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 was the first Surveyor General of India?
[A] Colin Mackenzie
[B] Arthur Cotton
[C] Lord Ripon
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Colin Mackenzie]
Notes:
Colin Mackenzie was appointed the first Surveyor General of India in 1815.
2. Which dynasty was the last to rule the Vijayanagar Empire?
[A] Saluva
[B] Tulva
[C] Sangama
[D] Aravidu
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Correct Answer: D [Aravidu]
Notes:
The Aravidu dynasty was the fourth and final ruling dynasty of the Vijayanagar Empire.
3. Who authored the Telugu work ‘Dasa-kumara-charitamu’?
[A] Kethana
[B] Tikkana
[C] Srinatha
[D] Marana
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Correct Answer: A [Kethana]
Notes:
Kethana translated Dandin’s ‘Dasha-kumara-charita’ into Telugu as ‘Dasa-kumara-charitamu’ and called himself Abhinava Dandi.
4. Rev. Noble was associated with:
[A] London Mission
[B] Church Missionary society
[C] American Baptist Mission
[D] American Mission
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Correct Answer: B [Church Missionary society]
Notes:
Church Missionary society was started in Machilipatnam under the leadership of Rev. Nobel.
In 1843 Rev. Noble started a school at Machilipatnam
5. During Vandemataram movement a Swadeshi League was started in Andhra. Who among the following was appointed to popularise the idea of Swadeshi Andhra?
[A] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[B] K. Venkataramana Rao
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Ramaswamy Gupta
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Swadeshi League was formed in Andhra during Vandemataram movement. It deputed Nyapathi Subba Rao and K. Venkataramana Rao to tour Andhra and popularise Swadeshi
6. After 1946 elections who among the following formed ministry in Madras presidency?
[A] C. Rajagopalachari
[B] T. Prakasam
[C] O.P Ramaswami Reddiar
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [T. Prakasam]
Notes:
After 1946 elections Prakasm formed ministry in Madras presidency. But his leadership was toppled in 1947 and O.P Ramaswami Reddiar was elected as the leader of congress party in the assembly and formed the ministry
7. In which year Satyam, the leader of Srikakulam armed struggle was killed in a Police encounter?
[A] 1968
[B] 1969
[C] 1970
[D] 1971
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Correct Answer: C [1970]
Notes:
On 10th July 1970 Satyam and Kailasam, the originators of Srikakulam armed struggle was killed in police encounter at Bori hills. With this Srikakulam armed struggle comes to an end
8. Jayanti Ghosh Committee was related to:
[A] Farmers welfare
[B] IT devlopment
[C] Industries devlopement
[D] Women welfare
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Correct Answer: A [Farmers welfare]
Notes:
Jayanti Ghosh committee was appointed by YSR to study agrarian distress in the state.
9. What is the rank of Andhra Pradesh in regards to its coastline length in India?
[A] First
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] Fourth
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Correct Answer: B [Second]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh has the second longest coastline in India, measuring 974 km, which accounts for 12% of the country’s total coastline. It houses one major port and 14 non-major ports, with six under development using the Public–Private Partnership (PPP) model.
10. Kandeleru Dam is located in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Nellore
[B] Chittoor
[C] Krishna
[D] Guntur
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Correct Answer: A [Nellore]
Notes:
Kandeleru Dam is located in Rapur Mandal, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, and is part of the Telugu Ganga project, which supplies drinking water to Chennai from the Srisailam reservoir on the Krishna River.
