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 fought 108 battles and built Siva temples at every battle place with his name Narendrashwara temples?
[A] Vijayaditya-II
[B] Bhima Saluki
[C] Chalukya Bhima
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayaditya-II ]
Notes:
Title of Vijayaditya-II: Narendra Mrigaraja (Lion amongst lions)
2. Who authored the Telugu work “Harivamsam”?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] YellaPragada
[D] Palakuri Somanatha
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Correct Answer: C [YellaPragada]
Notes:
YellaPragada composed “Harivamsam” in Telugu, contributing greatly to Telugu literature.
3. In which language did Sri Krishna Devaraya compose the literary work ‘Jambavati Kalyanam’?
[A] Telugu
[B] Sanskrit
[C] Kannada
[D] Prakrit
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Correct Answer: B [Sanskrit]
Notes:
Sri Krishna Devaraya wrote ‘Jambavati Kalyanam’ in Sanskrit, showcasing his prowess in classical literature.
4. Who composed the works Basva Puranam and Panditharadhya Charitra?
[A] Palakuri Somanatha
[B] Yerrapragada
[C] Srinatha
[D] Ponnaganti Telaganna
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Correct Answer: A [Palakuri Somanatha]
Notes:
Palakuri Somanatha, a noted Telugu poet from Andhra Pradesh, authored both Basva Puranam and Panditharadhya Charitra.
5. Which of the following was the headquarters of Andhra University at the time it was inaugurated?
[A] Vishakapatnam
[B] Anantapur
[C] Tirupathi
[D] Vijayawada
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Correct Answer: D [Vijayawada]
Notes:
On 26th April 1926 Andhra University was established with Vijayawada as head quarters later it was shifted to Vishakapatnam.
6. Who among the following was the founder of Anna Telugu Desam party?
[A] NT Ramarao
[B] Chandrababu Naidu
[C] Harikrishna
[D] Laxmi parvathi
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Correct Answer: C [Harikrishna]
Notes:
Harikrishna , a son of NTR formed Anna Telugu Desam party in the year 1999.
7. During the Pongal festival, which deity is traditionally worshipped for blessings of rain?
[A] Lord Vishnu
[B] Lord Indra
[C] Lord Shiva
[D] Lord Ganesha
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Correct Answer: B [Lord Indra]
Notes:
Lord Indra is worshipped during Pongal for rain blessings, especially on IndraBhogi day.
8. Which hill in Anegundi is traditionally regarded as the birthplace of Lord Hanuman according to the Ramayana?
[A] Vindhyagiri Hill
[B] Chamundi Hill
[C] Anjanadri Hill
[D] Ramanagaram Hill
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Correct Answer: C [Anjanadri Hill]
Notes:
Anjanadri Hill in Anegundi, Karnataka, is identified as Hanuman’s birthplace in Ramayana and is part of the Kishkindha region.
9. Which faction in the Madras Presidency was led by C. Sankaran Nair, S. Kasturi Ranga Iyengar, and C. Rajagopalachari?
[A] Mylapore Clique
[B] Salem Clique
[C] Egmore Clique
[D] Triplicane Clique
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Correct Answer: C [Egmore Clique]
Notes:
Egmore Clique was led by C. Sankaran Nair, S. Kasturi Ranga Iyengar, and C. Rajagopalachari, opposing the Mylapore Clique in Madras Presidency politics.
10. In which district of Andhra Pradesh is the Gundla Brahmeshwaram Wildlife Sanctuary located?
[A] Chittoor
[B] Visakhapatnam
[C] Kurnool
[D] Guntur
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Correct Answer: C [Kurnool]
Notes:
Gundla Brahmeshwaram Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Kurnool district within the Nallamala Forest and is part of the Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve.
