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. Which dynasty was also referred to as the Sriparvatiyas, meaning the foresters or rulers of Sriparvata forests?
[A] Vakatakas
[B] Vishnukundins
[C] Satavahanas
[D] Ikshavakus
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Correct Answer: D [Ikshavakus]
Notes:
Ikshavakus were known as Sriparvatiyas due to their rule over the Sriparvata forest region in present-day Andhra Pradesh.
2. Consider the following statements regarding Hala:
- Hala was the seventeenth king of the Satavahana dynasty.
- Hala was known as Kavivatsala, meaning patron of poets.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:Both statements about Hala are correct.
- Hala was the seventeenth ruler in the Satavahana dynasty, ruling during the 1st century CE. His reign marked significant cultural developments in the Deccan region.
- He was renowned as Kavivatsala, meaning “patron of poets,” for his encouragement of literature and poets in his court. Hala himself is credited with compiling the famous collection of Prakrit poems known as the “Gatha Saptashati.”
Therefore, both statements are factually accurate.
3. Who among the following British officials was known as Mandava Rishi?
[A] Sir Arthur Cotton
[B] CP Brown
[C] Gen Campbell
[D] Thomas Munro
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Correct Answer: D [Thomas Munro]
Notes:
Thomas Munro was known as Mandava Rishi.
4. Who was the Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly when it passed the resolution on 29th March 1989, sentencing 32 Youth Congress leaders to 30 days imprisonment?
[A] Ram Lal
[B] G. Narayana Rao
[C] K. Ramchandra Rao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [G. Narayana Rao]
Notes:
G. Narayana Rao was the Speaker of AP Assembly during the 1989 resolution sentencing 32 Youth Congress leaders to imprisonment.
5. Who among the following was the speaker of Loksabha when Andhra Pradesh reorganisation bill was introduced?
[A] Sushilkumar shinde
[B] Meira Kuamr
[C] Prathiba patil
[D] Somnath Chatterje
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Correct Answer: B [Meira Kuamr]
Notes:
Meira Kuamr was the speaker of Loksabha when Andhra Pradesh reorganisation bill was introduced.
6. Who among the following presidents of India gave assent to Andhra Pradesh reorganisation bill?
[A] Prathiba Patil
[B] Pranab Mukherjee
[C] Manmohan Singh
[D] Sushilkumar Shinde
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Correct Answer: B [Pranab Mukherjee ]
Notes:
On March 1st 2014, President of India Pranab Mukherjee gave his assent to the Andhra Pradesh reorganisation bill.
7. How many number of schedules were present in Andhra Pradesh Reorganization act?
[A] 10
[B] 11
[C] 12
[D] 13
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Correct Answer: D [13]
Notes:
13 schedules and 108 sections were present in Andhra Pradesh Reorganization act .
8. According to the 2011 Census, which district in Andhra Pradesh was reported to have the lowest literacy rate of 67.35%?
[A] West Godavari
[B] Krishna
[C] Vizianagaram
[D] Guntur
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Correct Answer: C [Vizianagaram]
Notes:
The lowermost literacy rate in Andhra Pradesh per Census 2011 was marked in Vizianagaram.
9. Who authored the book ‘Why Socialism’?
[A] Jayaprakash Narayan
[B] Minoo Masani
[C] Acharya Narendra Dev
[D] Jawaharlal Nehru
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Correct Answer: A [Jayaprakash Narayan]
Notes:
The book ‘Why Socialism’ was authored by Jayaprakash Narayan, a prominent Indian independence activist, theorist and political leader.
10. Which traditional sweet made from rice flour and jaggery is commonly prepared during Sankranti and other festivals in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Ariselu
[B] Pootharekulu
[C] Kaja
[D] Bobbatlu
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Correct Answer: A [Ariselu]
Notes:
Ariselu is a traditional Andhra sweet made from rice flour and jaggery, prepared during Sankranti and other festivals.
