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. Devulapalli inscription was one of the sources of:
[A] Satavahana kingdom
[B] Eastern Chalukyas rule
[C] Kakatiyas rule
[D] Vijayanagara empire
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Correct Answer: D [Vijayanagara empire]
Notes:
Devulapalli inscription was one of the sources of Vijayanagara kingdom; it was collected by Jayanti Ramayya.
2. Which of the following is the ancient chaitya in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Motupalli
[B] Guntupalli
[C] Nellore
[D] Nagarjunakonda
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Correct Answer: B [Guntupalli]
Notes:
Guntupalli is the ancient chaitya in Andhra Pradesh.
3. Rev. Noble was associated with:
[A] London Mission
[B] Church Missionary society
[C] American Baptist Mission
[D] American Mission
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Correct Answer: B [Church Missionary society]
Notes:
Church Missionary society was started in Machilipatnam under the leadership of Rev. Nobel.
In 1843 Rev. Noble started a school at Machilipatnam
4. In which year Veeresalingam started Vivekavardhini ?
[A] 1874
[B] 1878
[C] 1880
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [1874]
Notes:Veeresalingam started:
- Viveakavardhini journal in 1874
- Sanga Samskarana Samajam in 1878
- Widow remarriage association in 1880
5. During Jai Andhra Movement the president rule was imposed in Andhra Pradesh from:
[A] 18th Jan 1972
[B] 18th Jan 1973
[C] 10th Dec 1972
[D] 10th Dec 1973
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Correct Answer: B [18th Jan 1973]
Notes:
During Jai Andhra Movement the president rule was imposed in Andhra Pradesh from 18th Jan 1973 to 10th Dec 1973.
6. Anantha Raman commission was related to:
[A] Backward classes
[B] Minorities
[C] Politicians
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Backward classes]
Notes:
AP government appointed Anantha Raman commission with 9 members to investigate the conditions of backward classes. The commission submitted its report in 1970 and it recommended 30% reservations for 92 backward classes.
7. Which Andhra Leader gave the slogan “Go back Simon Commission”?
[A] Baru Alivelamma
[B] Alluri Sitarama Raju
[C] Prakasam Pantulu
[D] Anne Anjaiah
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Correct Answer: C [Prakasam Pantulu]
Notes:
The public in India decided to boycott the Simon Commission and the slogan “Go back Simon Commission” became popular. The Commission, composed solely of British members, was met with black flag protests wherever it went. When it visited Madras on February 3rd, 1928, the slogan was given by Prakasam Pantulu. Prakasam showcased great courage in opposing the commission, which led him to earn the title “Andhra Kesari” (the Lion of Andhra).
8. In which district of Andhra Pradesh is the archaeological site Adurru located?
[A] Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema
[B] Visakhapatnam
[C] Chittoor
[D] Guntur
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Correct Answer: A [Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema]
Notes:
Adurru is a 2nd-century CE Buddhist site located in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh.
9. Who was the Andhra Pradesh-born geneticist credited with discovering the first human Y chromosome gene in 1960?
[A] Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
[B] Dronamraju Krishna Rao
[C] C. R. Rao
[D] K. R. Narayanan
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Correct Answer: B [Dronamraju Krishna Rao]
Notes:
Dronamraju Krishna Rao, born in Andhra Pradesh, discovered the first human Y chromosome gene in 1960 and contributed significantly to human genetics.
10. Which urban planning agency was established in 2018 to oversee Visakhapatnam and its surrounding districts?
[A] Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA)
[B] Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC)
[C] Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA)
[D] Vijayawada Urban Development Authority (VUDA)
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Correct Answer: A [Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA)]
Notes:
VMRDA was formed in 2018 by merging VMRDAVUDA and surrounding mandals to cover Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, Anakapalli, and Vizianagaram districts.
