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 was the author of the literary work “Paraijataha Pahranam”?
[A] Nandi Timmana
[B] Sri Krishna Devaraya
[C] Allasani Peddana
[D] Devaraya-I
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Nandi Timmana]
Notes:
Nandi Timmana, one of the Ashtadiggajas at the court of Sri Krishna Devaraya, authored “Paraijataha Pahranam”.
2. Motupalli inscription is associated with:
[A] Prola-I
[B] Rudradeva
[C] Rudramadevi
[D] Ganapatideva
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Ganapatideva]
Notes:Some of the inscriptions of Kakatiya rulers:
- Hanamkonda inscription-Rudradeva
- Motupalli inscription-Ganapatideva
- Bidar inscription-Rudramadevi
3. Kala Purnodhayam was written by:
[A] Nannaya
[B] Pingali Surana
[C] Bammera Pothana
[D] Palakuri Somanatha
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Pingali Surana]
Notes:
Kala Purnodhayam was written by Pingali Surana. He was one of the Asthadiggajas in the court of Krishna Devaraya.
4. Tura Baz Khan was assoiated with:
[A] Wahabhi movement
[B] Attack on Hyderabad residency
[C] Outbreak at Aurangabad
[D] None of the above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Attack on Hyderabad residency]
Notes:
Tura Baz Khan, a Jamedar of Rohillas attacked Hyderabad British residency on 17th July 1857.
5. In which of the following years Chandra Babu Naidu sworn as CM of Andhra pradesh for the first time?
[A] 1994
[B] 1995
[C] 1997
[D] 1999
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [1995]
Notes:
Chandra Babu Naidu was sworn in as the 11th Chief Minister of A.P. on 1stSeptember 1995.
6. The first ever Dalit Chief Minister in India was:
[A] Sanjeevaiah
[B] Mayavati
[C] Prakasam
[D] None of the above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Sanjeevaiah]
Notes:
Damodaran Sanjeevaiah was the first ever Dalit Chief Minister in India. He became chief minister for the state of Andhra pradesh in 1960.
7. What was the official name given to Nellore district on June 4, 2008?
[A] Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District
[B] Nellore District
[C] Potti Sri Ramulu District
[D] Nellore
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District]
Notes:
The district’s official name was changed to Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District on June 4, 2008, in honor of Potti Sri Ramulu, who fasted for the formation of a separate state for the Telugu people.
8. Which of the following rivers are connected by Kurnool Cuddappah Canal?
[A] Penner and Tungabhadra
[B] Godavari and Krishna
[C] Cauvery and Vaigai
[D] Tapti and Narmada
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Penner and Tungabhadra]
Notes:
Kurnool Cuddappah Canal, or K.C. Canal, is an irrigation canal in Kurnool and Kadapa districts of Andhra Pradesh, constructed between 1863 and 1870, interconnecting the Penner and Tungabhadra rivers for irrigation and navigation purposes.
9. Which Telugu artist from Srikakulam is renowned for creating cover art for Chandamama magazine for over 50 years?
[A] Vaddadi Papaiah
[B] Kolla Lakshmana Rao
[C] Bhagavatula Sadasiva Shankara Sastry
[D] Dasari Narayana Rao
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Vaddadi Papaiah]
Notes:
Vaddadi Papaiah, from Srikakulam, illustrated Chandamama covers for 50 years and used pen name Vapa.
10. Who was the Hyderabad-born architect known for designing the State Bank of Hyderabad and serving as the first president of the Institute of Town Planners, India?
[A] B.V. Doshi
[B] Charles Correa
[C] Mohammed Fayazuddin
[D] Habib Rahman
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Mohammed Fayazuddin]
Notes:
Mohammed Fayazuddin designed the State Bank of Hyderabad and was the first president of the Institute of Town Planners, India.
