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. During Satavahana rule, Gaulmikas were?
[A] king’s personal lands
[B] Chariots
[C] Special officers at border areas
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Special officers at border areas]
Notes:
According to Myakadoni inscription the special officers at border areas were known as Gaulmikas.
King’s personal land was known as Rajakhankheta.
3. Who issued the Vipparala inscription, considered one of the earliest Telugu inscriptions?
[A] Panduranga
[B] Kubja Vishnuvardhana
[C] Jayasimha Vallabha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Jayasimha Vallabha]
Notes:
The Vipparala inscription, one of the earliest Telugu inscriptions, was issued by Jayasimha Vallabha of Andhra Pradesh.
4. Consider the following statements regarding Srinatha:
- He was the court poet of Peda Komati Vema Reddi.
- He was also known as Kavi Sarva Bhouma (emperor among poets).
- Srinatha was the author of Harivilasam.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] All are correct statements
[D] All are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: C [All are correct statements]
Notes:Srinatha was a renowned Telugu poet and scholar of the 15th century.
- He indeed served as the court poet of Peda Komati Vema Reddi, a prominent ruler of the Reddi dynasty.
- He earned the honorific title ‘Kavi Sarva Bhouma,’ meaning emperor among poets, for his poetic excellence.
- Among his many works, ‘Harivilasam,’ an epic describing the life of Krishna, is attributed to him.
Therefore, all the statements are correct. Srinatha’s contributions played a significant role in the development of Telugu literature.
5. Who was the author of the literary work “Paraijataha Pahranam”?
[A] Nandi Timmana
[B] Sri Krishna Devaraya
[C] Allasani Peddana
[D] Devaraya-I
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Correct Answer: A [Nandi Timmana]
Notes:
Nandi Timmana, one of the Ashtadiggajas at the court of Sri Krishna Devaraya, authored “Paraijataha Pahranam”.
6. Who was the author of the Telugu literary work “Manucharitam”?
[A] Allasani Peddana
[B] Sri Krishna Devaraya
[C] Nandi Timmana
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Allasani Peddana]
Notes:
Allasani Peddana, a prominent poet of the Vijayanagara Empire, authored “Manucharitam” in Telugu literature.
7. Virbhadra Vijayam and Bhogini dandakamu were written by:
[A] Bammera Pothana
[B] Annamacharya
[C] Nandi Timanna
[D] Ayyalaraju Ramabhadrudu
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Correct Answer: A [Bammera Pothana ]
Notes:
Bammera Pothana rendered Bhagavatham into Telugu. His other works include Virbhadra Vijayam and Bhogini dandakamu.
8. Which of the following works were authored by Chilakamarthi Lakshmi Narasimham?
[A] Ramachandra Vijayam
[B] Hemalathha
[C] Karpuramanjari
[D] All of them
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Correct Answer: D [All of them]
Notes:
Chilakamarthi Lakshmi Narasimham was the author of all three noted works: Ramachandra Vijayam, Hemalathha, and Karpuramanjari.
9. The president of All India Kisan Sabha held in 1940 at Palasa was:
[A] Swami Sahajanand
[B] Gowthu Latchanna
[C] Indulal Yagnik
[D] NG Ranga
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Correct Answer: A [Swami Sahajanand ]
Notes:
In 1940, Gowthu Latchanna organised All India Kisan Sabha under the Presidentship of Swami Sahajanand at Palasa
10. In which district of Andhra Pradesh did the GAIL pipeline blast occur on 27 June 2014?
[A] East Godavari
[B] West Godavari
[C] Krishna
[D] Visakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: A [East Godavari]
Notes:
The blast occurred in East Godavari district near ONGC’s Tatipaka refinery.
