Andhra Pradesh - Study Mode

[#101] Who among the following associated with the word "Parentallu"?
Correct Answer

(A) Women

Explanation

Solution: Women who committed Sati were elevated to the status of demi-goddesses and worshipped as Parentallu.

[#102] Who among the following British officials was known as Mandava Rishi?
Correct Answer

(D) Thomas Munro

Explanation

Solution: Thomas Munro was known as Mandava Rishi. He was the 1st Baronet, Major-General in the British Army and Governor of Madras from 1820 to 1827 located in the city of Chennai.

[#103] Who among the following constructed a big irrigation tank at Panagallu and named it as Rudrasamudram?
Correct Answer

(A) Rudradeva

Explanation

Solution: Rudradeva constructed a big irrigation tank at Panagallu and named it as Rudrasamudram. Udaya choda the chief of Panagallu made peace with Rudradeva. To commemorate this victory Rudradeva constructed a big irrigation tank at Panagallu and named it as Rudrasamudram.

[#104] Who among the following developed Kandukur on the model of Bezawada?
Correct Answer

(D) Vijayaditya-III

Explanation

Solution: Vijayaditya-III developed Kandukur on the model of Bezawada. Eastern Chalukya rulers like Vijayaditya-II, Yuddhamalla-I, Vijayaditya-III and Bhima-I took active interest in the construction of many temples.

[#105] Who among the following Eastern Chalukyan king granted the village Musinikonda for the construction of Vasati or Jain temple at Vijayawada?
Correct Answer

(D) Vishnuvardhana-III

Explanation

Solution: Vishnuvardhana-III granted the village Musinikonda for the construction of Vasati or Jain temple at Vijayawada. The Jain temple is located in Namburu, Andhra Pradesh.