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 author of Panduranga Mahatyam?
[A] Ramaraja Bhushan
[B] Tenali Ramalinga
[C] Pingali Surana
[D] Dhurjati
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Correct Answer: B [Tenali Ramalinga]
Notes:
Panduranga Mahatyam, a notable Telugu poetic work, was authored by Tenali Ramalinga, a renowned poet of the Vijayanagara Empire.
2. In which language did Sri Krishna Devaraya compose the work ‘Amuktyamalyada’?
[A] Sanskrit
[B] Telugu
[C] Prakrit
[D] Kannada
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Correct Answer: B [Telugu]
Notes:
‘Amuktyamalyada’ was written by Sri Krishna Devaraya in Telugu, highlighting his patronage of Telugu literature during the Vijayanagara Empire.
3. Who is the author of the Telugu work “Virabhadra Vijayam”?
[A] Bammera Potana
[B] Palakuri Somanatha
[C] Nannaya
[D] Srinatha
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Correct Answer: B [Palakuri Somanatha]
Notes:
“Virabhadra Vijayam” was authored by Palakuri Somanatha, a well-known poet of medieval Telugu literature.
4. Devulapalli inscription was one of the sources of:
[A] Satavahana kingdom
[B] Eastern Chalukyas rule
[C] Kakatiyas rule
[D] Vijayanagara empire
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Correct Answer: D [Vijayanagara empire]
Notes:
Devulapalli inscription was one of the sources of Vijayanagara kingdom; it was collected by Jayanti Ramayya.
5. Who among the following was the first Chalukya-Chola viceroy of Vengi?
[A] Kulottunga-I
[B] Rajaraja Mummadi
[C] Rajaraja Narendra
[D] Vira Choda
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Correct Answer: B [Rajaraja Mummadi ]
Notes:
After the death of Vijayaditya-VII, Kulottunga-I sent his son Rajaraja Mummadi as his first viceroy of Vengi.
6. Who among the following passed resolution in Second Andhra Mahasabha (1914) for separate province for Telugu speaking people in Madras Presidency?
[A] M. Suryanarayana Rao
[B] Mocherla Ramchandra Rao
[C] Nyapati Subba Rao
[D] Konda Venkatappaiah
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Correct Answer: A [M. Suryanarayana Rao]
Notes:
M. Suryanarayana Rao passed resolution in Second Andhra Mahasabha (1914) for separate province for Telugu speaking people in Madras Presidency.
7. Khosala committee was related to:
[A] Capital of Andhra state
[B] Partition of Madras state
[C] Irrigation project
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Irrigation project]
Notes:
Khosala committee suggested to setup Nandikonda (Nagarjunasagar) project in place of project propsosed by C. Rajagopalachari
8. When the issue of formation of Visalandhra was raised in Hyderabad legislative assembly, how many members supported Visalandhra?
[A] 174
[B] 146
[C] 103
[D] 100
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Correct Answer: C [103]
Notes:Out of 174 members in Hyderabad legislative assembly 147 members expressed their views about Visalandhra. Of these
- 103 supported Visalandhra
- 29 wanted Telangana and
- 15 remained neutral
9. Who among the following elected as chief minister of Andhra Pradesh after restoration of President that was imposed during Jai Andhra Movement?
[A] Marri Chenna Reddy
[B] J. Vengal Rao
[C] T. Anjaih
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [J. Vengal Rao ]
Notes:
On 15th Dec 1973 president rule in Andhra Pradesh was revoked and J. Vengal Rao as CM formed 15 member ministry
10. The books History of Indian National Congress, Gandhi and Gandhism were written by:
[A] Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramaya
[B] Dr.N.Sanjeeva Reddy
[C] Kopalle Hanumantha
[D] PV Narasimha Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramaya ]
Notes:
Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramaya was the author of History Indian National Congress, Gandhi and Gandhism
