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 Satavahana king opposed the assimilation of foreign tribes into the Hindu caste system and worked to prevent Varnasankara?
[A] Satakarni-I
[B] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[C] Pulomavi-I
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: B [Gautamiputra Satakarni]
Notes:
Gautamiputra Satakarni opposed Varnasankara by resisting foreign integration into the Hindu caste system and promoted orthodox Brahmanical values during his rule.
2. Which Eastern Chalukyan ruler patronized the Sanskrit poet Bhattavamana and the musician Mallapa?
[A] Chalukya Bhima
[B] Ammaraja-I
[C] Yuddhamalla
[D] Vijayaditya-II
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Correct Answer: A [Chalukya Bhima]
Notes:
Chalukya Bhima was known for supporting scholars and artists like Bhattavamana and Mallapa in his court.
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 among the following was the founder of Tulva dynasty of Vijayanagar empire?
[A] Hari Hara
[B] Saluva Narasimha
[C] Verra Narasimha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Verra Narasimha]
Notes:
Hari Hara-Sangama dynasty
Saluva Narasimha-Saluva dynasty
Verra Narasimha-Tulva dynasty
5. 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
6. Sri Venkateswara University was established in:
[A] 1926
[B] 1947
[C] 1950
[D] 1952
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Correct Answer: D [1952]
Notes:
Sri Venkateswara University was established in1954 by then chief minister Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu.
7. The first Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh that was formed on 1st Nov 1956:
[A] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[B] T. Prakasam
[C] Bezawada Gopal Reddy
[D] PV Narasimha Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Neelam Sanjiva Reddy]
Notes:
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was the first Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh that was formed on 1st Nov 1956.
T. Prakasam was the first Chief minister of Andhra state that was formed on 1st oct 1953
Bezawada Gopal Reddy was the last Chief minister of Andhra state that was formed on 1st oct 1953.
8. In which district of Andhra Pradesh was the drone hub announced at the Amaravati Drone Summit 2024?
[A] Amaravati
[B] Kurnool
[C] Guntur
[D] Vijayawada
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Correct Answer: B [Kurnool]
Notes:
During the Amaravati Drone Summit 2024, plans for a drone hub were announced for Kurnool district.
9. Who served as the first Chief Minister of Andhra State?
[A] Tanguturi Prakasam
[B] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[C] Rajaji
[D] N. T. Rama Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Tanguturi Prakasam]
Notes:
Tanguturi Prakasam was the first chief minister of Andhra State in 1953, while Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy became the first chief minister of Andhra Pradesh in 1956 after the states reorganisation.
10. In which district of Andhra Pradesh are the Ketavaram prehistoric rock paintings located?
[A] Nellore
[B] West Godavari
[C] Kurnool
[D] East Godavari
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Correct Answer: C [Kurnool]
Notes:
The Ketavaram prehistoric rock paintings, dating to over 5,000 years ago, are located in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. They represent hunting scenes and depict the day-to-day life of the Stone Age people.
