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- Q1 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Why did the Europeans establish several factories and trading centres in the coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh during the colonial period?
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Answer B. To take advantage of the geographical location of the coastal region for trade via the Bay of Bengal
European companies set up factories on the Andhra coast because its ports on the Bay of Bengal gave easy sea access to the textile-producing hinterland and to Southeast Asian trade.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q1, final key
- Q2 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Many grand temples, such as the Veerabhadra Temple at Lepakshi, were built by rulers of contemporary Andhra Pradesh. What was a major factor that made such constructions possible?
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Answer B. The geography of the Deccan Plateau provided easy access to raw materials like stone locally
The Deccan plateau has abundant local granite and other stone, which made large stone temples such as Lepakshi practical to build.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q2, final key
- Q3 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
The North Indian Plains (Gangetic plains) show very few signs of prehistoric Stone Age life, even though the region is agriculturally rich. In contrast, South India, including Andhra Pradesh, has revealed numerous prehistoric sites. What are the reasons for this contrast?
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Answer C. The Deccan Plateau and regions like Andhra Pradesh had abundant stone resources for making tools.
Stone Age tools needed suitable rock; the Deccan and Andhra have plenty of quartzite and other tool stone, while the alluvial Gangetic plain has almost none, so sites survive mainly in the south.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q3, final key
- Q4 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
In Andhra Pradesh, during the Neolithic-Chalcolithic period, which system of disposing of the dead was in practice?
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Answer D. extended burials
Neolithic-Chalcolithic burials in Andhra (e.g. at sites like Utnur and Nagarjunakonda) were mainly extended inhumations in which the body was laid full length.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q5, final key
- Q5 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
The donation of land to religious and educational institutions was a common practice in ancient India. In this context, which of the following kingdoms was the first to donate land to the Brahmana social class?
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Answer B. Satavahana
The earliest known inscriptional land grants to Brahmanas in India are those of the Satavahanas (e.g. the Naneghat record of the 1st century BCE).
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q6, final key
- Q6 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Which of the following regions was under the control of the Eastern Chalukyas?
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Answer C. Krishna-Godavari Doab
The Eastern Chalukyas ruled from Vengi, the land between the Krishna and Godavari rivers.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q7, final key
- Q7 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Which ruler of the Eastern Chalukyas took grand royal titles and issued copper-plate records showing that his kingdom grew larger during his rule?
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Answer C. Vijayaditya III
Vijayaditya III (Gunaga Vijayaditya) fought the Rashtrakutas and Gangas, took grand titles such as Tripuramartya Maheswara, and his copper-plate grants record the expansion of Vengi.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q8, final key
- Q8 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Chalukyas of Vengi?
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Answer C. They were defeated and annexed by the Rashtrakutas.
The Vengi Chalukyas began as viceroys of Badami, patronised early Telugu (Nannaya), and ruled c. 624-1070 CE before merging with the Cholas; they were never annexed by the Rashtrakutas.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q9, final key
- Q9 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Amuktamalyada is a poetic work created by:
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Answer A. Krishna Deva Raya
Amuktamalyada, a Telugu prabandha, was composed by the Vijayanagara emperor Krishnadeva Raya.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q10, final key
- Q10 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Which prominent Telugu poet, known for completing the Telugu translation of the Mahabharata, was patronised by the Reddy kings?
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Answer C. Yerrapragada (Errana)
Errana (Yerrapragada) completed the Telugu Mahabharata by finishing the Aranya Parva, under the patronage of the Reddy king Prolaya Vema Reddy.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q11, final key
- Q11 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
In which war was gunpowder used for the first time in India?
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Answer C. Vijayanagara vs Bahmani
Gunpowder artillery is first recorded in India in the Bahmani-Vijayanagara wars of the 14th century (the battle of Mudkal, c. 1367).
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q12, final key
- Q12 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
In Andhra Pradesh, the English established several factories during the 17th century. Which of the following was the second factory established by the English in the region?
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Answer A. Armagaon
The English set up their first Andhra factory at Masulipatnam (1611) and their second at Armagaon (1626).
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q13, final key
- Q13 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
The French came to India after the Dutch and the English. They established their first factory in Masulipatnam (Andhra Pradesh) in which year?
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Answer B. 1669
The French opened their factory at Masulipatnam in 1669, a year after Surat (1668).
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q14, final key
- Q14 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
What was a key concern regarding the administration of justice under the Company's rule?
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Answer D. The allegations of corruption and the oppressive conduct of the Company's officials
Under Company rule justice was slow and costly, and officials were widely accused of corruption and oppression.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q16, final key
- Q15 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Which system of revenue collection was implemented by the British East India Company in the Rayalaseema region?
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Answer D. Ryotwari
Thomas Munro introduced the Ryotwari system in the Ceded Districts (Rayalaseema), settling revenue directly with the cultivator.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q17, final key
- Q16 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
What is the meaning of the term 'peshcush' in the context of modern Andhra history?
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Answer A. A type of land tax paid by zamindars to the British East India Company
Peshkash was the fixed tribute or land revenue that zamindars and poligars paid to the ruling power, here the East India Company.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q18, final key
- Q17 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Who among the following Muslim religious leaders called for a Jihad against the British in Kadapa during mosque prayers?
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Answer B. Sheikh Peer Saheb
During 1857, Sheikh Peer Saheb called for jihad against the British during prayers in a mosque at Kadapa.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q19, final key
- Q18 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
What was the main objective of Turabuz Khan’s attack on the British Residency in Secunderabad?
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Answer A. To resist British expansion in the region
Turrebaz Khan led Rohillas against the Hyderabad Residency in July 1857 to resist the British and free Jamedar Cheda Khan.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q20, final key
- Q19 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
A religious sect tried to change the name of Visakhapatnam to Mohammed Patnam during a religious festival. During which period did this incident take place?
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Answer A. 1857 Revolt
As per the final key, the attempt to rename Visakhapatnam during a religious festival took place during the 1857 Revolt.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q21, final key
- Q20 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Who among the following founded the nationalist newspaper Andhra Patrika?
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Answer A. Kasinathuni Nageswara Rao
Kasinathuni Nageswara Rao founded Andhra Patrika (1908, Bombay; later a daily from Madras).
