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. Which of the following statements about the Dawaleshwaram project are incorrect?
[A] The project started in 1847 and was completed in 1852.
[B] Sir Arthur Cotton was the chief architect of the project.
[C] It was constructed at a cost of Rs. 1,50,000.
[D] All statements are correct.
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Correct Answer: D [All statements are correct.]
Notes:
All statements are correct: The Dawaleshwaram project began in 1847, finished in 1852, designed by Sir Arthur Cotton, costing Rs. 1,50,000.
2. In which year Montagu declaration was announced:
[A] 1915
[B] 1916
[C] 1917
[D] 1918
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Correct Answer: C [1917]
Notes:
On August 20th 1917 Montagu declaration was announced.
3. Consider the following statements about Silver Jubilee session of Andhra Mahasabha?
- It was held in Vishakhapatnam in 1937
- The session was presided by Kadapa Koti Reddi
- The session was inaugurated by Halaharvi Sitarama Reddi
Select the incorrect statement from the given options
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Silver Jubilee session of Andhra Mahasabha was held in Vijayawada in 1937.
4. Who among the following was the first deputy chief minister of Andhra State?
[A] N.Sanjeeva Reddy
[B] Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramaya
[C] Kala Venkat Rao
[D] T. Prakasam
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Correct Answer: A [N.Sanjeeva Reddy ]
Notes:
When Andhra state was created on 1st Oct 1953 N.Sanjeeva Reddy became the first deputy chief minister of Andhra State
5. How many seats were secured by Telugu Desam party in 1983 elections?
[A] 200
[B] 202
[C] 204
[D] 206
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Correct Answer: B [202]
Notes:In 1983 General selection to state legislative assembly out 294 seats
- TDP secured 202 seats
- Congress led by Indira Gandhi secured only 60 seats
6. For how many days Nadendla Bhaskar Rao served as chief minister of Andhra Pradesh ?
[A] 25 days
[B] 28 days
[C] 31 days
[D] 35 days
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Correct Answer: C [31 days]
Notes:
Nadendla Bhaskara rao was the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for the shortest period. He served as CM for a period of 31 days. Before that Nadendla was Finance Minister in NTR govt.
7. Which Chief Minister declared Urdu as the second official language of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] NT Ramarao
[B] Chandrababu Naidu
[C] YS Rajasekhar Reddy
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Chandrababu Naidu]
Notes:
Chandrababu Naidu declared Urdu the second official language of Andhra Pradesh in 1994, recognizing its cultural and demographic significance.
8. Which language is recognized as the second official language of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Telugu
[B] Urdu
[C] Tamil
[D] Kannada
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Correct Answer: B [Urdu]
Notes:
Urdu was declared the second official language of Andhra Pradesh by a legislative amendment in 2022. Telugu remains the primary official language.
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. Who was the first woman to earn a doctorate from the University of Madras specializing in Pallava history?
[A] Rukmini Lakshmipathi
[B] Janaki Ammal
[C] Cadambi Minakshi
[D] Kamala Lakshman
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Correct Answer: C [Cadambi Minakshi]
Notes:
Cadambi Minakshi earned the first doctorate in Pallava history from University of Madras in 1936.
