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 Vijayanagara rulers assumed the title “Yavana Rajya Stapancharya”?
[A] Srikrishna Devaraya
[B] Achyutha Raya
[C] Devaraya I
[D] Devaraya II
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Correct Answer: A [Srikrishna Devaraya]
Notes:
Srikrishna Devaraya adopted the title “Yavana Rajya Stapancharya” to signify his victories over Deccan Sultanates and assert his supremacy in South India.
2. Indhra Vijayam and Chamundeswari Vilasam are written by:
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] Srinatha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Nannaya]
Notes:
Indhra Vijayam and Chamundeswari Vilasam are written by Nannaya. Nannaya lived in the court of Rajaraja Narendra.
3. Who is the author of Bhogini Dandakam?
[A] Pothana
[B] Srinatha
[C] Nannaya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Pothana]
Notes:
Bhogini Dandakam, a renowned Telugu literary work, was authored by Pothana, a celebrated poet from Andhra Pradesh.
4. Myakadoni inscription is related to:
[A] Srimuka
[B] Yagnasri Satakarni
[C] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[D] Pulomavi
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Correct Answer: D [Pulomavi]
Notes:
Myakadoni inscription is related to Pulomavi. The meaning of the word Gulmika mentioned on Myakadoni inscription is Feudatory chief.
5. In which year Nawab of Hyderabad entered into Subsidiary Alliance with the British Government?
[A] 1757
[B] 1775
[C] 1790
[D] 1798
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Correct Answer: D [1798]
Notes:
The Subsidiary Alliance System was used by Lord Wellesley (Governor General of India) to bring the Indian states within the boundary of the British political power. Under this doctrine , The Nizam of Hyderabad was the first Indian ruler to accept the Subsidiary Alliance in 1798 A.D and came under the British Protection.
6. 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.
7. On which of the following dates, Potti Sriramulu attained martyrdom?
[A] 19th Oct 1952
[B] 15th Dec 1952
[C] On 7th Feb 1953
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [15th Dec 1952]
Notes:
Potti Sriramulu started fast unto death for separate Andhra state on19th Oct 1952 and attained martyrdom on 15th Dec 1952.
8. Who among the following popularly known as Andhra Tagore?
[A] Bejawada Gopala Reddy.
[B] NTR
[C] Sanjiva Reddy
[D] PV Narasimha Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Bejawada Gopala Reddy.
]
Notes:
Bejawada Gopala Reddy popularly known as Andhra Tagore.
9. How many thematic cities are planned to be developed in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh?
[A] 7
[B] 8
[C] 9
[D] 10
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Correct Answer: C [9]
Notes:
Amaravati’s master plan includes 9 thematic cities to foster sector-specific growth in Andhra Pradesh.
10. Which of the following states does NOT share a border with Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Telangana
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh shares borders with Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh, but not Kerala.
