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. Which among the following is the most important port-town during the Kakatiya Period was:
[A] Baruch
[B] Sonapur
[C] Motupalli
[D] Kakinada
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Correct Answer: C [Motupalli]
Notes:
Motupalli A major port-town during the Kakatiya period, Motupalli (in present-day Bapatla district) was renowned for its pearl trade and served as a hub for international commerce with Southeast Asia and Arabia. Marco Polo noted its bustling trade during his travels.
3. Vakataka kingdom was founded by:
[A] Pravara Sena
[B] Vindya Sakti
[C] Simukha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Vindya Sakti]
Notes:
The Vakataka kingdom founded by Vindya Sakti, his son Pravara Sena was a great conqueror.
4. During whose reign British ship Globe arrived to Machilipatnam?
[A] Quli Qutub-Shah
[B] Ibrahim
[C] Abdullah Qutb Shah
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Quli Qutub-Shah]
Notes:
An important event during the reign of Quli-Qutub Shah was the arrival of British ship Globe to Machilipatnam, the internationally famous fort of Golconda kingdom in Jan 1611
5. Who among the following associated with Krishna anicut?
[A] Gen Campbell
[B] Colonel Ford
[C] Capitan Orr
[D] Vennam Veerana
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Correct Answer: C [Capitan Orr]
Notes:
Capt. Orr was incharge of the execution of Krishna anicut project. The project started in 1850 and completed in 1855.
6. During home rule movement Annie Besant established National college at:
[A] Vishakapatnam
[B] Guntur
[C] Tirupathi
[D] Madanapalle
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Correct Answer: D [Madanapalle]
Notes:
During home rule movement Annie Besant established National college at Madanapalle with J.H Cousins as principal in 1916.
Now it is known as Besant Theosophical college.
7. Who among the following served as Second Governor of Andhra Pradesh that was formed on 1st Nov 1956?
[A] CM Trivedi
[B] Ram lal
[C] Shankar Dayal Sharma
[D] Bhimsen sachar
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Correct Answer: D [Bhimsen sachar]
Notes:
CM Trivedi was the first governor of Andhra state and Andhra Pradesh.
CM Trivedi was followed by Bhimsen sachar as second governor of Andhra Pradesh
8. On which river Pulichintala project was contructed?
[A] River Godavari
[B] River Krishna
[C] River Tunghabhadra
[D] River pennar
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Correct Answer: B [River Krishna]
Notes:
Pulichintala project was contructed across River Krishna. It serves the irrigation needs of Krishna, West Godavari, Praksam and Guntur districts.
9. In which schedule of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act is the delimitation of Assembly and Parliamentary constituencies specified?
[A] Schedule-I
[B] Schedule-II
[C] Schedule-III
[D] Schedule-IV
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Correct Answer: B [Schedule-II]
Notes:
Schedule-II of the AP Reorganisation Act details the delimitation of Assembly and Parliamentary constituencies in Andhra Pradesh.
10. Who among the following leaders from Andhra Pradesh authored the work “Srikrishnarayanatakavali”?
[A] Kotagiri Venkata Krishna Rao
[B] Viswanatha Satyanarayana
[C] Jagannath Rao
[D] Subbayamma
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Correct Answer: A [Kotagiri Venkata Krishna Rao]
Notes:
The “Srikrishnarayanatakavali” is a work authored by Kotagiri Venkata Krishna Rao, a leader and a Zamindar from Gampalagudem in Andhra Pradesh. He also played a key part in the Indian independence movement and wrote other notable works, including “Matrudesa”.