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q22, final key
- Q21 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
The formation of the Balabharathi Samiti was a regional reflection of which national event?
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Answer B. Partition of Bengal
Balabharati Samiti was formed in Andhra during the Swadeshi wave that followed the Partition of Bengal (1905).
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q23, final key
- Q22 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
What was the primary inspiration behind the formation of district associations like the Krishna District Association in Andhra?
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Answer B. Formation of the Indian National Congress
After the Indian National Congress was founded in 1885, district associations such as the Krishna District Association (1892) were formed to carry its work locally.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q24, final key
- Q23 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
One of the major reasons for the demand for a separate Andhra state was:
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Answer C. Unequal opportunities in education, employment, and administration
Andhras in Madras Presidency felt they had fewer opportunities than Tamils in education, jobs and administration, which fed the demand for a separate state.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q25, final key
- Q24 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
The concept of Andhrodyam began with which individual's writings in the Hindu newspaper about Telugu people's problems?
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Answer C. Jonnavittula Gurunatham
Jonnavittula Gurunatham's writings on the problems of Telugu people in The Hindu began the idea of the Andhra movement.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q26, final key
- Q25 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
In 1911, which prominent newspaper published a series of six powerful articles titled "The Present Conditions of the Andhras", highlighting regional issues and identity?
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Answer D. Krishna Patrika
As per the final key, Krishna Patrika ran the 1911 series of six articles 'The Present Conditions of the Andhras'.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q27, final key
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How did the Tamil press respond to the demand for a separate Andhra state during the early 20th century?
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Answer B. Raised doubts about Andhra’s ability to govern independently
The Tamil press opposed the demand, questioning whether the Andhras could run a state of their own.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q28, final key
- Q27 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
In 1910, which organisation took the initiative to publish the historical work Andhrula Charitra (History of the Andhras), contributing to the cultural awakening among the Andhras?
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Answer B. Vigyana Chandrika Mandali
Vignana Chandrika Mandali published Chilukuri Veerabhadra Rao's Andhrula Charitra in 1910.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q29, final key
- Q28 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Who among the following described the Andhra Movement as a 'semi-nationalist movement'?
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Answer C. Pattabhi Sitaramayya
Pattabhi Sitaramayya called the Andhra movement 'semi-nationalist'.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q31, final key
- Q29 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Who presided over the first session of the Andhra Maha Sabha held at Bapatla in 1913?
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Answer C. Baiya Narasimheswara Sharma
The first Andhra Mahasabha at Bapatla (1913) was presided over by Bayya Narasimheswara Sarma.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q32, final key
- Q30 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Which rivers were specifically mentioned in the Sri Bagh Pact for prioritising irrigation in Rayalaseema?
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Answer B. Krishna, Penna, Tungabhadra
The Sri Bagh Pact (1937) promised priority irrigation for Rayalaseema from the Krishna, Tungabhadra and Penna.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q33, final key
- Q31 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Which committee was appointed by the Constituent Assembly and headed by a former judge of the Allahabad High Court and Dr. Panna Lal as members?
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Answer A. Linguistic Provinces Committee
The Constituent Assembly's Linguistic Provinces Commission (1948) was headed by S.K. Dhar, a retired Allahabad High Court judge, with Panna Lall among its members.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q34, final key
- Q32 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
When the Indian Constitution came into effect in 1950, the Telugu-speaking region was included under Madras State in Indian Constitution . Who among the following leaders went on a hunger strike in 1951 demanding a separate Andhra state for Telugu-speaking people, independent from Madras?
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Answer A. Swami Sitaram
Swami Sitaram fasted in 1951 for a separate Andhra state; Potti Sriramulu's fatal fast came in 1952.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q35, final key
- Q33 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
What were the key reasons behind the creation of magnificent Buddhist stupas, caves, chaityas, and viharas during the historical period in South India?
1.Patronage by powerful dynasties like the Satavahanas and Ikshvakus.
2.Geographical aspects of the Deccan Plateau provided easy access to local stone and raw materials.
3.Presence of rivers like Godavari and Krishna and others, supported logistical needs and long worker stays during construction.
4.Bhakti movement leaders funded cave constructions to promote sectarian tolerance.
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Answer B. 1, 2 and 3 only
Royal patronage, local stone and river logistics explain the Buddhist monuments; Bhakti leaders came centuries later.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q36, final key
- Q34 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Statement: The geography of Andhra Pradesh has shaped its economic landscape in multiple ways:
1.The Eastern Ghats restricted inland trade routes.
2.The Krishna-Godavari deltas supported rice cultivation.
3.The Bay of Bengal coastline enabled maritime commerce.
4.The Rayalaseema region faced water scarcity challenges..
5.Visakhapatnam’s port boosted colonial trade.
Question: Which of these factors most significantly contributed to Andhra Pradesh’s historical economic prosperity?
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Answer B. 2, 3, 5
The rice-growing deltas, the Bay of Bengal coastline and Visakhapatnam port added to prosperity; mountains blocking trade and water scarcity were constraints, not causes.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q37, final key
- Q35 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Which of the following geographical factors contributed significantly to the establishment and growth of the Vijayanagar Empire?
1.The rocky terrain of Hampi provided natural fortification and aided in defense.
2.Proximity to the Tungabhadra River ensured water supply for agriculture and urban life.
3.The coastal location of Vijayanagar allowed direct trade with the Roman Empire.
4.Availability of granite enabled the construction of grand temples and forts.
5.Godavri belt Gold reservs used for coins making.
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Answer A. 1, 2 and 4 only
Hampi's rocky terrain, the Tungabhadra river and plentiful granite helped Vijayanagara; it was not coastal, and it did not trade with the Roman Empire.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q38, final key
- Q36 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Which of the following ports were located on the eastern coast during the Satavahana era?
1. Barygaza
2. Gantasala
3. Koddur
4. Masulipatnam
5. Kalyan
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Answer A. 2 and 4
Ghantasala and Masulipatnam (Maisolia) were Satavahana-era ports on the east coast; Barygaza (Bharuch) and Kalyan were on the west coast.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q39, final key
- Q37 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Which of the following schools and sects of Buddhism are associated with the Satavahana period?
