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 of the following term was used for the group of people following profession during rule of Satavahanas?
[A] Srenis
[B] Goshti
[C] Nigama
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Srenis]
Notes:During the reign of Satavahanas:
- The people of same profession grouped themselves into Srenis or guilds under the leadership of Sresthi.
- Domestic traders formed into unions called Nibhaya or Nikaya or Nigama. The meetings of these unions were known as Goshti.
2. Who was the author of the Telugu literary work ‘Keyurabahudu Charitramu’?
[A] Manchana
[B] Tikkana
[C] Somadeva
[D] Nannaya
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Correct Answer: A [Manchana]
Notes:
‘Keyurabahudu Charitramu’ is a 13th-century Telugu poetic work authored by Manchana, an important writer from Andhra Pradesh’s medieval literature.
3. Consider the following pairs:
- Cholas – Velandau
- Haihayas – Konamandala (Konaseema)
- Kondapadumatis – Nadendala
- Kota chiefs – Dharanikota
Select the correctly matched pair from the given options:
[A] Only 1, 2, 3 are correct
[B] Only 3 and 4 are correct
[C] All are correct
[D] Only 2, 3, 4 are correct
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Correct Answer: C [All are correct]
Notes:All the pairs given are correctly matched based on historical records and regional associations:
- The Cholas were associated with Velandau, a region under their administration.
- The Haihayas ruled Konamandala, also known as Konaseema, situated in the Godavari delta.
- The Kondapadumatis governed Nadendala, a notable territorial division of Andhra Pradesh.
- The Kota chiefs were rulers of Dharanikota, an important historic site and former capital in the Krishna River valley.
These matchings reflect accurate ruler-territory relationships from medieval South Indian history.
4. Who among the following wrote Kumara Sambhavam in Telugu ?
[A] Kalidasa
[B] Baddena
[C] Kethana
[D] Nannechoda
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Correct Answer: D [Nannechoda]
Notes:
Original Kumara Sambhavam was written in Sanskrit by Kalidasa. In Telugu Kumara Sambhavam was written by Nannechoda.
5. Which of the following is the ancient chaitya in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Motupalli
[B] Guntupalli
[C] Nellore
[D] Nagarjunakonda
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Correct Answer: B [Guntupalli]
Notes:
Guntupalli is the ancient chaitya in Andhra Pradesh.
6. First world Telugu conference was held at:
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Tirupathi
[C] Vishakapatnam
[D] Vijayawada
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Correct Answer: A [Hyderabad]
Notes:
First world telugu conference was held at the lal bahadur stadium in hyderabad in 1975.
7. Misra Manjari is the poetic work of:
[A] Rayaprolu Subba Rao
[B] K.A. Neelkanta Shastry
[C] Komarraju Venkata Lakshmana Rao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Rayaprolu Subba Rao ]
Notes:
Rayaprolu Subba rao received Sahitya Akademi Award for his poetic work Misra Manjari in 1965.
8. In which year Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) was launched?
[A] 2000
[B] 2001
[C] 2002
[D] 2003
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Correct Answer: B [2001]
Notes:
TRS was launched by KCR on 27th April 2001.
9. In the Andhra Pradesh Barasala ceremony, who traditionally places a gold ring dipped in cow milk and honey on the newborn’s tongue?
[A] The Father
[B] The Priest
[C] The Maternal Grandfather
[D] The Maternal Uncle
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Correct Answer: D [The Maternal Uncle]
Notes:
The maternal uncle performs this ritual symbolizing blessings and auspiciousness in Andhra Pradesh Barasala ceremony.
10. Who was the 13th-century Kayastha chief in Andhra Pradesh who established a principality with its capital at Valluru-pattana?
[A] Rudrama Devi
[B] Prataparudra
[C] Amba-deva
[D] Manuma Ganda-gopala
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Correct Answer: C [Amba-deva]
Notes:
Amba-deva, a Kayastha chief, established an independent principality at Valluru-pattana in the late 13th century, defeating Kakatiya vassals and ruling until 1291.
