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 of the following correctly defines Moturpha?
[A] It is the name of import duty
[B] It is a name of tax imposed on looms
[C] It is a type of loom
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [It is a name of tax imposed on looms]
Notes:
Moturphas is the name of tax imposed on looms.
2. In which year did the East India Company acquire the Northern Circars?
[A] 1760
[B] 1762
[C] 1766
[D] 1775
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Correct Answer: C [1766]
Notes:
The East India Company acquired the Northern Circars from the Nizam of Hyderabad in 1766, strengthening British presence in the eastern coast of India.
3. In which year Rampa revolt took place?
[A] 1857
[B] 1860
[C] 1875
[D] 1879
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Correct Answer: D [1879]
Notes:
The first Rampa revolt took place in the year 1879.
4. Consider the following statements about Simon commission:
- The government selected Guntur & Ongole for the visit of Simon Commission
- The commission recommended for the creation of separate Andhra Province.
Select the incorrect statement from the given options:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both are correct statements
[D] Both are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Simon commission recommended for the creation of Orissa and Sindh provinces. It did not recommended for the creation of Andhra province.
5. Consider the following Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh:
- Marri Chenna Reddy
- Anjaiah
- Bhavanam Venkatarama Reddy
- Vijya Bhaskar Reddy
Which of the following is the correct chronological order in which they served as Chief Ministers between 1978 and 1982?
[A] 2, 3, 4, 1
[B] 1, 2, 3, 4
[C] 4, 3, 2, 1
[D] 3, 2, 1, 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2, 3, 4]
Notes:The correct chronological order is:
- Marri Chenna Reddy (1978–1980)
- Anjaiah (1980–1982)
- Bhavanam Venkatarama Reddy (Feb–Sept 1982)
- Vijya Bhaskar Reddy (Sept 1982–Jan 1983)
This matches option 2 (1, 2, 3, 4). Option 1 and 3 are incorrect as they misplace the sequence. Option 4 does not reflect historical records. Thus, the sequence 1, 2, 3, 4 is factually accurate per historical succession in Andhra Pradesh during this period.
6. Gandikota V. Rao, the renowned Indian-American atmospheric scientist, originated from which place in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Vizianagaram
[B] Vijayawada
[C] Tirupati
[D] Rajahmundry
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Correct Answer: A [Vizianagaram]
Notes:
Gandikota V. Rao was from Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.
7. Across which river is the Sangam Barrage constructed?
[A] Godavari River
[B] Penna River
[C] Tungabhadra River
[D] Krishna River
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Correct Answer: B [Penna River]
Notes:
Sangam Barrage is built across the Penna River, irrigating areas in Nellore and nearby regions.
8. In which delta region of Andhra Pradesh is the Kapu caste primarily concentrated?
[A] Godavari-Krishna delta
[B] Rayalaseema region
[C] Uttarandhra coastal area
[D] Telengana plateau
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Correct Answer: A [Godavari-Krishna delta]
Notes:
Kapu caste is mainly land-owning agriculturists in the Godavari-Krishna delta of Coastal Andhra.
9. Who was the first Hyderabadi to graduate with a B.A., LL.B. (Honours) from Trinity College, Cambridge?
[A] Mir Osman Ali Khan
[B] Nawab Sir Nizamat Jung Bahadur
[C] Sir Akbar Hydari
[D] Syed Hussain Bilgrami
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Correct Answer: B [Nawab Sir Nizamat Jung Bahadur]
Notes:
Nawab Sir Nizamat Jung was the first Hyderabadi B.A., LL.B. (Honours) from Trinity College, Cambridge in 1891 and later served as Chief Justice of Hyderabad High Court.
10. Who coordinated the Andhra Pradesh School Health Services and has been conducting free dental camps in Andhra Pradesh villages since 1974?
[A] Dr. Ramesh Babu
[B] Dr. S. Ramachandra Rao
[C] Dr. K. Venkatesh
[D] Dr. A.S. Narayana
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Correct Answer: D [Dr. A.S. Narayana]
Notes:
Dr. A.S. Narayana coordinated Andhra Pradesh School Health Services and conducted free dental camps reaching 1.5 million children since 1974.
