TGPSC MPSO / ASO · Paper I · Topic 14

TGPSC MPSO / ASO Society, Culture, Heritage, Arts & Literature of Telangana questions with answers

10 questions from TGPSC ASO Paper I Mock 1 with answers. Try each one, then tap Show answer.

14.1Society and social conditionsNotesPractise this chapter · Set 1 free

  1. Q1 Paper I Mock 1, Q95

    Arrange these districts of Telangana in descending order of Scheduled Tribe population (Census 2011):

    1. Adilabad

    2. Bhadradri Kothagudem

    3. Mahabubabad

    4. Nalgonda

    1. A2, 3, 1, 4
    2. B2, 1, 3, 4
    3. C3, 2, 1, 4
    4. D2, 3, 4, 1
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    Answer A. 2, 3, 1, 4

    Bhadradri Kothagudem 3,92,034 > Mahabubabad 2,89,176 > Adilabad 2,24,622 > Nalgonda 2,09,252.

    Source: Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (Telangana)

  2. Q2 Paper I Mock 1, Q96

    Match the persons with their work against social evils:

    List I:

    A. Bhagya Reddy Varma

    B. Arige Ramaswamy

    C. Hemalatha Lavanam

    D. Vattikota Alwar Swamy

    List II:

    1. Novel 'Prajala Manishi' depicting vetti

    2. Samskar's rehabilitation of joginis in Nizamabad

    3. Arranged the marriage of a Mala girl rescued from dedication

    4. Adi Hindu conference resolution of 1922 against dedication

    1. AA-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
    2. BA-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
    3. CA-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
    4. DA-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
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    Answer A. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

    Bhagya Reddy Varma – 1922 resolution; Arige Ramaswamy – marriage of a rescued Mala girl; Hemalatha Lavanam – Samskar; Vattikota Alwar Swamy – Prajala Manishi.

    Source: TGH-AW-01

  3. Q3 Paper I Mock 1, Q100

    Consider the following statements about the jogini custom:

    1. Most girls dedicated were from Dalit families.

    2. The girl was dedicated to a village goddess such as Yellamma or Pochamma.

    3. After puberty she was free to marry a man of her choice.

    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    1. A1 and 2 only
    2. B2 and 3 only
    3. C1 and 3 only
    4. D1, 2 and 3
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    Answer A. 1 and 2 only

    Joginis were mostly Dalit girls dedicated to village goddesses; after puberty they were not allowed to marry and were sexually exploited.

14.2Tribes of TelanganaNotesPractise this chapter · Set 1 free

  1. Q4 Paper I Mock 1, Q97

    Arrange the following in chronological order:

    1. Forest Rights Act

    2. Samatha judgment of the Supreme Court

    3. Telangana's G.O. raising ST reservation to 10%

    4. PESA Act

    1. A4, 1, 2, 3
    2. B2, 4, 1, 3
    3. C4, 2, 1, 3
    4. D4, 2, 3, 1
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    Answer C. 4, 2, 1, 3

    PESA 1996, Samatha 1997, FRA 2006, G.O. 33 in 2022.

    Source: PESA Act 1996; Samatha v State of AP (1997); FRA 2006; G.O. Ms. No. 33 (2022)

  2. Q5 Paper I Mock 1, Q101

    Consider the following statements:

    I. The Utnoor ITDA is in Adilabad district.

    II. The Eturnagaram ITDA is in Mulugu district.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. AOnly I
    2. BOnly II
    3. CBoth I and II
    4. DNeither I nor II
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    Answer C. Both I and II

    Utnoor is in Adilabad and Eturnagaram in Mulugu.

14.3Festivals and jatarasNotesPractise this chapter · Set 1 free

  1. Q6 Paper I Mock 1, Q98

    Match List I (temple) with List II (place):

    List I:

    A. Jagadamba temple

    B. Ujjaini Mahankali temple

    C. Simhavahini Mahankali temple

    D. Peddamma temple

    List II:

    1. Lal Darwaza

    2. Jubilee Hills

    3. Golconda Fort

    4. Secunderabad

    1. AA-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
    2. BA-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
    3. CA-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
    4. DA-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
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    Answer D. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

    Jagadamba–Golconda; Ujjaini Mahankali–Secunderabad; Simhavahini–Lal Darwaza; Peddamma–Jubilee Hills.

  2. Q7 Paper I Mock 1, Q102

    Consider the statements:

    I. The 'bangaram' offered at Medaram is gold equal to the devotee's weight.

    II. Saralamma is also called Sarakka.

    Which is/are correct?

    1. AOnly I
    2. BOnly II
    3. CBoth I and II
    4. DNeither I nor II
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    Answer B. Only II

    Only II is correct: Saralamma is also called Sarakka; the bangaram ('gold') offered at Medaram is actually jaggery.

    Source: Telangana Tourism festival pages (Medaram, Nagoba)

14.4Performing arts and craftsNotesPractise this chapter · Set 1 free

  1. Q8 Paper I Mock 1, Q99

    Which of the following is NOT correctly paired?

    1. AGusadi - Raj Gonds
    2. BLambadi dance - Teej
    3. COggu Katha - Madiga community
    4. DKommu Koya - bison horns
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    Answer C. Oggu Katha - Madiga community

    Oggu Katha belongs to the Golla and Kuruma communities, not the Madigas.

  2. Q9 Paper I Mock 1, Q103

    Consider the following statements about Warangal Chapata Chilli:

    I. It is called 'tomato chilli' because of its round, plump shape.

    II. It is prized mainly for its very high pungency.

    Which of the above is/are correct?

    1. AOnly I
    2. BOnly II
    3. CBoth I and II
    4. DNeither I nor II
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    Answer A. Only I

    Only I is correct: the chilli is round like a small tomato and is prized for its deep red colour and mild heat, not for high pungency.

    Source: GI Registry state-wise list as on 31 Dec 2025 and application details, application 984

14.5Heritage, monuments and fortsNotesPractise this chapter · Set 1 free

  1. Q10 Paper I Mock 1, Q104

    Statement I: Falaknuma Palace was built by the sixth Nizam, Mir Mahbub Ali Khan.

    Statement II: Falaknuma has served as a Taj hotel since 2010.

    Which is/are correct?

    1. AOnly I
    2. BOnly II
    3. CBoth I and II
    4. DNeither I nor II
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    Answer B. Only II

    Only II is correct: Viqar-ul-Umra built Falaknuma; it passed to the sixth Nizam later and became a Taj hotel in 2010.

    Source: Falaknuma Palace (Taj, opened Nov 2010)

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