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. During the rule of Satavahanas domestic traders formed into unions called:
[A] Nigama
[B] Goshti
[C] Nigama
[D] Wootz
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Correct Answer: A [Nigama]
Notes:
- During the rule of Satavahanas domestic traders formed into unions called Nibhaya or Nikaya or Nigama.
- The meetings of these unions were known as Goshti. Its president was known as Setty.
- Wootz is the name of high quality steel.
2. Which Eastern Chalukyan ruler patronized the Sanskrit poet Bhattavamana and the musician Mallapa?
[A] Chalukya Bhima
[B] Ammaraja-I
[C] Yuddhamalla
[D] Vijayaditya-II
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Correct Answer: A [Chalukya Bhima]
Notes:
Chalukya Bhima was known for supporting scholars and artists like Bhattavamana and Mallapa in his court.
3. Who is the author of the literary work “Kavyalankarasangrahamu”?
[A] Nandi Timmana
[B] Ayyalaraju Ramabhadra
[C] Pingali Surana
[D] Ramarajabhusanudu
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Correct Answer: D [Ramarajabhusanudu]
Notes:
“Kavyalankarasangrahamu” was composed by Ramarajabhusanudu, a renowned Telugu poet of the Vijayanagara Empire.
4. Who among the following was the author of Sugreeva Vijayam?
[A] Addanki Gangadhram
[B] Kandukuri Rudra Kavi
[C] Malla Reddi
[D] Ponnakanti Teleanganayya
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Correct Answer: B [Kandukuri Rudra Kavi]
Notes:The third ruler of Qutub Shahi dynasty, Ibrahim (1550-80) patronage many Telugu poets like
- Addanki Gangadhram- Tapati Samvaronopakyanam
- Kandukuri Rudra Kavi- Sugreeva Vijayam
- Malla Reddi- Sivadharmottaram
- Ponnakanti Teleanganayya- Yayati Charitra
5. Who among the following was the author of Nirvochattra Ramayanam?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] YellaPragada
[D] Kethana
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Correct Answer: B [Tikkana]
Notes:
Tikkana’s first poetical work was “Nirvachanotthara Ramayana” (poetry without prose). It was also first poetical work without prose
6. Under whose leadership a 27 member Andhra delegation met Montagu (Secretary of India) to concede the Andhra demand for immediate formation of Andhra province?
[A] Konda Venkatappiah
[B] Ayyadevara Kaleswar Rao
[C] Nyapathi subba Rao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Nyapathi subba Rao]
Notes:
On 20th Dec 1917, a 27 member Andhra delegation, led by Nyapati Subba Rao et Montagu (Secretary of India) to concede the Andhra demand for immediate formation of Andhra province.
7. Who among the following started an association called Andhra Vidyapeetha Goshti?
[A] Duggirala Gopala Krishnayya
[B] Kannuganti Hanumanthu
[C] Kasinathuni Nageswar Rao
[D] Konda Venkatappaiah
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Correct Answer: A [Duggirala Gopala Krishnayya ]
Notes:
Duggirala Gopala Krishnayya started an association called Andhra Vidyapeetha Goshti near Chirala
8. Who among the following was the first CM of Andhra state that was formed on 1st Oct 1953?
[A] CM Trivedi
[B] T.Prakasam
[C] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[D] None of the aove
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Correct Answer: B [T.Prakasam]
Notes:
Andhra state that was formed on 1st Oct 1953 with
T.Prakasam as Chief minister and
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy as deputy chief minister
9. Who among the following was the chairman of State Reorganisation commission?
[A] Sardar Patel
[B] HM Hunzru
[C] Saiyid Fazal Ali
[D] Jawaharlal Nehru
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Correct Answer: C [Saiyid Fazal Ali]
Notes:
State Reorganisation commission was constituted in 1953 with Saiyid Fazal Ali as chairman and other members in the commission were HN Kunzru and K.M.Panikkar.
10. Which of the following works were authored by Chilakamarthi Lakshmi Narasimham?
[A] Ramachandra Vijayam
[B] Hemalathha
[C] Karpuramanjari
[D] All of them
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Correct Answer: D [All of them]
Notes:
Chilakamarthi Lakshmi Narasimham was the author of all three noted works: Ramachandra Vijayam, Hemalathha, and Karpuramanjari.
