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  1. Q1 Ramayanam

    Sugriva sent the vanara search party to the EAST under the leadership of

    1. AShatabali
    2. BAngada
    3. CSushena
    4. DVinata
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    Answer D. Vinata

    Search parties: east – Vinata, west – Sushena, north – Shatabali, south – Angada (with Hanuman, Jambavan and Nila).

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  2. Q2 Ramayanam

    Which pair (rakshasa : the one who killed him) is correctly matched?

    1. AAtikaya : Lakshmana
    2. BKumbha : Angada
    3. CNarantaka : Nila
    4. DPrahasta : Hanuman
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    Answer A. Atikaya : Lakshmana

    Atikaya fell to Lakshmana; Prahasta to Nila, Kumbha to Sugriva and Narantaka to Angada.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  3. Q3 Ramayanam

    Which pair of a son of Dasharatha and one of his own sons is correctly matched?

    1. ARama : Pushkala
    2. BShatrughna : Chandraketu
    3. CBharata : Taksha
    4. DLakshmana : Shatrughati
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    Answer C. Bharata : Taksha

    The next generation: Rama – Lava and Kusha; Bharata – Taksha and Pushkala; Lakshmana – Angada and Chandraketu; Shatrughna – Subahu and Shatrughati.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  4. Q4 Ramayanam

    Which son of Sagara was banished for cruelty to the children of Ayodhya?

    1. AAsamanja
    2. BAmshuman
    3. CAnaranya
    4. DAmbarisha
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    Answer A. Asamanja

    Asamanja, Sagara's son by Keshini, drowned children in the Sarayu for fun, so Sagara drove him out.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  5. Q5 Ramayanam

    The word 'Kanda', used for the parts of the Ramayana, originally refers to

    1. Aa step of a temple tank
    2. Ba petal of a lotus flower
    3. Ca branch of a banyan tree
    4. Dthe node of a sugarcane stalk
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    Answer D. the node of a sugarcane stalk

    'Kanda' means the node of a sugarcane stalk; because the Rama story is sweet like sugarcane, its parts are called Kandas.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  6. Q6 Ramayanam

    In how many days was the 100-yojana Rama Setu said to be completed?

    1. AThree
    2. BFive
    3. CFourteen
    4. DSeven
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    Answer B. Five

    The vanaras built the bridge, 100 yojanas long and 10 wide, in five days: 14 + 20 + 21 + 22 + 23 yojanas.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  7. Q7 Ramayanam

    Shabari, who welcomed Rama with fruits, had served her gurus at the ashrama of sage

    1. AAgastya
    2. BSharabhanga
    3. CSutikshna
    4. DMatanga
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    Answer D. Matanga

    Shabari served the sages of Matanga's ashrama near Pampa; after they left for heaven she waited for Rama, hosted him and then entered the fire to join them.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  8. Q8 Ramayanam

    Sita is called 'Vaidehi' because she was a princess of which kingdom?

    1. AKosala
    2. BAnga
    3. CVideha
    4. DKekaya
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    Answer C. Videha

    Sita is Vaidehi (of Videha), Maithili (of Mithila) and Janaki (daughter of Janaka).

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  9. Q9 Ramayanam

    Valmiki's Ramayana is traditionally honoured as the

    1. AAdikavya
    2. BJaya Samhita
    3. CPanchama Veda
    4. DSthala Purana
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    Answer A. Adikavya

    The Ramayana is called the Adikavya (first poem) and its author Valmiki the Adikavi (first poet).

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  10. Q10 Ramayanam

    Whose wife was Ruma, taken away by Vali when he drove his brother out of Kishkindha?

    1. AAngada
    2. BHanuman
    3. CNala
    4. DSugriva
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    Answer D. Sugriva

    Vali exiled Sugriva and kept Sugriva's wife Ruma; after Vali's death Sugriva got her back.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  11. Q11 Ramayanam

    Bhagiratha brought Ganga to earth to liberate the sixty thousand sons of which king?

    1. ADilipa
    2. BSagara
    3. CRaghu
    4. DMandhata
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    Answer B. Sagara

    The ashes of Sagara's sons could be purified only by Ganga's waters, so their descendant Bhagiratha brought her down.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  12. Q12 Ramayanam

    When Ravana showed Sita an illusory head of Rama, who told her it was only maya?

    1. AAnasuya
    2. BSarama
    3. CTrijata
    4. DMandodari
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    Answer B. Sarama

    Ravana had Vidyujjihva make a false head of Rama; Vibhishana's wife Sarama told Sita it was maya and gave her courage.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  13. Q13 Ramayanam

    The rakshasi who caught creatures by their shadow and was killed by Hanuman over the sea was

    1. ASimhika
    2. BLankini
    3. CTrijata
    4. DSurasa
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    Answer A. Simhika

    Simhika held Hanuman back by seizing his shadow; he entered her body and tore her apart, then flew on to the Trikuta mountain in Lanka.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  14. Q14 Mahabharatham and Bhagavad Gita

    Which pair of hero and the deity he merged into, as told in the Svargarohana Parva, is correctly matched?

    1. AKarna – Agni
    2. BAbhimanyu – Surya
    3. CDhrishtadyumna – Chandra
    4. DDrona – Brihaspati
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    Answer D. Drona – Brihaspati

    Vaishampayana tells Janamejaya that Drona entered Brihaspati, Karna the Sun, Abhimanyu the Moon, Dhrishtadyumna Agni and Bhishma the Vasus.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  15. Q15 Mahabharatham and Bhagavad Gita

    Which eldest son of Pratipa gave up the throne and became an ascetic, so that his younger brother Shantanu became king?

    1. AVichitravirya
    2. BPandu
    3. CKuru
    4. DDevapi
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    Answer D. Devapi

    Devapi, Pratipa's eldest son, was passed over for the throne (he had a skin disease) and retired to the forest; Shantanu became king.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  16. Q16 Mahabharatham and Bhagavad Gita

    Which of the following is NOT one of the three main divisions of the Shanti Parva?

    1. ARajadharma
    2. BApaddharma
    3. CDanadharma
    4. DMokshadharma
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    Answer C. Danadharma

    The Shanti Parva has three divisions: Rajadharma (duties of a king), Apaddharma (dharma in distress) and Mokshadharma (path to liberation). Danadharma, on giving, is taught in the Anushasana Parva.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  17. Q17 Mahabharatham and Bhagavad Gita

    Which of the following was NOT a child of Satyavati?

    1. APandu
    2. BVyasa
    3. CChitrangada
    4. DVichitravirya
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    Answer A. Pandu

    Satyavati bore Vyasa to Parashara and Chitrangada and Vichitravirya to Shantanu; Pandu was her grandson, born to Ambalika.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  18. Q18 Mahabharatham and Bhagavad Gita

    Draupadi's swayamvara was held in which city, the capital of Drupada?

    1. AAhichchhatra
    2. BKampilya
    3. CMathura
    4. DGirivraja
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    Answer B. Kampilya

    Drupada held Draupadi's swayamvara at Kampilya; Arjuna, disguised as a Brahmin, won her.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  19. Q19 Mahabharatham and Bhagavad Gita

    According to the Gita, true knowledge (jnana) chiefly frees a person from:

    1. AThe duties of a householder
    2. BThe need for a guru
    3. CThe rules of varna
    4. DThe bondage of karma
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    Answer D. The bondage of karma

    Knowledge removes ignorance and the ego of being the sole doer, and so releases one from karmabandham, the bondage that action creates.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  20. Q20 Mahabharatham and Bhagavad Gita

    How did Urvashi's curse on Arjuna turn out to be a help to the Pandavas?

    1. AIt let Arjuna live undetected as a eunuch during the year of incognito
    2. BIt made Arjuna invincible against Shiva in the Kirata fight
    3. CIt gave Arjuna the Gandiva bow
    4. DIt protected Arjuna from Karna's Shakti weapon
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    Answer A. It let Arjuna live undetected as a eunuch during the year of incognito

    Urvashi cursed Arjuna to lose his manhood; Indra limited it to one year of Arjuna's choosing, and Arjuna used it as Brihannala at Virata's court.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  21. Q21 Mahabharatham and Bhagavad Gita

    Bhishma fought a long duel at Kurukshetra with his own guru over the matter of Amba. Who was that guru?

