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. During whose reign did the construction of the Vittalaswami Temple begin?
[A] Achyutha Raya
[B] Devaraya-II
[C] Devaraya-I
[D] Sadasiva
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Correct Answer: B [Devaraya-II]
Notes:
The construction of Vittalaswami Temple at Hampi began during the reign of Devaraya-II, a ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire.
2. Sangita Chintamani and Sahitya Chintamani are the Sanskrit works written by:
[A] Peda Komati Vema reddi
[B] Devaraya-II
[C] Krishna Devaraya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Peda Komati Vema reddi ]
Notes:
Peda Komati Vema reddi wrote two Sanskrit books: Sangita Chintamani and Sahitya Chintamani.
3. Who among the following Satavahana rulers patronised Sanskrit?
[A] Gautamaiputra Satakarni
[B] Hala
[C] Kuntala Satakarni
[D] Pulomavi
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Correct Answer: C [Kuntala Satakarni ]
Notes:
Kuntala Satakarni Satavahna king patronised Sanskrit, during his reign Sanskrit replaced Prakrit as official language.
4. Who was the Governor of Andhra Pradesh who dismissed N. T. Rama Rao as Chief Minister and appointed Nadendla Bhaskar Rao in 1984?
[A] Ram Lal
[B] K.C. Abraham
[C] Shankar Dayal Sharma
[D] B. Satyanarayana Reddy
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Correct Answer: A [Ram Lal]
Notes:
Ram Lal was the Governor of Andhra Pradesh who dismissed N. T. Rama Rao and appointed Nadendla Bhaskar Rao as Chief Minister in August 1984.
5. In which year did the Parliament pass the 33rd Constitutional Amendment Bill related to the Six Point Formula in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] 1970
[B] 1971
[C] 1972
[D] 1973
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Correct Answer: D [1973]
Notes:
The 33rd Constitutional Amendment Bill addressing the Six Point Formula in Andhra Pradesh was enacted in 1973.
6. Who among the following chief ministers started Women’s university at Tirupati?
[A]
PV Narasimha Rao
[B] NT Rama rao
[C] Nara chandra babu
[D] Marri Chenna Reddy
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Correct Answer: B [NT Rama rao]
Notes:
Women’s university was started at Tirupati in 1983 by NTR.
7. Andhra State Unit of the Indian National Trade Union Congress, was founded by:
[A] NG Ranga
[B] Syama Sundara Rao
[C] T. prakasam
[D] Gowthu Latchanna
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Correct Answer: D [Gowthu Latchanna ]
Notes:
Gowthu Latchanna was the founder and president of the Andhra State Unit of the Indian National Trade Union Congress.
8. Which classical dance form was Adyar K. Lakshman renowned for specializing in?
[A] Bharatanatyam
[B] Kuchipudi
[C] Odissi
[D] Mohiniyattam
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Correct Answer: A [Bharatanatyam]
Notes:
Adyar K. Lakshman was a Bharatanatyam dancer and guru trained at Kalakshetra under Rukmini Devi Arundale.
9. Who was the renowned Carnatic vocalist who adopted and trained Malaysian-born Chinese vocalist Chong Chiu Sen?
[A] D.K. Pattammal
[B] M.S. Subbulakshmi
[C] K.J. Yesudas
[D] T.M. Krishna
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Correct Answer: A [D.K. Pattammal]
Notes:
Chong Chiu Sen was adopted and trained by D.K. Pattammal, a legendary Carnatic vocalist.
10. Who was the leader of the Vizianagaram Zamindari defeated in the Battle of Padmanabha in 1794?
[A] Pusapati Narayanababu
[B] Raja Chinna Venkata Raju
[C] Vijayaramaraju
[D] Alluri Sitarama Raju
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Correct Answer: C [Vijayaramaraju]
Notes:
Vijayaramaraju led Vizianagaram Zamindari and was defeated and killed in the 1794 Battle of Padmanabha by the British.
