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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 was the first emperor of the Chalukya-Chola dynasty?
[A] Kulottunga I
[B] Kulottunga II
[C] Pulakesin II
[D] Kubja Vishnuvardhana
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Correct Answer: A [Kulottunga I]
Notes:
Kulottunga I, originally a Chalukya prince, became the first Chalukya-Chola emperor in the 11th century, founding the Chalukya-Chola line.
2. Who among the following was the author of Madura Vijayam?
[A] kumara Kampana
[B] Gangadevi
[C] Vedanta Desika
[D] Bukka
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Correct Answer: B [Gangadevi]
Notes:
Kumara Kampana’s victory over Madurai was graphically described by Gangadevi, the wife of kumara Kampana in her Sanskrit work Madura Vijayam.
3. In which of the following sessions of Indian National Congress presided by Anandacharyulu?
[A] 1885 Bombay session
[B] 1886 Madras session
[C] 1891 Nagpur session
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [1891 Nagpur session]
Notes:
1891 Nagpur INC session was presided by P. Anandacharyulu.
4. Who among the following was a not member in JVP committee?
[A] Vallabhbhai Patel
[B] Pattabhi Sitaramayya
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] Jagat Narayan lal
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Correct Answer: D [Jagat Narayan lal]
Notes:
Jagat Narayan lal was a member in Dhar commission. Remaining all are members of JVP committee.
5. Who among the following tried to unite Jatapus and Savaras tribe’s people in Srikakulam agency area?
[A] Tarmela Nagi Reddi
[B] Vempattu Satyanarayana
[C] Charu Majumdar
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Vempattu Satyanarayana]
Notes:
Vempattu Satyanarayana tried to unite Jatapus and Savaras tribe’s people in Srikakulam agency area.
6. For how many years must a person reside in Hyderabad state to acquire the status of Mulki?
[A] 5 years
[B] 7 years
[C] 10 years
[D] 15 years
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Correct Answer: D [15 years]
Notes:
A person must reside in Hyderabad state for 15 years to be recognized as a Mulki, as per Hyderabad Mulki rules.
7. NTR became the —CM of Andhra Pradesh when Telugu Desam party won elections in 1983?
[A] 9th
[B] 10th
[C] 11th
[D] 12th
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Correct Answer: B [10th]
Notes:
NTR became 10th CM of Andhra Pradesh on 9th Jan 1983.
8. 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.
9. Who among the following popularly known as Andhra Tagore?
[A] Bejawada Gopala Reddy.
[B] NTR
[C] Sanjiva Reddy
[D] PV Narasimha Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Bejawada Gopala Reddy.
]
Notes:
Bejawada Gopala Reddy popularly known as Andhra Tagore.
10. Who among the following was the last Chief minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh?
[A] K.Rossiah
[B] N. Kirankumar reddy
[C] YS Rajasekhar reddy
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [N. Kirankumar reddy]
Notes:
Nallari Kirankumar reddy was the last Chief minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh.