    1. AVasishtha
    2. BDronacharya
    3. CBrihaspati
    4. DParashurama
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    Answer D. Parashurama

    Amba asked Parashurama to make Bhishma marry her; teacher and pupil fought for many days until the sages and Parashurama's ancestors stopped the duel and Parashurama withdrew (Udyoga Parva).

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  22. Q22 Mahabharatham and Bhagavad Gita

    Krishna reminded Balarama that Duryodhana's broken thighs had been foretold in a curse by which sage?

    1. AMaitreya
    2. BDurvasa
    3. CVyasa
    4. DNarada
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    Answer A. Maitreya

    Krishna calmed Balarama by recalling Bhima's dice-hall vow, sage Maitreya's curse and Duryodhana's many wrongs.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  23. Q23 Mahabharatham and Bhagavad Gita

    In Chapter 5, comparing renunciation of action (karma sannyasa) with the yoga of action (karma yoga), Krishna says:

    1. ARenunciation of action is better
    2. BBoth lead to the highest good, but karma yoga is better
    3. CBoth lead only to bondage
    4. DKarma yoga is only for kings
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    Answer B. Both lead to the highest good, but karma yoga is better

    Chapter 5: renunciation and karma yoga both lead to liberation, but of the two, karma yoga is superior.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  24. Q24 Mahabharatham and Bhagavad Gita

    After the war, what did the grieving Dhritarashtra crush in his embrace, thinking it was Bhima?

    1. ABhima's mace
    2. BA wooden chariot of Bhima
    3. CA clay image of Duryodhana
    4. DAn iron statue of Bhima
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    Answer D. An iron statue of Bhima

    Krishna, sensing Dhritarashtra's anger, put an iron statue in Bhima's place; the blind king crushed it to pieces, then repented and accepted the Pandavas. This is in the Stri Parva.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  25. Q25 Mahabharatham and Bhagavad Gita

    In the northern cattle raid, once Arjuna revealed himself, who drove his chariot?

    1. AUttarakumara
    2. BShankha
    3. CSatyaki
    4. DDaruka
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    Answer A. Uttarakumara

    Virata's son Uttarakumara set out to fight but lost heart; Arjuna then took up the Gandiva and Uttarakumara drove his chariot.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

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  27. Q26 Mahabharatham and Bhagavad Gita

    Who commanded the Kaurava army on the eighteenth and last day of the war?

    1. AKarna
    2. BAshwatthama
    3. CKritavarma
    4. DShalya
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    Answer D. Shalya

    After Karna's death Shalya led the Kauravas on the eighteenth day and was killed by Yudhishthira.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  28. Q27 Mahabharatham and Bhagavad Gita

    In Chapter 5, one who acts without attachment is untouched by sin, like:

    1. AA lotus leaf by water
    2. BA tortoise in its shell
    3. CA lamp in a windless place
    4. DAn ocean fed by rivers
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    Answer A. A lotus leaf by water

    One who offers actions to Brahman and gives up attachment is not touched by sin, as a lotus leaf is not wetted by water (5.10).

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  29. Q28 Mahabharatham and Bhagavad Gita

    The destruction of the Yadavas through an iron pestle (musala) is narrated in which Parva?

    1. AMahaprasthanika Parva
    2. BSwargarohana Parva
    3. CAshramavasika Parva
    4. DMausala Parva
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    Answer D. Mausala Parva

    Mausala Parva (16th): cursed by sages, the Yadavas destroy one another with reeds grown from the pestle's powder; Krishna and Balarama then leave the world.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  30. Q29 Mahabharatham and Bhagavad Gita

    Vyasa is called Dvaipayana because he

    1. Adivided the Vedas
    2. Bwas dark in complexion
    3. Cwas born on an island
    4. Dlived at Badari
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    Answer C. was born on an island

    Vyasa was born on an island (dvipa) in the Yamuna, hence Dvaipayana; 'Krishna' refers to his dark colour and 'Veda Vyasa' to his dividing of the Vedas.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  31. Q30 Mahabharatham and Bhagavad Gita

    What was the name of Bhagadatta's famous war elephant?

    1. ASupratika
    2. BAiravata
    3. CKuvalayapida
    4. DAshwatthama
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    Answer A. Supratika

    Bhagadatta, expert in elephant warfare, rode Supratika; Arjuna brought the elephant down and killed him on day 12.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  32. Q31 Mahabharatham and Bhagavad Gita

    "Yada yada hi dharmasya glanir bhavati" refers to the time when:

    1. ADharma declines
    2. BA yuga comes to an end
    3. CThe Vedas are stolen
    4. DA great king dies
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    Answer A. Dharma declines

    Whenever dharma declines and adharma rises, God takes an avatara; this is the Gita's best-known statement on incarnation.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  33. Q32 Mahabharatham and Bhagavad Gita

    The Pandavas' escape from the house of lac and Bhima's killing of Hidimba are told in which Parva?

    1. AAdi Parva
    2. BSabha Parva
    3. CVana Parva
    4. DVirata Parva
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    Answer A. Adi Parva

    The Adi Parva, the first of the 18, covers the Kuru genealogy and the Pandavas' early life, including the lac house, Hidimba, Bakasura and Draupadi's swayamvara.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  34. Q33 Mahabharatham and Bhagavad Gita

    What was Bhishma's name before he took his famous vow?

    1. ADevadatta
    2. BChitrangada
    3. CDevavrata
    4. DVichitravirya
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    Answer C. Devavrata

    Bhishma, son of Shantanu and Ganga, was first named Devavrata; the gods called him Bhishma after his terrible vow of lifelong celibacy.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  35. Q34 Mahabharatham and Bhagavad Gita

    Who killed Karna in the Kurukshetra war?

    1. ABhima
    2. BArjuna
    3. CYudhishthira
    4. DSatyaki
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    Answer B. Arjuna

    On the seventeenth day Karna's chariot wheel sank into the earth and Arjuna killed him.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  36. Q35 Mahabharatham and Bhagavad Gita

    Who gave Sanjaya the divine sight with which he saw the war and heard the Bhagavad Gita?

    1. ANarada
    2. BKrishna
    3. CDronacharya
    4. DVedavyasa
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    Answer D. Vedavyasa

    Vyasa offered sight to Dhritarashtra, who declined it; the boon went to Sanjaya, who closes the Gita by recalling Vyasa's grace.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  37. Q36 Mahabharatham and Bhagavad Gita

    Nannaya translated the Mahabharata into Telugu under the patronage of which Eastern Chalukya king?

    1. AProlaya Vema Reddy
    2. BRajaraja Narendra
    3. CManumasiddhi
    4. DKrishnadevaraya
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    Answer B. Rajaraja Narendra

    In the 11th century Nannaya began the Andhra Mahabharatamu at the request of Rajaraja Narendra of Rajamahendravaram.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  38. Q37 Bhagavatham

    In the Bhagavatam's Twelfth Skandha, who stopped Janamejaya's serpent sacrifice, and how?

    1. ABrihaspati, by teaching karmaphala
    2. BAstika, by asking it as a boon
    3. CVyasa, by narrating the Bharata
    4. DIndra, by shielding Takshaka
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    Answer A. Brihaspati, by teaching karmaphala

    In the Bhagavatam, Brihaspati, son of Angirasa, stopped the yaga by teaching Janamejaya that beings suffer by their own karma; the Astika version belongs to the Mahabharata's Adi Parva.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  39. Q38 Bhagavatham

    Which of the following is NOT one of the Nava Yogendras of the Eleventh Skandha?

    1. APrabuddha
    2. BAntariksha
    3. CShandilya
    4. DChamasa
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    Answer C. Shandilya

    The nine Yogendras, sons of Rishabhadeva, are Kavi, Havi, Antariksha, Prabuddha, Pippalayana, Avirhotra, Drumila, Chamasa and Karabhajana; Shandilya is not among them.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  40. Q39 Bhagavatham

    Kalki, the avatar foretold for the end of the Kali Yuga, will be born as the son of

    1. AVishnuyasha
    2. BVishnushastri
    3. CYajnavalkya
    4. DDevasharma
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    Answer A. Vishnuyasha

    The Bhagavatam says Kalki will be born in the village of Shambhala in the house of the brahmin Vishnuyasha.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  41. Q40 Bhagavatham

    In Narada's story of King Puranjana, the city of nine gates stands for

    1. AThe intellect (buddhi)
    2. BThe five senses
    3. CThe human body
    4. DThe wheel of time
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    Answer C. The human body

    In the Puranjanopakhyanam told to Prachinabarhi, Puranjana is the jiva and his nine-gated city is the human body; his wife is the intellect and Chandavega's army is time.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  42. Q41 Bhagavatham

    In the First Skandha, Parikshit is also given which name, meaning 'protected by Vishnu'?

