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 is credited with extending the Satavahana kingdom by defeating Nahapana, the Shaka ruler of Western India?
[A] Simukha
[B] Satakarni-I
[C] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: C [Gautamiputra Satakarni]
Notes:
Gautamiputra Satakarni defeated Nahapana, expanding Satavahana rule in Western India, as recorded in Nasik and other inscriptions.
2. During whose reign were commentaries on the Vedas written under the leadership of Sayana and Madhava?
[A] Harihara I
[B] Bukka I
[C] Devaraya I
[D] Tirumala
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Correct Answer: B [Bukka I]
Notes:
Sayana and Madhava composed Vedic commentaries during the reign of Bukka I of the Vijayanagara Empire.
3. In which language did Sri Krishna Devaraya compose the work ‘Amuktyamalyada’?
[A] Sanskrit
[B] Telugu
[C] Prakrit
[D] Kannada
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Correct Answer: B [Telugu]
Notes:
‘Amuktyamalyada’ was written by Sri Krishna Devaraya in Telugu, highlighting his patronage of Telugu literature during the Vijayanagara Empire.
4. 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.
5. Which religion was patronized by the early Kakatiya kings?
[A] Buddhism
[B] Hinduism
[C] Jainism
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Jainism]
Notes:
The early Kakatiya kings were known for patronizing Jainism before later endorsing Hinduism during their rule in Telangana.
6. Who is the author of the Telugu work “Virabhadra Vijayam”?
[A] Bammera Potana
[B] Palakuri Somanatha
[C] Nannaya
[D] Srinatha
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Correct Answer: B [Palakuri Somanatha]
Notes:
“Virabhadra Vijayam” was authored by Palakuri Somanatha, a well-known poet of medieval Telugu literature.
7. Padakavitha pithamahudu is the title of:
[A] Annamayya
[B] Nannaya
[C] Srinatha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Annamayya]
Notes:
- Padakavitha pithamahudu is the title of Annamayya
- Andhrakavitha pithamahudu- Nannaya
8. In which year did the East India Company acquire the Northern Circars?
[A] 1760
[B] 1762
[C] 1766
[D] 1775
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Correct Answer: C [1766]
Notes:
The East India Company acquired the Northern Circars from the Nizam of Hyderabad in 1766, strengthening British presence in the eastern coast of India.
9. In which year Telangana Regional committee was abolished?
[A] 1969
[B] 1970
[C] 1972
[D] 1974
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Correct Answer: D [1974]
Notes:
After acceptance of Six-point formula , Telangana Regional committee which was constituted in 1958 was abolished in the year 1974.
10. When Indira Gandhi proclaimed emergency on June 25th 1975, who among the following was the Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
[B] PV Narasimha Rao
[C] Jalagam Vengal Rao
[D] Kasu Bramhananda Reddy
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Correct Answer: C [Jalagam Vengal Rao ]
Notes:
Jalagam Vengal Rao served as Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh from 10th December 1973 to 6th March 1978.
