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. In which language did Sri Krishna Devaraya compose the work ‘Amuktyamalyada’?
[A] Sanskrit
[B] Telugu
[C] Prakrit
[D] Kannada
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Correct Answer: B [Telugu]
Notes:
‘Amuktyamalyada’ was written by Sri Krishna Devaraya in Telugu, highlighting his patronage of Telugu literature during the Vijayanagara Empire.
2. At which of the following places Third session of Andhra Mahasabha was held?
[A] Baptala
[B] Vijayawada
[C] Kakinada
[D] Vishakapatnam
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Correct Answer: D [Vishakapatnam]
Notes:Sessions of Andhra Mahasabha:
- First-1913-Baptala
- Second-1914-Vijayawada
- Third-1915-Vishakapatnam
- Fourh-1916-Kakinada
3. Consider the following statements about Simon commission:
- The government selected Guntur & Ongole for the visit of Simon Commission
- The commission recommended for the creation of separate Andhra Province.
Select the incorrect statement from the given options:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both are correct statements
[D] Both are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Simon commission recommended for the creation of Orissa and Sindh provinces. It did not recommended for the creation of Andhra province.
4. After amendment was made to A.P reorganization act, how many mandals in Khammam were transferred to A.P?
[A] 5
[B] 7
[C] 10
[D] 12
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Correct Answer: C [10]
Notes:
After amendment was made to A.P reorganization act, 7 Mandals (327 revenue villages) in Khammam were transferred to A.P
5. Which city in Andhra Pradesh is the birthplace of Vipparthi Adimurthy, the ISRO Honorary Distinguished Professor and Mars Orbiter Mission concept designer?
[A] Rajahmundry
[B] Vijayawada
[C] Tirupati
[D] Visakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: A [Rajahmundry]
Notes:
Vipparthi Adimurthy was born in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, and is known for his contributions to ISRO and the Mars Orbiter Mission.
6. Which organization is responsible for the development of the Orvakal Rock Garden in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC)
[B] Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation (TSTDC)
[C] Kurnool District Administration
[D] Andhra Pradesh Forest Department
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Correct Answer: A [Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC)]
Notes:
Orvakal Rock Garden, near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, was developed by APTDC, featuring ancient caves and quartz-rich igneous rocks.
7. Who founded Nizamabad Law College and also served as the Nizamabad Municipal Chairman?
[A] Dr. P. V. Narasimha Rao
[B] K. Chandrashekar Rao
[C] Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
[D] Dr. Vala Chakradhar Rao
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Correct Answer: D [Dr. Vala Chakradhar Rao]
Notes:
Dr. Vala Chakradhar Rao founded Nizamabad Law College and served as Nizamabad Municipal Chairman.
8. Which dynasty did Anegundi Raj belong to during the Vijayanagara Empire?
[A] Tuluva Dynasty
[B] Aravidu Dynasty
[C] Saluva Dynasty
[D] Hoysala Dynasty
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Correct Answer: B [Aravidu Dynasty]
Notes:
Anegundi Raj was part of the Aravidu dynasty, the last ruling dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire.
9. Which dam in Andhra Pradesh supplies drinking water to Chennai as part of the Telugu Ganga project?
[A] Kandeleru Dam
[B] Somasila Dam
[C] Prakasam Barrage
[D] Pulichintala Dam
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Correct Answer: A [Kandeleru Dam]
Notes:
Kandeleru Dam, located on the Kandaleru River, is part of the Telugu Ganga project supplying drinking water to Chennai.
10. Vellore Fort served as the capital for which dynasty?
[A] Vijayanagara Empire
[B] Aravidu Dynasty
[C] Maratha Empire
[D] Carnatic Nawabs
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Correct Answer: B [Aravidu Dynasty]
Notes:
Vellore Fort was the capital of the Aravidu Dynasty, the last dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire.