    1. ADevarata
    2. BVishnurata
    3. CBrihadratha
    4. DSatyavrata
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    Answer B. Vishnurata

    At his naming the Brahmanas called the child Vishnurata; he became known as Parikshit because he examined everyone, looking for the person he saw in the womb.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  43. Q42 Bhagavatham

    Parikshit's death by Takshaka's bite was the result of a curse uttered by

    1. AShamika
    2. BKashyapa
    3. CShringi
    4. DDurvasa
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    Answer C. Shringi

    Shringi, son of Shamika, cursed Parikshit to die on the seventh day after the king hung a dead snake round his meditating father's neck; Shamika rebuked his son for it.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  44. Q43 Bhagavatham

    Shiva held the Halahala poison in his throat and so came to be called

    1. AGangadhara
    2. BChandrashekhara
    3. CTripurari
    4. DNeelakantha
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    Answer D. Neelakantha

    Shiva swallowed the poison for the world's protection and kept it in his throat, which turned blue; hence the name Neelakantha.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  45. Q44 Bhagavatham

    Who was the father of Bali Chakravarti?

    1. APrahlada
    2. BBanasura
    3. CVirochana
    4. DHiranyakashipu
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    Answer C. Virochana

    The line runs Hiranyakashipu, Prahlada, Virochana, Bali, Bana; Bali's father was Virochana.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  46. Q45 Bhagavatham

    Which sage prompted a dissatisfied Vyasa to compose the Bhagavatam?

    1. ABrahma
    2. BShuka
    3. CMaitreya
    4. DNarada
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    Answer D. Narada

    Even after dividing the Vedas and writing the Mahabharata Vyasa felt unfulfilled; Narada advised him to describe the Lord's deeds, and the Bhagavatam followed.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  47. Q46 Bhagavatham

    Why is Balarama called Sankarshana?

    1. AHe was drawn from Devaki's womb into Rohini's
    2. BHe drew the Yamuna with his plough
    3. CHe drew Hastinapura toward the river
    4. DHe drew all beings to himself in delight
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    Answer A. He was drawn from Devaki's womb into Rohini's

    Yogamaya moved Devaki's seventh pregnancy into Rohini's womb; because the child was drawn (akarshana) from one womb to another he is Sankarshana.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  48. Q47 Bhagavatham

    Krishna moved the Yadavas from Mathura to Dwaraka because of repeated attacks by

    1. AShishupala
    2. BKamsa
    3. CDantavakra
    4. DJarasandha
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    Answer D. Jarasandha

    Jarasandha, father-in-law of Kamsa, attacked Mathura again and again; Krishna then had Dwaraka built in the sea.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  49. Q48 Bhagavatham

    The main dialogue on which the Bhagavata story rests is between

    1. AMaitreya and Vidura
    2. BShuka and Parikshit
    3. CNarada and Vyasa
    4. DKrishna and Uddhava
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    Answer B. Shuka and Parikshit

    Shuka narrated the Bhagavatam to King Parikshit over seven days; this Shuka–Parikshit dialogue is the main frame, which Suta later retold.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  50. Q49 Hindu Puranams

    The Venkatachala Mahatmya in the Skanda Purana belongs to which khanda?

    1. AVaishnava Khanda
    2. BKashi Khanda
    3. CAvantya Khanda
    4. DNagara Khanda
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    Answer A. Vaishnava Khanda

    In the printed seven-khanda arrangement of the Skanda Purana, the Venkatachala Mahatmya is the first part of the Vaishnava Khanda.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  51. Q50 Hindu Puranams

    Which of the following is NOT a khanda of the Skanda Purana?

    1. AKashi Khanda
    2. BUttara Khanda
    3. CPrabhasa Khanda
    4. DNagara Khanda
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    Answer B. Uttara Khanda

    In the seven-khanda arrangement the Skanda Purana has Maheshvara, Vaishnava, Brahma, Kashi, Avantya, Nagara and Prabhasa khandas.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

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  53. Q51 Hindu Puranams

    Who sent the apsaras Pramlocha to Kandu Maharshi, and why?

    1. AIndra, to break his tapas
    2. BBrahma, to test his vairagya
    3. CIndra, to bring him to Swarga
    4. DKubera, to break his tapas
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    Answer A. Indra, to break his tapas

    Indra, fearing the power of Kandu's penance, sent Pramlocha to break it; the Brahma Purana tells the story.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  54. Q52 Hindu Puranams

    After Bhrigu kicked Vishnu's chest, where did Mahalakshmi go to do penance?

    1. AKaraveerapuram (Kolhapur)
    2. BTiruchanur
    3. CSrirangam
    4. DKanchipuram
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    Answer A. Karaveerapuram (Kolhapur)

    Angered that Bhrigu kicked Vishnu's chest, her abode, Mahalakshmi left Vaikuntha for Karaveerapuram (Kolhapur, Maharashtra); Vishnu came to earth searching for her and reached Venkatadri.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  55. Q53 Hindu Puranams

    Srinatha's Telugu 'Kasikhandamu' is based on a section of which Purana?

    1. AShiva Purana
    2. BLinga Purana
    3. CPadma Purana
    4. DSkanda Purana
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    Answer D. Skanda Purana

    Srinatha rendered the Kashi Khanda of the Skanda Purana into Telugu as Kasikhandamu.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  56. Q54 Hindu Puranams

    In the Kurma Purana, King Durjaya, infatuated with Urvashi, later took refuge with

    1. AKanva
    2. BVasishtha
    3. CGautama
    4. DDurvasa
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    Answer A. Kanva

    The book tells of Durjaya, a learned Chandravamsha king who neglected his duty through love of Urvashi, then sought refuge with sage Kanva and did penance. The lesson: without control of the senses even the wise fall.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  57. Q55 Hindu Puranams

    The Agni Purana was narrated by Agni to which sage?

    1. AVishvamitra
    2. BAgastya
    3. CVasishtha
    4. DBhrigu
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    Answer C. Vasishtha

    In the Agni Purana, Agni teaches Vasishtha; Vasishtha passes it to Vyasa, and the Suta tells it to the sages.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  58. Q56 Hindu Puranams

    Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatana and Sanatkumara, mind-born sons of Brahma, are together known as

    1. AThe four Kumaras
    2. BThe Saptarishis
    3. CThe Ashta Vasus
    4. DThe Prajapatis
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    Answer A. The four Kumaras

    Brahma's first mind-born sons refused to beget progeny and remained celibate boy-sages, the Kumaras.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  59. Q57 Hindu Puranams

    How many Jyotirlingas of Shiva are traditionally worshipped across India?

    1. A8
    2. B12
    3. C18
    4. D51
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    Answer B. 12

    The Dvadasha (twelve) Jyotirlingas are listed in the Shiva Purana and the popular Dvadasha Jyotirlinga stotra.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  60. Q58 Hindu Puranams

    Which khanda of the Skanda Purana centres on the region of Ujjayini?

    1. AAvanti khanda
    2. BNagara khanda
    3. CPrabhasa khanda
    4. DKashi khanda
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    Answer A. Avanti khanda

    The Skanda Purana has seven khandas: Maheshvara, Vaishnava, Brahma, Kashi, Avanti, Nagara and Prabhasa; the Avanti khanda describes Ujjayini and its Mahakaleshvara tradition.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  61. Q59 Hindu Puranams

    Skanda, commander of the gods' army, was born to destroy

    1. AMahishasura
    2. BTarakasura
    3. CAndhakasura
    4. DVritrasura
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    Answer B. Tarakasura

    The Skanda Purana tells of Kumaraswami (Skanda), Devasenadhipati, who killed Tarakasura.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  62. Q60 Hindu Puranams

    According to the legend of Somnath, who worshipped Shiva at Prabhasa to be freed from Daksha's curse?

    1. ASurya
    2. BIndra
    3. CChandra
    4. DAgni
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    Answer C. Chandra

    Daksha cursed Chandra to waste away for favouring Rohini; Chandra worshipped Shiva at Prabhasa and was relieved, so the linga is called Somanatha (Lord of Soma).

