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 among the following rulers was known by the title “Kollabhiganda”?
[A] Vijayaditya IV
[B] Vijayaditya III
[C] Pulakesin II
[D] Chalukya Bhima
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayaditya IV]
Notes:
“Kollabhiganda” was the title of Vijayaditya IV, a prominent ruler of the Eastern Chalukyas of Andhra Pradesh.
2. Who was the author of the classical treatise “Sangita Chintamani”?
[A] Krishna Devaraya
[B] Pedkomati Vema Reddy
[C] Kumaragiri Reddy
[D] Anapotha Reddy
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Correct Answer: B [Pedkomati Vema Reddy]
Notes:
Pedkomati Vema Reddy authored “Sangita Chintamani”, a notable work on music theory from Andhra Pradesh during the Reddy dynasty.
3. 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
4. Who among the following started an association called Andhra Vidyapeetha Goshti?
[A] Duggirala Gopala Krishnayya
[B] Kannuganti Hanumanthu
[C] Kasinathuni Nageswar Rao
[D] Konda Venkatappaiah
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Correct Answer: A [Duggirala Gopala Krishnayya ]
Notes:
Duggirala Gopala Krishnayya started an association called Andhra Vidyapeetha Goshti near Chirala
5. Who among the following was not a member in sub committee that was formed to study No-Tax campaign at Pedanandipadu?
[A] Konda Venkatapiah
[B] Nageswar Rao
[C] prakasam
[D] Narayana Raju
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Correct Answer: A [Konda Venkatapiah]
Notes:The members in sub committee that was formed to study No-Tax campaign at Pedanandipadu were:
- Nageswar Rao
- Prakasam
- Narayana Raju
6. After which incident was Tanguturi Prakasam given the title “Andhra Kesari” (Lion of Andhra)?
[A] Non Cooperation Movement
[B] Simon Commission
[C] Civil Disobedience Movement
[D] Quit India Movement
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Correct Answer: B [Simon Commission]
Notes:
Prakasam earned the title “Andhra Kesari” for his courageous leadership during protests against the Simon Commission in 1928 at Madras.
7. In which year Gentlemen agreement was signed between leaders of Hyderabad state and Andhra state?
[A] 1954
[B] 1955
[C] 1956
[D] 1957
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Correct Answer: C [1956]
Notes:
On 20th February 1956 Gentlemen agreement was signed between leaders of Hyderabad state and Andhra state.
8. In which year Srikakulam was constituted into a separate district?
[A] 1950
[B] 1951
[C] 1952
[D] 1953
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Correct Answer: B [1951]
Notes:
Initially Srikakulam was a part of Ganjam district of Madras presidency. When separate Orissa province was formed in 1936 Srikakulam was included in Vishakhapatnam district and in 1951 Srikakulam was constituted into a separate district
9. In which year Telangana Regional committee was abolished?
[A] 1969
[B] 1970
[C] 1972
[D] 1974
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Correct Answer: D [1974]
Notes:
After acceptance of Six-point formula , Telangana Regional committee which was constituted in 1958 was abolished in the year 1974.
10. In which of the following years Chandra Babu Naidu sworn as CM of Andhra pradesh for the first time?
[A] 1994
[B] 1995
[C] 1997
[D] 1999
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Correct Answer: B [1995]
Notes:
Chandra Babu Naidu was sworn in as the 11th Chief Minister of A.P. on 1stSeptember 1995.
