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 cities served as the capital of the Salankayana dynasty?
[A] Vengi
[B] Nagarjunakonda
[C] Amaravati
[D] Guntur
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Correct Answer: A [Vengi]
Notes:
Vengi was the capital of the Salankayana dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh between the 3rd and 5th centuries CE.
2. Which Eastern Chalukyan ruler patronised Sanskrit poet Bhattavamana and 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 of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty was the patron of Sanskrit poet Bhattavamana and musician Mallapa.
3. Which Vijayanagar ruler was contemporary to Mughal emperor Babur?
[A] Krishna Deva Raya
[B] Bukka-I
[C] Devaraya I
[D] Devaraya II
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna Deva Raya]
Notes:
Krishna Deva Raya (ruled 1509–1529) was ruler of Vijayanagar during the reign of Babur, who founded the Mughal Empire in 1526.
4. Who composed the works Basva Puranam and Panditharadhya Charitra?
[A] Palakuri Somanatha
[B] Yerrapragada
[C] Srinatha
[D] Ponnaganti Telaganna
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Correct Answer: A [Palakuri Somanatha]
Notes:
Palakuri Somanatha, a noted Telugu poet from Andhra Pradesh, authored both Basva Puranam and Panditharadhya Charitra.
5. To whom did Kumaragiri Reddi delegate the administration of the state?
[A] Prolaya Vema Reddi
[B] Anapotha Reddi
[C] Katya Vema Reddi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Katya Vema Reddi]
Notes:
Kumaragiri Reddi entrusted state administration to Katya Vema Reddi, an important figure in the Reddi dynasty of Andhra Pradesh.
6. Who among the following was known as Telugu Rajya Stapanchraya?
[A] Recharla Rudra
[B] Singanna
[C] Amba deva
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Singanna ]
Notes:
- Kakatiya Rajaya Stapanchraya: Recharla Rudra
- Telugu Rajya Stapanchraya: Singanna
- Raya Sahsra Malla- Amba deva
7. Which among the following was constructed in Andhra during crown rule?
[A] Dhowleswaram Project
[B] Krishna anicut
[C] KC Cannal
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [KC Cannal]
Notes:
Kurnool-Cuddapah Canal popularly known as KC canal was constructed between 1863 and 1870. It connects River Pennar and River Tunghabhadra.
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. When was the Vijayawada Airport, located in Gannavaram, granted international status?
[A] 3 May 2017
[B] 4 December 2018
[C] 1 January 2016
[D] 15 August 2020
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Correct Answer: A [3 May 2017]
Notes:
The airport was granted international status on 3 May 2017, enabling it to operate international flights. The first international flight to Singapore was launched by IndiGo on 4 December 2018, marking a milestone for the airport.
10. Who is the Telugu Desam Party MLA elected from Santhanuthalapadu constituency in Prakasam district in the 2009, 2014, and 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections?
[A] Bommaji Niranjan Vijay Kumar
[B] Merugu Nagarjuna
[C] Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
[D] Somu Veerraju
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Correct Answer: A [Bommaji Niranjan Vijay Kumar]
Notes:
Bommaji Niranjan Vijay Kumar, son of IAS officer Bommaji Danam, holds a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Osmania University and won the Santhanuthalapadu seat in 2009, 2014, and 2024 representing TDP.