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  63. Q61 Hindu Puranams

    'Avimukta kshetra', praised in the Linga Purana as moksha-giving, is another name of:

    1. APrayaga
    2. BGaya
    3. CKedara
    4. DKashi
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    Answer D. Kashi

    The Linga Purana praises Kashi (Varanasi) as the kshetra that gives moksha; Avimukta, 'never abandoned' by Shiva, is its other name.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  64. Q62 Hindu Puranams

    The Mritasanjivani vidya, by which the dead could be revived, was known to

    1. ABrihaspati
    2. BVishwamitra
    3. CVasishtha
    4. DShukracharya
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    Answer D. Shukracharya

    Shukracharya, guru of the asuras, had the Mritasanjivani vidya from Shiva.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  65. Q63 Hindu Puranams

    The Kanaka Durga temple at Vijayawada stands on which hill?

    1. ARatnagiri
    2. BSeshachalam
    3. CIndrakeeladri
    4. DNallamala
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    Answer C. Indrakeeladri

    The Kanaka Durga temple is on Indrakeeladri at Vijayawada, on the Krishna; Dasara is its main festival.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  66. Q64 Temple Agamas

    Which of the following is NOT one of the five forms of the Lord in Pancharatra?

    1. ASatya
    2. BVibhava
    3. CAntaryami
    4. DVyuha
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    Answer A. Satya

    Pancharatra recognises five forms of God: Para, Vyuha, Vibhava, Antaryami and Archa. Satya belongs to the Vaikhanasa list of five forms of Vishnu.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  67. Q65 Temple Agamas

    Sivalenka Manchana belongs to which triad of Aradhya Shaivism?

    1. AAcharya trayam
    2. BPandita trayam
    3. CSiddha trayam
    4. DAradhya trayam
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    Answer B. Pandita trayam

    The Pandita trayam (Sripati Pandita, Sivalenka Manchana Pandita, Mallikarjuna Panditaradhya) played the key role in spreading Aradhya Shaivism in Andhradesa.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  68. Q66 Temple Agamas

    On the eve of a Vaishnava Brahmotsavam, the commander of Vishnu's hosts is taken in procession to inspect the arrangements. Who is he?

    1. AVishvaksena
    2. BGaruda
    3. CAnanta
    4. DJaya
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    Answer A. Vishvaksena

    Vishvaksena, commander of Vishnu's attendants, is taken out in the Senadhipati utsavam before the Ankurarpanam.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  69. Q67 Temple Agamas

    Which Vaishnava Agama is regarded as the most ancient and closest to the Vedas?

    1. AVaikhanasa
    2. BPancharatra
    3. CRaurava
    4. DKamika
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    Answer A. Vaikhanasa

    Among the Vaishnava Agamas, Vaikhanasa is the most ancient and wholly Vedic; Pancharatra represents the Tantric path.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  70. Q68 Temple Agamas

    Jangamas form the priestly class of which community?

    1. AVeerashaivas (Lingayats)
    2. BVaikhanasas
    3. CSmartas
    4. DKapalikas
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    Answer A. Veerashaivas (Lingayats)

    Within Veerashaivism, a Shaiva Agama tradition, the Jangamas act as gurus, spiritual guides and priests and give diksha to disciples.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  71. Q69 Temple Agamas

    In Agama usage, Samprokshana means

    1. Athe deity's daily bath
    2. Bthe evening lamp offering
    3. Cre-consecration of the temple
    4. Dthe vahana procession
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    Answer C. re-consecration of the temple

    Samprokshana is re-consecration by sprinkling sanctified water, done after repair, renovation or a break in worship; the daily bath is abhisheka.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  72. Q70 Temple Agamas

    Daily worship at the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara temple is conducted according to which Agama?

    1. APancharatra
    2. BKamika
    3. CSatvata
    4. DVaikhanasa
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    Answer D. Vaikhanasa

    Tirumala, the most famous Vishnu temple of Andhra Pradesh and known as Bhuloka Vaikuntham, performs its daily pujas according to the Vaikhanasa Agama; the EO paper has asked this fact.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  73. Q71 Temple Agamas

    Siddhanta Shikhamani is the supreme authoritative text of which tradition?

    1. APashupata Shaivam
    2. BKalamukha Shaivam
    3. CVeerashaivam
    4. DSmarta tradition
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    Answer C. Veerashaivam

    Veerashaivism (Lingayatism) follows Shakti Vishishtadvaita, and its supreme authoritative text is Siddhanta Shikhamani.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  74. Q72 Temple Agamas

    In temple usage, the word 'bera' refers to

    1. Athe tower over the sanctum
    2. Bthe temple's flagstaff
    3. Cthe altar for offerings
    4. Dthe deity's consecrated image
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    Answer D. the deity's consecrated image

    Bera means vigraha, the consecrated image of the deity; Vaikhanasa temples use five kinds of bera.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  75. Q73 Hindu Festivals and Classical Fine Arts

    Which of the following is NOT one of the 21 leaves (Ekavimshati patri) offered in Vinayaka Chavithi puja?

    1. AShami (Jammi)
    2. BNeem (Vepa)
    3. CBilva (Maredu)
    4. DArka (Jilledu)
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    Answer B. Neem (Vepa)

    The 21 patri include Machi, Brihati, Bilva, Durva, Dattura, Badari, Apamarga, Tulasi, Chuta, Karavira, Vishnukranta, Dadimi, Devadaru, Maruvaka, Sindhuvara, Jaji, Gandaki, Shami, Ashvattha, Arjuna and Arka; neem is not among them.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  76. Q74 Hindu Festivals and Classical Fine Arts

    Saddula Bathukamma, the last and most important day of Bathukamma, falls on:

    1. APettala Amavasya
    2. BDurgashtami (Ashvayuja Shuddha Ashtami)
    3. CVijayadashami
    4. DAshvayuja Shuddha Padyami
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    Answer B. Durgashtami (Ashvayuja Shuddha Ashtami)

    Telangana's nine-day Bathukamma runs from Pettala (Bhadrapada) Amavasya to Durgashtami; the last day, Saddula Bathukamma, has five kinds of saddulu (rice dishes).

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  77. Q75 Hindu Festivals and Classical Fine Arts

    Thanjavur paintings, known for gold foil and bright colours, flourished under the

    1. AChola emperors
    2. BPallava kings
    3. CMughal emperors
    4. DMaratha rulers of Thanjavur
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    Answer D. Maratha rulers of Thanjavur

    Thanjavur painting flourished in the 18th century under the Maratha rulers of Thanjavur; it uses gold foil, bright colours and large figures, mostly of Hindu deities such as Krishna.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

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  79. Q76 Hindu Festivals and Classical Fine Arts

    On which day of the Tirumala annual Brahmotsavam is Garuda Seva held?

    1. AThird day
    2. BFifth day
    3. CSeventh day
    4. DNinth day
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    Answer B. Fifth day

    Garuda Seva, the biggest day of the Tirumala Brahmotsavam, falls on the fifth night.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  80. Q77 Hindu Festivals and Classical Fine Arts

    Uttara Dwara (northern gate) darshanam is given in Vishnu temples on which day?

    1. ATholi Ekadashi
    2. BBhishma Ekadashi
    3. CVaikuntha Ekadashi
    4. DNirjala Ekadashi
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    Answer C. Vaikuntha Ekadashi

    On Vaikuntha (Mukkoti) Ekadashi the Vaikuntha Dwaram is opened, as at Tirumala and Bhadrachalam.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  81. Q78 Hindu Festivals and Classical Fine Arts

    Bharatanatyam, once known as Sadir Attam, is the classical dance of which state?

    1. ATamil Nadu
    2. BKarnataka
    3. CKerala
    4. DAndhra Pradesh
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    Answer A. Tamil Nadu

    Bharatanatyam belongs to Tamil Nadu. It was earlier called Attam Sadir and was danced by devadasis in temples before its modern revival.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  82. Q79 Hindu Festivals and Classical Fine Arts

    In the Varalakshmi Vratam story, which devout woman of Kundina nagaram was blessed by Mahalakshmi in a dream?

    1. ASavitri
    2. BAnasuya
    3. CSushila
    4. DCharumati
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    Answer D. Charumati

    Shiva told Parvati the story of Charumati, a devoted wife to whom Mahalakshmi appeared in a dream; she performed the vratam on a Shravana Friday and gained great wealth.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  83. Q80 Hindu Festivals and Classical Fine Arts

    The delicate, graceful dance attributed to Parvati is called

    1. ATandavam
    2. BNrittam
    3. CTarangam
    4. DLasyam
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    Answer D. Lasyam

    Tradition says dance was born from Shiva's fierce Tandavam and Parvati's gentle Lasyam.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  84. Q81 Hindu Festivals and Classical Fine Arts

    The Kalyanam (celestial wedding) of Sita and Rama at Bhadrachalam is performed on which festival?

