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 ruler is credited with popularizing the spring festival “Vana Mahotsava” in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Anavema Reddi
[B] Anapotha Reddi
[C] Kumaragiri Reddi
[D] Prolaya Vema Reddi
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Correct Answer: C [Kumaragiri Reddi]
Notes:
Kumaragiri Reddi of the Reddi dynasty popularized “Vana Mahotsava”, the spring festival, during his reign in medieval Andhra Pradesh.
2. Which of the following taxes during the Reddi Kingdom is NOT correctly matched with its description?
[A] Gokulam tax: tax on the sale or purchase of cattle
[B] Nandanavanam: Entertainment tax
[C] Kappam: Annual tribute paid by subordinate chiefs
[D] All are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: D [All are correctly matched]
Notes:
All listed taxes and their descriptions are accurately matched as per historical records of the Reddi Kingdom.
3. Who among the following Golconda rulers was the contemporary of Sri Krishna Deva Raya?
[A] Mohammad Shah
[B] Quli-Qutub Shah
[C] Ibrahim
[D] Abdullah Qutb Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Quli-Qutub Shah ]
Notes:
Quli-Qutub Shah (1512-1543) was the contemporary of Sri Krishna Deva Raya (1509-1529) and Achyutha Raya (1529-1549).
4. On which river bank is Vijayawada situated?
[A] Krishna River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Cauvery River
[D] Tungabhadra River
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna River]
Notes:
Vijayawada is a major city in Andhra Pradesh, located on the banks of the Krishna River.
5. In which of the following places are the mural paintings of the Kakatiyas found?
[A] Warangal
[B] Guntur
[C] Anumakonda
[D] Pillalamarri
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Correct Answer: D [Pillalamarri]
Notes:
Kakatiya-era mural paintings are specifically found in the Pillalamarri temples in Telangana.
6. Who among the following work was attributed to Pingali Suranna ?
[A] Pandu Ranga Mahatyam
[B] Paraijataha Pahranam
[C] Prabhavati Pradyumna
[D] Vasu Charitra
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Correct Answer: C [Prabhavati Pradyumna]
Notes:
- Pandu Ranga Mahatyam- Tenali Ramakrishna
- Paraijataha Pahranam- Nandi Timmana
- Prabhavati Pradyumna- Pingali Suranna
- Vasu Charitra- Bhattu Murthi (Rama Raja Bhushanadu)
7. Indhra Vijayam and Chamundeswari Vilasam are written by:
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] Srinatha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Nannaya]
Notes:
Indhra Vijayam and Chamundeswari Vilasam are written by Nannaya. Nannaya lived in the court of Rajaraja Narendra.
8. 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.
9. For how many years Acharya NG Ranga served as Member of Parlaiment?
[A] 50
[B] 55
[C] 60
[D] 62
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Correct Answer: C [60]
Notes:
Prof. Ranga served as a Member of Parliament for a record number of 60 years and found a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.
10. In which year Nizam of Hyderabad issued a firman laying down that only Mulkis were eligible for public appointments in the state?
[A] 1917
[B] 1918
[C] 1919
[D] 1920
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Correct Answer: C [1919]
Notes:
In 1919 Nizam of Hyderabad issued a firman laying down that only Mulkis were eligible for public appointments in the state
