States PCS: Andhra Pradesh GK For APPSC Examinations
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1. During which of the following Satavahana king’s reign death of Pushyamitra and Kharavela occurred?
[A] Krishna
[B] Simuka
[C] Purnotsanga
[D] Gautamiputra Satakarni
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Correct Answer: C [Purnotsanga]
Notes:
Purnotsanga or Vedasiri was the son of Satakarni-I. During his reign (170 to 152 B.C) the death of Pushyamitra and Kharavela occurred
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. Which present-day location was known as Kalinganagara, the capital of the early Eastern Gangas?
[A] Mukhalingam in Srikakulam district
[B] Cuttack in Odisha
[C] Visakhapatnam
[D] Tekkali
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Correct Answer: A [Mukhalingam in Srikakulam district]
Notes:
Mukhalingam in Srikakulam district is identified as ancient Kalinganagara, the early Eastern Ganga capital.
4. Who is popularly known as “Andhrakavitā Pitāmaha” (the grandfather of Telugu poetry)?
[A] Allasani Peddana
[B] Nannaya
[C] Sri Krishna Devaraya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Allasani Peddana]
Notes:
Allasani Peddana, a prominent Telugu poet of the Vijayanagara Empire, is honored as Andhrakavitā Pitāmaha for his contributions to Telugu literature.
5. Who among the following was the author of Mahantaka Sudhandhi?
[A] Krishna Devaraya
[B] Devaraya-I
[C] Devaraya-II
[D] Ramaraya
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Correct Answer: C [Devaraya-II]
Notes:
Mahantaka Sudhandhi is a Sanskrit work written by Devaraya-II of Sangama dynasty.
6. Who among the following had the title Kavi Brahma?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] Kethana
[D] Srinatha
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Correct Answer: B [Tikkana]
Notes:Tikkana had the titles like:
- Kavi Brahma as he rendered the work acceptable to both Sivas and Vaishnavas as Hari Hara tatva.
- Ubhaya Kavimitra- As he was a great poet in Telugu and Sanskrit.
7. The Author of Maha Prasthanam:
[A] T Gopichand
[B] Srirangam Srinivasa Rao
[C] Konda Venkatappaiah
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Srirangam Srinivasa Rao ]
Notes:
Srirangam Srinivasa Rao popularly known as Sri Sri was the author of Mahaprasthanam.
8. Which of the following parties formed ministry in Madras presidency after 1937 election?
[A] Indian National Congress
[B] Communist Party
[C] Justice party
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Indian National Congress]
Notes:
INC formed ministry after 1937 elections in Madras presidency with C. Rajagopalchari as CM.
9. In the Partition committee formed by Madras government, Andhra was represented by:
[A] Prakasam
[B] Gopala Reddi
[C] Sanjiva Reddy
[D] All of them
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Correct Answer: D [All of them]
Notes:In the Partition committee formed by Madras government, Andhra was represented by:
- Prakasam
- Gopala Reddi
- Kala Venkata Rao
- Sanjiva Reddy
Non Telugu areas were represented by
- Bhaktavatsalam
- T.T Krishnamachari
- Madhava Menon
10. Satya Narayana Raju was one of the member represented Andhra in Gentlemen agreement when it was signed. At that he was
[A] CM of Andhra state
[B] Leader of communist party
[C] President of APCC
[D] Home minister of Andhra state
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Correct Answer: C [President of APCC]
Notes:
Satya Narayana Raju was one of the member represented Andhra in Gentlemen agreement when it was signed. At that he was President of Andhra Pradesh congress committee (APCC).