    1. AVijayadashami
    2. BSri Rama Navami
    3. CVaikuntha Ekadashi
    4. DUgadi
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    Answer B. Sri Rama Navami

    On Sri Rama Navami the Sitarama Kalyanam at Bhadrachalam's Mithila Stadium is the chief event.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  85. Q82 Vedic Culture

    Which pair of Rigveda Mandala and its seer family is correctly matched?

    1. A2nd Mandala – Vasishtha
    2. B4th Mandala – Atri
    3. C6th Mandala – Bharadvaja
    4. D5th Mandala – Vishvamitra
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    Answer C. 6th Mandala – Bharadvaja

    The 'family books' of the Rigveda (Mandalas 2–7) belong to Gritsamada (2), Vishvamitra (3), Vamadeva (4), Atri (5), Bharadvaja (6) and Vasishtha (7); so the 6th Mandala goes with Bharadvaja.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  86. Q83 Vedic Culture

    Which of the following did NOT take shape in the Later Vedic period?

    1. ABrihadaranyaka Upanishad
    2. BAitareya Brahmana
    3. CAtharvaveda Samhita
    4. DRigveda Samhita
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    Answer D. Rigveda Samhita

    The Rigveda belongs to the Early Vedic period; the Sama, Yajur and Atharva Vedas with the Brahmanas, Aranyakas and Upanishads took shape in the Later Vedic period (c. 1000–600 BCE).

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  87. Q84 Vedic Culture

    Which of these sayings is NOT from the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad?

    1. AAham Brahmasmi
    2. BAsato ma sadgamaya
    3. CTat Tvam Asi
    4. DMrityor ma amritam gamaya
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    Answer C. Tat Tvam Asi

    'Tat Tvam Asi' is from the Chandogya Upanishad. The Brihadaranyaka gives 'Aham Brahmasmi' and the prayer 'Asato ma sadgamaya, tamaso ma jyotirgamaya, mrityor ma amritam gamaya'.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  88. Q85 Vedic Culture

    In the Paniniya Shiksha's image of the Veda as a person, Chandas forms its:

    1. AFeet
    2. BHands
    3. CEyes
    4. DMouth
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    Answer A. Feet

    The Paniniya Shiksha calls Chandas the feet, Kalpa the hands, Jyotisha the eyes, Nirukta the ears, Shiksha the nose and Vyakarana the mouth of the Veda.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  89. Q86 Vedic Culture

    The final homa that satisfies all the gods who came to the yajna and bids them farewell is the:

    1. APrayaja
    2. BAjyabhaga
    3. CUpamshu yaga
    4. DSamishti homa
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    Answer D. Samishti homa

    Samishti homa closes the yajna: it satisfies every deity who attended and sends them off.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  90. Q87 Vedic Culture

    Which Brahmana takes its name from its hundred adhyayas (chapters)?

    1. AAitareya Brahmana
    2. BGopatha Brahmana
    3. CShatapatha Brahmana
    4. DTaittiriya Brahmana
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    Answer C. Shatapatha Brahmana

    The Shatapatha Brahmana of the Shukla Yajurveda (Madhyandina recension) has 100 adhyayas, hence the name.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  91. Q88 Vedic Culture

    The Vedas are called 'Shruti' because they were:

    1. Afirst sung in royal courts
    2. Bwritten on palm leaves by the rishis
    3. Cpreserved by hearing in the guru–shishya line
    4. Drecited only inside temples
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    Answer C. preserved by hearing in the guru–shishya line

    Shruti means 'that which is heard': the Vedas were handed down only orally, by hearing and memorising in the guru–shishya parampara.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  92. Q89 Vedic Culture

    Uddalaka splits a banyan seed to show Shvetaketu the unseen essence. Which Upanishad tells this?

    1. AKatha
    2. BKena
    3. CChandogya
    4. DAitareya
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    Answer C. Chandogya

    In the sixth chapter of the Chandogya, Uddalaka uses the banyan seed and salt in water to show the subtle essence in all things, ending with 'Tat Tvam Asi'.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  93. Q90 Vedic Culture

    Why is Gandharvaveda said to have its origin in the Samaveda?

    1. ASamaveda mantras are meant to be sung
    2. BSamaveda deals with healing charms
    3. CSamaveda describes battle formations
    4. DSamaveda gives rules of grammar
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    Answer A. Samaveda mantras are meant to be sung

    Gandharvaveda, the knowledge of music, poetry and dance, comes from the Samaveda because Samaveda mantras are set to melody for singing (gana).

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  94. Q91 Vedic Culture

    Which purushartha means earning the wealth and means needed for life?

    1. AArtha
    2. BDharma
    3. CKama
    4. DMoksha
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    Answer A. Artha

    Artha is earning the means, wealth and fame needed to meet the material needs of oneself and the family.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  95. Q92 Vedic Culture

    The Gayatri mantra is addressed to which deity?

    1. AAgni
    2. BIndra
    3. CSavitr (Savita)
    4. DVaruna
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    Answer C. Savitr (Savita)

    The Gayatri is also called the Savitri mantra because it is addressed to Savitr.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  96. Q93 Vedic Culture

    Unlike the ritual texts, the Upanishads hold that moksha comes mainly through what?

    1. AElaborate Soma sacrifices
    2. BInner knowledge and self-enquiry
    3. CGenerous gifts to priests
    4. DExact recitation of mantras
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    Answer B. Inner knowledge and self-enquiry

    The Upanishads turned away from external rites and sacrifices and taught that moksha is reached through inner knowledge, meditation and self-enquiry (atma-vichara).

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  97. Q94 Vedic Culture

    The Nirukta, one of the six Vedangas, mainly deals with:

    1. AEtymology of Vedic words
    2. BVedic metres
    3. CAstronomy and calendar
    4. DSacrificial procedure
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    Answer A. Etymology of Vedic words

    Nirukta is the Vedanga of etymology and interpretation of obscure Vedic words.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  98. Q95 Vedic Culture

    The sacred sticks used to kindle the yajna fire are called:

    1. ADarbhas
    2. BSamidhas
    3. CYupas
    4. DSruks
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    Answer B. Samidhas

    Samidhas are the sacred sticks fed to the fire; darbhas are the sacred grasses used in the rites.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  99. Q96 Vedic Culture

    In the Rigveda, Ushas is the goddess of:

    1. Aspeech
    2. Bthe earth
    3. Cthe rivers
    4. Dthe dawn
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    Answer D. the dawn

    Ushas is the Rigvedic goddess of the dawn, praised in many beautiful hymns along with Indra, Agni and Varuna.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  100. Q97 Philosophies, Cults and Gurus

    Which of the following is NOT one of Madhva's classes of jiva?

    1. AMuktiyogya
    2. BNityasamsari
    3. CNityasuri
    4. DTamoyogya
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    Answer C. Nityasuri

    Madhva divides jivas into Muktiyogya, Nityasamsari and Tamoyogya; Nitya (Nityasuri), Mukta and Baddha is Ramanuja's division.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  101. Q98 Philosophies, Cults and Gurus

    Match the darshana (List I) with its founder (List II):

    List I

    a. Nyaya

    b. Vaisheshika

    c. Samkhya

    d. Yoga

    List II

    I. Kapila

    II. Patanjali

    III. Gautama

    IV. Kanada

    1. Aa-IV, b-III, c-I, d-II
    2. Ba-III, b-IV, c-II, d-I
    3. Ca-III, b-IV, c-I, d-II
    4. Da-I, b-IV, c-III, d-II
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    Answer C. a-III, b-IV, c-I, d-II

    Nyaya - Gautama, Vaisheshika - Kanada, Samkhya - Kapila, Yoga - Patanjali.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  102. Q99 Philosophies, Cults and Gurus

    Sankara explains the world as an apparent appearance of Brahman, like a snake seen in a rope. This view of causation is called:

    1. AParinamavada
    2. BVivartavada
    3. CArambhavada
    4. DAsatkaryavada
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    Answer B. Vivartavada

    The rope-snake example shows Sankara's point that the world is superimposed on Brahman without changing it.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  103. Q100 Philosophies, Cults and Gurus

    The Andhra form of Veerashaivism, which blended bhakti with Vedic custom, is called:

    1. ASiddha Shaivam
    2. BTantra Shaivam
    3. CAradhya Shaivam
    4. DPashupata Shaivam
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    Answer C. Aradhya Shaivam

    In Andhra, Mallikarjuna Panditaradhya and others did not adopt all of Basava's reforms and joined bhakti with Vedic tradition; this is Aradhya Shaivam.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

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  105. Q101 Philosophies, Cults and Gurus

    The doctrine of Achintya Bhedabheda is associated with:

    1. AChaitanya Mahaprabhu
    2. BNimbarkacharya
    3. CVallabhacharya
    4. DMadhvacharya
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    Answer A. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

    Achintya Bhedabheda: the soul is inconceivably one with and different from Krishna.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  106. Q102 Philosophies, Cults and Gurus

    Which sage is credited with composing the Brahma Sutras (Vedanta Sutras)?

