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. Consider the following:
- Brahma Naidu opened the gates of the Chennakesava Swami temple to Dalits.
- He adopted Kannamadas, a Dalit, as his son.
- In the Palnadu war he supported Pedamalideva.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1
[D] All are correct statements
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct statements]
Notes:Brahma Naidu was a prominent reformer in medieval Andhra Pradesh, renowned for his social and religious reforms. The following statements are correct:
- He opened the Chennakesava Swami temple to Dalits, promoting social inclusivity.
- He adopted Kannamadas, a Dalit, as his son, setting a rare precedent for social equality during his time.
- In the historic Palnadu War, Brahma Naidu supported Pedamalideva, championing his cause against Brahma Nayudu’s rivals.
All statements affirm his progressive contributions and correct historical role.
2. During whose reign threat from Rasthrakutas to Eastern Chalukyas was started?
[A] Vijayaditya-I
[B] Vishnuvardhana-IV
[C] Vijayaditya-II
[D] Ammaraja-I
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayaditya-I]
Notes:
During the reign Vijayaditya-I threat from Rasthrakutas to Eastern Chalukyas was started as the Chalukyas of Badami was conquered by Rasthrakuta king DantiDurga in 754 A.D.
3. Who authored the Telugu work “Harivamsam”?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] YellaPragada
[D] Palakuri Somanatha
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Correct Answer: C [YellaPragada]
Notes:
YellaPragada composed “Harivamsam” in Telugu, contributing greatly to Telugu literature.
4. Italian traveler who visited Vijayanagara empire during the reign of Devaraya I (1406-1426) was:
[A] Durate Barbosa
[B] Dominigos Paes
[C] NicoloConti
[D] Abdur Razzack
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Correct Answer: C [NicoloConti]
Notes:
An Italian merchant and explorer, Niccolò de’ Conti traveled through India in the early 15th century during the reign of Devaraya I of Vijayanagara. He gave detailed accounts of South Indian ports, Hindu customs, and the richness of the Vijayanagara Empire, making him one of the earliest Europeans to document the region.
5. Which Vijayanagar ruler was known to keep a copy of the Holy Quran in front of his throne?
[A] Devaraya I
[B] Devaraya II
[C] Sri Krishnadeva Raya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Devaraya I]
Notes:
Devaraya I kept a copy of the Holy Quran before his throne to show respect towards Muslim subjects and diplomats.
6. Vakataka kingdom was founded by:
[A] Pravara Sena
[B] Vindya Sakti
[C] Simukha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Vindya Sakti]
Notes:
The Vakataka kingdom founded by Vindya Sakti, his son Pravara Sena was a great conqueror.
7. Raghupati Venkataratnam Naidu was associated with:
[A] Arya Samaj
[B] Prarthana Samaj
[C] Brahmo Samaj
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Brahmo Samaj]
Notes:
Raghupati Venkataratnam Naidu was an ardent Brahmo and did everything possible to promote Brahmo movement in Andhra. The Brahmo Samaj honored him with the title of “Brahmarshi.
8. In which year Socialist party was established in Andhra?
[A] 1930
[B] 1934
[C] 1935
[D] 1938
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Correct Answer: B [1934]
Notes:
In the year 1934 Socialist party was established in Andhra.
9. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy served as:
[A] Fourth president of India
[B] Fifth president of India
[C] Sixth president of India
[D] Seventh president of India
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Correct Answer: C [Sixth president of India]
Notes:
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy served as Sixth president of India from 1977 to 1982.
10. 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.
