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. Nagarjuna, the exponent of Madhyamik doctrine of Buddhist philosophy, lived in the court of:
[A] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[B] Simuka
[C] Satakarni-I
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: D [Yajnasri Satakarni]
Notes:
Nagarjuna, the exponent of Madhyamik doctrine of Buddhist philosophy adorned the court of Yajnasri. He lived at Sriparvata, now known as Nagarjuna konda
2. Trisamudra Toya Peetavahana is the title of:
[A] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[B] Satakarni-I
[C] Hala
[D] Simuka
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Correct Answer: A [Gautamiputra Satakarni ]
Notes:
Trisamudra Toya Peetavahana is the title of Gautamiputra Satakarni. Toya means ‘water’.
The title means, ‘One whose horses have drunk the water of three seas’. The three seas are the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean.
3. Who is the author of “Tapati Samvaronopakyanam”?
[A] Addanki Gangadhram
[B] Allasani Peddhana
[C] Kandukuri Rudra deva
[D] Pothana
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Correct Answer: A [Addanki Gangadhram]
Notes:
“Tapati Samvaronopakyanam” was written by Addanki Gangadhram, a noted Telugu poet from Andhra Pradesh.
4. Who among the following work was attributed to Pingali Suranna ?
[A] Pandu Ranga Mahatyam
[B] Paraijataha Pahranam
[C] Prabhavati Pradyumna
[D] Vasu Charitra
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Correct Answer: C [Prabhavati Pradyumna]
Notes:
- Pandu Ranga Mahatyam- Tenali Ramakrishna
- Paraijataha Pahranam- Nandi Timmana
- Prabhavati Pradyumna- Pingali Suranna
- Vasu Charitra- Bhattu Murthi (Rama Raja Bhushanadu)
5. Who among the following was the author of “Andhra Bhasha Bhushanam”?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Ketana
[C] Errana
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Ketana ]
Notes:
Ketana was the author of the Telugu grammar book “Andhra Bhasha Bhushanam”.
6. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
[A] No-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu in Guntur district
[B] Forest Satyagraha at Palnadu
[C] Chirala-Perala Satyagraha at Chirala
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct]
Notes:
The correct answer is “All are correct.” The no-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu, the Forest Satyagraha at Palnadu, and the Chirala-Perala Satyagraha at Chirala were all important movements during India’s struggle for independence. However, the phrase “All are correct” implies that one of the options is incorrectly matched, which is not the case. Each movement is accurately associated with its respective location and context in the Indian freedom struggle.
7. The first session of Rayalaseema Mahasabha was held at:
[A] Cuddapah
[B] Kurnool
[C] Madras
[D] Tirupathi
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Correct Answer: C [Madras]
Notes:
On 28th Jan 1934, Rayalaseema Mahasabha was held its first session in Madras.
In 1935 second session was held at Cuddapah.
8. Who among the following was appointed to consider the Question of Bellary Taluka during the formation of Andhra State?
[A] Justice Kailas Nath Wanchoo
[B] Justice LS Misra
[C] T. Praksam
[D] Kumaraswami Raj
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Correct Answer: B [Justice LS Misra]
Notes:
Hyderabad high court Justice LS Misra was appointed to consider the Question of Bellary Taluka during the formation of Andhra State. Based on his recommendation Bellary Taluka was included in Mysore state.
9. Who among the following established Andhra Bank?
[A] T.Prakasam
[B] Dr.N.Sanjeeva Reddy
[C] Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramaya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramaya ]
Notes:
Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramaya established Andhra Bank in Machilipatnam on 28 November 1923.
10. Which district in Andhra Pradesh expressed concerns over potential flooding caused by the increased height of the Polavaram coffer dam?
[A] Bhadrachalam
[B] Visakhapatnam
[C] Guntur
[D] Krishna
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Correct Answer: A [Bhadrachalam]
Notes:
Raising the Polavaram coffer dam’s height led to concerns about flooding in Bhadrachalam. Three mandals were merged into Andhra Pradesh for the project, but Bhadrachalam town remained in Telangana.
