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 among the following translated Markendeya Puranam in Telugu?
[A] Marana
[B] Tikkana
[C] Errana
[D] Manchana
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Correct Answer: A [Marana]
Notes:
Marana was a prominent disciple, poet, and translator from Telugu, known for his translation of the last Purana in Telugu literature. He translated the Markandeya Purana into Telugu during the reign of Prataparudra, the Kakatiya ruler, who held a significant position in the Kakatiya Empire. Marana’s work was highly regarded, and he was honored by Malik Maqbool for his efforts.
2. Who was the author of the famous literary work “Amuktamalyada”?
[A] Sri Krishna Devaraya
[B] Ganga Devi
[C] Allasani Peddanna
[D] Tikkana
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Correct Answer: A [Sri Krishna Devaraya]
Notes:
“Amuktamalyada” was composed by Sri Krishna Devaraya, the renowned emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire, in Telugu.
3. Who among the following Golconda rulers was the contemporary of Sri Krishna Deva Raya?
[A] Mohammad Shah
[B] Quli-Qutub Shah
[C] Ibrahim
[D] Abdullah Qutb Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Quli-Qutub Shah ]
Notes:
Quli-Qutub Shah (1512-1543) was the contemporary of Sri Krishna Deva Raya (1509-1529) and Achyutha Raya (1529-1549).
4. On which of the following dates, first widow remarriage took place in Andhra Desha?
[A] 11th Dec 1881
[B] 11th Dec 1882
[C] 15th Dec 1881
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [11th Dec 1881 ]
Notes:
On 11th Dec 1881 first widow remarriage took place in Andhra Desha at Rajahmundry between Sitamma and Gogulapati Sriramulu.
5. In which year BN Sarma passed a resolution in imperial legislative council for the rearrangement of provincial areas on language basis?
[A] 1917
[B] 1918
[C] 1920
[D] 1922
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Correct Answer: B [1918]
Notes:
On 6th Feb 1918, BN Sarma passed a resolution in imperial legislative council for the rearrangement of provincial areas on language basis.
6. Which of the following states does NOT share a border with Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Telangana
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh shares borders with Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh, but not Kerala.
7. In the 12th century, what was Motupalli, a village in Andhra Pradesh, a major trading center for?
[A] Spices
[B] Seafood
[C] Horses
[D] Gold
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Correct Answer: C [Horses]
Notes:
Motupalli, in the 12th century, was a significant center for horse trading. The Kakatiya king Ganapati Deva imported Arabian horses through this port, exemplifying its role in the economic activities of the kingdom.
8. Which reservoir project in Andhra Pradesh is named after the Congress leader Gorle Sriramulu Naidu?
[A] Madduvalasa Reservoir Project
[B] Polavaram Reservoir Project
[C] Priyadarshini Jurala Project
[D] Ramagundam Reservoir Project
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Correct Answer: A [Madduvalasa Reservoir Project]
Notes:
Madduvalasa Reservoir Project is named after Gorle Sriramulu Naidu, a prominent Andhra Pradesh Congress leader.
9. Who was the leader of the Vizianagaram Zamindari defeated in the Battle of Padmanabha in 1794?
[A] Pusapati Narayanababu
[B] Raja Chinna Venkata Raju
[C] Vijayaramaraju
[D] Alluri Sitarama Raju
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Correct Answer: C [Vijayaramaraju]
Notes:
Vijayaramaraju led Vizianagaram Zamindari and was defeated and killed in the 1794 Battle of Padmanabha by the British.
10. In which district of Andhra Pradesh is the historic Gurramkonda Fort located?
[A] Chittoor
[B] YSR Kadapa
[C] East Godavari
[D] Annamayya
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Correct Answer: D [Annamayya]
Notes:
Gurramkonda Fort is situated in Annamayya district and dates back to the 14th century Vijayanagara Empire era.