    1. ABadarayana
    2. BJaimini
    3. CKanada
    4. DGautama
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    Answer A. Badarayana

    The Brahma Sutras (Vedanta Sutras) summarise the Upanishads in short aphorisms.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC EO Grade III Paper II syllabus (23/2026)

  107. Q103 Philosophies, Cults and Gurus

    The 'Shathagopam' placed on devotees' heads in Vishnu temples is named after:

    1. AMadhurakavi Alwar
    2. BRamanuja
    3. CNammalwar
    4. DKulasekhara Alwar
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    Answer C. Nammalwar

    The crown bearing the Lord's feet, set on devotees' heads in Vishnu temples, is called Shathagopam (Shatari) after Nammalwar, who is regarded as the Lord's feet.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  108. Q104 Philosophies, Cults and Gurus

    'Brahma satyam jaganmithya' sums up the teaching of which school?

    1. AVishishtadvaita
    2. BAdvaita
    3. CDvaita
    4. DSankhya
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    Answer B. Advaita

    'Brahman is real, the world is unreal' is the essence of Sankara's Advaita, which gives priority to jnana.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  109. Q105 Philosophies, Cults and Gurus

    Madhva's Pancha bhedas are five eternal differences among:

    1. AGod, souls and matter
    2. BThe four Vedas and the Agamas
    3. CThe four varnas and the Panchamas
    4. DThe three gunas of Prakriti
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    Answer A. God, souls and matter

    The five bhedas are jiva–Iswara, jada–Iswara, jiva–jada, jiva–jiva and jada–jada: eternal differences between God, souls and matter. EO 2026 asked this as Dvaita's key difference.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  110. Q106 Philosophies, Cults and Gurus

    Basaveshwara is best known as the leading propagator of:

    1. APashupata Shaivam
    2. BVeerashaivam
    3. CSiddha Shaivam
    4. DKalamukha Shaivam
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    Answer B. Veerashaivam

    Basava is the great leader of Veerashaivam, the anti-caste Shaiva movement of 12th-century Karnataka.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  111. Q107 Philosophies, Cults and Gurus

    Purva Mimamsa chiefly explains which part of the Vedas?

    1. AJnana-kanda (Upanishads)
    2. BThe Upavedas
    3. CThe Vedangas
    4. DKarma-kanda (rites and yajnas)
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    Answer D. Karma-kanda (rites and yajnas)

    Purva Mimamsa mainly explains the karma-kanda of the Vedas: yajnas, yagas, Vedic duties and dharmic acts. The Upanishadic jnana-kanda is left to Uttara Mimamsa.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  112. Q108 Hindu Family, Adoption and Succession

    Pandu's marriage to Madri is cited as which form of marriage, and why?

    1. ARakshasa, as Madri was carried off by force
    2. BGandharva, as they married for mutual love
    3. CBrahma, as Shalya invited a learned groom
    4. DAsura, as wealth was paid to her brother Shalya
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    Answer D. Asura, as wealth was paid to her brother Shalya

    Bhishma secured Madri for Pandu by paying great wealth to her brother Shalya, king of Madra, following that family's custom; payment to the bride's family is the mark of Asura marriage.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  113. Q109 Hindu Family, Adoption and Succession

    Which section of the Hindu Succession Act disqualifies a murderer from inheriting the victim's property?

    1. ASection 24
    2. BSection 26
    3. CSection 28
    4. DSection 25
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    Answer D. Section 25

    Section 25 disqualifies anyone who commits or abets murder from inheriting the victim's property or any property in furtherance of whose succession the murder was done.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  114. Q110 Hindu Family, Adoption and Succession

    Under Section 7(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act, where Saptapadi is part of the rites, the marriage becomes complete and binding when:

    1. AThe mangalasutra is tied
    2. BThe first step is taken
    3. CThe marriage is registered
    4. DThe seventh step is taken
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    Answer D. The seventh step is taken

    Section 7(2): where the customary rites include Saptapadi, the seven steps taken jointly before the sacred fire, the marriage is complete and binding when the seventh step is taken.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  115. Q111 Hindu Family, Adoption and Succession

    Under Section 15 of HAMA, a valid adoption can be cancelled by whom?

    1. AThe adoptive father
    2. BThe District Court
    3. CNo one
    4. DThe child on reaching majority
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    Answer C. No one

    Section 15 says a valid adoption cannot be cancelled by the adoptive parents or anyone else, and the child cannot renounce it and return to the birth family.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  116. Q112 Hindu Family, Adoption and Succession

    Under Section 10 of the Hindu Marriage Act, a decree of judicial separation:

    1. ADissolves the marriage at once
    2. BDeclares the marriage void from the start
    3. COrders the spouses to resume living together
    4. DLets spouses live apart without ending the marriage
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    Answer D. Lets spouses live apart without ending the marriage

    Judicial separation (Section 10) relieves the petitioner of the duty to cohabit, but the marriage continues and the court may rescind the decree.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  117. Q113 Hindu Family, Adoption and Succession

    According to the book, a household differs from a family mainly in being a:

    1. AKinship and lineage institution
    2. BResidential and economic unit
    3. CGroup bound only by adoption
    4. DUnit recognised only in tax law
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    Answer B. Residential and economic unit

    A family rests on marriage, blood, adoption and lineage; a household is people sharing one residence and its resources, who need not be relatives.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  118. Q114 Temple Income, Budget and Funds

    Under Section 68, a trustee objecting to a contribution notice must file a written objection with whom, and within how long?

    1. AThe Commissioner, within 15 days
    2. BThe Commissioner, within 30 days
    3. CThe Deputy Commissioner, within 15 days
    4. DThe Government, within 90 days
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    Answer A. The Commissioner, within 15 days

    Section 68(1) lets the trustee object in writing to the Commissioner within 15 days of receiving a notice under Section 66(1) or 67(2), on liability or quantum. The amount is then payable within 30 days of the order (Section 68(2)).

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  119. Q115 Temple Income, Budget and Funds

    As per the department's budget rules, a temple earning ₹70 lakh a year with a DC-cadre EO has its budget sanctioned by whom, and why?

    1. ADC – 6(b) band ₹15–50 lakh
    2. BAddl. Commr. – band above ₹1 crore
    3. CCommissioner – all 6(a) temples
    4. DRJC – 6(a) band ₹50 lakh–₹1 crore
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    Answer D. RJC – 6(a) band ₹50 lakh–₹1 crore

    ₹70 lakh is 6(a) and falls in the ₹50 lakh–₹1 crore band, which the department assigns to the Regional Joint Commissioner. Not in the Act: this is the department's budget-sanction delegation, known from the official key of the 2026 EO paper.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  120. Q116 Temple Income, Budget and Funds

    A surcharge amount recovered under Section 148(1) is paid to the:

    1. AState Consolidated Fund
    2. BCommon Good Fund
    3. CEndowments Administration Fund
    4. DInstitution or endowment concerned
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    Answer D. Institution or endowment concerned

    Section 148(1): the surcharge recovered from the trustee or person is paid to the charitable or religious institution or endowment concerned, which suffered the loss.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  121. Q117 Temple Income, Budget and Funds

    Sections 65 to 71, covering contribution, audit fee and the two funds, form which chapter of the Act?

