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 Kakatiya ruler is credited with issuing the Mottupalli Abhaya Sesanam, which assured security to merchants and abolished several oppressive customs duties?
[A] Ganapatideva
[B] Rudradeva
[C] Rudramadevi
[D] Prathaparudra
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Correct Answer: A [Ganapatideva]
Notes:
Ganapatideva issued the Mottupalli Abhaya Sesanam, ensuring safe passage for merchants and eliminating various burdensome customs duties at Mottupalli port.
2. Who authored the dance treatise ‘VasanthaRajeevam’ among the following Reddi rulers of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Anapotha Reddi
[B] Peda Komati Vema Reddi
[C] Anavema Reddi
[D] Kumaragiri Reddi
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Correct Answer: D [Kumaragiri Reddi]
Notes:
Kumaragiri Reddi, a prominent Reddi ruler from Andhra Pradesh, wrote the classical dance treatise ‘VasanthaRajeevam’.
3. Who among the following was not a member in Dhar commission?
[A] Dr Pannalal
[B] Jagat Narayan lal
[C] SK Dar
[D] Fazal Ali
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Correct Answer: D [Fazal Ali]
Notes:
Dhar commission was constituted in 1948 under the chairmanship of SK Dar-retired judge of Allahabad High court. Its other members are Dr Pannalal and Jagat Narayan lal.
4. Who among the following was the leader of United Democratic Front that was formed after 1952 General elections?
[A] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[B] NG Ranga
[C] Praksam
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Praksam ]
Notes:
After 1952 General elections, the communists and Kisan Majdur Praja Party (KMPP) of Prakasam formed themselves into a United Democratic Front.
Praksam was elected as leader of UDF.
5. Who among the following was the chairman of Partition committee formed by Madras government ?
[A] T. Prakasam
[B] Kumaraswami Raj
[C] Kala Venkata Rao
[D] T.T Krishnamachari
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Correct Answer: B [Kumaraswami Raj]
Notes:
Kumaraswami Raj, CM of Madras was the chairman of Partition committee formed by Madras government.
6. On which date did Potti Sriramulu begin his fast unto death demanding a separate Andhra state?
[A] 19th Oct 1952
[B] 15th Aug 1951
[C] 19th Oct 1951
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [19th Oct 1952]
Notes:
Potti Sriramulu started his fast on 19th October 1952, which ultimately led to the creation of Andhra state.
7. The first ever Dalit Chief Minister in India was:
[A] Sanjeevaiah
[B] Mayavati
[C] Prakasam
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Sanjeevaiah]
Notes:
Damodaran Sanjeevaiah was the first ever Dalit Chief Minister in India. He became chief minister for the state of Andhra pradesh in 1960.
8. In which year Bill Clinton visited Andhra Pradesh?
[A] 2000
[B] 2002
[C] 2003
[D] 2004
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Correct Answer: A [2000]
Notes:
Bill Clinton visited Andhra Pradesh in 2000 during the reign of Chandrbabu Naidu.
9. Deepam scheme is related to:
[A] Farmers welfare
[B] Cooking gas
[C] Urban infrastructure
[D] Lights in rural areas
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Correct Answer: B [Cooking gas]
Notes:
Deepam scheme was launched by Chandrababu Naidu for supplying cooking gas cylinders at free of cost.
10. 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.
