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  1. Question 01

    Consider the following statements regarding the Wanaparthy Samsthanam: 1. Its rulers belonged to the Motati Reddy clan. 2. Its rulers belonged to the Velama community. 3. Rani Janamma, a Wanaparthy princess, was married into the Sirnapalli family. Which of the statements given above are correct?

    1. Option A: 1 and 2 only
    2. Option B: 2 and 3 only
    3. Option C: 1 and 3 only
    4. Option D: 1, 2 and 3
    Answer and explanation

    Answer: C. 1 and 3 only

    **Statement 1 is correct.** The Wanaparthy rulers (the Janumpally family) were of the **Motati Reddy** clan. **Statement 2 is incorrect.** The rulers were **Motati Reddy**, not **Velama**. **Statement 3 is correct.** **Rani Janamma**, a Wanaparthy princess, married into **Sirnapalli**.

  2. Question 02

    Consider the following statements regarding the Papannapet Samsthanam: 1. Rani Shankaramma's adopted son Sadashiva Reddy married a daughter of the Domakonda ruler. 2. The capital Papannapet was named after Merelli Papanna. 3. Neerudi Papanna, a Dalit commander, was appointed by Rani Shankaramma. Which of the statements given above are correct?

    1. Option A: 1 and 2 only
    2. Option B: 2 and 3 only
    3. Option C: 1 and 3 only
    4. Option D: 1, 2 and 3
    Answer and explanation

    Answer: B. 2 and 3 only

    **Statement 1 is incorrect.** **Sadashiva Reddy** married **Parvathi Devi**, daughter of the **Gadwal** ruler **Somanatha Bhupala**, not of a Domakonda ruler. **Statement 2 is correct.** The capital **Papannapet** was named after **Merelli Papanna**. **Statement 3 is correct.** **Neerudi Papanna**, a **Dalit commander**, was appointed by **Rani Shankaramma**.

  3. Question 03

    Consider the following statements regarding the Hyderabad Comrades Association: 1. The inaugural meeting was presided over by Raja Bahadur Gour. 2. Raja Bahadur Gour and Makhdoom Mohiuddin were among its founders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. Option A: 1 only
    2. Option B: 2 only
    3. Option C: Both 1 and 2
    4. Option D: Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer and explanation

    Answer: B. 2 only

    **Statement 1 is incorrect.** **Kashinath Rao Vaidya** presided over the inaugural meeting. **Statement 2 is correct.** **Raja Bahadur Gour**, **Makhdoom Mohiuddin**, **Omkar Prasad** and **Syed Ibrahim** were the founders.

  4. Question 04

    The Society of Union and Progress was founded in 1929 against which situation? Select the correct answer from the options given below.

    1. Option A: The ban on the Ganesh festival
    2. Option B: Religious indifference shown by the Nizam government
    3. Option C: The Mohturbha tax on weaving
    4. Option D: The salt tax of the British
    Answer and explanation

    Answer: B. Religious indifference shown by the Nizam government

    **Why B is correct.** It was founded against the **religious indifference** shown by the **Nizam government**. **Why A is incorrect.** A **ban on the Ganesh festival** is not mentioned for it. **Why C is incorrect.** The **Mohturbha tax** was criticised by Mateti Papayya. **Why D is incorrect.** The **salt tax** is not mentioned for it.

  5. Question 05

    Match the persons with their roles in the traders' movement: 1. List I: 1. Puvvada Venkatappaiah 2. Madapati Hanumantha Rao 3. Pulijala Venkat Ranga Rao 4. G.S. Gupta 2. List II: a. President of the Tipparthi meetings b. Secretary of the Bhuvanagiri Mitra Mandali c. Framer of model rules d. Founder of the Suryapet Traders Association Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    1. Option A: 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
    2. Option B: 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a
    3. Option C: 1-d, 2-a, 3-c, 4-b
    4. Option D: 1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b
    Answer and explanation

    Answer: D. 1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b

    **Why D is correct.** **Puvvada Venkatappaiah** was a founder of the Suryapet association; **Madapati Hanumantha Rao** framed the model rules; **Pulijala Venkat Ranga Rao** presided over the Tipparthi meetings; **G.S. Gupta** was the secretary of the Bhuvanagiri Mitra Mandali. **Why A is incorrect.** The second option swaps founder and rule-framer. **Why B is incorrect.** The third swaps the Tipparthi president and the Bhuvanagiri secretary. **Why C is incorrect.** The fourth swaps the rule-framer and the Tipparthi president.

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