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UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Ancient Indian History
Question

Who among the following are known for their Telugu translations of the Mahabharata?

A. Kamban
B. Kuttan
C. Nannayya
D. Tikkan

Codes:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: 3, 4 only

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “3, 4 only”.
Nannayya, Tikkana, and Yerrapragada are known for their Telugu translations of the Mahabharata, which they completed between the 11th and 14th centuries.

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Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below:

Assertion (A): Kushinagar was the capital of Malla Republic.
Reason (R): Mahatma Buddha got Mahaparinirvana at Kushinagar.

Code:
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  2. B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
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  4. D) A is false but R is true
Who among the following are known for their Telugu translations of the Mahabharata?

A. Kamban
B. Kuttan
C. Nannayya
D. Tikkan

Codes:
  1. A) 1, 2 only
  2. B) 2, 3 only
  3. C) 3, 4 only
  4. D) 4, 1 only
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  1. A) Caspian Sea
  2. B) Mediterranean Sea
  3. C) Red Sea
  4. D) Dead Sea
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  2. B) Rich in proteins
  3. C) Environment friendly
  4. D) Economically viable
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  2. B) Kerala
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  2. B) 2 3 1 4
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  2. B) Water
  3. C) Roads
  4. D) Minerals
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  1. A) Amplitude
  2. B) Wavelength
  3. C) Intensity
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