States PCS: Andhra Pradesh GK For APPSC Examinations
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1. During which among the following Satavahana ruler reign that Pataliputra came under the control of Satavahanas?
[A] Satakarni-I
[B] Satakarni-II
[C] Gautamiptra Satakarni
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: B [Satakarni-II]
Notes:
It was during the reign of Satakarni-II that Pataliputra came under the control of Satavahanas. For the first time a South Indian dynasty was established its sway over North.
2. Who among the following Satavahana rulers patronised Sanskrit?
[A] Gautamaiputra Satakarni
[B] Hala
[C] Kuntala Satakarni
[D] Pulomavi
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Correct Answer: C [Kuntala Satakarni ]
Notes:
Kuntala Satakarni Satavahna king patronised Sanskrit, during his reign Sanskrit replaced Prakrit as official language.
3. Which of the following statements about the Dawaleshwaram project are incorrect?
[A] The project started in 1847 and was completed in 1852.
[B] Sir Arthur Cotton was the chief architect of the project.
[C] It was constructed at a cost of Rs. 1,50,000.
[D] All statements are correct.
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Correct Answer: D [All statements are correct.]
Notes:
All statements are correct: The Dawaleshwaram project began in 1847, finished in 1852, designed by Sir Arthur Cotton, costing Rs. 1,50,000.
4. Consider the following statements regarding the Chirala-Perala Struggle:
- The leader of the movement was Duggirala Gopala Krishnayya.
- During this struggle, a volunteer corps called Ramadandu was raised.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2 are correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are incorrect
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Correct Answer: D [Both 1 and 2 are incorrect]
Notes:The correct answer is option 4.
- Although Duggirala Gopala Krishnayya was a noted figure in Andhra’s freedom movement, he was not the leader of the Chirala-Perala Struggle; it was led by others in the local area.
- The volunteer corps known as Ramadandu is associated with later events in Andhra’s political history, not directly with the Chirala-Perala Struggle.
Thus, both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect, as the leadership and the mentioned corps do not accurately reflect the historical facts of the Chirala-Perala Struggle.
5. How many members accorded their signature in Gentlemen agreement?
[A] 6
[B] 8
[C] 10
[D] 12
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Correct Answer: B [8]
Notes:
On 20th February1956 Gentlemen agreement was signed between leaders of Hyderabad state and Andhra state.
Total 8 members accorded their signatures on it. (Four from Hyderabad state and four from Andhra state)
6. In which year legislative council was abolished in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] 1982
[B] 1983
[C] 1985
[D] 1987
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Correct Answer: C [1985]
Notes:
NTR once again became CM by winning 1985 elections. After winging the new ministry formed by NTR abolished legisativ council.
7. First Jnanpith awardee in Telugu was:
[A] PV Narasimha Rao
[B] Gidugu Rammurthy
[C] T. Gopichand
[D] Viswanath Satyanarayana
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Correct Answer: D [Viswanath Satyanarayana]
Notes:
Viswanath Satyanarayana got Jnanpith award in the year 1970.
8. The founder of Democratic Telugu Desam party was:
[A] NTR
[B] Chandrababu Naidu
[C] Nadendla Bhaskar Rao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Nadendla Bhaskar Rao]
Notes:
The Democratic Telugu Desam party was formed by Nadendla Bhaskara Rao.
9. The Kalyani Dam is built across which River?
[A] Swarnamukhi River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Kaveri River
[D] Tungabhadra River
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Correct Answer: A [Swarnamukhi River]
Notes:
The Kalyani Dam is located in Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh, and is a gravity dam built across the Swarnamukhi River, serving as a major water supply source for Tirupati city and its surrounding areas.
10. Which composer from the Trinity of Carnatic Music is renowned for composing primarily in Sanskrit and Manipravalam?
[A] Tyagaraja
[B] Muthuswami Dikshitar
[C] Syama Sastri
[D] Purandara Dasa
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Correct Answer: B [Muthuswami Dikshitar]
Notes:
Muthuswami Dikshitar composed mainly in Sanskrit and Manipravalam; Tyagaraja and Syama Sastri composed mostly in Telugu and Sanskrit.
