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 built the Kunthi Madhava Swamy Temple at Pithapuram in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Kubja Vishnuvardana
[B] Pulakesi II
[C] Chalukya Bhima
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Kubja Vishnuvardana]
Notes:
Kubja Vishnuvardana, founder of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty, built the Kunthi Madhava Swamy Temple at Pithapuram in Andhra Pradesh.
2. Consider the following statements about Nigama Sabhas during Satavahana period:
- People’s following the same profession were grouped themselves into Nigama Sabha.
- Bhattiprolu inscription is the major source of Nigama Sabhas
- Nagara was the head of Nigama Sabha
Select the incorrect statement from the given options
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] All are correct statements
[D] All are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
During Satavahana period the affairs of the cities were looked after corporate bodies called Nigama Sabhas.
3. Pericherla Suryanarayana popularly known as Aggi Raju was associated with:
[A] Rampa rebellion
[B] No-Tax campaign at Pedanandipadu
[C] Chirala-Perala Satyagraha
[D] Forest Satyagraha at Palnadu
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Correct Answer: A [Rampa rebellion]
Notes:
Pericherla Suryanarayana popularly known as Aggi Raju was one of the close assocites of Alluri Sitaramraju.
4. In which year Gentlemen agreement was signed between leaders of Hyderabad state and Andhra state?
[A] 1954
[B] 1955
[C] 1956
[D] 1957
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Correct Answer: C [1956]
Notes:
On 20th February 1956 Gentlemen agreement was signed between leaders of Hyderabad state and Andhra state.
5. 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.
6. During whose regime George Bush visited Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Chandrababu Naidu
[B] YS Rajasekhar reddy
[C] Kirankumar reddy
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [YS Rajasekhar reddy]
Notes:
George Bush was the second US president to visit Andhra Pradesh. He visited Andhra Pradesh in 2006 when YSR was CM.
Earlier Bill Clinton visited Andhra When Chandrababu Naidu was CM.
7. After amendment was made to A.P reorganization act, how many mandals in Khammam were transferred to A.P?
[A] 5
[B] 7
[C] 10
[D] 12
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Correct Answer: C [10]
Notes:
After amendment was made to A.P reorganization act, 7 Mandals (327 revenue villages) in Khammam were transferred to A.P
8. Pushkaram, a river worshipping ritual, is held in which city of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Vijayawada
[B] Visakhapatnam
[C] Tirupati
[D] Amaravati
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayawada]
Notes:
Vijayawada hosts the Pushkaram, a river worshipping ritual dedicated to the Krishna River, emphasizing the city’s spiritual importance in Andhra Pradesh.
9. Which teachers’ union in Andhra Pradesh, established on 10 August 1974, is affiliated with the State Teachers Federation of India (STFI)?
[A] Andhra Pradesh Teachers Association (APTA)
[B] Telangana State United Teachers Federation (TSUTF)
[C] Andhra Pradesh Government Teachers Union (APGTU)
[D] United Teachers Federation (UTF)
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Correct Answer: D [United Teachers Federation (UTF)]
Notes:
UTF was founded on 10 August 1974 in Andhra Pradesh and is affiliated with STFI.
10. In which Indian state are the Hirapur dolmens, known for their Satavahana era burial chambers and evidence of iron smelting, located?
[A] Kerala
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Karnataka
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Hirapur dolmens are in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, dating to 2nd-3rd century BC Satavahana era, unique for iron smelting evidence and royal burials.
