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. Amravati Stupa was first founded by:
[A] Colonel Mackenzie
[B] longhearts
[C] Lord Curzon
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Colonel Mackenzie ]
Notes:
Amravati Stupa was first founded by Colonel Mackenzie in 1797.
Excavations at Nagarjuna Konda was first started by longhearts.
2. During Satavahana period lands under the king is known as :
[A] Bhoga
[B] Deyameya
[C] Raja-kam-keyat
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Raja-kam-keyat]
Notes:
- The royal share of agricultural produce was known as Bhoga and Deyameya
- The lands under the king is known as Raja-kam-keyat
3. In which year Montagu declaration was announced:
[A] 1915
[B] 1916
[C] 1917
[D] 1918
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Correct Answer: C [1917]
Notes:
On August 20th 1917 Montagu declaration was announced.
4. Consider the following measures reportedly taken by N.T. Rama Rao during his tenure as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh:
- Reduction of retirement age of government employees from 58 to 55 years
- Abolition of hereditary village officer positions such as Karnam and Munsif
- Establishment of the Dharma Mahamatra office to investigate corruption charges against government employees
Which of the above measures were implemented by him?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] All of them
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Correct Answer: D [All of them]
Notes:N.T. Rama Rao, as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, introduced several administrative reforms.
- The retirement age for government employees was reduced from 58 to 55 to lower financial burden and rejuvenate the bureaucracy.
- He abolished hereditary village officials like Karnam and Munsifs to make local governance more merit-based and less feudal.
- The Dharma Mahamatra office was created as an anti-corruption body to investigate complaints against government employees, enhancing transparency and accountability.
All three measures were signature reforms of NTR’s tenure aimed at increasing administrative efficiency and public trust.
5. Who among the following worked as the advisory to the Governor during the Presidents Rule in A.P?
[A] Ramlal.
[B] H.C.Sharin
[C] Shankardayal sharma
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [H.C.Sharin ]
Notes:
H.C.Sharin has worked as the advisory to the Governor during the Presidents Rule in A.P.
6. In which year Sri Krishna committee was constituted to look into the demand for separate statehood for Telangana?
[A] 2008
[B] 2009
[C] 2010
[D] 2011
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Correct Answer: C [2010]
Notes:
Sri Krishna committee was constituted in 2010 to look into the demand for separate statehood for Telangana.
The committee was also known as Committee for Consultations on the Situation in Andhra Pradesh (CCSAP).
7. How many members does Andhra Pradesh elect to the Rajya Sabha?
[A] 7
[B] 11
[C] 14
[D] 17
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Correct Answer: B [11]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh elects 11 members to the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of Parliament, through indirect elections by state legislators. This allocation was established after the formation of Telangana in 2014, which received 7 seats.
8. Which border village between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha was historically known as Tentaput?
[A] Jalaput
[B] Koraput
[C] Visakhapatnam
[D] Rayagada
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Correct Answer: A [Jalaput]
Notes:
Jalaput is a border village between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, historically known as Tentaput, and derives its name from local dialects meaning “water residence.” It is a crucial water source for over 100 tribal villages in the region.
9. Which UNESCO World Heritage Site served as the capital and center of the Vijayanagara Empire?
[A] Mysore Palace
[B] Badami Caves
[C] Belur
[D] Hampi
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Correct Answer: D [Hampi]
Notes:
Hampi, located in Karnataka, was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its medieval ruins and architecture.
10. Which railway station in Andhra Pradesh has the second longest station name in India?
[A] Venkatanarasimharajuvaripeta
[B] Renigunta Junction
[C] Tirupati
[D] Rajahmundry
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Correct Answer: A [Venkatanarasimharajuvaripeta]
Notes:
Venkatanarasimharajuvaripeta station (VKZ) is the second longest named station in India, located in Andhra Pradesh near Tamil Nadu border.
