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. First Sanskrit inscription in South India was issued during the reign of:
[A] Ehuvula Shantamula
[B] Virapurushadatta
[C] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[D] Rudrapurusha data
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Correct Answer: A [Ehuvula Shantamula]
Notes:
Ikshavaku king Ehuvula Shantamula issued Sanskrit inscription for the first time in south India.
2. Who among the following was the founder of Tulva dynasty of Vijayanagar empire?
[A] Hari Hara
[B] Saluva Narasimha
[C] Verra Narasimha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Verra Narasimha]
Notes:
Hari Hara-Sangama dynasty
Saluva Narasimha-Saluva dynasty
Verra Narasimha-Tulva dynasty
3. Who among the following was the author of Mahantaka Sudhandhi?
[A] Krishna Devaraya
[B] Devaraya-I
[C] Devaraya-II
[D] Ramaraya
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Correct Answer: C [Devaraya-II]
Notes:
Mahantaka Sudhandhi is a Sanskrit work written by Devaraya-II of Sangama dynasty.
4. Consider the following statements regarding Marana:
- He was a disciple of Tikkana.
- He wrote Markandeya Puranam.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:Both statements are correct.
- Marana was indeed a disciple of Tikkana, a prominent figure among the Trinity of Telugu poets known as Kavitrayam.
- He is also credited with composing the Markandeya Puranam, contributing significantly to Telugu literature.
Marana’s relationship with Tikkana and his literary works have cemented his place in the history of Telugu classical poetry and scholarship. These details establish both statements as accurate, reflecting key facts about his scholarly life.
5. Who among the following was known as Telugu Rajya Stapanchraya?
[A] Recharla Rudra
[B] Singanna
[C] Amba deva
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Singanna ]
Notes:
- Kakatiya Rajaya Stapanchraya: Recharla Rudra
- Telugu Rajya Stapanchraya: Singanna
- Raya Sahsra Malla- Amba deva
6. Who among the following was the president of first Andhra conference held in Bapatla in 1913?
[A] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[B] Konda Venkatappaih
[C] BN Sarma
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [BN Sarma]
Notes:
BN Sarma was the president of first Andhra conference held in Bapatla in 1913.
7. Special session of Andhra Mahasabha was held at Vijayawada in 1918 to discuss constitutional reforms. Who among the following act as chairman for reception committee ?
[A] Ayyadevara Kaleswar Rao
[B] CV Narasimha Raju
[C] Konda Venkatappiah
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Ayyadevara Kaleswar Rao]
Notes:
A Special session of Andhra Mahasabha was held at Vijayawada in 1918 to discuss constitutional reforms with CV Narasimha Raju as president and Ayyadevara Kaleswar Rao as secretary to the reception committee.
8. Who among the following served as first Governor of Andhra state which was formed on Oct 1st 1953?
[A] T. Prakasam
[B] CM Trivedi
[C] Wanchoo
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [CM Trivedi]
Notes:
CM Trivedi was the first Governor of Andhra state which was formed on Oct 1st 1953.
9. Who among the following floated the idea of Dakishna Pradesh?
[A] Sardar Patel
[B] NG Ranga
[C] T. Prakasam
[D] C. Rajagopalachari
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Correct Answer: D [C. Rajagopalachari ]
Notes:
Rajagopalachari floated the idea of Dakishna Pradesh by merging Madras state, Kerala and Mysore.
10. 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.
