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. Trisamudra Toya Peetavahana is the title of:
[A] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[B] Satakarni-I
[C] Hala
[D] Simuka
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Correct Answer: A [Gautamiputra Satakarni ]
Notes:
Trisamudra Toya Peetavahana is the title of Gautamiputra Satakarni. Toya means ‘water’.
The title means, ‘One whose horses have drunk the water of three seas’. The three seas are the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean.
2. First Sanskrit inscription in South India was issued during the reign of:
[A] Ehuvula Shantamula
[B] Virapurushadatta
[C] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[D] Rudrapurusha data
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Correct Answer: A [Ehuvula Shantamula]
Notes:
Ikshavaku king Ehuvula Shantamula issued Sanskrit inscription for the first time in south India.
3. Who among the following was the author of Madura Vijayam?
[A] kumara Kampana
[B] Gangadevi
[C] Vedanta Desika
[D] Bukka
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Correct Answer: B [Gangadevi]
Notes:
Kumara Kampana’s victory over Madurai was graphically described by Gangadevi, the wife of kumara Kampana in her Sanskrit work Madura Vijayam.
4. Which dynasty was the last to rule the Vijayanagar Empire?
[A] Saluva
[B] Tulva
[C] Sangama
[D] Aravidu
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Correct Answer: D [Aravidu]
Notes:
The Aravidu dynasty was the fourth and final ruling dynasty of the Vijayanagar Empire.
5. Who was the Poligar that revolted against Sri Krishna Deva Raya?
[A] Gangaraya
[B] Ramaraya
[C] Devaraya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Gangaraya]
Notes:
Gangaraya was the Poligar who revolted against Sri Krishna Deva Raya, ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire.
6. “Andhraesadiswara” is the title of:
[A] Prolaya Nayaka
[B] Kapaya Nayaka
[C] Krishna Devaraya
[D] Kumaragiri Reddi
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Correct Answer: B [Kapaya Nayaka ]
Notes:
In 1336 Kapaya Nayaka attacked Warangal and expelled Malik Maqbul, the Muslim governor of the place fled to Delhi. On capturing Warangal Kapaya Nayaka took the titles of “Andhraesadiswara” and “Andhra Suratrana”
7. The first governor of Andhra Pradesh that was formed on 1st Nov 1956:
[A] Sanjiva Reddy
[B] Marri Chenna Reddy
[C] CM Trivedi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [CM Trivedi]
Notes:
Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi was the first governor of Andhra Pradesh that was formed on 1st Nov 1956.
He also served as first & last governor of Andhra state that was formed on 1st Oct 1953.
8. What city was the capital of the Andhra State?
[A] Visakhapatnam
[B] Kurnool
[C] Vijayawada
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: B [Kurnool]
Notes:
The original Andhra State, formed on 1 October 1953, had Kurnool as its capital, and was a result of the determined Andhra movement led by Potti Sreeramulu.
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. Which rivers formed the second largest river delta in India?
[A] Krishna and Godavari
[B] Ganges and Brahmaputra
[C] Indus and Sutlej
[D] Godavari and Mahanadi
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna and Godavari]
Notes:
The state features the second largest river delta in India, formed by the Krishna and Godavari river systems, which are crucial for agriculture and irrigation.
