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. In which of the following years Battle of Talikota or Rakshasi-Tangadi took place?
[A] 1560
[B] 1562
[C] 1565
[D] 1568
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Correct Answer: C [1565]
Notes:
The Battle of Talikota was fought between Vijayanagar Kingdom and Sultanates of Deccan in 1565. The Vijayanagar empire was defeated in the Battle.
2. Madras Native Association which is one of the predecessors of Indian National congress was formed in the year?
[A] 1845
[B] 1849
[C] 1850
[D] 1853
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Correct Answer: B [1849]
Notes:
The first organization in the Madras Presidency to vent for the rights of Indians was the Madras Native Association which was established by Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty in the year 1849.
3. Who assisted Thomas Munro in suppressing the Poligars after he was appointed Principal Collector of the Ceded Districts in 1800?
[A] Gen Campbell
[B] Capt. Orr
[C] Colnel Ford
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Gen Campbell]
Notes:
General Campbell helped Thomas Munro in subduing the Poligars during his tenure as Principal Collector of the Ceded Districts in 1800.
4. The petition submitted by Madras Native Association in 1861 had suggested the introduction of:
[A] Ryotwari System
[B] Village system
[C] Zamindari System
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Village system]
Notes:
In 1861 Madras Native Association submitted a petition to the government about the problems faced by the people. In relation with revenue settlement the petition suggested the introduction of Village system.
Under this system collection of collection of revenue from the land by means of villages instead of individuals,without interference of Zamindars and middlemen.
5. Consider the following schemes launched during the second tenure of N. Chandrababu Naidu as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh:
- Adarana – A scheme for artisans
- Mundadugu – A scheme for the disabled
- Cheyutha – A scheme for the downtrodden
Which of the above pairs is / are incorrectly matched?
[A] Only 1
[B] Both 2 and 3
[C] All are correctly matched
[D] All are incorrect
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Correct Answer: B [Both 2 and 3]
Notes:
- Adarana was indeed a welfare scheme for artisans introduced by Chandrababu Naidu.
- Mundadugu was intended for the upliftment of the downtrodden, not specifically for the disabled.
- Cheyutha was a scheme aimed at empowering the disabled, not broadly for all downtrodden sections.
Thus, only options 2 and 3 are incorrectly matched.
6. Andhra Pradesh reorganisation bill was introduced in Lok sabha by?
[A] Chidambaram
[B] Sonia Gandhi
[C] Manmohan singh
[D] Sushilkumar Shinde
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Correct Answer: D [Sushilkumar Shinde]
Notes:
On 13th Feb 2014, Sushil kumar Shinde introduced Andhra Pradesh reorganisation bill in the Lok sabha
7. Polavaram Irrigation Project was declared as National Project under which section of the AP reorganisation act?
[A] Section 50
[B] Section 86
[C] Section 90
[D] Section 92
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Correct Answer: C [Section 90]
Notes:
Section 90 of the AP reorganisation Act declares Polavaram Irrigation Project as a National Project. .
8. Where did Gandhiji decide to discard dhoti and kurt a in favour of langot and became a ‘half-naked fakir’ for the rest of his life ?
[A] Madras
[B] Vijayawada
[C] Madurai
[D] Tirupati
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Correct Answer: C [Madurai]
Notes:
Mahatma Gandhi made the decision to dress in a simple loin cloth, or ‘langot’, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu on September 22, 1921. This choice was a symbolic gesture to identify with the poor masses of India.
9. Pushkaram, a river worshipping ritual, is held in which city of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Vijayawada
[B] Visakhapatnam
[C] Tirupati
[D] Amaravati
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayawada]
Notes:
Vijayawada hosts the Pushkaram, a river worshipping ritual dedicated to the Krishna River, emphasizing the city’s spiritual importance in Andhra Pradesh.
10. Who is famously known as IIT Ramaiah and recognized for his contributions as a Telangana activist and educationist?
[A] K. Chandrashekar Rao
[B] Chukka Ramaiah
[C] Komaram Bheem
[D] Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao
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Correct Answer: B [Chukka Ramaiah]
Notes:
Chukka Ramaiah, called IIT Ramaiah, was a Telangana activist, educationist, and legislator known for promoting IIT education and Telangana statehood.
