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. Nagarjuna, the exponent of Madhyamik doctrine of Buddhist philosophy, lived in the court of:
[A] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[B] Simuka
[C] Satakarni-I
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: D [Yajnasri Satakarni]
Notes:
Nagarjuna, the exponent of Madhyamik doctrine of Buddhist philosophy adorned the court of Yajnasri. He lived at Sriparvata, now known as Nagarjuna konda
2. Motupalli inscription is associated with:
[A] Prola-I
[B] Rudradeva
[C] Rudramadevi
[D] Ganapatideva
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Correct Answer: D [Ganapatideva]
Notes:Some of the inscriptions of Kakatiya rulers:
- Hanamkonda inscription-Rudradeva
- Motupalli inscription-Ganapatideva
- Bidar inscription-Rudramadevi
3. The first Vakataka ruler, who called himself as Samrat (universal ruler) was:
[A] Vindya Sakti
[B] Pravara Sena-I
[C] Pravara Sena-II
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Pravara Sena-I]
Notes:
Vakatakas were the most important successors of the Satavahanas in the Deccan. The Vakataka kingdom founded by Vindya Sakti, his son Pravara Sena was a great conqueror called himself as Samrat.
4. In which year Chittoor was constituted into a separate district?
[A] 1858
[B] 1882
[C] 1911
[D] 1927
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Correct Answer: C [1911]
Notes:
- Anantapur district-1858
- Kurnool district 1882
5. Consider the following statements regarding the taxes responsible for the Rampa Rebellion of 1879:
- Chigurupannu was the tax levied by toddy contractors on tribals, allowing them to draw toddy only after its payment.
- The Mansabadar responsible for law and order imposed an additional levy called Modalupannu.
- Modalupannu amounted to half or two-thirds of Chigurupannu.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 and 3 are correct
[C] All are correct statements
[D] Only 3 is correct
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Correct Answer: C [All are correct statements]
Notes:All statements given are correct regarding the taxes that contributed to the Rampa Rebellion of 1879.
- Chigurupannu was indeed a tax imposed by toddy contractors on the tribal population; access to toddy depended on this payment.
- The Mansabadar, charged with local administration and order, introduced an extra tax called Modalupannu.
- This Modalupannu tax was set at either half or two-thirds the value of the Chigurupannu, further increasing the financial burden.
The layered and exploitative taxation system was a major grievance, provoking tribal unrest and leading to the rebellion.
6. “SatihithaBodhini” magazine for women was started by?
[A] Veeresalingam
[B] Venkata Rangacharyulu
[C] Parthasarathi Naidu
[D] P. Anandacharyulu
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Correct Answer: A [Veeresalingam]
Notes:
In 1833 Veeresalingam started “SatihithaBodhini” magazine for women.
7. Who among the following was the president of first Andhra conference held in Bapatla in 1913?
[A] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[B] Konda Venkatappaih
[C] BN Sarma
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [BN Sarma]
Notes:
BN Sarma was the president of first Andhra conference held in Bapatla in 1913.
8. For how many years must a person reside in Hyderabad state to acquire the status of Mulki?
[A] 5 years
[B] 7 years
[C] 10 years
[D] 15 years
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Correct Answer: D [15 years]
Notes:
A person must reside in Hyderabad state for 15 years to be recognized as a Mulki, as per Hyderabad Mulki rules.
9. Who among the following worked as the advisory to the Governor during the Presidents Rule in A.P?
[A] Ramlal.
[B] H.C.Sharin
[C] Shankardayal sharma
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [H.C.Sharin ]
Notes:
H.C.Sharin has worked as the advisory to the Governor during the Presidents Rule in A.P.
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.
