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. Which Eastern Chalukyan ruler shifted the capital from Pishtapura to Vengipura?
[A] Kubja Vishnuvardhana
[B] Jayasimha Vallabha
[C] Indhrabhattarka
[D] Vishnuvardhana-II
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Correct Answer: B [Jayasimha Vallabha]
Notes:
Jayasimha Vallabha of the Eastern Chalukyas transferred the capital from Pishtapura to Vengipura (modern Vengi) in Andhra Pradesh.
2. Who among the following rulers developed Kandukur based on the model of Bezawada?
[A] Ammaraja-I
[B] Vijayaditya–II
[C] Chalukya Bhima-I
[D] Vijayaditya–III
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Correct Answer: D [Vijayaditya–III]
Notes:
Vijayaditya–III developed Kandukur on the lines of Bezawada in Andhra Pradesh, indicating regional urban planning by Eastern Chalukyas.
3. Who was the author of the Telugu literary work ‘Ramaabhyudayamu’?
[A] Ayyalaraju Ramabhadrudu
[B] Dhurjati
[C] Tenali Ramakrishna
[D] Ramarajabhushanudu
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Correct Answer: A [Ayyalaraju Ramabhadrudu]
Notes:
Ayyalaraju Ramabhadrudu, a prominent poet in Krishnadevaraya’s court, authored ‘Ramaabhyudayamu’ in Telugu literature.
4. Kreedhabi ramam was written by:
[A] Allasani Peddhana
[B] Nannaya
[C] Vinukonda Vallabharaya
[D] Kandukuri Rudrakavi
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Correct Answer: C [Vinukonda Vallabharaya]
Notes:
Kreedhabi ramam was written by Vinukonda Vallabharaya. It gives an account of Social conditions during the period of Kaktiyas
5. Who among the following associated with Rajahmundry college incident?
[A] Mark Hunter
[B] Kopalle Hanumantha Rao
[C] Sir Andrew Fraser
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Mark Hunter ]
Notes:
Mark Hunter was the principal of Rajhamundry college who debarred students for wearing Vandematram badges.
6. The Author of Asamarthuni Jeevitha Yatra (Bungler: A Journey Through Life):
[A] T. Gopichand
[B] Siva Sankara Sastri
[C] Tarimala Nagi Reddi
[D] Srirangam Srinivasa Rao
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Correct Answer: A [T. Gopichand]
Notes:
T. Gopichand was the author of Asamarthuni Jeevitha Yatra. It was the first psychological novel in Telugu literature.
7. Who among the following established Andhra Bank?
[A] T.Prakasam
[B] Dr.N.Sanjeeva Reddy
[C] Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramaya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramaya ]
Notes:
Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramaya established Andhra Bank in Machilipatnam on 28 November 1923.
8. Consider the following statements about Neelam Sanjiva Reddy:
- He served as the sixth President of India.
- He nationalized bus routes of Andhra Pradesh in 1962.
- He served as the first Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra State in 1953.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 3
[D] All of them
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Correct Answer: D [All of them]
Notes:All the statements are correct:
- Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was the sixth President of India (1977–1982).
- As Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in the early 1960s, he nationalized the state’s bus transport services in 1962, creating what became APSRTC.
- He was the first Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra State in 1953, playing a key role during its formation.
His contributions were significant at both the state and national level.
9. What city was the capital of the Andhra State?
[A] Visakhapatnam
[B] Kurnool
[C] Vijayawada
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: B [Kurnool]
Notes:
The original Andhra State, formed on 1 October 1953, had Kurnool as its capital, and was a result of the determined Andhra movement led by Potti Sreeramulu.
10. On the south bank of which river was the historic Kollur Mine, known for producing famous Golconda diamonds, located in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Tungabhadra River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Krishna River
[D] Penna River
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Correct Answer: C [Krishna River]
Notes:
Kollur Mine was situated on the south bank of the Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh, famous for diamonds like Koh-i-Noor.
