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 among the following was known as Kavivatsala or patron of poets?
[A] Pulomavi-I
[B] Hala
[C] Gunadhaya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Hala]
Notes:
Hala was the author of a Prakrit work Gatha Saptasati, and he was known as Kavivatsala or patron of poets.
2. During the rule of Satavahanas domestic traders formed into unions called:
[A] Nigama
[B] Goshti
[C] Nigama
[D] Wootz
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Correct Answer: A [Nigama]
Notes:
- During the rule of Satavahanas domestic traders formed into unions called Nibhaya or Nikaya or Nigama.
- The meetings of these unions were known as Goshti. Its president was known as Setty.
- Wootz is the name of high quality steel.
3. Who among the following was the leader of conspirators against Qutubshahi ruler Ibrahim?
[A] Ramaraya
[B] Jagadeva Rao
[C] Jamshid
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Jagadeva Rao ]
Notes:
Ramaraya gave shelter to Jagadeva Rao (the Naikwari) who was the leader of conspirators against Ibrahim
4. Consider the following statements about a ship “Globe”:
- Globe was a British ship dispatched under the command of Hippon to engage in trade in Bay of Bengal.
- The Globe arrived to Machilipatnam in the year 1600
Select the correct statement from the given options:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2 are correct statements
[D] Both 1 & 2 are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
The Globe arrived to Machilipatnam in the year 1611
5. In which year Nawab of Hyderabad entered into Subsidiary Alliance with the British Government?
[A] 1757
[B] 1775
[C] 1790
[D] 1798
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Correct Answer: D [1798]
Notes:
The Subsidiary Alliance System was used by Lord Wellesley (Governor General of India) to bring the Indian states within the boundary of the British political power. Under this doctrine , The Nizam of Hyderabad was the first Indian ruler to accept the Subsidiary Alliance in 1798 A.D and came under the British Protection.
6. Which of the following movement was arised due to certain service grievances of the village officials?
[A] No-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu
[B] Forest Satyagraha at Palnadu
[C] Chirala-Perala Satyagraha
[D] Rampa Rebellion
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Correct Answer: A [No-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu ]
Notes:
No-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu was arised due to certain service grievances of the village officials like little pay, abolition of certain posts like Karnams, Vettis.
7. In which year Andhra University was established?
[A] 1920
[B] 1925
[C] 1926
[D] 1930
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Correct Answer: C [1926]
Notes:
On 26th April 1926 Andhra University was established.
8. For how many years must a person reside in Hyderabad state to acquire the status of Mulki?
[A] 5 years
[B] 7 years
[C] 10 years
[D] 15 years
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Correct Answer: D [15 years]
Notes:
A person must reside in Hyderabad state for 15 years to be recognized as a Mulki, as per Hyderabad Mulki rules.
9. In which of the following years Chandra Babu Naidu sworn as CM of Andhra pradesh for the first time?
[A] 1994
[B] 1995
[C] 1997
[D] 1999
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Correct Answer: B [1995]
Notes:
Chandra Babu Naidu was sworn in as the 11th Chief Minister of A.P. on 1stSeptember 1995.
10. Who among the following had the record of presenting state budget highest number of times?
[A] Konijeti Rosiah
[B] Yanamala Ramakrishnudu
[C] Kodela Sivaprasadrao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Konijeti Rosiah]
Notes:
Konjeti Rosaiah presented AP state budget for 16 times including 7 times in a row.
