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. Pandurangapuram was built on the banks of Pulicat Lake in the name of Panduranga. He was the general of:
[A] Chalukya Bhima
[B] Gunaga Vijayaditya
[C] Yuddamalla
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Gunaga Vijayaditya ]
Notes:
Vijayditya-III was also known as Gunaga Vijayaditya.
2. Who was the first Surveyor General of India?
[A] Colin Mackenzie
[B] Arthur Cotton
[C] Lord Ripon
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Colin Mackenzie]
Notes:
Colin Mackenzie was appointed the first Surveyor General of India in 1815.
3. Which among the following is the most important port-town during the Kakatiya Period was:
[A] Baruch
[B] Sonapur
[C] Motupalli
[D] Kakinada
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Correct Answer: C [Motupalli]
Notes:
Motupalli A major port-town during the Kakatiya period, Motupalli (in present-day Bapatla district) was renowned for its pearl trade and served as a hub for international commerce with Southeast Asia and Arabia. Marco Polo noted its bustling trade during his travels.
4. Who among the following was a a dancer in the court of Kumaragiri reddy ?
[A] Madhura Devi
[B] Lakuma Devi
[C] Anjali Devi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Lakuma Devi]
Notes:
Lakuma Devi was a dancer in the court of Kumaragiri reddy.
5. Which of the following correctly defines Peshcush?
[A] It is the revenue collected by Zamindars from Pesants
[B] It is the revenue collected by company from Zamindars
[C] It is the name of import duty
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [It is the revenue collected by company from Zamindars]
Notes:
Peshcush is the revenue collected by company from Zamindars.
6. At which of the following places, Munro introduced Ryotwari system of revenue settlement for the first time?
[A] Anantapur
[B] Bara Mahals
[C] Kurnool
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Bara Mahals]
Notes:
After acquiring Bara Mahals (Twelve places) by the Treaty of Srirangapatnam (end of Third Mysore war) from Tippu Sultan, Capitan Read and Thomas Munro introduced Ryotwari system.
7. First Principal of Andhra Jateey Kalasala that was formed during Swadeshi movement was:
[A] Kopalle Hanumantha Rao
[B] Mark Huntur
[C] Gadicherla Hari Sarvothamma Rao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Kopalle Hanumantha Rao]
Notes:
After Bipin Chandra Pal tour in Andhra, Andhra Jateey Kalasala was formed at Machilipatnam with Kopalle Hanumantha Rao as principal.
8. In which of the following sessions of Andhra Mahasabha, a separate university for Telugu people was demanded?
[A] First
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] Fourth
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Correct Answer: A [First]
Notes:
To promote Telugu language and literature, In the first session of Andhra Mahasabha in 1913 separate university for Telugu people was demanded.
9. Who among the following was not a member in Dhar commission?
[A] Dr Pannalal
[B] Jagat Narayan lal
[C] SK Dar
[D] Fazal Ali
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Correct Answer: D [Fazal Ali]
Notes:
Dhar commission was constituted in 1948 under the chairmanship of SK Dar-retired judge of Allahabad High court. Its other members are Dr Pannalal and Jagat Narayan lal.
10. Who among the following tried to unite Jatapus and Savaras tribe’s people in Srikakulam agency area?
[A] Tarmela Nagi Reddi
[B] Vempattu Satyanarayana
[C] Charu Majumdar
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Vempattu Satyanarayana]
Notes:
Vempattu Satyanarayana tried to unite Jatapus and Savaras tribe’s people in Srikakulam agency area.
