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. Who was the last ruler of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty?
[A] Vijayaditya IV
[B] Chalukya Bhima
[C] Vijayaditya VII
[D] Gunga Vijayaditya
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Correct Answer: C [Vijayaditya VII]
Notes:
Vijayaditya VII was the final monarch of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty, which ruled parts of Andhra Pradesh until the 12th century CE.
2. 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.
3. Who was the author of the Telugu literary work “Manucharitam”?
[A] Allasani Peddana
[B] Sri Krishna Devaraya
[C] Nandi Timmana
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Allasani Peddana]
Notes:
Allasani Peddana, a prominent poet of the Vijayanagara Empire, authored “Manucharitam” in Telugu literature.
4. Who authored the Telugu works Basava Puranam and Panditharadhya Charitra?
[A] Palakuri Somanatha
[B] Yerrapragada
[C] Srinatha
[D] Pothana
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Correct Answer: A [Palakuri Somanatha]
Notes:
Palakuri Somanatha, a 13th-century Telugu poet from Andhra Pradesh, wrote Basava Puranam and Panditharadhya Charitra.
5. Consider the following statements about the Rampa Rebellion:
- The rebellion lasted for two years and five months (from January 1922 to 1924).
- The leader of the Rampa Rebellion was Alluri Sitarama Raju.
- Chintapalli police station was the first station attacked by Alluri Sitarama Raju for weapons.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 3
[D] All are correct statements
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct statements]
Notes:All three statements are correct regarding the Rampa Rebellion.
- The rebellion did last approximately two years and five months, beginning in January 1922 and lasting until 1924.
- Alluri Sitarama Raju was the most prominent leader who organized and led the tribal uprising against British authority in the Rampa region of Andhra Pradesh.
- The attack on Chintapalli police station was indeed the first major incident where Alluri Sitarama Raju and his followers seized weapons to intensify their resistance against the colonial administration.
Therefore, statements 1, 2, and 3 are all correct.
6. In which year Sri Vijaya presided Andhra Mahasabha for the first time?
[A] 1940
[B] 1941
[C] 1942
[D] 1943
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Correct Answer: B [1941]
Notes:
Sir Vijayanand popularly known as Sri Vijaya presided Andhra Mahasabha for the first time in 1941. This session was held in Vishakapatnam.
7. Which Andhra Leader gave the slogan “Go back Simon Commission”?
[A] Baru Alivelamma
[B] Alluri Sitarama Raju
[C] Prakasam Pantulu
[D] Anne Anjaiah
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Correct Answer: C [Prakasam Pantulu]
Notes:
The public in India decided to boycott the Simon Commission and the slogan “Go back Simon Commission” became popular. The Commission, composed solely of British members, was met with black flag protests wherever it went. When it visited Madras on February 3rd, 1928, the slogan was given by Prakasam Pantulu. Prakasam showcased great courage in opposing the commission, which led him to earn the title “Andhra Kesari” (the Lion of Andhra).
8. Sri Sathya Sai Airport is located in which city of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Puttaparthi
[B] Bangalore
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Vijayawada
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Correct Answer: A [Puttaparthi]
Notes:
Sri Sathya Sai Airport, located in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, was inaugurated on 24 November 1990 to provide emergency air service to the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences and commercial service for visitors to Prasanthi Nilayam.
9. The Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi project is first conceived by
[A] Sir Arthur Cotton in the late 19th century
[B] N. T. Rama Rao in the 1980s
[C] Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy in 2004
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Sir Arthur Cotton in the late 19th century]
Notes:
Originally conceived by Sir Arthur Cotton in the late 19th century, the project saw designs finalized during N. T. Rama Rao’s term in the 1980s, with budget allocation starting in 2004 under Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy’s leadership.
10. Which political party founded by N. T. Rama Rao is prominently featured in the film NTR: Mahanayakudu?
[A] Indian National Congress
[B] YSR Congress Party
[C] Telugu Desam Party
[D] Jana Sena Party
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Correct Answer: C [Telugu Desam Party]
Notes:
NTR: Mahanayakudu highlights N. T. Rama Rao’s founding of the Telugu Desam Party and his political journey in Andhra Pradesh.
