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 was given the title “Kollabhiganda” among the following rulers?
[A] Vijayaditya IV
[B] Vijayaditya III
[C] Pulakesi II
[D] Chalukya Bhima
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayaditya IV]
Notes:
The title “Kollabhiganda” was held by Vijayaditya IV, a ruler of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty in Andhra Pradesh.
2. Who was the founder of the Tuluva dynasty in the Vijayanagara Empire?
[A] Veeranarasimha
[B] Saluvanarasimha
[C] Krishna Devaraya
[D] Ramaraya
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Correct Answer: A [Veeranarasimha]
Notes:
Veeranarasimha founded the Tuluva dynasty, which is the third dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire.
3. Virbhadra Vijayam and Bhogini dandakamu were written by:
[A] Bammera Pothana
[B] Annamacharya
[C] Nandi Timanna
[D] Ayyalaraju Ramabhadrudu
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Correct Answer: A [Bammera Pothana ]
Notes:
Bammera Pothana rendered Bhagavatham into Telugu. His other works include Virbhadra Vijayam and Bhogini dandakamu.
4. Consider the following taxes during the Eastern Chalukyan period:
- Ari was a tax paid after exchanging crops.
- Siddayam was a tax that was determined early, regardless of whether crops were grown or not; this tax had to be paid.
- Hejjunka was a tax imposed on traders.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 and 3 are correct
[C] All are correct
[D] All are incorrect
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Correct Answer: C [All are correct]
Notes:All statements are correct regarding taxes in the Eastern Chalukyan period.
- Ari was collected after the exchange or sale of agricultural produce.
- Siddayam was assessed early in the agricultural cycle and had to be paid irrespective of the outcome of the crop.
- Hejjunka was specifically a tax on traders, contributing to revenue from mercantile activity.
These diverse taxes reflect both agrarian and commercial fiscal systems in Chalukyan administration.
5. Bhimeswara temple is built by :
[A] Rajaraja Narendra
[B] Chalukya Bhima-I
[C] Yuddhamalla
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Chalukya Bhima-I]
Notes:
Bhimeswara temple is built by Chalukya Bhima-I
6. During Vandemataram movement a Swadeshi League was started in Andhra. Who among the following was appointed to popularise the idea of Swadeshi Andhra?
[A] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[B] K. Venkataramana Rao
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Ramaswamy Gupta
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Swadeshi League was formed in Andhra during Vandemataram movement. It deputed Nyapathi Subba Rao and K. Venkataramana Rao to tour Andhra and popularise Swadeshi
7. Who among the following was the founder of Krishna Patrika ?
[A] Konda Venkatappayya
[B] Kasinadhuni Nageswar Rao
[C] Mutnuri Krishna Rao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Konda Venkatappayya]
Notes:
Krishna Patrika was founded by Konda Venkatappayya and Vasu Narayana Rao on 2 February 1902 as a weekly magazine. Venkatappayya edited till 1905. He had given the editorial responsibilities to Mutnuri Krishna Rao when he moved to Guntur.
8. How many number of seats won by Swarajlists in 1926 elections in Madras Presidency?
[A] 41
[B] 44
[C] 50
[D] 63
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Correct Answer: B [44]
Notes:
In 1926 elections:
Swarajlists won 41 seats
Justice party won 22 seats
Independents won 36 seats
9. Jayanti Ghosh Committee was related to:
[A] Farmers welfare
[B] IT devlopment
[C] Industries devlopement
[D] Women welfare
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Correct Answer: A [Farmers welfare]
Notes:
Jayanti Ghosh committee was appointed by YSR to study agrarian distress in the state.
10. Who was the renowned civil engineer from Andhra Pradesh, known for his work on the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam and awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1963?
[A] Kanuru Lakshmana Rao
[B] M. Visvesvaraya
[C] Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
[D] Dr. A. Nageswara Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Kanuru Lakshmana Rao]
Notes:
Kanuru Lakshmana Rao, a civil engineer from Andhra Pradesh, was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1963 and is credited with the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam project.