    1. AChapter VII
    2. BChapter VIII
    3. CChapter IX
    4. DChapter X
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    Answer B. Chapter VIII

    Chapter VIII, 'Financial provisions', runs from Section 65 to Section 71: contribution and audit fee, the archakas' salary fund, assessment, the Endowments Administration Fund and the Common Good Fund.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  122. Q118 Temple Income, Budget and Funds

    Funds recovered for a defunct institution under Section 73 must first be used for

    1. AThe Common Good Fund
    2. BBuilding a new temple elsewhere
    3. CReviving that same institution
    4. DPaying the department's arrears
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    Answer C. Reviving that same institution

    Section 73(1)(d) says the recovered funds are to be applied to revive the institution or endowment; only if revival is not possible may they go to the purposes in Section 74(2).

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  123. Q119 Temple Income, Budget and Funds

    In whose prescribed form must the trustee submit the budget under Section 57(1)?

    1. AThe Government
    2. BThe Accountant General
    3. CThe Deputy Commissioner
    4. DThe Commissioner
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    Answer D. The Commissioner

    Section 57(1) requires the budget to be submitted in the form directed by the Commissioner, so that all institutions follow one format.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  124. Q120 Temple Income, Budget and Funds

    A village temple had annual income of ₹1.5 lakh last year. Who audits its accounts under Section 58?

    1. AAn officer subordinate to the AC, once a year
    2. BThe Section 63 agency, concurrently
    3. CThe Section 63 agency, once a year
    4. DNo one; such temples are exempt
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    Answer A. An officer subordinate to the AC, once a year

    Section 58(2)(c): institutions with income below ₹2 lakh are audited once a year by an officer subordinate to the Assistant Commissioner deputed for that purpose.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  125. Q121 Temple Income, Budget and Funds

    On what basis does the Commissioner issue a notice to an institution for its share to the Common Good Fund under Section 70(3)?

    1. AThe findings of its audit report
    2. BIts previous year's hundi total
    3. CA separate Government order for it
    4. DThe provision in its budget estimate
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    Answer D. The provision in its budget estimate

    Section 70(3) directs the Commissioner to issue notice for the Common Good Fund share on the basis of the provision made in each institution's budget estimate, which Section 57(2)(b) makes compulsory above ₹50,000 income.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  126. Q122 Temple Income, Budget and Funds

    Under Section 116(6)(a)(v), the share of TTD's annual budget for its corpus (reserve) fund is

    1. A40% of the surplus after items (i)–(iii)
    2. B30% of the surplus after items (i)–(iv)
    3. C15% of each head's provision
    4. D10% of the surplus after items (i)–(iii)
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    Answer D. 10% of the surplus after items (i)–(iii)

    Section 116(6)(a)(v) mirrors Section 57(2)(a)(v): TTD's contribution to its corpus fund is ten per cent of the surplus referred to in the proviso to item (iv), that is, the amount left after items (i)–(iii).

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  127. Q123 Temple Income, Budget and Funds

    Under Section 148(3), the notice to a defaulting trustee gives him how many days to pay before recovery as land revenue?

    1. A30 days
    2. B15 days
    3. C7 days
    4. D90 days
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    Answer B. 15 days

    Section 148(3): the RDO or DC issues a notice asking for payment within 15 days of its receipt; if unpaid, the amount with costs is recovered as land revenue arrears.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  128. Q124 Temple Income, Budget and Funds

    Under Section 111, hundi offerings and donations received at Tirumala go into

    1. ATTD's own fund
    2. BThe Common Good Fund
    3. CThe Endowments Administration Fund
    4. DThe State Consolidated Fund
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    Answer A. TTD's own fund

    Section 111 gives TTD its own fund, made up of hundi offerings, donations and all other receipts; all of TTD's expenditure is paid out of it. TTD then pays fixed sums to the three statutory funds.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  129. Q125 Executive Officers and the Endowments Act

    Which pair of an authority and its power concerning EOs under Section 29 is correctly matched?

    1. ADeputy Commissioner — appoints Grade-III EOs
    2. BGovernment — posts an RJC as EO of any institution
    3. CAssistant Commissioner — groups institutions under one EO
    4. DCommissioner — appoints EOs of ₹1 crore temples
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    Answer B. Government — posts an RJC as EO of any institution

    Under Section 29 the Government appoints EOs for ₹1 crore-plus institutions and may post an RJC as EO; the Commissioner appoints EOs of all grades, groups institutions and may post a DC or AC as EO.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

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  131. Q126 Executive Officers and the Endowments Act

    Which pair of Section 6 list and the officer who exercises the Act's powers over it is correctly matched?

    1. A6(b) — Assistant Commissioner
    2. B6(c) — Deputy Commissioner
    3. C6(e) — Deputy Commissioner
    4. D6(d) — Commissioner
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    Answer D. 6(d) — Commissioner

    Sections 8(2), 10 and 11: 6(a), 6(d) and 6(e) — Commissioner; 6(b) — Deputy Commissioner; 6(c) — Assistant Commissioner. Only '6(d) — Commissioner' matches.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive) and A.P. Act 30 of 1987 as amended

  132. Q127 Executive Officers and the Endowments Act

    Under Section 56(2), a person collecting dharmadayam must send an account of receipts and expenditure for each financial year to the Commissioner before:

    1. A31st March
    2. B30th June
    3. C1st April
    4. D15th May
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    Answer D. 15th May

    Section 56 (Chapter VI): dharmadayam collected by custom vests in the person collecting it as trustee; he accounts to the Commissioner by 15 May, and money collected for a specific purpose cannot be diverted.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  133. Q128 Executive Officers and the Endowments Act

    Under Section 35(2), no person may be considered for a vacant office merely because he is:

    1. Anext in the line of hereditary succession
    2. Blearned in the Agamas of the temple
    3. Ca person professing the Hindu religion
    4. Dqualified as prescribed by the rules
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    Answer A. next in the line of hereditary succession

    Section 35(2) bars considering a person for a vacancy only on the ground of a pre-Act scheme, decree or agreement, a custom or usage, or his being next in the line of hereditary succession to that office.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  134. Q129 Executive Officers and the Endowments Act

    Under Section 4(5), an advocate recruited directly as Assistant Commissioner must have practised in the High Court for at least:

    1. Afive years
    2. Bthree years
    3. Cten years
    4. Dseven years
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    Answer B. three years

    Section 4(5)(a): direct recruitment of Assistant Commissioners is from advocates with not less than three years' practice in the A.P. High Court; ten years is the Commissioner's bar.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive) and A.P. Act 30 of 1987 as amended

  135. Q130 Executive Officers and the Endowments Act

    What happens when an Executive Officer ceases to profess the Hindu religion?

    1. AHe must stop exercising the EO's powers and duties
    2. BHe continues until his term ends
    3. CHe continues if the trustee consents
    4. DHe may continue with the Commissioner's leave
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    Answer A. He must stop exercising the EO's powers and duties

    Section 29(3): the moment an EO ceases to profess the Hindu religion, he ceases to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of EO.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  136. Q131 Executive Officers and the Endowments Act

    Under Section 39(2), a Deputy Commissioner may transfer an office-holder or servant of a temple:

    1. Ato another institution within his own jurisdiction
    2. Bto any institution anywhere in the State
    3. Conly to an institution in the Section 6(a) list
    4. Donly with the Dharmika Parishad's approval
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    Answer A. to another institution within his own jurisdiction

    Section 39(2): a DC or AC may transfer office-holders and servants from one institution to another within his own jurisdiction, under rules made by the Government; State-wide transfers are the Commissioner's power under Section 39(1).

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive) and A.P. Act 30 of 1987 as amended

  137. Q132 Executive Officers and the Endowments Act

    Under Section 26, the trustee of a specific endowment attached to a religious institution performs the service or charity:

    1. Aindependently of the institution's trustee
    2. Bunder the direct control of the Government
    3. Conly with the Tribunal's approval
    4. Dunder the general superintendence of the institution's trustee
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    Answer D. under the general superintendence of the institution's trustee

    Section 26 gives the institution's trustee precedence over the trustee of a specific endowment attached to it for a service or charity.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  138. Q133 Executive Officers and the Endowments Act

    When the EO does not implement a resolution under Section 41(1), he must send it back with his objections to the:

    1. Atrustee or Board of Trustees for reconsideration
    2. BEndowments Tribunal for decision
    3. CHigh Court for directions
    4. DGovernment for annulment
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    Answer A. trustee or Board of Trustees for reconsideration

    Section 41(1) requires the EO, instead of simply refusing, to refer the resolution with a note of his objections to the trustee or Board of Trustees for reconsideration.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  139. Q134 Executive Officers and the Endowments Act

    Under Section 29(2), who may appoint a Deputy Commissioner as Executive Officer of an institution, based on its annual income?

