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 Telugu literary work ‘Saluvabhyudhayamu’?
[A] Krishna Deva Raya
[B] Rajanattha Dindima
[C] Gangadevi
[D] Allasani Peddana
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Correct Answer: B [Rajanattha Dindima]
Notes:
‘Saluvabhyudhayamu’ was authored by Rajanattha Dindima, a noted Telugu poet of the Vijayanagara Empire.
2. During whose reign was the Kakatiya capital shifted from Hanamakonda to Warangal?
[A] Rudrama Devi
[B] Ganapatideva
[C] Prathaparudra
[D] Rudra Deva
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Correct Answer: B [Ganapatideva]
Notes:
Ganapatideva moved the Kakatiya capital from Hanamakonda to Warangal in the 13th century, marking a significant administrative and cultural shift in the dynasty.
3. Ponupalli Granth and Rudravaram Granth were composed by:
[A] Srinatha
[B] Pothana
[C] Dhurjati
[D] Pingali Surrana
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Correct Answer: A [Srinatha]
Notes:
Srinatha was the author of Haravilasam, Kasi Kandam, Bhima Kandam, Naishadam e.tc. The Ponupalli Granth and Rudravaram Granth were also composed by him.
4. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
[A] No-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu in Guntur district
[B] Forest Satyagraha at Palnadu
[C] Chirala-Perala Satyagraha at Chirala
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct]
Notes:
The correct answer is “All are correct.” The no-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu, the Forest Satyagraha at Palnadu, and the Chirala-Perala Satyagraha at Chirala were all important movements during India’s struggle for independence. However, the phrase “All are correct” implies that one of the options is incorrectly matched, which is not the case. Each movement is accurately associated with its respective location and context in the Indian freedom struggle.
5. Who among the following translated Maxim Gorky’s Mother into Telugu?
[A] T Gopichand
[B] Sri Sri
[C] K Linga Raju
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [K Linga Raju]
Notes:
K Lingaraju translated Maxim Gorky’s Mother into Telugu.
6. What is the location of the new capital city of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati regarding river banks, and which ancient dynasty was it the capital of?
[A] The southern banks of the Pennar river, Chalukya dynasty
[B] The southern banks of the Krishna river, Satavahana dynasty
[C] The northern banks of the Krishna river, Ikshvakus dynasty
[D] The southern banks of the Nagavali river, Ganga dynasty
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Correct Answer: B [The southern banks of the Krishna river, Satavahana dynasty]
Notes:
Amaravati, the new capital of Andhra Pradesh, is located on the southern banks of the Krishna River and was a significant city during the Satavahana dynasty
7. INS Dega, a naval air station of the Indian Navy, is located in which of the following city?
[A] Visakhapatnam
[B] Chennai
[C] Mumbai
[D] Kolkata
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Correct Answer: A [Visakhapatnam]
Notes:
INS Dega, located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, is a naval air station of the Indian Navy, commissioned on 21 October 1991, named after the Telugu word for a powerful bird, and plays a crucial role in India’s eastern seaboard security.
8. Who is famously known as the Andhra Kavita Pitamahudu and served as the foremost Ashtadiggaja poet in Krishnadevaraya’s Vijayanagara court?
[A] Tenali Ramakrishna
[B] Allasani Peddana
[C] Nandi Thimmana
[D] Pingali Surana
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Correct Answer: B [Allasani Peddana]
Notes:
Allasani Peddana, known as Andhra Kavita Pitamahudu, was the leading Ashtadiggaja poet in Krishnadevaraya’s court, famous for Swaarochisha Manu Sambhavam.
9. From which dynasty do the Telaga subcaste of Andhra Pradesh trace their origin?
[A] Vijayanagara Dynasty
[B] Satavahana Dynasty
[C] Telugu Choda Dynasty
[D] Chalukya Dynasty
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Correct Answer: C [Telugu Choda Dynasty]
Notes:
Telaga subcaste originates from the Telugu Choda dynasties (1076–1216 CE) known as Velanadu chiefs in Coastal Andhra.
10. Which temple in Kerala was among the early concert venues for Carnatic vocalist Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar?
[A] Guruvayur Temple
[B] Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
[C] Vaikom Temple
[D] Chottanikkara Temple
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Correct Answer: C [Vaikom Temple]
Notes:
Chembai performed early concerts at Vaikom and Guruvayur temples; Vaikom is a notable early venue in Kerala.
