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Question 01
Match the Vishnukundina copper-plate records in List-I with the places where they were found in List-II: 1. — 2. — 3. — 4. — Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1. Option A: A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
2. Option B: A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
3. Option C: A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
4. Option D: A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
Answer and explanation
Answer: B. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
The **Khanapur plates** were found in **Satara** (Maharashtra), the **Velpuru plates** in **Guntur**, the **Ramatirtha plates** in **Visakhapatnam** and the **Chikkulla plates** in **East Godavari**.
Question 02
Consider the following statements about Keesaragutta in the Vishnukundina period: 1. Idols of twelve Jain Tirthankaras were found there in 2014. 2. Jainism existed there alongside Hinduism. 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: C. Both 1 and 2
**Statement 1 is correct.** **Twelve Jain Tirthankara idols** were found at **Keesaragutta** in **October 2014**. **Statement 2 is correct.** The finds show that **Jainism co-existed** with **Hinduism** in the Vishnukundina period.
Question 03
Match the terms in List-I with the descriptions in List-II: 1. — 2. — 3. — 4. — Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1. Option A: A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
2. Option B: A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
3. Option C: A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
4. Option D: A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
Answer and explanation
Answer: A. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
An **agrahara** was a **tax-exempt Brahmin village**; **Sri Parvata** was the coin **legend**; the **self-sufficient village economy** was the economic base; the **Salankayanas** were displaced in **Vengi**.
Question 04
Consider the following statements about the Vedic rites of the Vishnukundinas: 1. They performed the Hiranyagarbha rite. 2. The rite is described as bringing lustre to the Brahmins and Kshatriyas. 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: C. Both 1 and 2
**Statement 1 is correct.** The dynasty performed the **Hiranyagarbha** rite among its Vedic observances. **Statement 2 is correct.** The rite is described as bringing lustre to the **Brahmins** and **Kshatriyas**.
Question 05
Consider the following developments in Buddhism in Andhra: 1. Brahmanical claim that the Buddha was an avatar of Vishnu 2. Spread of the Vajrayana sect 3. Satavahana-Ikshvaku patronage of Buddhist stupas 4. Govinda Varma's endowment of a Buddhist Mahavihara Select the correct chronological order (earliest first) using the codes given below:
1. Option A: 3-1-4-2
2. Option B: 3-4-2-1
3. Option C: 4-2-3-1
4. Option D: 4-3-1-2
Answer and explanation
Answer: B. 3-4-2-1
The sequence runs from **Satavahana-Ikshvaku** stupa patronage, to the isolated **Govinda Varma** Mahavihara endowment, to the **Vajrayana** spread and finally the **avatar** claim that absorbed Buddhist centres into the Vaishnava fold.

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