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 first Surveyor General of India?
[A] Colin Mackenzie
[B] Arthur Cotton
[C] Lord Ripon
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Colin Mackenzie]
Notes:
Colin Mackenzie was appointed the first Surveyor General of India in 1815.
2. Maricha Parinayamu a Telugu poetical work was attributed to:
[A] Krishnadevaray
[B] Ramaraya
[C] Mohanangi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Mohanangi]
Notes:
Mohanangi, daughter of Krishnadevaraya, and the wife of the Vijayanagara ruler Ramaraya is said to have composed the Telugu poetical work called Maricha Parinayamu
3. Who among the following was the author of Sabdharatnakaram?
[A] Vamanabhtta
[B] Srinatha
[C] Peda Komati Vema Reddi
[D] Kandukuri Rudrakavi
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Correct Answer: A [Vamanabhtta]
Notes:
Sabdharatnakaram was written by Vamanabhatta. He is the court poet of Peda Komati Vema Reddi..
4. Consider the following statements about Nigama Sabhas during Satavahana period:
- People’s following the same profession were grouped themselves into Nigama Sabha.
- Bhattiprolu inscription is the major source of Nigama Sabhas
- Nagara was the head of Nigama Sabha
Select the incorrect statement from the given options
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] All are correct statements
[D] All are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
During Satavahana period the affairs of the cities were looked after corporate bodies called Nigama Sabhas.
5. Who among the following associated with Rajahmundry college incident?
[A] Mark Hunter
[B] Kopalle Hanumantha Rao
[C] Sir Andrew Fraser
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Mark Hunter ]
Notes:
Mark Hunter was the principal of Rajhamundry college who debarred students for wearing Vandematram badges.
6. Who was popularly known as the “Blind Bard of Andhra”?
[A] Gurajada Apparao
[B] Unnava Lakshminarayana
[C] Raghupati Venkataratnam Naidu
[D] Chilakamarthi Lakshmi Narasimham
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Correct Answer: D [Chilakamarthi Lakshmi Narasimham]
Notes:
Chilakamarthi Lakshmi Narasimham was blind and renowned for his literary contributions in Andhra Pradesh, hence called the “Blind Bard of Andhra.”
7. Sripada Subramanyam was associated with:
[A] Andhra Patrika
[B] Prabuddha Andhra
[C] Krishna Patrika
[D] Zamin Patrika
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Correct Answer: B [Prabuddha Andhra ]
Notes:
Prabuddha Andhra was aTelugu monthly edited by Sripada Subramanyam.
8. The founder of Nava Telangana Party:
[A] KCR
[B] Devender Goud
[C] Vijayashanti
[D] Nagam Janardhan reedy
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Correct Answer: B [Devender Goud]
Notes:
Nava Telangana Party was founded by Devender Goud in 2008
9. In which district of Andhra Pradesh are the Ketavaram prehistoric rock paintings located?
[A] Nellore
[B] West Godavari
[C] Kurnool
[D] East Godavari
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Correct Answer: C [Kurnool]
Notes:
The Ketavaram prehistoric rock paintings, dating to over 5,000 years ago, are located in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. They represent hunting scenes and depict the day-to-day life of the Stone Age people.
10. Who was the founder and first editor of the Telugu newspaper Krishna Patrika in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Pingali Venkayya
[B] Gurajada Apparao
[C] Tripuraneni Ramaswamy
[D] Konda Venkatappayya
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Correct Answer: D [Konda Venkatappayya]
Notes:
Konda Venkatappayya founded and first edited Krishna Patrika in 1902, a key Telugu nationalist newspaper.
