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 was the author of Brihathkatha?
[A] Hala
[B] Gunadhaya
[C] Rajasekhara
[D] Sarva varma
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Correct Answer: B [Gunadhaya]
Notes:
Some of the important writers & their writings during satavahana period:
Hala-Gatha Saptasati
Sarva varma-Katantara Vyakarana
Gunadhya-Brihathkatha
Rajasekhara-Kavya Mimamsa
2. Who is credited with extending the Satavahana kingdom by defeating Nahapana, the Shaka ruler of Western India?
[A] Simukha
[B] Satakarni-I
[C] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: C [Gautamiputra Satakarni]
Notes:
Gautamiputra Satakarni defeated Nahapana, expanding Satavahana rule in Western India, as recorded in Nasik and other inscriptions.
3. Who was the author of the Telugu literary work “Manucharitam”?
[A] Allasani Peddana
[B] Sri Krishna Devaraya
[C] Nandi Timmana
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Allasani Peddana]
Notes:
Allasani Peddana, a prominent poet of the Vijayanagara Empire, authored “Manucharitam” in Telugu literature.
4. Kala Purnodhayam was written by:
[A] Nannaya
[B] Pingali Surana
[C] Bammera Pothana
[D] Palakuri Somanatha
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Correct Answer: B [Pingali Surana]
Notes:
Kala Purnodhayam was written by Pingali Surana. He was one of the Asthadiggajas in the court of Krishna Devaraya.
5. The last king of Eastern Chalukya dynasty was:
[A] Rajaraja Narendra
[B] Vijayaditya-VII
[C] Chalukya Bhima
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: B [Vijayaditya-VII ]
Notes:
The last king of Eastern Chalukya dynasty was Vijayaditya-VII who died in 1075 A.D.
The death of Vijayaditya-VII in 1075 A.D heralded the end of the Eastern Chalukyas. From that time till the conquest of Coastal Andhra by Kakatiyas towards the end of 12th C, the Vengi remained under the control of Chalukya-Cholas who governed the area through local feudatories.
6. 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.
7. In the context of Andhra Pradesh, what are Leela, Thonam, and Salugu?
[A] Notable waterfalls in Andhra Pradesh
[B] Traditional dance forms
[C] Historical monuments
[D] Local cuisines
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Correct Answer: A [Notable waterfalls in Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Notable waterfalls in Andhra Pradesh include Leela, Thonam, Salugu, and Kudiki, each offering unique scenic views and attracting tourists and nature enthusiasts.
8. The Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi project is located in which of the following regions?
[A] Kurnool
[B] Ananthapur
[C] Kadapa
[D] Chittoor
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Correct Answer: A [Kurnool]
Notes:
The Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi project is the longest water canal project in Rayalaseema, Andhra Pradesh, providing irrigation and drinking water by drawing flood waters from the Srisailam reservoir, covering Kurnool, Ananthapur, Kadapa, and Chittoor districts.
9. Which city is located at the point where the Godavari River splits into the Gautami and Vasistha streams?
[A] Rajamahendravaram
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Vijayawada
[D] Nellore
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Correct Answer: A [Rajamahendravaram]
Notes:
Rajamahendravaram, situated on the left bank of the Godavari River, is a key city in Andhra Pradesh, where the river splits into Gautami and Vasistha streams, marking the boundary between East and West Godavari districts.
10. Who composed the Navagraha Kritis, a set of nine Carnatic songs dedicated to the nine planets?
[A] Muttuswāmi Dīkshitar
[B] Tyagaraja
[C] Shyama Shastri
[D] Swathi Thirunal
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Correct Answer: A [Muttuswāmi Dīkshitar]
Notes:
The Navagraha Kritis were composed by Muttuswāmi Dīkshitar, with the last two likely by his followers but bearing his signature.
