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 Eastern Chalukyan ruler shifted the capital from Pishtapura to Vengipura?
[A] Kubja Vishnuvardhana
[B] Jayasimha Vallabha
[C] Indhrabhattarka
[D] Vishnuvardhana-II
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Correct Answer: B [Jayasimha Vallabha]
Notes:
Jayasimha Vallabha of the Eastern Chalukyas transferred the capital from Pishtapura to Vengipura (modern Vengi) in Andhra Pradesh.
2. Firistha was the pen name of:
[A] Mir Munnim
[B] Abdullah
[C] Tanashah
[D] Muhammad Qasim
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Correct Answer: D [Muhammad Qasim ]
Notes:
Firistha was the pen name of Muhammad Qasim who left an valuable account of the history of Adil Shahis, Nizam Shahis and Qutub Shahis
3. Who among the following supported Wahabi movement in Hyderabad state?
[A] Mubaraz-ud-Doulah
[B] Nasir-ud-Doulah
[C] Ghulam Rasool khan
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Mubaraz-ud-Doulah]
Notes:
Mubaraz-ud-Doulah was the brother of Nizam Nasir-Ud-Doulah. He supported Wahabis who were against British rule.
Ghulam Rasool khan was the Nawab of Kurnool. He also supported Wahabi movement. He was arrested and sent to Tiruchirapalli.
4. Which of the following parties formed ministry in Madras presidency after 1937 election?
[A] Indian National Congress
[B] Communist Party
[C] Justice party
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Indian National Congress]
Notes:
INC formed ministry after 1937 elections in Madras presidency with C. Rajagopalchari as CM.
5. Who among the following was the leader of United Democratic Front that was formed after 1952 General elections?
[A] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[B] NG Ranga
[C] Praksam
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Praksam ]
Notes:
After 1952 General elections, the communists and Kisan Majdur Praja Party (KMPP) of Prakasam formed themselves into a United Democratic Front.
Praksam was elected as leader of UDF.
6. In which year Srikakulam was constituted into a separate district?
[A] 1950
[B] 1951
[C] 1952
[D] 1953
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Correct Answer: B [1951]
Notes:
Initially Srikakulam was a part of Ganjam district of Madras presidency. When separate Orissa province was formed in 1936 Srikakulam was included in Vishakhapatnam district and in 1951 Srikakulam was constituted into a separate district
7. The founder of Nava Telangana Party:
[A] KCR
[B] Devender Goud
[C] Vijayashanti
[D] Nagam Janardhan reedy
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Correct Answer: B [Devender Goud]
Notes:
Nava Telangana Party was founded by Devender Goud in 2008
8. The Srikalahasti Temple in Andhra Pradesh, renowned for its Vayu linga, is situated on the bank of which river?
[A] Godavari
[B] Krishna
[C] Swarnamukhi
[D] Pennar
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Correct Answer: C [Swarnamukhi]
Notes:
The Srikalahasti Temple, renowned for the Vayu Linga, is located on the banks of the Swarnamukhi River. It represents the wind among the five primary elements or the Panchabhoota Sthalams.
9. Which individual is recognized as the founder of Swadesha Mitran, a Tamil language paper that promoted the ideologies of the Vandemataram Movement in the Madras Presidency?
[A] Ramachandra Pillai
[B] Rajagopalachary
[C] Chakraiah Chetty
[D] G. Subramanya Iyer
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Correct Answer: D [G. Subramanya Iyer]
Notes:
Swadesamitran was the first Tamil language newspaper owned and operated by Indians. It was established by G Subramania Aiyer and was instrumental in propagating the Vandemataram Movement. The paper served as a platform to foster nationalistic sentiments among the Tamil people.
10. What is the length of the coastline of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] 800 km
[B] 972 km
[C] 1200 km
[D] 650 km
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Correct Answer: B [972 km]
Notes:
The state has a coastline of about 972 km, making it one of the longest coastlines in India, which plays a crucial role in trade and tourism.
