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. Nagarjuna, the exponent of Madhyamik doctrine of Buddhist philosophy, lived in the court of:
[A] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[B] Simuka
[C] Satakarni-I
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: D [Yajnasri Satakarni]
Notes:
Nagarjuna, the exponent of Madhyamik doctrine of Buddhist philosophy adorned the court of Yajnasri. He lived at Sriparvata, now known as Nagarjuna konda
2. Consider the following statements about
Palnadu war:
- The war took place at Karempudi on the banks of the River Naguleru
- Cock fight took place at Gurajala, the capital of Palnadu
- Somadeva chronicled war of Palnadu in his work Palanati Vira Charitra
Select the incorrect option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 3
[C] All are correct statements
[D] All are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: B [Only 3]
Notes:
Srinatha chronicled war of Palnadu in his work Palanati Vira Charitra
3. Which Eastern Chalukyan ruler was known as Thyagathenu?
[A] Indhrabhattarka
[B] Vishnuvardhana-II
[C] Mangi Yuvaraja
[D] Jaya Simha Vallabha-II
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Correct Answer: A [Indhrabhattarka]
Notes:
Indhrabhattarka was referred to as Thyagathenu among the Eastern Chalukya rulers.
4. Consider the following pairs:
- Cholas – Velandau
- Haihayas – Konamandala (Konaseema)
- Kondapadumatis – Nadendala
- Kota chiefs – Dharanikota
Select the correctly matched pair from the given options:
[A] Only 1, 2, 3 are correct
[B] Only 3 and 4 are correct
[C] All are correct
[D] Only 2, 3, 4 are correct
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Correct Answer: C [All are correct]
Notes:All the pairs given are correctly matched based on historical records and regional associations:
- The Cholas were associated with Velandau, a region under their administration.
- The Haihayas ruled Konamandala, also known as Konaseema, situated in the Godavari delta.
- The Kondapadumatis governed Nadendala, a notable territorial division of Andhra Pradesh.
- The Kota chiefs were rulers of Dharanikota, an important historic site and former capital in the Krishna River valley.
These matchings reflect accurate ruler-territory relationships from medieval South Indian history.
5. Yellapragada was the court poet of which historical ruler from Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Prolaya Vema Reddi
[B] Ganapathideva
[C] Anapotha Reddi
[D] Kumaragiri Reddi
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Correct Answer: A [Prolaya Vema Reddi]
Notes:
Yellapragada served as court poet to Prolaya Vema Reddi, founder of the Reddi dynasty in Andhra Pradesh during the 14th century.
6. Who authored the Telugu works Basava Puranam and Panditharadhya Charitra?
[A] Palakuri Somanatha
[B] Yerrapragada
[C] Srinatha
[D] Pothana
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Correct Answer: A [Palakuri Somanatha]
Notes:
Palakuri Somanatha, a 13th-century Telugu poet from Andhra Pradesh, wrote Basava Puranam and Panditharadhya Charitra.
7. Who among the following was the author of Nirvochattra Ramayanam?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] YellaPragada
[D] Kethana
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Correct Answer: B [Tikkana]
Notes:
Tikkana’s first poetical work was “Nirvachanotthara Ramayana” (poetry without prose). It was also first poetical work without prose
8. Indhra Vijayam and Chamundeswari Vilasam are written by:
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] Srinatha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Nannaya]
Notes:
Indhra Vijayam and Chamundeswari Vilasam are written by Nannaya. Nannaya lived in the court of Rajaraja Narendra.
9. Who among the following was the editor of Andhra Prakasika?
[A] Parthasarathi Naidu
[B] P. Rangaiah Naidu
[C] Veeresalingam
[D] Anandacharyulu
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Correct Answer: A [Parthasarathi Naidu]
Notes:
Parthasarathi Naidu was the editor of Andhra Prakasika.
10. Special session of Andhra Mahasabha was held at Vijayawada in 1918 to discuss constitutional reforms. Who among the following act as chairman for reception committee ?
[A] Ayyadevara Kaleswar Rao
[B] CV Narasimha Raju
[C] Konda Venkatappiah
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Ayyadevara Kaleswar Rao]
Notes:
A Special session of Andhra Mahasabha was held at Vijayawada in 1918 to discuss constitutional reforms with CV Narasimha Raju as president and Ayyadevara Kaleswar Rao as secretary to the reception committee.
