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. During Satavahana rule, Gaulmikas were?
[A] king’s personal lands
[B] Chariots
[C] Special officers at border areas
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Special officers at border areas]
Notes:
According to Myakadoni inscription the special officers at border areas were known as Gaulmikas.
King’s personal land was known as Rajakhankheta.
2. Who among the following British officials was known as Mandava Rishi?
[A] Sir Arthur Cotton
[B] CP Brown
[C] Gen Campbell
[D] Thomas Munro
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Correct Answer: D [Thomas Munro]
Notes:
Thomas Munro was known as Mandava Rishi.
3. In which Year State Reorganisation commission was setup?
[A] 1950
[B] 1951
[C] 1953
[D] 1955
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Correct Answer: C [1953]
Notes:
State Reorganisation commission was setup in 1953. The commission submitted its report in 1955.
4. In which year Balayogi elected as Speaker of Lok sabha?
[A] 1997
[B] 1998
[C] 2000
[D] 2002
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Correct Answer: B [1998]
Notes:
Balayogi served as 12th speaker of Lok sabha from 1998 to 2002.
5. Which one of the following recommended, for the first time, that the redistribution of provinces should take place on linguistic basis?
[A] Mountbatten Plan
[B] Nehru Report
[C] Cripps’ Proposals
[D] Cabinet Mission Proposals
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Correct Answer: B [Nehru Report]
Notes:
The Nehru Report of 1928, prepared by the All Parties Conference, was the first one to recommend provincials redistribution based on linguistic lines. Nevertheless, the Government of India Act 1935 maintained the existing provincial boundaries. The Muslim League, however, rejected Nehru’s proposals. A Linguistic Provinces Committee was established by the Jaipur Congress in December 1948, followed by another committee (JVP) comprising Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel and Pattabhi Sitaramayya.
6. Who was the leader of the 15th Andhra Pradesh ministry formed after the 1985 state assembly election?
[A] N. T. Rama Rao
[B] Marri Chenna Reddy
[C] Bhavanam Venkatarami Reddy
[D] Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy
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Correct Answer: A [N. T. Rama Rao]
Notes:
N. T. Rama Rao led the 15th Andhra Pradesh ministry after the 1985 election as head of the Telugu Desam Party.
7. Who was the renowned Carnatic vocalist who adopted and trained Malaysian-born Chinese vocalist Chong Chiu Sen?
[A] D.K. Pattammal
[B] M.S. Subbulakshmi
[C] K.J. Yesudas
[D] T.M. Krishna
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Correct Answer: A [D.K. Pattammal]
Notes:
Chong Chiu Sen was adopted and trained by D.K. Pattammal, a legendary Carnatic vocalist.
8. Who founded the Ahmadnagar Sultanate in the Deccan region?
[A] Malik Ahmad Nizam Shah I
[B] Burhan Nizam Shah I
[C] Hussain Nizam Shah I
[D] Malik Ambar
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Correct Answer: A [Malik Ahmad Nizam Shah I]
Notes:
Malik Ahmad Nizam Shah I established the Ahmadnagar Sultanate in 1490 after the Bahmani defeat.
9. Who became the first Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh after its formation in 1956?
[A] N. T. Rama Rao
[B] Chandrababu Naidu
[C] Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
[D] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
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Correct Answer: D [Neelam Sanjiva Reddy]
Notes:
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was the first CM after Andhra Pradesh was formed in 1956 by merging Andhra State and Hyderabad State.
10. Who served twice as the Prime Minister (Dewan) of Hyderabad and was a childhood friend of the Nizam?
[A] Mir Laiq Ali
[B] Sir Akbar Hydari
[C] Mir Turab Ali Khan
[D] Maharaja Sir Kishen Pershad
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Correct Answer: D [Maharaja Sir Kishen Pershad]
Notes:
Maharaja Sir Kishen Pershad served as Hyderabad’s Dewan twice (1902-1912, 1926-1937) and was a childhood friend of the Nizam.
