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 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.
2. Who was the Poligar that revolted against Sri Krishna Deva Raya?
[A] Gangaraya
[B] Ramaraya
[C] Devaraya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Gangaraya]
Notes:
Gangaraya was the Poligar who revolted against Sri Krishna Deva Raya, ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire.
3. Who was known by the title “Kakatiya Stapanacharya”?
[A] Pedakomati Vemareddy
[B] Recharla Rudra
[C] Rudra deva
[D] Ganapathi deva
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Correct Answer: B [Recharla Rudra]
Notes:
Recharla Rudra, a key commander under the Kakatiya dynasty, was given the title “Kakatiya Stapanacharya” for his role in establishing the Kakatiya hegemony in Telangana.
4. The Bezwada inscription is associated with which historical figure from Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Rajaraja Narendra
[B] Yudhamalla
[C] Kulotunga-I
[D] Chalukya Bhima
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Correct Answer: B [Yudhamalla]
Notes:
The Bezwada inscription pertains to Yudhamalla, belonging to the Telugu Chola dynasty of Andhra Pradesh.
5. The Author of Maha Prasthanam:
[A] T Gopichand
[B] Srirangam Srinivasa Rao
[C] Konda Venkatappaiah
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Srirangam Srinivasa Rao ]
Notes:
Srirangam Srinivasa Rao popularly known as Sri Sri was the author of Mahaprasthanam.
6. Madapati Hanumantha Rao was Known as
[A] Andhradesha
[B] Andhra Pithamaha
[C] Andhradeva
[D] Andhraputra
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pithamaha]
Notes:
Madapati Hanumantha Rao was also known as “Andhra Pithamaha”. He was the first Mayor of Hyderabad from 1951-1954.
7. Janma Bhoomi program was inspired from which country?
[A] North Korea
[B] South Korea
[C] Japan
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: B [South Korea]
Notes:
Janmabhoomi programme is based on the South Korean programme of rural development, namely, ‘Saemaul Undong’.
8. Consider the following schemes launched during the second tenure of N. Chandrababu Naidu as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh:
- Adarana – A scheme for artisans
- Mundadugu – A scheme for the disabled
- Cheyutha – A scheme for the downtrodden
Which of the above pairs is / are incorrectly matched?
[A] Only 1
[B] Both 2 and 3
[C] All are correctly matched
[D] All are incorrect
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Correct Answer: B [Both 2 and 3]
Notes:
- Adarana was indeed a welfare scheme for artisans introduced by Chandrababu Naidu.
- Mundadugu was intended for the upliftment of the downtrodden, not specifically for the disabled.
- Cheyutha was a scheme aimed at empowering the disabled, not broadly for all downtrodden sections.
Thus, only options 2 and 3 are incorrectly matched.
9. Who holds the record for being the longest-serving Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly?
[A] B. V. Subba Reddy
[B] N. Chandra Babu Naidu
[C] Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy
[D] P. V. Ranga Rao
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Correct Answer: A [B. V. Subba Reddy]
Notes:
B. V. Subba Reddy served as the Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly for the longest period (9 years and 195 days), during the Third and Fourth Assemblies, having been elected unanimously twice in 1962 and 1967.
10. Who was the pioneering Indian athlete who became the first to score a century in the Ranji Trophy in 1934?
[A] Vijay Hazare
[B] CK Nayudu
[C] Mushtaq Ali
[D] Syed Mohammad Hadi
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Correct Answer: D [Syed Mohammad Hadi]
Notes:
Syed Mohammad Hadi was a versatile athlete and the first to score a Ranji Trophy century in 1934.
