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 ruler is credited with popularizing the spring festival “Vana Mahotsava” in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Anavema Reddi
[B] Anapotha Reddi
[C] Kumaragiri Reddi
[D] Prolaya Vema Reddi
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Correct Answer: C [Kumaragiri Reddi]
Notes:
Kumaragiri Reddi of the Reddi dynasty popularized “Vana Mahotsava”, the spring festival, during his reign in medieval Andhra Pradesh.
3. Kala Purnodhayam was written by:
[A] Nannaya
[B] Pingali Surana
[C] Bammera Pothana
[D] Palakuri Somanatha
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Correct Answer: B [Pingali Surana]
Notes:
Kala Purnodhayam was written by Pingali Surana. He was one of the Asthadiggajas in the court of Krishna Devaraya.
4. Who among the following constructed Purana pul or old bridge over River Musi?
[A] Quli-Qutub Shah
[B] Jamshid
[C] Mohmmad Shah
[D] Ibrahim
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Correct Answer: D [Ibrahim]
Notes:
Ibrahim constructed Purana pul or old bridge over R. Musi and planned to extend Golconda west wards. It was during his reign famous Hussain Sagar and Ibrahim Patnam tank were constructed
5. When Indira Gandhi proclaimed emergency on June 25th 1975, who among the following was the Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
[B] PV Narasimha Rao
[C] Jalagam Vengal Rao
[D] Kasu Bramhananda Reddy
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Correct Answer: C [Jalagam Vengal Rao ]
Notes:
Jalagam Vengal Rao served as Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh from 10th December 1973 to 6th March 1978.
6. Who among the following chief ministers started Women’s university at Tirupati?
[A]
PV Narasimha Rao
[B] NT Rama rao
[C] Nara chandra babu
[D] Marri Chenna Reddy
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Correct Answer: B [NT Rama rao]
Notes:
Women’s university was started at Tirupati in 1983 by NTR.
7. When Chandrababu Naidu elected as CM of Andhra Pradesh in 1995, the speaker of Andhra Pradesh legislative assembly was:
[A] Prathiba Bharati
[B] Sripada Rao
[C] Yanamala Rama krishunudu
[D] Balayogi
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Correct Answer: C [Yanamala Rama krishunudu ]
Notes:
Yanamala Rama krishunudu served as speaker of Andhra Pradesh legislative assembly from 1995 to 1999.
8. Which of the following flyovers is known as Asilmetta Flyover?
[A] Telugu Thalli Flyover
[B] Visakhapatnam Flyover
[C] Andhra Flyover
[D] City Center Flyover
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Correct Answer: A [Telugu Thalli Flyover]
Notes:
Telugu Thalli Flyover, also known as Asilmetta Flyover, is located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was inaugurated in 2013, enhancing transportation in the city and contributing to its infrastructure development.
9. Which of the following presidents inaugurated the Godavari Bridge?
[A] President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
[B] President Indira Gandhi
[C] President Rajendra Prasad
[D] President Pranab Mukherjee
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Correct Answer: A [President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed]
Notes:
The construction of the Godavari Bridge was initiated in the early 1970s and completed in 1974, making it Asia’s longest rail-cum-road bridge at the time. It was inaugurated by President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, symbolizing progress in Andhra Pradesh.
10. Which major temple in Andhra Pradesh was historically supervised by the Satani community until the 16th century?
[A] Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam
[B] Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, Tirupati
[C] Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada
[D] Simhachalam Temple, Visakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: B [Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, Tirupati]
Notes:
The Satani community historically supervised Tirupati temple until the 16th century; they are linked to Tenkalai Vaishnavism and Alvars.