1. Madhyamika
2. Mahayana
3. Theravada
4. Zen
5. Hinayana
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Answer C. 1, 2 and 5
The Madhyamika school (of Acharya Nagarjuna), Mahayana and Hinayana flourished under the Satavahanas; Zen arose later in East Asia.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q41, final key
- Q38 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Who among the following actively supported or helped suppress the 1857 Revolt in Hyderabad?
Selected from the following:
1.Nizam of Hyderabad
2.Salar Jung
3.Sepoys of Residency
4.Turabuz Khan
5.Kurnool Davidson
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Answer A. 1, 2, 5
The Nizam, his minister Salar Jung and Resident Colonel Davidson helped put down the revolt; Turrebaz Khan led the rebels.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q43, final key
- Q39 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Select the place where the Visalandhra Mahasabha was founded, symbolising the organisational beginning of the movement.
1.Hyderabad
2.Warangal
3.Vijayawada
4.Chittoor
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Answer C. Only 3
The Visalandhra Mahasabha was founded at Vijayawada (1949).
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q45, final key
- Q40 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Select the set of leaders who were directly involved in spreading the ideas of Visalandhra across both Andhra and Telangana regions.
1.Devulapalli Ramanuja Rao
2.Paga Pullareddy
3.T. Prakasam
4.Mukdum Mohinuddin
5.Sir Vijaya
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Answer B. 1, 2 and 4
Devulapalli Ramanuja Rao, Paga Pulla Reddy and Makhdoom Mohiuddin spread the Visalandhra idea in both regions; Prakasam's role is not counted in the key.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q46, final key
- Q41 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Identify the places where the Communist Party significantly influenced the Visalandhra Movement through literature, press, and political outreach.
1.Hyderabad
2.Vijayawada
3.Nagpur
4.Asirgabad
5.Nalgonda
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Answer A. 1, 2, 5
The Communist Party pushed Visalandhra through its press and literature in Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Nalgonda.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q47, final key
- Q42 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Assertion (A): Coins serve as a crucial archeological source to understand the rule of Satavahanas.
Reason (R): The coins of Satakarni depict only religious symbols and no portraits of rulers.
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Answer C. A is true, but R is false
Coins are a key source for the Satavahanas, but R is false: Satavahana coins, such as those of Vasishthiputra Satakarni, carry portraits of the kings.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q48, final key
- Q43 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
DIRECTIONS for the question, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
Assertion (A): The capital of the Satavahanas, Prathisthanapuram, was located in Western Deccan.
Reason (R): It was strategically chosen to resist foreign invasions and connect the Southern delta with the Western coast.
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Answer A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Pratishthana (Paithan) on the Godavari lay in the western Deccan, and the key accepts that its location linked the eastern delta with western ports and helped defence.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q49, final key
- Q44 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Assertion (A): Semi-autonomous feudatories such as Bhojas and Maharathis played a major role in the decentralised nature of Satavahana polity.
Reason (R): The central Satavahana government discouraged local leadership and directly administered all areas through royal officers.
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Answer C. A is true, but R is false
Feudatories such as Maharathis and Bhojas gave the Satavahana state its decentralised character, so R, which claims direct rule everywhere, is false.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q50, final key
- Q45 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Assertion (A): The Carnatic Wars were fought between the English and the French in India.
Reason (R): These wars were a result of the war of succession among the rulers of Carnatic.
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Answer C. A is true, but R is false
The three Carnatic Wars (1746-63) were Anglo-French contests in south India. They grew mainly out of European wars (Austrian Succession, Seven Years' War) and Anglo-French rivalry; only the second was tied to local succession disputes, so R as a general cause is false.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q51, final key
- Q46 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Assertion (A): The Vijayanagaram estate was handed over to Narayana Babu after negotiations with the Company.
Reason (R): He agreed to pay arrears amounting to 5 lakh rupees.
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Answer B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
After Vijayarama Raju II fell at Padmanabham (1794), the Company restored the Vizianagaram estate to his son Narayana Babu (Narayana Gajapati Raju) after negotiations; he also agreed to clear arrears. APPSC treats both as true but the arrears as not the explanation of the restoration.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q52, final key
- Q47 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Assertion (A): Even though the British East India Company occupied the region, during their rule they focused extensively on irrigation infrastructure to boost agricultural productivity.
Reason (R): Significant irrigational works undertaken by the Company were the construction of anicuts over the rivers Godavari and Krishna in 1847 and 1853 respectively.
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Answer D. A is false, but R is true
Company rule largely neglected irrigation for decades; the Godavari (Dowleswaram, begun 1847) and Krishna (Vijayawada, begun 1853) anicuts by Arthur Cotton were notable exceptions. So the claim of extensive focus is false while R is true.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q53, final key
- Q48 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Assertion (A): The Justice Party was led by Dr. T.M. Nair, P. Theagaraya Chetti, and C.N. Mudaliar, and it mainly stood for the interests of the non-Brahmin and middle castes in the Madras Presidency.
Reason (R): The party was formed to protest against the high number of Brahmins in government jobs, schools, and politics during British rule.
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Answer A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
The Justice Party (South Indian Liberal Federation, 1916) was founded by T.M. Nair, P. Theagaraya Chetti and C. Natesa Mudaliar to speak for non-Brahmin castes. It arose precisely in protest against Brahmin dominance in jobs, education and politics, so R explains A.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q54, final key
- Q49 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Match The Following
Geographical Feature Historical/Cultural Impact 1. Eastern Ghats A. Sustained agricultural wealth and dynasties 2. Krishna-Godavari Deltas B. Fostered maritime trade with Southeast Asia 3. Bay of Bengal Coastline C. Shaped a resilient folk culture 4. Rayalaseema Region D. Provided natural defence for kingdoms 5. Visakhapatnam Port E. Boosted colonial economy and urban growth Show answerHide answer
Answer A. 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C, 5-E
The Eastern Ghats' hills gave kingdoms natural defence; the fertile deltas supported agrarian wealth and dynasties; the coast enabled sea trade with Southeast Asia; dry Rayalaseema bred a resilient folk culture; and Visakhapatnam port drove colonial trade and urban growth.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q55, final key
- Q50 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Match the Following
Column I Column II 1. Mahalwari System A. Introduced in North-Western Provinces by Holt Mackenzie 2. Ryotwari System B. Developed by Captain Reed & Thomas Munro in Madras 3. Peshkush C. Tribute/tax paid by princely states to Mughals/British 4. Agency Areas D. Tribal areas governed by British special regulation 5. Taluqdar E. Landlord or middleman under Mughal and British systems Show answerHide answer
Answer A. 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D, 5-E
Holt Mackenzie's Mahalwari settlement (1822) was for the North-Western Provinces; Read and Munro built the Ryotwari system in Madras; peshkush was tribute paid by subordinate rulers; Agency areas were tribal tracts under special regulation; a taluqdar was a landholding intermediary.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q56, final key
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Start free - Q51 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
In Telugu tradition which writer was given the epithet of Vaganushusanundu (Maker of Speech)?
