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 ruler is credited with popularizing the spring festival “Vana Mahotsava” in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Anavema Reddi
[B] Anapotha Reddi
[C] Kumaragiri Reddi
[D] Prolaya Vema Reddi
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Correct Answer: C [Kumaragiri Reddi]
Notes:
Kumaragiri Reddi of the Reddi dynasty popularized “Vana Mahotsava”, the spring festival, during his reign in medieval Andhra Pradesh.
2. Who was the author of the literary work ‘Kalahasti Mahatyam’?
[A] Allasani Peddana
[B] Nandi Timmana
[C] Dhurajati
[D] Tenali Ramalinga
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Correct Answer: C [Dhurajati]
Notes:
Dhurajati, a prominent Telugu poet from Andhra Pradesh and Ashtadiggaja of Krishnadevaraya’s court, authored ‘Kalahasti Mahatyam’.
3. Who among the following was the author of Sugreeva Vijayam?
[A] Addanki Gangadhram
[B] Kandukuri Rudra Kavi
[C] Malla Reddi
[D] Ponnakanti Teleanganayya
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Correct Answer: B [Kandukuri Rudra Kavi]
Notes:The third ruler of Qutub Shahi dynasty, Ibrahim (1550-80) patronage many Telugu poets like
- Addanki Gangadhram- Tapati Samvaronopakyanam
- Kandukuri Rudra Kavi- Sugreeva Vijayam
- Malla Reddi- Sivadharmottaram
- Ponnakanti Teleanganayya- Yayati Charitra
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. Virbhadra Vijayam and Bhogini dandakamu were written by:
[A] Bammera Pothana
[B] Annamacharya
[C] Kethana
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Bammera Pothana ]
Notes:
Pothana rendered Bhagavatham into Telugu. His Other works include Virbhadra Vijayam and Bhogini dandakamu.
6. Who among the following Popularly known as Ramadasu?
[A] Goppanna
[B] Abul Hasan
[C] Madana
[D] Akkana
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Correct Answer: A [Goppanna]
Notes:
Kancherla Goppanna, Popularly known as Ramadasu. He built Sri Rama temple at Bhadrachalam and left many Telugu musical compositions known as “Ramadasu Keerthanalu”.
7. 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
8. In which of the following years, Andhra congress circle came into existence?
[A] 1916
[B] 1918
[C] 1920
[D] 1922
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Correct Answer: B [1918]
Notes:
On Jan 22 1918, Andhra congress circle was formed. It is considered as the first victory for the leaders who supported Andhra Movement.
9. Who among the following was not a member in sub committee that was formed to study No-Tax campaign at Pedanandipadu?
[A] Konda Venkatapiah
[B] Nageswar Rao
[C] prakasam
[D] Narayana Raju
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Correct Answer: A [Konda Venkatapiah]
Notes:The members in sub committee that was formed to study No-Tax campaign at Pedanandipadu were:
- Nageswar Rao
- Prakasam
- Narayana Raju
10. Who among the following was the second Vice chancellor of Andhra University?
[A] Cattamanchi Ramalinga Reddi
[B] Sarvepalli Radhakrishna
[C] KV Reddi Naidu
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Sarvepalli Radhakrishna]
Notes:
Andhra University was established on 26th April 1926 with Cattamanchi Ramalinga Reddi as the first Vice chancellor.
Sarvepalli Radhakrishna served as second Vice-chancellor of Andhra University.
