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 were the first rulers in Indian history to grant tax-free land to Buddhists and Brahmanas for religious merit?
[A] Satavahanas
[B] Guptas
[C] Vakatakas
[D] Mauryas
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Correct Answer: A [Satavahanas]
Notes:
Satavahanas pioneered tax-free land grants to Buddhists and Brahmanas, initiating this religious endowment practice in ancient India.
2. Who among the following Vijayanagara rulers assumed the title “Yavana Rajya Stapancharya”?
[A] Srikrishna Devaraya
[B] Achyutha Raya
[C] Devaraya I
[D] Devaraya II
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Correct Answer: A [Srikrishna Devaraya]
Notes:
Srikrishna Devaraya adopted the title “Yavana Rajya Stapancharya” to signify his victories over Deccan Sultanates and assert his supremacy in South India.
3. Who among the following Golconda rulers is often refereed as “Malikibaram”?
[A] Ibrahim
[B] Jamshid
[C] Abdullah Qutub Shah
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Ibrahim]
Notes:
Due to Ibrahim patronage to Telugu literature common people referred him as “Malikibaram”.
4. 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
5. Which of the following two places in Andhra were selected for the visit of Simon commission?
[A] Guntur & Vijayawada
[B] Tirupathi & Kurnool
[C] Guntur & Ongole
[D] Vijayawada & Vishakapatnam
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Correct Answer: C [Guntur & Ongole]
Notes:
Guntur & Ongole were the two places in Andhra selected for the visit of Simon commission.
6. Consider the following statements about Simon commission:
- The government selected Guntur & Ongole for the visit of Simon Commission
- The commission recommended for the creation of separate Andhra Province.
Select the incorrect statement from the given options:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both are correct statements
[D] Both are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Simon commission recommended for the creation of Orissa and Sindh provinces. It did not recommended for the creation of Andhra province.
7. 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.
8. Who among the following was the leader of United Democratic Front that was formed after 1952 General elections?
[A] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[B] NG Ranga
[C] Praksam
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Praksam ]
Notes:
After 1952 General elections, the communists and Kisan Majdur Praja Party (KMPP) of Prakasam formed themselves into a United Democratic Front.
Praksam was elected as leader of UDF.
9. Consider the following Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh:
- Marri Chenna Reddy
- Anjaiah
- Bhavanam Venkatarama Reddy
- Vijya Bhaskar Reddy
Which of the following is the correct chronological order in which they served as Chief Ministers between 1978 and 1982?
[A] 2, 3, 4, 1
[B] 1, 2, 3, 4
[C] 4, 3, 2, 1
[D] 3, 2, 1, 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2, 3, 4]
Notes:The correct chronological order is:
- Marri Chenna Reddy (1978–1980)
- Anjaiah (1980–1982)
- Bhavanam Venkatarama Reddy (Feb–Sept 1982)
- Vijya Bhaskar Reddy (Sept 1982–Jan 1983)
This matches option 2 (1, 2, 3, 4). Option 1 and 3 are incorrect as they misplace the sequence. Option 4 does not reflect historical records. Thus, the sequence 1, 2, 3, 4 is factually accurate per historical succession in Andhra Pradesh during this period.
10. After resignation of Ram lal as the governor of Andhra Pradesh, Who among the following appointed as governor of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] K. C Abraham
[B] Shankar Dayal Sharma
[C] Manishankar Joshi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Shankar Dayal Sharma]
Notes:
Shankar Dayal Sharma served as governor of Andhra Pradesh from 1984 to 1985.