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Answer B. Nannaya Bhattaraka
Nannaya, the 11th-century poet who began the Telugu Andhra Mahabharatam under the Eastern Chalukya king Rajaraja Narendra, is honoured as Vagnusasana (lawgiver of speech) and Adikavi.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q57, final key
- Q52 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Which Palaeolithic site of Andhra Pradesh has given the Paleo-Climatic evidence of three alternating dry and wet cycles?
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Answer C. Nagarjunakonda
Studies of the Palaeolithic deposits in the Nagarjunakonda valley on the Krishna recorded three alternating dry and wet climatic phases. Isampur is in Karnataka and Jwalapuram is known for Toba-ash Middle Palaeolithic finds.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q58, final key
- Q53 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Which of the following Palaeolithic sites is located in Andhra Pradesh?
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Answer A. Kurnool
The Kurnool caves (Betamcherla area) are well-known Palaeolithic sites in Andhra Pradesh. Bagor is in Rajasthan, Sarai Nahar Rai and the Belan valley are in Uttar Pradesh.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q59, final key
- Q54 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
The earliest surviving land grant recording a grant of land with fiscal exemptions belongs to?
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Answer B. Satvahanas
The earliest epigraphic land grants with fiscal and administrative immunities are Satavahana records (Naneghat and Nasik inscriptions of the 1st-2nd century CE), well before the Gupta copper-plate grants.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q60, final key
- Q55 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Which of the following dynasty is identified with the Andhras as mentioned in Puranas?
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Answer B. Satvahanas
The Puranas list the Satavahanas as the Andhras or Andhra-bhrityas, which is why the dynasty is linked with the Andhra people.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q61, final key
- Q56 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Which of the following inscription mentioned the Satakarni I as Lord of Dakshinapath?
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Answer C. Naganika Inscription
The Naneghat inscription of queen Naganika, wife of Satakarni I, records his Vedic sacrifices and calls him Dakshinapathapati, lord of the south.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q62, final key
- Q57 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Consider the following statements:
1. Satvahanas and Ikshavakus dynasties donated generously to Hindu Temples as well as Buddhist Monks.
2. Both the kingdoms also claim the performance of Shrauta sacrifice.
3. Satvahanas only donated to Hindu Temples.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Answer C. 1 and 2
Both dynasties patronised Brahmanical religion and Buddhism alike, and both claim Vedic Shrauta sacrifices (Satakarni I at Naneghat, Chamtamula I among the Ikshvakus). Statement 3 contradicts statement 1 and is false.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q63, final key
- Q58 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Consider the following statements:
1. Nagarjunakonda Inscription records gift made by Ikshavakus to Hindu Temples and Buddhist Monks.
2. There was a trend of royal women donating to Buddhists while men patronizing Hindus among Ikshavakus.
3. Royal women of Ikshavakus did not take part in any kind of donations
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Answer C. 1 and 2
Nagarjunakonda inscriptions record Ikshvaku gifts to both temples and Buddhist monasteries. Ikshvaku kings performed Vedic rites while royal women such as Chamtisri were the main donors to Buddhist establishments, so statement 3 is false.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q64, final key
- Q59 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Consider the following statements:
1. Satavahana Kingdom was founded by Simuka.
2. Satavahanas claimed Buddhist descent and promoted Buddhist tradition.
3. Satavahanas were involved in prolonged conflict with Shakas over control of premier ports.
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Answer C. 1 and 3 only
Simuka founded the Satavahana line. The Satavahanas claimed Brahmana status (Gautamiputra is called ekabrahmana), not Buddhist descent, though they did patronise Buddhism. They fought the Shaka Kshatrapas for long over western Deccan ports like Bharuch and Sopara.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q65, final key
- Q60 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
The author of Brihadkatha, Gunadhya was a scholar in the court of the Satavahana king?
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Answer D. Hala
Tradition (Kathasaritsagara) places Gunadhya, author of the Paishachi Brihatkatha, in the court of king Hala, who himself compiled the Prakrit Gathasaptashati.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q66, final key
- Q61 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
The Katantara grammar was written by?
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Answer C. Sarvavarman
Sarvavarman wrote the Katantra, a short Sanskrit grammar, reportedly to teach a Satavahana king Sanskrit quickly; Gunadhya, his court rival, wrote the Brihatkatha.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q67, final key
- Q62 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
The Pancharama Kshetras refers to?
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Answer C. Five ancient temples dedicated to Lord Shiva
The Pancharamas are five Shiva temples in Andhra Pradesh: Amararamam (Amaravati), Draksharamam, Somaramam (Bhimavaram), Ksheeraramam (Palakollu) and Kumararamam (Samalkota).
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q68, final key
- Q63 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
The following given statements contain an assertion followed by a reason. Read the statements carefully and answer from the given options
Assertion(A): Mirchchhakatika is a dramatic play wriiten by Sudraka in Sanskrit Language.
Reason (R): The Plots in this play are generally derived from two epics Ramayana and Mahabharata.
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Answer C. A is True but R is False
Mrichchhakatika (The Little Clay Cart) is a Sanskrit play attributed to Sudraka. Its plot is an original social drama about Charudatta and Vasantasena, not drawn from the epics, so R is false.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q69, final key
- Q64 History of India & AP
The Rashtrakuta kingdom assumed the independent status during the reign of?
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Answer C. Dantidurga
Dantidurga overthrew the Badami Chalukya Kirtivarman II around 753 CE and made the Rashtrakutas independent.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q70, final key
- Q65 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Who among the following is considered the founder of the Golconda dynasty?
