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. Kathasaritha sagara of Somadeva was based on:
[A] Brihathkatha of Gunadhya
[B] Gargi Samhitha Saptasati of Hala
[C] Kavya Mimamsa of Rajasekhara
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Brihathkatha of Gunadhya]
Notes:
Kathasaritsagara is adapted from the lost ‘Brihathkatha’ originally written in Paisachi by Gunadhya.
3. Which dynasty was also referred to as the Sriparvatiyas, meaning the foresters or rulers of Sriparvata forests?
[A] Vakatakas
[B] Vishnukundins
[C] Satavahanas
[D] Ikshavakus
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Correct Answer: D [Ikshavakus]
Notes:
Ikshavakus were known as Sriparvatiyas due to their rule over the Sriparvata forest region in present-day Andhra Pradesh.
4. In Andhra Pradesh, Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE) is located at:
[A] Tirupathi
[B] Vishakapatnam
[C] Guntur
[D] Amaravati
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Correct Answer: B [Vishakapatnam]
Notes:
As committed under the 13 Schedule of Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014 Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy is setup at Vishakapatnam.
5. What river is the city of Chittoor, the southernmost district of Andhra Pradesh, located on?
[A] Neeva River
[B] Ganges River
[C] Godavari River
[D] Krishna River
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Correct Answer: A [Neeva River]
Notes:
Chittoor, a city in the southernmost district of Andhra Pradesh, is situated on the banks of the Neeva River. It connects major cities like Chennai and Bangalore via NH 69 and NH 40. It is also part of the southern districts of the Rayalaseema region.
6. Which of the following places is connected by the Buckingham Canal?
[A] Vijayawada
[B] Chennai
[C] Krishna delta
[D] Cammamar Canal
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayawada]
Notes:
The Buckingham Canal, extending 257 km in Andhra Pradesh, connects the Cammamar Canal at the Krishna delta, facilitating a navigable waterway from Vijayawada to Chennai, crucial for transporting goods along the coast.
7. Who was the zamindar known for shifting the capital to Amaravathi and patronizing arts in Andhra Pradesh during the late 18th century?
[A] Pusapati Vijayarama Gajapati Raju
[B] Vasireddy Venkatadri Nayudu
[C] Raja Raja Narendra
[D] Bobbili Ranga Rao
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Correct Answer: B [Vasireddy Venkatadri Nayudu]
Notes:
Vasireddy Venkatadri Nayudu (1761-1816) shifted his capital to Amaravathi, patronized arts, renovated temples, and ruled over 552 villages in Guntur and Krishna districts.
8. In which district of Andhra Pradesh did the GAIL pipeline blast occur on 27 June 2014?
[A] East Godavari
[B] West Godavari
[C] Krishna
[D] Visakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: A [East Godavari]
Notes:
The blast occurred in East Godavari district near ONGC’s Tatipaka refinery.
9. Who served as the chairman of ONGC from 1974 to 1978 and was a Padma Shri awardee from Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Nuthakki Bhanu Prasad
[B] Verghese Kurien
[C] C. Rajagopalachari
[D] Arunachalam Muruganantham
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Correct Answer: A [Nuthakki Bhanu Prasad]
Notes:
Nuthakki Bhanu Prasad was ONGC chairman (1974-78) and Padma Shri awardee from Andhra Pradesh.
10. At which theological college in Andhra Pradesh did Muriel Spurgeon Carder teach between 1969 and 1976?
[A] Ramayapatnam Baptist Theological Seminary
[B] Serampore College
[C] Andhra Christian Theological College
[D] United Theological College, Bangalore
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Correct Answer: C [Andhra Christian Theological College]
Notes:
Muriel Spurgeon Carder taught at Andhra Christian Theological College, Rajahmundry/Secunderabad from 1969 to 1976.
