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. Nagarjuna, the exponent of Madhyamik doctrine of Buddhist philosophy, lived in the court of:
[A] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[B] Simuka
[C] Satakarni-I
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: D [Yajnasri Satakarni]
Notes:
Nagarjuna, the exponent of Madhyamik doctrine of Buddhist philosophy adorned the court of Yajnasri. He lived at Sriparvata, now known as Nagarjuna konda
2. Which Satavahana king opposed the assimilation of foreign tribes into the Hindu caste system and worked to prevent Varnasankara?
[A] Satakarni-I
[B] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[C] Pulomavi-I
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: B [Gautamiputra Satakarni]
Notes:
Gautamiputra Satakarni opposed Varnasankara by resisting foreign integration into the Hindu caste system and promoted orthodox Brahmanical values during his rule.
3. Who authored the dance treatise ‘VasanthaRajeevam’ among the following Reddi rulers of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Anapotha Reddi
[B] Peda Komati Vema Reddi
[C] Anavema Reddi
[D] Kumaragiri Reddi
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Correct Answer: D [Kumaragiri Reddi]
Notes:
Kumaragiri Reddi, a prominent Reddi ruler from Andhra Pradesh, wrote the classical dance treatise ‘VasanthaRajeevam’.
4. In whose court did the Telugu poet Nachana Soma serve?
[A] Harihara-I
[B] Bukka-I
[C] Sri Krishnadevaraya
[D] Devaraya-I
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Correct Answer: B [Bukka-I]
Notes:
Nachana Soma was a renowned Telugu poet in the court of Bukka-I, the ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire.
5. Who was the ruling king when Kavi Sarvabhouma Srinatha served as the court poet?
[A] Pedakomati Vemareddy
[B] Anapotha Reddy
[C] Kumaragiri Reddy
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Pedakomati Vemareddy]
Notes:
Srinatha was the court poet of Pedakomati Vemareddy, a prominent ruler of the Reddy dynasty in Andhra Pradesh.
6. Who among the following wrote Narsimha puranam, Ahobilakshetra mahatyam?
[A] Srinataha
[B] Pothana
[C] Kethana
[D] Yerrapragada
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Correct Answer: D [Yerrapragada]
Notes:
Uttara harivamsam, Narsimha puranam, Ahobilakshetra mahatyam are some of the works of Yellapragada who lived in the court of Prolayavema Reddy
7. 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.
8. Who among the following was the author of Yayati Charita ?
[A] Addanki Gangadhram
[B] Kandukuri Rudra deva
[C] Malla Reddi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Malla Reddi ]
Notes:
Malla Reddi was the author of Yayati Charita and dedicated his work to Amir khan, a noble at the court of Ibrahim.
9. In which year Telugu Desam Party was formed?
[A] 1980
[B] 1981
[C] 1982
[D] 1983
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Correct Answer: C [1982]
Notes:
Telugu Desam party was founded by N. T. Rama Rao on 29 March 1982.
10. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy served as:
[A] Fourth president of India
[B] Fifth president of India
[C] Sixth president of India
[D] Seventh president of India
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Correct Answer: C [Sixth president of India]
Notes:
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy served as Sixth president of India from 1977 to 1982.