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Answer D. Quli Qutub Shah
Sultan Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk, a Bahmani governor of Telangana, declared independence in 1518 and founded the Qutb Shahi dynasty of Golconda.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q71, final key
- Q66 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Arrange the following Reddi rulers in chronological order of their rule.
a. Prolaya Vema
b. Anavema
c. Anavotu Vema
d. Komaragiri
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Answer B. a, c, b, d
The Kondavidu Reddis ruled in this order: Prolaya Vema (founder, c.1325), his son Anavota (Anapota) Reddi, his brother Anavema Reddi, then Kumaragiri Reddi (c.1386).
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q72, final key
- Q67 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Who among the following were the first to establish a factory in Masulipatnam?
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Answer C. Dutch
The Dutch set up their factory at Masulipatnam in 1605-06, before the English (1611) and the French (1669).
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q73, final key
- Q68 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
In which year did the Dutch establish their first factory at Pulicat, which was later abandoned?
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Answer A. 1610
The Dutch set up a factory at Pulicat in 1610 under an agreement with the Vijayanagara ruler and later built Fort Geldria there.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q74, final key
- Q69 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Which of the following settlements were not established during the 17th century by the French?
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Answer D. Mahe
The French founded factories at Masulipatnam (1669), Pondicherry (1674) and Chandernagore (1690s), all in the 17th century. Mahe came only in 1721, in the 18th century.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q75, final key
- Q70 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Consider the following statements,
1. Berhampur, Peddapuram and Dharmavaram were important centres of silk weaving in Andhra.
2. During 19th century the silk industry decline because of the tough competition from Chinese and Japanese silk.
3. The most noteworthy feature of Silk Industry in Andhra was that it was a rural Industry.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Answer C. 1 and 2
Berhampur, Peddapuram and Dharmavaram were noted silk-weaving centres, and the 19th-century industry declined under competition from cheaper Chinese and Japanese silk. Silk weaving was mainly an urban, town-based craft, so statement 3 is false.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q76, final key
- Q71 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Consider the following statements:
1. Eluru was an important centre of carpet and rug making in Andhra.
2. This craft was developed by the immigrants from Persia who migrated during Muslim rule
3. Kurnool was an also an important centre of Carpet making in Andhra during modern times.
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Answer C. 1 and 2
Eluru (along with Masulipatnam) was the leading carpet centre of Andhra, a craft brought by Persian weavers who settled under Muslim rule. Kurnool is not recorded as a major carpet centre, so APPSC treats statement 3 as false.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q77, final key
- Q72 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Consider the following statements:
1. During 19th century the textile industry of Andhra suffered heavily and declined gradually.
2. It lost foreign market but thrived in local market because of the policies of British.
3. It witnessed a huge demand in international markets.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
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Answer A. 1 only
Andhra's handloom textiles declined through the 19th century: export markets were lost to machine-made goods and British tariff and free-trade policies hurt the home market too. So only statement 1 is correct.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q78, final key
- Q73 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Who among the following was hanged in Aurangabad during the revolt of 1857?
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Answer B. Fida Ali
At Aurangabad in June 1857, jamedar Mir Fida Ali of the Hyderabad Contingent cavalry, who attacked his British officer, was court-martialled and hanged.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q79, final key
- Q74 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Who among the following was the Nizam of Hyderabad during the outbreak of the revolt of 1857 in Hyderabad?
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Answer B. Afzal-ud-Dawlah
Nasir-ud-Daula died on 16 May 1857 and Afzal-ud-Daula became Nizam; he, with minister Salar Jung I, ruled when the Residency was attacked in July 1857 and stayed loyal to the British.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q80, final key
- Q75 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
On 17th July, 1857, the attack on the British Residency of Hyderabad was led by ?
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Answer A. Tura Baz Khan
Rohilla leader Turrebaz Khan, with Maulvi Allauddin, led about 500 men against the British Residency at Hyderabad on 17 July 1857; he was later caught and shot.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q81, final key
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The following statements contain an assertion followed by a reason. Read the statements carefully and answer from the below given options:
Assertion (A): The Textile Industry of Andhra which flourished during 17th-18th centuries witnessed a decline in the 19th century in both foreign and local markets.
Reason (R): In the foreign markets it decline because of competition with machine made goods while in local markets it declined because of high tariffs.
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Answer A. Both A and R are True and R is correct explanation of A
Andhra textiles lost overseas markets to cheap Lancashire machine cloth, and at home British tariffs and duties hurt handloom weavers, which explains the decline in both markets.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q82, final key
- Q77 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
The following statement contain an assertion followed by a reason. Read the statements carefully and answer from the below given options:
Assertion (A): The Carpet and Rug making in 17th and 18th century Andhra was entirely done with the local of Krishna and Godaveri districts.
Reason (R): Bulbandi, Nabashkhany and Gopalraokhany were important varieties of carpets made in Andhra.
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Answer D. A is False but R is True
Carpet making in Andhra was developed by Persian immigrant weavers, so it was not done entirely by locals of the Krishna and Godavari districts. Bulbandi, Nabashkhany and Gopalraokhany were indeed known Andhra carpet varieties.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q83, final key
- Q78 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
The following statements contain an assertion followed by a reason. Read the statements carefully and answer from the below given options:
Assertion (A): The Port of Masulipatnam rose to the prominence as a centre of maritime trade during last quarter of sixteenth century.
Reason (R): Portugese were the first to recieve the farman from Golkonda rulers to establish the factory at Masulipatnam.
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Answer C. A is True but R is False
Masulipatnam grew into Golconda's chief port in the late 16th century. The first farman for a factory there went to the Dutch (1606), not the Portuguese, so R is false.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q84, final key
- Q79 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
The following statements contain an assertion followed by a reason. Read the statements carefully and answer from the below given options.
Assertion (A): The Moturpha was a tax imposed by British on trade and cccupations in Andhra.
Reason (R): Despite levying several taxes British never imposed salt monopoly in the Andhra region.
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Answer C. A is True but R is False
Moturpha was a tax on trades, professions and looms collected in the Madras Presidency, including Andhra. The British did impose a salt monopoly in Madras (from 1805), so R is false.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q85, final key
- Q80 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
In which year was the Justice Party formed?
