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 authored the Telugu work “Harivamsam”?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] YellaPragada
[D] Palakuri Somanatha
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Correct Answer: C [YellaPragada]
Notes:
YellaPragada composed “Harivamsam” in Telugu, contributing greatly to Telugu literature.
2. 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.
3. Who among the following was the leader of conspirators against Qutubshahi ruler Ibrahim?
[A] Ramaraya
[B] Jagadeva Rao
[C] Jamshid
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Jagadeva Rao ]
Notes:
Ramaraya gave shelter to Jagadeva Rao (the Naikwari) who was the leader of conspirators against Ibrahim
4. Who among the following composed Gazals and Rubias under the pen name “Zil-ul-lah”?
[A] Muhammad Qutub Shah
[B] Abdullah Qutb Shah
[C] Abdul Hasan
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Muhammad Qutub Shah ]
Notes:
Muhammad Qutub Shah composed Gazals and Rubias under the pen name “Zil-ul-lah”.
5. Who among the following Popularly known as Ramadasu?
[A] Goppanna
[B] Abul Hasan
[C] Madana
[D] Akkana
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Correct Answer: A [Goppanna]
Notes:
Kancherla Goppanna, Popularly known as Ramadasu. He built Sri Rama temple at Bhadrachalam and left many Telugu musical compositions known as “Ramadasu Keerthanalu”.
6. The author of Shivaratri Mahatyam:
[A] Srinatha
[B] Nannaya
[C] Pothana
[D] Palakuri Somanatha
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Correct Answer: A [Srinatha ]
Notes:Srinatha was the court poet of Peda Komati Vema Reddi. The writings of Srinatha includes:
- Palanati Charitra
- Shivaratri Mahatyam
- Shrungara Naishdham;
- Shrungara bhushanam
- Kalyanbhyudhyam;
- Ragunathabhyudhyam;
- Kalabhyudhyam
- Salivahana Saptasati
7. Which among the following was the first Telugu journal?
[A] Vivekavardhini
[B] Purushadra Pradayini
[C] Andhra Basha Sanjivani
[D] Satyadoota
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Correct Answer: D [Satyadoota]
Notes:
Satyadoota was the first Telugu journal. It was published by Christian Association of Bellary.
8. Who among the following served as first secretary for Socialist party in Andhra?
[A] NG Ranga
[B] P. Sundarayya
[C] Rajeswar Rao
[D] Madduri Annapurnayya
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Correct Answer: D [Madduri Annapurnayya ]
Notes:
Socialist party was established in Andhra in the year 1934 with
Ranga as president &
Madduri Annapurnayya as secretary
9. Who among the following was the second Vice chancellor of Andhra University?
[A] Cattamanchi Ramalinga Reddi
[B] Sarvepalli Radhakrishna
[C] KV Reddi Naidu
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Sarvepalli Radhakrishna]
Notes:
Andhra University was established on 26th April 1926 with Cattamanchi Ramalinga Reddi as the first Vice chancellor.
Sarvepalli Radhakrishna served as second Vice-chancellor of Andhra University.
10. For how many years Acharya NG Ranga served as Member of Parlaiment?
[A] 50
[B] 55
[C] 60
[D] 62
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Correct Answer: C [60]
Notes:
Prof. Ranga served as a Member of Parliament for a record number of 60 years and found a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.
