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 among the following composed “Vikramarjuna Vijaya” ?
[A] Potana
[B] Pampa
[C] Kethana
[D] Tikkana
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Correct Answer: B [Pampa]
Notes:
Telugu scholar Jain poet Pampa Bharatha composed Vikramarjuna Vijaya. It was composed in Kannada language.
2. Consider the following statements regarding Palakuri Somanatha:
- He introduced a new trend of employing both Telugu and Sanskrit in his works, based on the language commonly used by people.
- He authored Basava Puranam and Panditharadhya Charitra.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Both 1 and 2 are correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2 are correct]
Notes:Both statements are correct.
- Palakuri Somanatha pioneered the use of both Telugu and Sanskrit in his literary works, promoting a style that reflected the linguistic diversity of his audience.
- He is renowned for authoring the Basava Puranam—a significant text in Veerashaiva literature—as well as Panditharadhya Charitra, both of which highlight his critical contributions to Telugu literature. His innovative integration of languages and thematic depth make him an influential figure in medieval South Indian literature.
3. 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”.
4. During home rule movement Annie Besant established National college at:
[A] Vishakapatnam
[B] Guntur
[C] Tirupathi
[D] Madanapalle
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Correct Answer: D [Madanapalle]
Notes:
During home rule movement Annie Besant established National college at Madanapalle with J.H Cousins as principal in 1916.
Now it is known as Besant Theosophical college.
5. During Jai Andhra Movement the president rule was imposed in Andhra Pradesh from:
[A] 18th Jan 1972
[B] 18th Jan 1973
[C] 10th Dec 1972
[D] 10th Dec 1973
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Correct Answer: B [18th Jan 1973]
Notes:
During Jai Andhra Movement the president rule was imposed in Andhra Pradesh from 18th Jan 1973 to 10th Dec 1973.
6. For how many days Nadendla Bhaskar Rao served as chief minister of Andhra Pradesh ?
[A] 25 days
[B] 28 days
[C] 31 days
[D] 35 days
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Correct Answer: C [31 days]
Notes:
Nadendla Bhaskara rao was the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for the shortest period. He served as CM for a period of 31 days. Before that Nadendla was Finance Minister in NTR govt.
7. At which of the following places fourth World Telugu conference was held:
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Tirupathi
[C] Warangal
[D] Vishakapatnam
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Correct Answer: B [Tirupathi]
Notes:
Fourth World Telugu conference was held at Tirupathi in 2012.
8. Who was appointed as the first Governor of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Sarojini Naidu
[B] Sir Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi
[C] C. Rajagopalachari
[D] Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
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Correct Answer: B [Sir Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi]
Notes:
Sir Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi served as the inaugural Governor of Andhra Pradesh from its establishment in 1953 until 1957.
9. Who authored the book ‘Why Socialism’?
[A] Jayaprakash Narayan
[B] Minoo Masani
[C] Acharya Narendra Dev
[D] Jawaharlal Nehru
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Correct Answer: A [Jayaprakash Narayan]
Notes:
The book ‘Why Socialism’ was authored by Jayaprakash Narayan, a prominent Indian independence activist, theorist and political leader.
10. The Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi project is first conceived by
[A] Sir Arthur Cotton in the late 19th century
[B] N. T. Rama Rao in the 1980s
[C] Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy in 2004
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Sir Arthur Cotton in the late 19th century]
Notes:
Originally conceived by Sir Arthur Cotton in the late 19th century, the project saw designs finalized during N. T. Rama Rao’s term in the 1980s, with budget allocation starting in 2004 under Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy’s leadership.