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Answer B. 1916
The South Indian Liberal Federation, known as the Justice Party after its paper Justice, was founded in Madras in November 1916.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q86, final key
- Q81 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Consider the following statements about Justice Party:
1. Justice Party was formed in the year 1910.
2. Justice Party opposed the Congress on the basis of Brahman domination of the organisation.
3. It claimed separate communal representation on the lines Muslims were granted under Morley Minto Reforms.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Answer D. 2 and 3
The Justice Party was formed in 1916, not 1910. It opposed the Congress as Brahmin-dominated and demanded separate (communal) representation for non-Brahmins like that given to Muslims in 1909.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q87, final key
- Q82 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
In which year did the Justice Party form the government in Madras ?
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Answer B. 1920
The Justice Party won the first elections under the Montagu-Chelmsford dyarchy in 1920 and formed the ministry in Madras (A. Subbarayalu Reddiar, then the Raja of Panagal).
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q88, final key
- Q83 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
The populist trend of Self Respect Movement in South India started under the leadership of:
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Answer C. EV Ramaswamy
E.V. Ramasamy (Periyar) launched the Self-Respect Movement in 1925 after leaving the Congress, giving the non-Brahmin movement a mass, populist turn.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q89, final key
- Q84 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Among the following, who was not one of the founders of the Justice Party (South Indian Liberal Federation) established in 1916?
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Answer D. K. Kamaraj
T.M. Nair, P. Theagaraya Chetty and C. Natesa Mudaliar founded the Justice Party in 1916. K. Kamaraj, born in 1903, was a later Congress leader.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q90, final key
- Q85 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
What was the main objective behind the formation of the Justice Party in 1917?
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Answer B. To counter Brahmin supremacy in politics
The Justice Party aimed to break Brahmin dominance in politics, jobs and education and to secure representation for non-Brahmins; it was loyal to the British and opposed Home Rule.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q91, final key
- Q86 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
During which of the following movements did the Forest Satyagraha of Palnadu happen in Andhra?
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Answer B. Non-Cooperation Movement
The Palnadu forest satyagraha (1921-22), led by Kanneganti Hanumanthu against forest grazing taxes, was part of the Non-Cooperation Movement in Andhra.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q92, final key
- Q87 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Who among the following was the leader of the Rampa Rebellion?
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Answer A. Alluri Sitarama Raju
Alluri Sitarama Raju led the Rampa (Manyam) rebellion of 1922-24 among the hill tribes of the Godavari Agency; Aggi Raju was one of his lieutenants.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q93, final key
- Q88 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Where did the first session of the Andhra Mahasabha take place in 1913?
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Answer C. Bapatla
The first Andhra Mahasabha met at Bapatla in May 1913 under B.N. Sarma and began the demand for a separate Andhra province.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q94, final key
- Q89 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
When did Swami Sitaram start his fast unto death with regards to the formation of the Andhra state?
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Answer A. 15th August, 1951
Swami Sitaram (Gollapudi Sitarama Sastry) began a fast for an Andhra state on 15 August 1951 and ended it after about five weeks at Vinoba Bhave's request; Potti Sriramulu's fast followed in 1952.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q95, final key
- Q90 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
On which date did the first linguistic state of Andhra come into existence?
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Answer C. 1st October, 1953
Andhra State was formed on 1 October 1953 with Kurnool as capital, after Potti Sriramulu's death in December 1952.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q96, final key
- Q91 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Who among the following was not a member of the State Reorganisation Commission of 1953?
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Answer A. Tej Bahadur Sapru
The States Reorganisation Commission (1953) had Fazl Ali as chairman with H.N. Kunzru and K.M. Panikkar as members. Tej Bahadur Sapru had died in 1949.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q97, final key
- Q92 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Who among the following was the first chief minister of Andhra Pradesh?
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Answer A. Sanjiva Reddy
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy became the first Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on 1 November 1956 (T. Prakasam had been CM of the earlier Andhra State).
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q98, final key
- Q93 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
In which year did the State Reorganisation Committee visit Hyderabad?
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Answer B. 1954
The States Reorganisation Commission, set up in December 1953, toured the country in 1954, including Hyderabad, and submitted its report in September 1955.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q99, final key
- Q94 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Which of the following twin cities was recommended by the State Reorganisation Committee to be the capital of Andhra Pradesh?
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Answer C. Hyderabad and Secuderabad
Hyderabad and Secunderabad are the twin cities. The States Reorganisation Commission (1955) actually favoured keeping Hyderabad State (Telangana) separate for a time, but when Andhra Pradesh was formed in 1956 the Hyderabad-Secunderabad twin cities became its capital. Telangana is a region, not a city.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q100, final key
- Q95 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
In which year was the Gentlemen's Agreement signed?
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Answer D. 1956
The Gentlemen's Agreement between Andhra and Telangana leaders was signed on 20 February 1956 in Delhi, before Andhra Pradesh was formed.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q101, final key
- Q96 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
As per the gentlemen's agreement, what was the proportion of cabinet ministers between Andhra and Telengana?
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Answer B. 60:40
The agreement fixed cabinet berths in a 60:40 ratio between Andhra and Telangana.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q102, final key
- Q97 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Consider the following statements:
1. The Visalandhra movement was a movement that demanded to create a united state for Telugu speaking people in post colonial India.
2. The people of Telengana were also in favour of being the part of Visalandhra with its capital at Secunderabad.
3. Devalupalle Ramanuja Rao opposed the Visalandhra movement in Telengana.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
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Answer A. 1 only
Visalandhra sought one state for all Telugu speakers. Many in Telangana (and the SRC) were wary of merger, and Hyderabad, not Secunderabad, was the proposed capital, so statement 2 is wrong; per the final key statement 3 is also wrong.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q103, final key
- Q98 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Consider the following statements:
1. The State Reorganisation Committee submitted its report on 30th September 1955.
2. On 1st November 1956 with the addition of Telengana the full fledge state of Andhra came into existence.
3. Damodaram Sanjivayya became the first Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Answer C. 1 and 2
The SRC reported on 30 September 1955 and Andhra Pradesh was formed on 1 November 1956 by adding Telangana to Andhra State. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, not Damodaram Sanjivayya, was the first Chief Minister.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q104, final key
- Q99 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Consider the following statements:
1. The Gentlemen's agreement was an agreement regarding the formation of Visalandhra with certain safeguards for Telengana.
