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 famous literary work “Amuktamalyada”?
[A] Sri Krishna Devaraya
[B] Ganga Devi
[C] Allasani Peddanna
[D] Tikkana
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Correct Answer: A [Sri Krishna Devaraya]
Notes:
“Amuktamalyada” was composed by Sri Krishna Devaraya, the renowned emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire, in Telugu.
2. Sumathi Satakam was composed by:
[A] Marana
[B] Gona Buddha Reddi
[C] Baddena
[D] Vemana
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Correct Answer: C [Baddena]
Notes:
Sumati Satakam was composed by Baddena, a Telugu Choda king of Kakatiya period.
3. Firistha was the pen name of:
[A] Mir Munnim
[B] Abdullah
[C] Tanashah
[D] Muhammad Qasim
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Correct Answer: D [Muhammad Qasim ]
Notes:
Firistha was the pen name of Muhammad Qasim who left an valuable account of the history of Adil Shahis, Nizam Shahis and Qutub Shahis
4. In whose cabinet both Chandra Babu Naidu and YSR worked as ministers?
[A] Marri Chenna Reddy
[B] T. Anjaiah
[C] Bhavanam Venkat Ram Reddy
[D] Kotla Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy
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Correct Answer: B [T. Anjaiah]
Notes:
Both YSR and Nara Chandra Babu worked in the cabinet of Anjaiah as Village Development minister and Library, cinematography minister.
5. Anantha Raman commission was related to:
[A] Backward classes
[B] Minorities
[C] Politicians
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Backward classes]
Notes:
AP government appointed Anantha Raman commission with 9 members to investigate the conditions of backward classes. The commission submitted its report in 1970 and it recommended 30% reservations for 92 backward classes.
6. AP State Electricity Board (APSEB) was bifurcated into APGENCO and APTRANSCO in the year:
[A] 1997
[B] 1999
[C] 2000
[D] 2001
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Correct Answer: B [1999]
Notes:
The government of Andhra Pradesh enacted the AP Electricity Reforms Act in 1998. Based on this act APSEB bifurcated into AP Generation corporation (APGENCO) and AP Transmission Corporation (APTRANSCO)
7. 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.
8. Which Andhra Pradesh-born Communist leader participated in the Telangana Rebellion and served as a Rajya Sabha member from 1952 to 1966?
[A] Puchalapalli Sundarayya
[B] Chandra Rajeswara Rao
[C] Makineni Basavapunnaiah
[D] Vempatapu Satyanarayana
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Correct Answer: C [Makineni Basavapunnaiah]
Notes:
Makineni Basavapunnaiah was a key Andhra Pradesh-born Communist leader, CPI Central Committee member, Telangana Rebellion participant, and Rajya Sabha member (1952-1966).
9. 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.
10. Duduma Waterfall, located on the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border, is formed by which river?
[A] Machkund River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Indravati River
[D] Sabari River
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Correct Answer: A [Machkund River]
Notes:
Duduma Waterfall is a horsetail waterfall formed by the Machkund River, situated on the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border.