    1. ACommissioner
    2. BGovernment
    3. CAdditional Commissioner
    4. DRegional Joint Commissioner
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    Answer A. Commissioner

    Section 29(2): based on an institution's annual income, the Commissioner may appoint a Deputy Commissioner or an Assistant Commissioner as its EO.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive) and A.P. Act 30 of 1987 as amended

  140. Q135 Executive Officers and the Endowments Act

    Under Section 69(1), the Endowments Administration Fund, which reimburses the cost of departmental officers, vests in:

    1. Athe Government
    2. Ba committee constituted by the Government
    3. Cthe Dharmika Parishad
    4. Dthe Commissioner
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    Answer D. the Commissioner

    Section 69: the Endowments Administration Fund (vested in the Commissioner) receives the Section 65 contributions and audit fees and pays salaries and pensions of officers; Section 70–71: the Common Good Fund is administered by a committee constituted by Government.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  141. Q136 Executive Officers and the Endowments Act

    A temple in the Section 6(b) list has an annual income of ₹40 lakh. Under Section 29(1), who appoints its EO?

    1. AThe Government
    2. BThe Commissioner
    3. CThe Assistant Commissioner
    4. DThe Regional Joint Commissioner
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    Answer B. The Commissioner

    Section 29(1): below ₹1 crore, EOs for institutions in the 6(a) and 6(b) lists are appointed by the Commissioner; a ₹40 lakh 6(b) temple therefore gets its EO from the Commissioner.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  142. Q137 Executive Officers and the Endowments Act

    Which section lets the Executive Officer withhold a trust board resolution that he finds illegal or harmful?

    1. ASection 38
    2. BSection 41
    3. CSection 40
    4. DSection 43
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    Answer B. Section 41

    Section 41 empowers the EO not to implement certain resolutions of the trustee or Board of Trustees and to send them back for reconsideration with his objections.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  143. Q138 Endowment Lands and Land Records

    Before passing a resumption order, S.77(2)(a) requires the RDO to give notice to all EXCEPT

    1. AThe trustee of the institution
    2. BThe Commissioner
    3. CThe Endowments Tribunal
    4. DThe person in possession
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    Answer C. The Endowments Tribunal

    S.77(2)(a) requires notice to the trustee, the Commissioner, the inam holder, the person in possession and, where different, the alienee; the Endowments Tribunal is not a notice party.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  144. Q139 Endowment Lands and Land Records

    The substituted Section 83 on encroachments, under Act 36 of 2023, came into force on

    1. A3 January 2008
    2. B1 September 2021
    3. C26 June 2023
    4. D9 August 2014
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    Answer C. 26 June 2023

    The Act's footnotes record that Section 83 was substituted and Sections 84–86 omitted by Act 36 of 2023 with effect from 26-6-2023. The other dates belong to earlier amending Acts.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  145. Q140 Endowment Lands and Land Records

    Section 5-A, on regularising unregistered transfers, was inserted into the ROR Act by:

    1. AAct 1 of 1989
    2. BAct 9 of 1994
    3. CAct 10 of 2016
    4. DAct 8 of 2019
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    Answer A. Act 1 of 1989

    Act 1 of 1989 inserted S.5-A (with S.10-A and the RDO definition); the book notes the Act was amended in 1989 and then fully implemented.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the AP Rights in Land and Pattadar Pass Books Act, 1971 (Act 26 of 1971, as amended)

  146. Q141 Endowment Lands and Land Records

    When only part of an inam land is to be resumed, S.77(2)(b) requires the RDO to give notice also to

    1. AThe neighbouring landowners
    2. BThe village sarpanch
    3. CThe Endowments Tribunal
    4. DHolders of the remaining parts
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    Answer D. Holders of the remaining parts

    S.77(2)(b) requires notice to the holder of the affected part, the holders of the remaining part or parts, the person in possession and, if different, the alienor; all their objections must be considered.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  147. Q142 Endowment Lands and Land Records

    Under the now-omitted Section 86(2), the minimum imprisonment for an encroachment offence was

    1. Aone year
    2. Bthree months
    3. Ctwo years
    4. Dsix months
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    Answer D. six months

    The old Section 86(2) punished encroachment with imprisonment of not less than six months, up to five years, and fine up to ₹5,000. Act 36 of 2023 omitted it; the current Section 83(5) sets a minimum of three years.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  148. Q143 Endowment Lands and Land Records

    Under S.77(1), the RDO may begin resumption proceedings

    1. ASuo motu or on an application
    2. BOnly on the Collector's direction
    3. COnly on a civil court decree
    4. DOnly on a Tribunal reference
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    Answer A. Suo motu or on an application

    S.77(1) lets the RDO act suo motu or on an application by a person interested or authorised, so he need not wait for a complaint.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  149. Q144 Endowment Lands and Land Records

    Under Section 83(2)(a), after considering the encroacher's reply, the authority may

    1. Arefer the matter to the District Collector
    2. Bwithdraw the notice and drop further proceedings
    3. Cimpose a fine on the encroacher directly
    4. Dgrant the land to the encroacher on lease
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    Answer B. withdraw the notice and drop further proceedings

    Section 83(2) gives two outcomes after the reply: (a) withdraw the notice and drop further proceedings, or (b) confirm the notice and fix the time for removal. Fines are imposed only by a criminal court under Section 83(5).

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  150. Q145 Endowment Lands and Land Records

    Which particular must an application for registration under S.43(4) include?

    1. ANames of all hundi donors
    2. BCaste of the village residents
    3. CImmovable property, jewels and annual income
    4. DElection results of the trust board
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    Answer C. Immovable property, jewels and annual income

    Section 43(4)(f)–(g) requires details of immovable property, jewels and other movables, annual income, and the title deeds of the institution's properties; this makes the S.43 register the basic record of temple lands.

    Source: Medha AI, based on AP Act 30 of 1987 (as amended)

  151. Q146 Endowment Lands and Land Records

    Section 75 differs from Section 80 mainly because Section 75 governs

    1. APurchases, with Commissioner's sanction
    2. BInam lands, with Government sanction
    3. CEncroachments, with Tribunal orders
    4. DAgricultural leases, with RDO approval
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    Answer B. Inam lands, with Government sanction

    S.75 controls transactions in inam lands granted for institutions and needs Government sanction; S.80 controls alienation of an institution's immovable property generally and needs the Commissioner's sanction.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  152. Q147 Endowment Lands and Land Records

    Under the Explanation to Section 83, an act counts as encroachment when done without lawful right and with intent to

    1. Aobtain a lease at public auction
    2. Bclaim an inam grant from Government
    3. Cunlawfully take possession of the property
    4. Dapply later for a licence
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    Answer C. unlawfully take possession of the property

    Clause (i) of the Explanation defines encroachment as acts done by a person or group without any lawful right and with the intention of unlawfully taking possession of the institution's lands, buildings or property.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  153. Q148 Endowment Lands and Land Records

    Under S.6-F(2), how many Bhudhaar cards are issued for all the parcels held by one pattadar in a village?

    1. AOne card per parcel
    2. BOne card per crop season
    3. CTwo cards, temporary and permanent
    4. DA single card
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    Answer D. A single card

    Section 6-F(2): a single Bhudhaar card is issued for all parcels held by the same pattadar or owner, taking the village as the unit.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the AP Rights in Land and Pattadar Pass Books Act, 1971 (Act 26 of 1971, as amended)

  154. Q149 Endowment Lands and Land Records

    Under S.77(2)(a), if objections are received to the RDO's notice of resumption, he must

    1. AForward them to the High Court
    2. BSend them to the Government
    3. CDrop the proceedings at once
    4. DInquire into and consider them
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    Answer D. Inquire into and consider them

    S.77(2)(a) requires the RDO to publish the notice and then inquire into and consider any objections before ordering resumption.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

  155. Q150 Endowment Lands and Land Records

    Section 77 of Act 30 of 1987 mainly provides for

    1. AEviction of encroachers
    2. BPurchase of immovable property
    3. CResumption of inam lands
    4. DLease of agricultural lands
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    Answer C. Resumption of inam lands

    S.77 empowers the Revenue Divisional Officer to resume inam lands, wholly or in part, on the grounds it lists.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the EO Paper II course book (Mr.Competitive)

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