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. The author of Shivaratri Mahatyam:
[A] Srinatha
[B] Nannaya
[C] Pothana
[D] Palakuri Somanatha
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Correct Answer: A [Srinatha ]
Notes:Srinatha was the court poet of Peda Komati Vema Reddi. The writings of Srinatha includes:
- Palanati Charitra
- Shivaratri Mahatyam
- Shrungara Naishdham;
- Shrungara bhushanam
- Kalyanbhyudhyam;
- Ragunathabhyudhyam;
- Kalabhyudhyam
- Salivahana Saptasati
2. In which year did the East India Company acquire the Northern Circars?
[A] 1760
[B] 1762
[C] 1766
[D] 1775
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Correct Answer: C [1766]
Notes:
The East India Company acquired the Northern Circars from the Nizam of Hyderabad in 1766, strengthening British presence in the eastern coast of India.
3. “Kanya Sulkam” was written by:
[A] Raghupati Venkataratnam Naidu
[B] Gurajada Apparao
[C] Unnava Lakshminarayana
[D] Veeresalingam
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Correct Answer: B [Gurajada Apparao ]
Notes:
Kanya Sulkam” (1897) was the first social play in Telugu. It was written by Gurajada Apparao.
4. At which of the following places Gentlemen Agreement was signed?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] New Delhi
[C] Warangal
[D] Vijayawada
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
On 20th February 1956 Gentlemen agreement was signed between leaders of Hyderabad state and Andhra state at New Delhi.
5. In which year Telugu Desam Party was formed?
[A] 1980
[B] 1981
[C] 1982
[D] 1983
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Correct Answer: C [1982]
Notes:
Telugu Desam party was founded by N. T. Rama Rao on 29 March 1982.
6. Anantha Raman commission was related to:
[A] Backward classes
[B] Minorities
[C] Politicians
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Backward classes]
Notes:
AP government appointed Anantha Raman commission with 9 members to investigate the conditions of backward classes. The commission submitted its report in 1970 and it recommended 30% reservations for 92 backward classes.
7. The president of All India Kisan Sabha held in 1940 at Palasa was:
[A] Swami Sahajanand
[B] Gowthu Latchanna
[C] Indulal Yagnik
[D] NG Ranga
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Correct Answer: A [Swami Sahajanand ]
Notes:
In 1940, Gowthu Latchanna organised All India Kisan Sabha under the Presidentship of Swami Sahajanand at Palasa
8. Who was the renowned civil engineer from Andhra Pradesh, known for his work on the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam and awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1963?
[A] Kanuru Lakshmana Rao
[B] M. Visvesvaraya
[C] Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
[D] Dr. A. Nageswara Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Kanuru Lakshmana Rao]
Notes:
Kanuru Lakshmana Rao, a civil engineer from Andhra Pradesh, was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1963 and is credited with the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam project.
9. Who founded the Praja Shanti Party in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
[B] Nara Chandrababu Naidu
[C] K. Rosaiah
[D] Kilari Anand Paul
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Correct Answer: D [Kilari Anand Paul]
Notes:
Kilari Anand Paul founded Praja Shanti Party in 2008 in Andhra Pradesh.
10. During the Pongal festival, which deity is traditionally worshipped for blessings of rain?
[A] Lord Vishnu
[B] Lord Indra
[C] Lord Shiva
[D] Lord Ganesha
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Correct Answer: B [Lord Indra]
Notes:
Lord Indra is worshipped during Pongal for rain blessings, especially on IndraBhogi day.
