States PCS: Andhra Pradesh GK For APPSC Examinations
For all Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) exams including Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4, clerical, technical, and competitive examinations of Andhra Pradesh.
1. Who composed the works Basva Puranam and Panditharadhya Charitra?
[A] Palakuri Somanatha
[B] Yerrapragada
[C] Srinatha
[D] Ponnaganti Telaganna
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Correct Answer: A [Palakuri Somanatha]
Notes:
Palakuri Somanatha, a noted Telugu poet from Andhra Pradesh, authored both Basva Puranam and Panditharadhya Charitra.
2. Who among the following was the author of Yayati Charita ?
[A] Addanki Gangadhram
[B] Kandukuri Rudra deva
[C] Malla Reddi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Malla Reddi ]
Notes:
Malla Reddi was the author of Yayati Charita and dedicated his work to Amir khan, a noble at the court of Ibrahim.
3. Who among the following was the author of Sabdharatnakaram?
[A] Vamanabhtta
[B] Srinatha
[C] Peda Komati Vema Reddi
[D] Kandukuri Rudrakavi
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Correct Answer: A [Vamanabhtta]
Notes:
Sabdharatnakaram was written by Vamanabhatta. He is the court poet of Peda Komati Vema Reddi..
4. For how many days Swami Sitaram continued his fast unto death for separate Andhra province?
[A] 30 days
[B] 35 days
[C] 50 days
[D] 52 days
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Correct Answer: B [35 days]
Notes:
Swami Sitaram began his fast unto death On 15th August 1951 and ended on 20th September 1951 on the advice of Acharya Vinobha Bhave.
5. Rytanga Sangarshana Samiti was formed in Srikakulam agency area . It was the front association of:
[A] CPI
[B] CPM
[C] CPI (M-L)
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [CPI (M-L)]
Notes:
Rytanga Sangarshana Samiti was formed in Srikakulam agency area . It was the front association of CPI (M-L): CPI (M-L) (Marxist-Leninist)
6. Who among the following popularly known as Andhra Tagore?
[A] Bejawada Gopala Reddy.
[B] NTR
[C] Sanjiva Reddy
[D] PV Narasimha Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Bejawada Gopala Reddy.
]
Notes:
Bejawada Gopala Reddy popularly known as Andhra Tagore.
7. In which city was the Parthasarathy Swami Sabha, one of the oldest Carnatic music sabhas, founded in 1900?
[A] Madurai
[B] Coimbatore
[C] Thanjavur
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: D [Chennai]
Notes:
Parthasarathy Swami Sabha was established in Chennai in 1900 and is renowned for its Carnatic music festivals and awards.
8. Which port, located approximately 170 km south of Visakhapatnam, serves as a key trade center in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Krishnapatnam Port
[B] Chennai Port
[C] Vishakhapatnam Port
[D] Kakinada Port
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Correct Answer: D [Kakinada Port]
Notes:
Kakinada Port is 170 km south of Visakhapatnam, includes deep water facilities, and is a major trade hub in Andhra Pradesh.
9. Who is the former DRDO chairman from Andhra Pradesh who led the Research Centre Imarat and supervised India’s ASAT missile test?
[A] Vikram Sarabhai
[B] G. Satheesh Reddy
[C] K. Radhakrishnan
[D] Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
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Correct Answer: B [G. Satheesh Reddy]
Notes:
G. Satheesh Reddy, from Andhra Pradesh, led Research Centre Imarat and oversaw Mission Shakti ASAT test as DRDO chairman.
10. Which organization annually awards the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi title to Carnatic musicians?
[A] Madras Music Academy
[B] All India Radio
[C] Sangeet Natak Akademi
[D] Indian Council for Cultural Relations
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Correct Answer: A [Madras Music Academy]
Notes:
The Sangita Kalanidhi title has been awarded annually by the Madras Music Academy since 1942 to honor excellence in Carnatic music.
