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 of the following is the birthplace of Dharmapala Bodhisattva, the teacher of Silabhadra with whom Hiuen-Tsang studied at Nalanda University?
[A] Kanchi
[B] Amaravati
[C] Nalanda
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Kanchi]
Notes:
Dharmapala Bodhisattva, a renowned Buddhist scholar and teacher at Nalanda, was born in Kanchi (Kanchipuram) in present-day Tamil Nadu.
2. Consider the following statements:
- Viharas are places used by wandering monks during the rainy season.
- Chaityas are called Prayer halls.
- Viharas plus Chaitya together are called Sangramams.
Select the incorrect statement from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 3
[C] All are correct statements
[D] All are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: B [Only 3]
Notes:Chaityas were prayer halls, and Viharas served as monastic residences for monks, especially during the rainy season. However, the term “Sangramams” does not conventionally refer to a combination of Viharas and Chaityas. In Buddhist architecture, these terms are distinctly different, with no historical reference to their combination as “Sangramams.” Therefore, statement 3 is incorrect.
- Statement 1 is correct as Viharas were indeed used by monks during the rains.
- Statement 2 is correct as Chaityas served as prayer halls.
- Statement 3 is incorrect as explained above.
3. On which of the following dates Chandrababu Naidu sworn as CM of bifurcated Andhra Pradesh?
[A] 2nd June 2014
[B] 8th June 2014
[C] 10th June 2014
[D] 12th June 2014
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Correct Answer: B [8th June 2014]
Notes:
On 8th June 2014 Chandrababu Naidu sworn as CM of bifurcated Andhra Pradesh
4. How many major ports are there in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] None
[B] One
[C] Two
[D] Three
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Correct Answer: B [One]
Notes:
The state of Andhra Pradesh has one major port located in Visakhapatnam. This port is under the administrative control of the Indian Central government.
5. The legend “Sadvahana” is found inscribed on the coins discovered at which of the following locations?
[A] Kondapur
[B] Lepakshi
[C] Nagarjunakonda
[D] Pillalamarri
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Correct Answer: A [Kondapur]
Notes:
The coins found at Kondapur bear the legend “Sadvahana”. The paleographical evidence suggests that this Satavahana can be attributed to the 3rd century B.C. The legend supports the theory that the king Satavahana of the Kondapur coins is Simuka, also referred to as Simuka Satavahana in a Nanaghat label inscription.
6. Who is the Telugu Desam Party MLA elected from Santhanuthalapadu constituency in Prakasam district in the 2009, 2014, and 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections?
[A] Bommaji Niranjan Vijay Kumar
[B] Merugu Nagarjuna
[C] Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
[D] Somu Veerraju
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Correct Answer: A [Bommaji Niranjan Vijay Kumar]
Notes:
Bommaji Niranjan Vijay Kumar, son of IAS officer Bommaji Danam, holds a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Osmania University and won the Santhanuthalapadu seat in 2009, 2014, and 2024 representing TDP.
7. Who is famously known as IIT Ramaiah and recognized for his contributions as a Telangana activist and educationist?
[A] K. Chandrashekar Rao
[B] Chukka Ramaiah
[C] Komaram Bheem
[D] Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao
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Correct Answer: B [Chukka Ramaiah]
Notes:
Chukka Ramaiah, called IIT Ramaiah, was a Telangana activist, educationist, and legislator known for promoting IIT education and Telangana statehood.
8. Which hill in Anegundi is traditionally regarded as the birthplace of Lord Hanuman according to the Ramayana?
[A] Vindhyagiri Hill
[B] Chamundi Hill
[C] Anjanadri Hill
[D] Ramanagaram Hill
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Correct Answer: C [Anjanadri Hill]
Notes:
Anjanadri Hill in Anegundi, Karnataka, is identified as Hanuman’s birthplace in Ramayana and is part of the Kishkindha region.
9. Which local authority is responsible for managing Mandal Parishad Primary Schools in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] District Collectorate
[B] Municipal Corporation
[C] Gram Panchayat
[D] Mandal Parishad
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Correct Answer: D [Mandal Parishad]
Notes:
Mandal Parishad (taluka level) manages and funds primary schools in Andhra Pradesh.
10. Which political party is affiliated with the Telugu Nadu Trade Union Council (TNTUC)?
[A] Indian National Congress
[B] YSR Congress Party
[C] Telugu Desam Party
[D] Jana Sena Party
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Correct Answer: C [Telugu Desam Party]
Notes:
TNTUC is the trade union wing of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP).