2. The Portfolios of Home and Finance were reserved for Telengana as per the agreement.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Answer A. 1 only
The agreement set out safeguards for Telangana in merging with Andhra. On portfolios it said two of Home, Finance, Revenue, Planning and Development, and Commerce and Industry would go to Telangana ministers; it did not reserve Home and Finance as such.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q105, final key
- Q100 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
The following statements contains an assertion followed by a reason. Read the statements carefully and answer from the given below options.
Assertion(A): Utnur site has shown the evidence of animal domestication in Andhra Pradesh during Neolithic period
Reason(R): An evidence of wooden enclosure built many times and burning of cow dung repeatedly has been found.
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Answer A. A and R is True and R is the correct explanation of A
Utnur (Neolithic ash mound) shows cattle pens: wooden enclosures rebuilt many times and heaps of cow dung burnt repeatedly. That evidence is what proves animal domestication, so R explains A.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q108, final key
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The following statements contain an assertion and a reason. Read the statements carefully and answer from the given options.
Assertion(A): There is no evidence of tools making out of animal bones in upper paleolithic context in Andhra Pradesh.
Reason(R): One of the cave sites in Kurnool has given evidence of 90 percent tools being made out of animal bones.
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Answer D. A is False but R is True
Upper Palaeolithic bone tools are known from Andhra: the Kurnool caves near Betamcherla (Muchchatla Chintamani Gavi, Billa Surgam) gave a very large share of bone tools. So A is false and R is true.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q110, final key
- Q102 History of India & AP
Which among the following is the largest tribal festival of Andhra Pradesh?
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Answer C. Medaram Jathara
Medaram (Sammakka Saralamma) Jathara is the largest tribal festival among the options; it is held in Mulugu district, which went to Telangana in 2014. The others are tourism festivals.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q111, final key
- Q103 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Potti Sreeramula Vardhanti day is observed on ?
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Answer B. December 15
Potti Sreeramulu died on 15 December 1952 after a 58-day fast for a separate Andhra State, so his vardhanti is observed on 15 December.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q112, final key
- Q104 Current Events
Which of the following political party formulated fifteen point program called Pragathi Patham?
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Answer B. Telugu Desam Party
The official final key credits the Telugu Desam Party with the fifteen-point programme called Pragathi Patham.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q113, final key
- Q105 History of India & AP
Which of the following is a famous classical dance form that originated in Andhra Pradesh and reflects its rich cultural heritage?
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Answer C. Kuchipudi
Kuchipudi takes its name from Kuchipudi village in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q117, final key
- Q106 History of India & AP
The famous pilgrimage town in Andhra Pradesh that showcases Dravidian temple architecture is:
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Answer A. Tirupati
Tirupati, with the Tirumala temple, is the pilgrimage town in Andhra Pradesh among the options; Madurai and Rameswaram are in Tamil Nadu and Varanasi is in Uttar Pradesh.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q118, final key
- Q107 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Which Buddhist site in the Deccan is most closely linked to Satavahana patronage in Andhra’s cultural history?
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Answer C. Amaravati
The Amaravati stupa grew most under Satavahana patronage; Nagarjunakonda flourished under the Ikshvakus, and Sannati and Kanaganahalli are in Karnataka.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q119, final key
- Q108 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
With whom did Gautamiputra Satakarni enter into a matrimonial alliance?
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Answer C. Rudradaman
The Satavahana-Saka marriage tie was with Rudradaman of the Western Kshatrapas; inscriptions say his daughter married a Satakarni (usually identified as Vasishthiputra Satakarni). Rudradaman is the only fitting option.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q120, final key
- Q109 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
The capital of the Satavahanas was:
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Answer C. Pratishthana
Pratishthana (Paithan) on the Godavari was the Satavahana capital; Dhanyakataka (Amaravati) was a later eastern seat.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q121, final key
- Q110 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Which queen of the Ikshvaku dynasty is known from inscriptions for building Buddhist monuments?
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Answer D. Camtisiri
Chamtisiri (Camtisiri), sister of Vasishthiputra Chamtamula, is recorded in Nagarjunakonda inscriptions as a donor of Buddhist monuments.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q122, final key
- Q111 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Which dynasty built stupas, viharas, and temples at Nagarjunakonda, showing support for both Vedic and Buddhist traditions?
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Answer C. Ikshvakus
The Ikshvakus of Vijayapuri (Nagarjunakonda) had kings who performed Vedic rites while queens patronised Buddhist stupas and viharas.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q123, final key
- Q112 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Which language was predominantly used in Satavahana inscriptions?
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Answer C. Maharashtri Prakrit
Satavahana inscriptions and coins are mostly in Prakrit (Maharashtri Prakrit) in Brahmi script.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q124, final key
- Q113 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Who among the following commissioned the construction of a Mahachaitya at Nagarjunakonda during the Ikshvaku period?
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Answer B. Santisiri
Ayaka-pillar inscriptions at Nagarjunakonda credit Ikshvaku princess Chamtisiri (spelt Santisiri in the options), sister of Vasishthiputra Chamtamula, with the Mahachaitya; the final key gives Santisiri.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q125, final key
- Q114 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Which river's banks saw the flourishing of Buddhist architectural activity under the Ikshvakus?
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Answer A. Krishna
Nagarjunakonda (Vijayapuri), the Ikshvaku capital, lies on the Krishna river.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q126, final key
- Q115 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Which kingdom is associated with the Lepakshi temple, famous for its mural paintings and hanging pillars?
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Answer C. Vijayanagara
The Veerabhadra temple at Lepakshi with its hanging pillar and murals was built in the 16th century under the Vijayanagara empire.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q127, final key
- Q116 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Who commissioned the construction of the 100-pillar temple at Hanumakonda?
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Answer A. Rudradeva
The Thousand Pillar (Rudreswara) temple at Hanumakonda was built by Kakatiya Rudradeva in 1163 CE; the question calls it the 100-pillar temple.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q128, final key
- Q117 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Which European power was the first to establish trade contacts with the Andhra region?
