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 whose court did the Telugu poet Nachana Soma serve?
[A] Harihara-I
[B] Bukka-I
[C] Sri Krishnadevaraya
[D] Devaraya-I
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Correct Answer: B [Bukka-I]
Notes:
Nachana Soma was a renowned Telugu poet in the court of Bukka-I, the ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire.
2. Who among the following Golconda rulers is often refereed as “Malikibaram”?
[A] Ibrahim
[B] Jamshid
[C] Abdullah Qutub Shah
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Ibrahim]
Notes:
Due to Ibrahim patronage to Telugu literature common people referred him as “Malikibaram”.
3. Kala Purnodhayam was written by:
[A] Nannaya
[B] Pingali Surana
[C] Bammera Pothana
[D] Palakuri Somanatha
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Correct Answer: B [Pingali Surana]
Notes:
Kala Purnodhayam was written by Pingali Surana. He was one of the Asthadiggajas in the court of Krishna Devaraya.
4. Consider the following statements about a ship “Globe”:
- Globe was a British ship dispatched under the command of Hippon to engage in trade in Bay of Bengal.
- The Globe arrived to Machilipatnam in the year 1600
Select the correct statement from the given options:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2 are correct statements
[D] Both 1 & 2 are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
The Globe arrived to Machilipatnam in the year 1611
5. First Principal of Andhra Jateey Kalasala that was formed during Swadeshi movement was:
[A] Kopalle Hanumantha Rao
[B] Mark Huntur
[C] Gadicherla Hari Sarvothamma Rao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Kopalle Hanumantha Rao]
Notes:
After Bipin Chandra Pal tour in Andhra, Andhra Jateey Kalasala was formed at Machilipatnam with Kopalle Hanumantha Rao as principal.
6. During Vandemataram movement, the tour of Bipin Chandra Pal to Andhra was organised by?
[A] Kopalle Hanumantha Rao
[B] Mutnuri Krishna Rao
[C] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[D] K. Venkataramana
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Correct Answer: B [Mutnuri Krishna Rao]
Notes:
Bipin Chandra Pal toured Andhra in the year 1907. The tour was organized by Mutnuri Krishna Rao
7. In which year Gentlemen agreement was signed between leaders of Hyderabad state and Andhra state?
[A] 1954
[B] 1955
[C] 1956
[D] 1957
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Correct Answer: C [1956]
Notes:
On 20th February 1956 Gentlemen agreement was signed between leaders of Hyderabad state and Andhra state.
8. At which of the following places Gentlemen Agreement was signed?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] New Delhi
[C] Warangal
[D] Vijayawada
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
On 20th February 1956 Gentlemen agreement was signed between leaders of Hyderabad state and Andhra state at New Delhi.
9. In which year Nizam of Hyderabad issued a firman laying down that only Mulkis were eligible for public appointments in the state?
[A] 1917
[B] 1918
[C] 1919
[D] 1920
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Correct Answer: C [1919]
Notes:
In 1919 Nizam of Hyderabad issued a firman laying down that only Mulkis were eligible for public appointments in the state
10. Who among the following was the Author of Bapu Blesses ?
[A] NG Ranga
[B] Gowthu Latchhana
[C] T. Prakasam
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [NG Ranga]
Notes:
NG Ranga was the author of Bapu blesses. It gives about his discussions with Mahatma Gandhi.
