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Q1 · History of India
The Vijayanagara Empire reached its zenith during the reign of which ruler?
- A. Harihara I
- B. Bukka Raya I
- C. Krishnadevaraya
- D. Devaraya II
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Krishnadevaraya (1509-1529 CE) is considered the greatest ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire, under whose reign the empire experienced its golden age in terms of territorial expansion, military prowess, and cultural achievements.
Q2 · Indian Polity and Constitution
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
- A. Article 146
- B. Article 148
- C. Article 150
- D. Article 152
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Article 148 of the Indian Constitution provides for the appointment and tenure of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, who is appointed by the President and holds office for six years or until the age of 65 years.
Q3 · Disaster Management
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in India is headed by which of the following?
- A. Prime Minister of India
- B. Home Minister of India
- C. Chief Justice of India
- D. Cabinet Secretary
Answer and solution
Answer: A
As per the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the National Disaster Management Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister of India to coordinate disaster response at the national level.
Q4 · Mental Ability
A clock shows 3:15. What is the angle between the hour hand and minute hand?
- A. 0 degrees
- B. 7.5 degrees
- C. 15 degrees
- D. 22.5 degrees
Answer and solution
Answer: B
At 3:15, the minute hand is at 90 degrees (pointing at 3) and the hour hand is at 97.5 degrees (3 hours × 30 + 15 minutes × 0.5). The angle between them is 97.5 - 90 = 7.5 degrees.
Q5 · Bifurcation of AP (2014)
Which of the following statements regarding the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 is/are correct? 1. The Act was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 18 February 2014. 2. The Act provided for a common High Court at Hyderabad for both successor states until a separate High Court is constituted for Andhra Pradesh. 3. The number of seats in the Legislative Assembly for residuary Andhra Pradesh was fixed at 175. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A. 1 and 2 only
- B. 2 and 3 only
- C. 1 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Statement 1 is incorrect: the Rajya Sabha passed the bill on 20 February 2014, not 18 February (which was the Lok Sabha date). Statements 2 and 3 are correct as per the provisions of the Act.
Q6 · Geography of Andhra Pradesh
Which two major rivers flow across Andhra Pradesh and form fertile delta regions?
- A. Cauvery and Tungabhadra
- B. Godavari and Krishna
- C. Penna and Vamsadhara
- D. Mahanadi and Brahmani
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Godavari and Krishna are the two major rivers that flow across Andhra Pradesh, and their deltas form some of the most fertile alluvial regions in the state.
Q7 · Evolution of Panchayat Raj in India
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957), which laid the foundation for Panchayati Raj in India, recommended which of the following institutional structures?
- A. Four-tier system with Village, Block, District and State levels
- B. Two-tier system with Village and District levels only
- C. Three-tier system with Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad
- D. Single-tier system at the village level
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee recommended a three-tier Panchayati Raj system comprising Gram Panchayat at the village level, Panchayat Samiti at the block level, and Zila Parishad at the district level.
Q8 · Rural Sociology
Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in rural India have been most effective in promoting which of the following?
- A. Women empowerment and microfinance
- B. Large-scale mechanized agriculture
- C. Urban-rural migration
- D. Industrial labor training
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Self-Help Groups have been instrumental in empowering rural women through collective savings, credit access, and income-generating activities, making them key actors in rural socio-economic development.
Q9 · Land Revenue Administration
Which officer is primarily responsible for conducting Jamabandi (annual settlement of village accounts) at the Mandal level in Andhra Pradesh?
- A. Revenue Divisional Officer
- B. Tahsildar
- C. Village Revenue Officer
- D. District Collector
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Tahsildar is responsible for conducting Jamabandi and annual settlement of village accounts, with assistance from Village Revenue Officers.
Q10 · Telugu Literature
తెలుగు సాహిత్యంలో ప్రబంధ కావ్య రూపకర్తగా ఎవరు పరిగణింపబడుతారు?
- A. నన్నయ
- B. తిక్కన
- C. నన్నేచోడ
- D. పోతన
Answer and solution
Answer: C
నన్నేచోడ తెలుగు ప్రబంధ కావ్య రూపానికి మొదటి కవిగా గుర్తించబడతారు.
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