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. Bhattavamana, also known as Kavivirushaba, served as the court poet of which ruler?
[A] Chalukya Bhima
[B] Yuddamalla
[C] Panduranga
[D] Ammaraja-I
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Correct Answer: A [Chalukya Bhima]
Notes:
Bhattavamana, known as Kavivirushaba, was the court poet of Chalukya Bhima, a ruler of the Eastern Chalukyas in Andhra Pradesh.
2. 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.
3. Who among the following Persian ambassador visited during the reign of Devaraya-II ?
[A] Abdur Razzack
[B] Nicolo-conti
[C] Dominigos Paes
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Abdur Razzack ]
Notes:
Persian ambassador Abdur Razzack visited during the reign of Devaraya-II (1426-1446) in 1443 A.D. He described about Vijayanagara in his book “History of Persia.
4. Who was the author of the Telugu literary work ‘Ramaabhyudayamu’?
[A] Ayyalaraju Ramabhadrudu
[B] Dhurjati
[C] Tenali Ramakrishna
[D] Ramarajabhushanudu
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Correct Answer: A [Ayyalaraju Ramabhadrudu]
Notes:
Ayyalaraju Ramabhadrudu, a prominent poet in Krishnadevaraya’s court, authored ‘Ramaabhyudayamu’ in Telugu literature.
5. Raghupati Venkataratnam Naidu was associated with:
[A] Arya Samaj
[B] Prarthana Samaj
[C] Brahmo Samaj
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Brahmo Samaj]
Notes:
Raghupati Venkataratnam Naidu was an ardent Brahmo and did everything possible to promote Brahmo movement in Andhra. The Brahmo Samaj honored him with the title of “Brahmarshi.
6. A new Rayalaseema Mahasabha was formed in 1938. At which of the following places it held its first session:
[A] Kurnool
[B] Adoni
[C] Tirupathi
[D] Cuddapah
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Correct Answer: B [Adoni]
Notes:
After Sri Bagh pact a new Rayalaseema Mahasabha was formed by Bellary people like NM Sastry and R. Suryanarayana Rao in 1938.It met for its first session at Adoni
7. The first chief minister of Hyderabad state after 1952 general elections was:
[A] CM Vellodi
[B] B. Ramakrishna Rao
[C] T. Prakasam
[D] Marri Chenna Reddy
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Correct Answer: B [B. Ramakrishna Rao]
Notes:
Burgula Ramakrishna Rao was the first elected chief minister of Hyderabad state.
8. Who among the following floated the idea of Dakishna Pradesh?
[A] Sardar Patel
[B] NG Ranga
[C] T. Prakasam
[D] C. Rajagopalachari
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Correct Answer: D [C. Rajagopalachari ]
Notes:
Rajagopalachari floated the idea of Dakishna Pradesh by merging Madras state, Kerala and Mysore.
9. What is the percentage share of Andhra Pradesh’s fruit production in the total fruit production of India?
[A] 10%
[B] 15.6%
[C] 20%
[D] 25%
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Correct Answer: B [15.6%]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh is reported as the country’s largest fruit producer, contributing 15.6% to the total fruit production of India.
10. In which two locations in Andhra Pradesh have Roman gold coins been found?
[A] Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam
[B] Machilipatnam and Nellore
[C] Hyderabad and Warangal
[D] Kurnool and Kadapa
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Correct Answer: B [Machilipatnam and Nellore]
Notes:
The discovery of Roman gold coins in Machilipatnam and Nellore suggests that ports in Andhra traded with the Roman Empire during the early centuries CE.
