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 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. Which of the following was the earliest capital of Redd Kingdoms of Kondaividu?
[A] Guntur
[B] Addanki
[C] Vengi
[D] Kondavidu
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Correct Answer: B [Addanki]
Notes:
Later Anapotha Reddi Shifted of capital from Addanki to Kondavidu.
3. Dundasena was associated with:
[A] Battle of Padmanabham
[B] Palakimedi revolt
[C] Attack on Hyderabad residency
[D] Girijan uprising in Godavari
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Correct Answer: B [Palakimedi revolt]
Notes:
Under the leadership of Dundasena the Girijans belonging to the Savara tribes of the Parlakimedi area revolted against British.
4. Second Andhra Mahasabha took place at Vijayawada on 11th April 1914 under the presidentship of:
[A] BN Sarma
[B] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[C] Raja Panugand Ramarayaingar
[D] Mocherla Ramchandra Rao
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Correct Answer: B [Nyapathi Subba Rao]
Notes:
- Second-Nyapathi Subba Rao
- Third-Raja Panugand Ramarayaingar
- Fourth-Mocherla Ramchandra Rao
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. Who among the following translated Maxim Gorky’s Mother into Telugu?
[A] T Gopichand
[B] Sri Sri
[C] K Linga Raju
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [K Linga Raju]
Notes:
K Lingaraju translated Maxim Gorky’s Mother into Telugu.
7. On which of the following dates, Swami Sitaram began his fast unto death for separate Andhra state?
[A] 15th August 1950
[B] 15th August 1951
[C] 20th September 1950
[D] 20th September 1951
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Correct Answer: B [15th August 1951]
Notes:
On 15th August 1951 Gollapudi Sitaram Sastry popularly known as Swami Sitaram began his fast unto death for separate Andhra Province.
8. In Andhra Pradesh, Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE) is located at:
[A] Tirupathi
[B] Vishakapatnam
[C] Guntur
[D] Amaravati
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Correct Answer: B [Vishakapatnam]
Notes:
As committed under the 13 Schedule of Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014 Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy is setup at Vishakapatnam.
9. Kondapalli toys, renowned for their 400-year-old wooden craft tradition, are primarily made in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Visakhapatnam
[B] Chittoor
[C] Guntur
[D] Krishna
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Correct Answer: D [Krishna]
Notes:
Kondapalli toys are crafted in Krishna district using Tella Poniki wood by Aryakshatriya artisans; they have GI status.
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.
