt was the previous Chair of the Group of 77 (G77) for the year 2018.