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Answer B. Portuguese
The Portuguese, first Europeans to reach India by sea, were the first to trade on the Andhra coast, ahead of the Dutch (Masulipatnam 1605), English and French.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q129, final key
- Q118 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
In which century did the English East India Company gain control over the Northern Circars?
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Answer D. 18th century
The Company got the Northern Circars by the 1765 Mughal grant and the 1766 treaty with the Nizam, i.e. in the 18th century.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q130, final key
- Q119 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Which European power did the English briefly amalgamate with at Pulicat in 1621?
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Answer B. Dutch
Under the Anglo-Dutch Treaty of Defence (1619) the English shared the Dutch factory at Pulicat from 1621 for a short time.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q132, final key
- Q120 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
What was the name of the fort established by Francis Day near Mahilapuram (now Mylapore)?
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Answer B. Fort St. George
Francis Day built Fort St. George at Madras in 1639-40 near Mylapore.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q133, final key
- Q121 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Who was the prominent left-wing leader of the Andhra Socialist Party from its inception?
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Answer C. P. Sundarayya
The final key names P. Sundarayya as the prominent left-wing leader of the Andhra Socialist Party; he later became a leading communist.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q134, final key
- Q122 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Among the following, who was not considered a moderate leader of the Andhra Maha Sabha?
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Answer C. Ravi Narayana Reddy
Ravi Narayana Reddy led the communist (radical) wing of the Andhra Mahasabha; the other three were moderate leaders.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q135, final key
- Q123 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Who captured the leadership of the Andhra Mahasabha at the Bhuvanagiri (Bhongir) session in 1944?
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Answer C. Ravi Narayana Reddy
At the 1944 Bhongir session the communists under Ravi Narayana Reddy took over the Andhra Mahasabha and the moderates walked out.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q136, final key
- Q124 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Who led the formation of the Visalandhra Mahasabha at Vijayawada in November 1949?
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Answer C. A. Kaleswara Rao
Ayyadevara Kaleswara Rao led the Visalandhra Mahasabha formed at Vijayawada in November 1949.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q137, final key
- Q125 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
In which state did Ramakrishna Rao become the Chief Minister?
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Answer B. Hyderabad State
Burgula Ramakrishna Rao was Chief Minister of Hyderabad State (1952-56).
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q138, final key
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When was the separate Andhra State formed?
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Answer C. October 1, 1953
Andhra State was carved out of Madras State on 1 October 1953 with Kurnool as capital.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q139, final key
- Q127 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
In which year was the 'Gentlemen’s Agreement' signed?
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Answer C. 1956
The Gentlemen's Agreement was signed on 20 February 1956.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q140, final key
- Q128 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Who became the first Chief Minister of the newly inaugurated state of Andhra Pradesh in 1956?
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Answer C. Sanjiva Reddy
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy became the first Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on 1 November 1956.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q141, final key
- Q129 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Assertion (A): The Western Chalukyas claimed Brahmana origin as Haritiputras of the Manavya gotra and built a strong fortress at Vatapi.
Reason (R): Pulakeshin I established the independent power of the Western Chalukya dynasty in the 6th century CE.
Which one of the following is correct?
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Answer B. Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
The Badami Chalukyas called themselves Haritiputras of the Manavya gotra and fortified Vatapi. Pulakeshin I founded their independent power in 543 CE; that is true but is not why they claimed this lineage.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q142, final key
- Q130 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Assertion (A): Rudramadevi is regarded as one of the most prominent rulers of the Kakatiya dynasty.
Reason (R): From 1262 CE onwards, inscriptions began referring to Rudramadevi as a king, highlighting her authority and acceptance as a sovereign ruler.
Select the correct answer from the options given below:
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Answer A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Rudramadevi is among the greatest Kakatiya rulers, and inscriptions from about 1262 CE style her as a king (Rudradeva Maharaja), showing her sovereign status; the key reads R as explaining A.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q143, final key
- Q131 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Assertion (A): Nannaya's Mahabharata is regarded as the earliest surviving literary work in the Telugu language.
Reason (R): Nannaya translated the Mahabharata in the 11th century on the request of the Eastern Chalukya king Rajarajanarendra.
Which one of the following is correct?
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Answer A. Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Nannaya's Andhra Mahabharatamu is the earliest surviving Telugu literary work; he wrote it in the 11th century at the request of Eastern Chalukya king Rajaraja Narendra. The key takes R as explaining A.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q144, final key
- Q132 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Assertion (A): Amaravati and Nagarjunakonda emerged as prominent stupa-monastery complexes in ancient Andhra.
Reason (R): Both sites were strategically located near urban centres and along important trade and pilgrimage routes, facilitating Buddhist patronage and growth.
Which one of the following is correct?
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Answer A. Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Amaravati and Nagarjunakonda grew into great stupa-monastery complexes because they lay near towns and on trade and pilgrimage routes, which brought donors.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q146, final key
- Q133 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Assertion (A): After the Mutiny, the Minister's office, Dar-ul-Insha, saw a rise in official work, leading to the creation of the Munshi Khana.
Reason (R): The Munshi Khana was set up to handle correspondence with Taluqdars, alongside other offices like Kacheri Azla-i-Mustarida and Sadr Adalat-i-Azla-i-Mustarida.
Which one of the following is correct?
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Answer A. Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
After the 1857 rising the work of the Dar-ul-Insha grew and the Munshi Khana was set up to handle correspondence with Taluqdars, alongside offices such as Kacheri Azla-i-Mustarida and Sadr Adalat-i-Azla-i-Mustarida.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q149, final key
- Q134 AP Social & Cultural History and Welfare
Assertion (A): The Rohillas, led by Turrabaz Khan, managed to occupy advantageous positions in the Hyderabad Residency area, which allowed them to launch an effective attack on the Residency.
Reason (R): The Rohillas occupied two large houses belonging to local chukars, Abban Saheb and Jaigopaldas, which gave them strategic control over the gateway towards Putli Bowli and Dilsukh gardens.
Which one of the following is correct?
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Answer A. Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
In the July 1857 attack on the Hyderabad Residency, the Rohillas under Turrebaz Khan seized two large houses of Abban Saheb and Jaigopaldas commanding the gateway, which gave them their positions for the attack.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q150, final key
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