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. First Sanskrit inscription in South India was issued during the reign of:
[A] Ehuvula Shantamula
[B] Virapurushadatta
[C] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[D] Rudrapurusha data
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Correct Answer: A [Ehuvula Shantamula]
Notes:
Ikshavaku king Ehuvula Shantamula issued Sanskrit inscription for the first time in south India.
2. Consider the following statements about Eastern Chalukyan ruler
Jayasimha Vallabha?
- He was patron of learning and established many Ghatikas for the promotion of Vedic learning.
- Hieun-Tsang visited Andhra during his reign
- He Founded a town called SarvaSiddhi in Vishakapatnam
Which among the following statements is/are Incorrect?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] All are correct
[D] All are incorrect
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Hieun-Tsang visited Andhra during reign of Kubja Vishunuvardhana.
3. Consider the following statements:
- Agraharas are rent-free villages historically granted to Brahmins.
- Brahmadeyas refer to tax-free lands typically given for religious or scholarly purposes.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Both 1 and 2 are correct
[B] Only 1 is correct
[C] Only 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are not correct
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Correct Answer: A [Both 1 and 2 are correct]
Notes:Agraharas were historically entire villages or lands granted rent-free to Brahmins, primarily in ancient and medieval South India, to promote learning and religion. Brahmadeyas refer to lands donated to Brahmins, recognized as tax-free, which served religious, social, and educational purposes.
- Statement 1 is correct: Agraharas are indeed rent-free villages granted to Brahmins.
- Statement 2 is correct: Brahmadeyas are tax-free lands, typically supporting Vedic learning and religious activities.
Thus, both statements accurately describe these traditional land grants in Indian history.
4. 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.
5. Which religion was patronized by the early Kakatiya kings?
[A] Buddhism
[B] Hinduism
[C] Jainism
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Jainism]
Notes:
The early Kakatiya kings were known for patronizing Jainism before later endorsing Hinduism during their rule in Telangana.
6. Ponupalli Granth and Rudravaram Granth were composed by:
[A] Srinatha
[B] Pothana
[C] Dhurjati
[D] Pingali Surrana
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Correct Answer: A [Srinatha]
Notes:
Srinatha was the author of Haravilasam, Kasi Kandam, Bhima Kandam, Naishadam e.tc. The Ponupalli Granth and Rudravaram Granth were also composed by him.
7. Fifth session of Andhra Mahasabha was held at:
[A] Kakinda
[B] Vishakapatnam
[C] Vijayawada
[D] Nellore
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Correct Answer: D [Nellore]
Notes:
Fifth session of Andhra Mahasabha was held at: Nellore in 1917 under the presidentship of Konda Venkatappaiah.
8. In which of the following sessions of Andhra Mahasabha, a separate university for Telugu people was demanded?
[A] First
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] Fourth
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Correct Answer: A [First]
Notes:
To promote Telugu language and literature, In the first session of Andhra Mahasabha in 1913 separate university for Telugu people was demanded.
9. After the formation of Andhra Pradesh, who was appointed to arbitrate the border disputes between Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu?
[A] T. Prakasam
[B] H.V. Pataskar
[C] C. Annadurai
[D] M. Bhaktavatsalam
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Correct Answer: B [H.V. Pataskar]
Notes:
H.V. Pataskar was assigned as the arbitrator for resolving the border disputes between Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu after Andhra Pradesh was formed.
10. Who among the following was the author of Musalamma Maranamu?
[A] CR Reddy
[B] Anandacharyulu
[C] Rayaprolu Subbarao
[D] Jiddu Krishnamurti
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Correct Answer: A [CR Reddy]
Notes:
Cattamachi Ramalina Reddy was the author of Musalamma Maranamu.
