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. Jain temple Nadumba Vasati at Bezawada was built by:
[A] Pulakesi-II
[B] Kubja Vishunuvardhana
[C] Ayyana Mahadevi
[D] Jayasimha Vallabha
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Correct Answer: C [Ayyana Mahadevi]
Notes:
Ayyana Mahadevi was the wife of Kubja Vishunuvardhana and follower of Jainism. She built a Jain temple Nadumba Vasati at Bezawada
2. Which Vijayanagar ruler was contemporary to Mughal emperor Babur?
[A] Krishna Deva Raya
[B] Bukka-I
[C] Devaraya I
[D] Devaraya II
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna Deva Raya]
Notes:
Krishna Deva Raya (ruled 1509–1529) was ruler of Vijayanagar during the reign of Babur, who founded the Mughal Empire in 1526.
3. During whose reign was the Kakatiya capital shifted from Hanamakonda to Warangal?
[A] Rudrama Devi
[B] Ganapatideva
[C] Prathaparudra
[D] Rudra Deva
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Correct Answer: B [Ganapatideva]
Notes:
Ganapatideva moved the Kakatiya capital from Hanamakonda to Warangal in the 13th century, marking a significant administrative and cultural shift in the dynasty.
4. Who among the following Popularly known as Ramadasu?
[A] Goppanna
[B] Abul Hasan
[C] Madana
[D] Akkana
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Correct Answer: A [Goppanna]
Notes:
Kancherla Goppanna, Popularly known as Ramadasu. He built Sri Rama temple at Bhadrachalam and left many Telugu musical compositions known as “Ramadasu Keerthanalu”.
5. Who among the following associated with the word “Parentallu”?
[A] Women
[B] Old aged persons
[C] Military chief
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Women]
Notes:
Women who committed Sati were elevated to the status of demi-goddesses and worshipped as “Parentallu”
6. Second Andhra Mahasabha took place at Vijayawada on 11th April 1914 under the presidentship of:
[A] BN Sarma
[B] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[C] Raja Panugand Ramarayaingar
[D] Mocherla Ramchandra Rao
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Correct Answer: B [Nyapathi Subba Rao]
Notes:
- Second-Nyapathi Subba Rao
- Third-Raja Panugand Ramarayaingar
- Fourth-Mocherla Ramchandra Rao
7. Who among the following formed ministry after 1926 elections in Madras presidency?
[A] CVS Narasimha Raju
[B] Raja of Panagal
[C] P. Subbaroyan
[D] C. Rajagopalachari
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Correct Answer: C [P. Subbaroyan]
Notes:
During 1926 elections in Madras presidency, Swarajlists won 41 seats, Justice party won 22 seats and Independents won 36 seats.
But CVS Narasimha Raju leader of Swaraj party refused to form government . Raja of Panagal, leader of justice party also refused to from party.
Finally indpendant candidate P. Subbaroyan formed ministry.
8. Who among the following was appointed to consider the Question of Bellary Taluka during the formation of Andhra State?
[A] Justice Kailas Nath Wanchoo
[B] Justice LS Misra
[C] T. Praksam
[D] Kumaraswami Raj
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Correct Answer: B [Justice LS Misra]
Notes:
Hyderabad high court Justice LS Misra was appointed to consider the Question of Bellary Taluka during the formation of Andhra State. Based on his recommendation Bellary Taluka was included in Mysore state.
9. Who among the following elected as chief minister of Andhra Pradesh after restoration of President that was imposed during Jai Andhra Movement?
[A] Marri Chenna Reddy
[B] J. Vengal Rao
[C] T. Anjaih
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [J. Vengal Rao ]
Notes:
On 15th Dec 1973 president rule in Andhra Pradesh was revoked and J. Vengal Rao as CM formed 15 member ministry
10. After resignation of Ram lal as the governor of Andhra Pradesh, Who among the following appointed as governor of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] K. C Abraham
[B] Shankar Dayal Sharma
[C] Manishankar Joshi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Shankar Dayal Sharma]
Notes:
Shankar Dayal Sharma served as governor of Andhra Pradesh from 1984 to 1985.
