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 had the title Kavi Brahma?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] Kethana
[D] Srinatha
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Correct Answer: B [Tikkana]
Notes:Tikkana had the titles like:
- Kavi Brahma as he rendered the work acceptable to both Sivas and Vaishnavas as Hari Hara tatva.
- Ubhaya Kavimitra- As he was a great poet in Telugu and Sanskrit.
2. Which among the following is not related to Gurajada Apparao?
[A] Mutyala Saralu
[B] Diddubatu
[C] Varakatnam
[D] Malapalli
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Correct Answer: D [Malapalli]
Notes:
Unnava Lakshminarayana was the author of Malapalli. Remaining all are written by Gurazada Apparao.
3. In which year Dhar commission was established?
[A] 1947
[B] 1948
[C] 1949
[D] 1950
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Correct Answer: B [1948]
Notes:
On 17th June 1948 Dhar commission was setup by the constituent assembly to give recommendations for the creation of linguistic provinces. The committee submitted its report on 10th Dec 1948.
4. In Gentlemen agreement Andhra was represented by:
[A] B. Gopala Reddy
[B] G. Latchanna
[C] N. Sanjeev Reddy
[D] All of them
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Correct Answer: D [All of them]
Notes:In Gentlemen agreement:
Andhra was represented by
- Gopala Reddy- CM of Andhra state
- Sanjeev Reddy
- Latchanna
- Satya Narayana raju-President of APCC
Telangana was represented by
- Ramakrishna Rao-CM of Hyderabad state
- KV Ranga Reddi
- Chenna Reddi
- JV Narasinga Rao-President of Hyderabad congress committee
5. In which year TDP government announced 44% of jobs in government services and an equal percentage of seats in educational institutions would be reserved for back ward classes?
[A] 1983
[B] 1985
[C] 1986
[D] 1987
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Correct Answer: C [1986]
Notes:
On 15th July 1986 TDP government announced 44% of jobs in government services and an equal percentage of seats in educational institutions would be reserved for back ward classes. As a result of this percentage of reservations went upto 67%
6. Which district of Andhra Pradesh has the least number of census towns?
[A] Guntur
[B] Kanuru
[C] Krishna
[D] Vishakapatnam
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Correct Answer: A [Guntur]
Notes:
Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh has the least number of census towns with only one.
7. Which border village between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha was historically known as Tentaput?
[A] Jalaput
[B] Koraput
[C] Visakhapatnam
[D] Rayagada
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Correct Answer: A [Jalaput]
Notes:
Jalaput is a border village between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, historically known as Tentaput, and derives its name from local dialects meaning “water residence.” It is a crucial water source for over 100 tribal villages in the region.
8. Who was the renowned civil engineer from Andhra Pradesh, known for his work on the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam and awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1963?
[A] Kanuru Lakshmana Rao
[B] M. Visvesvaraya
[C] Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
[D] Dr. A. Nageswara Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Kanuru Lakshmana Rao]
Notes:
Kanuru Lakshmana Rao, a civil engineer from Andhra Pradesh, was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1963 and is credited with the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam project.
9. Who is recognized as the first Telugu poet and grammarian?
[A] Tikkana
[B] Potana
[C] Nannayya
[D] Allasani Peddana
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Correct Answer: C [Nannayya]
Notes:
Nannayya is credited as the earliest Telugu poet and grammarian, known for starting the translation of Mahabharata into Telugu.
10. Which composer from the Trinity of Carnatic Music is renowned for composing primarily in Sanskrit and Manipravalam?
[A] Tyagaraja
[B] Muthuswami Dikshitar
[C] Syama Sastri
[D] Purandara Dasa
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Correct Answer: B [Muthuswami Dikshitar]
Notes:
Muthuswami Dikshitar composed mainly in Sanskrit and Manipravalam; Tyagaraja and Syama Sastri composed mostly in Telugu and Sanskrit.
