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 authored the Telugu work “Harivamsam”?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] YellaPragada
[D] Palakuri Somanatha
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Correct Answer: C [YellaPragada]
Notes:
YellaPragada composed “Harivamsam” in Telugu, contributing greatly to Telugu literature.
2. 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.
3. During Kakatiya period tax levied on imports and exports called:
[A] Revu Sunkam
[B] Acchuthari tax
[C] Gudachra pannu
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Revu Sunkam ]
Notes:
- Tax known as Revu Sunkam was levied on imports and exports
- Acchuthari tax is levied on hand loom weavers
4. Who among the following established Andhra Bank?
[A] T.Prakasam
[B] Dr.N.Sanjeeva Reddy
[C] Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramaya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramaya ]
Notes:
Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramaya established Andhra Bank in Machilipatnam on 28 November 1923.
5. 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.
6. Andhra State Unit of the Indian National Trade Union Congress, was founded by:
[A] NG Ranga
[B] Syama Sundara Rao
[C] T. prakasam
[D] Gowthu Latchanna
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Correct Answer: D [Gowthu Latchanna ]
Notes:
Gowthu Latchanna was the founder and president of the Andhra State Unit of the Indian National Trade Union Congress.
7. Polavaram Irrigation Project was declared as National Project under which section of the AP reorganisation act?
[A] Section 50
[B] Section 86
[C] Section 90
[D] Section 92
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Correct Answer: C [Section 90]
Notes:
Section 90 of the AP reorganisation Act declares Polavaram Irrigation Project as a National Project. .
8. In the 12th century, what was Motupalli, a village in Andhra Pradesh, a major trading center for?
[A] Spices
[B] Seafood
[C] Horses
[D] Gold
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Correct Answer: C [Horses]
Notes:
Motupalli, in the 12th century, was a significant center for horse trading. The Kakatiya king Ganapati Deva imported Arabian horses through this port, exemplifying its role in the economic activities of the kingdom.
9. Who authored the book ‘Why Socialism’?
[A] Jayaprakash Narayan
[B] Minoo Masani
[C] Acharya Narendra Dev
[D] Jawaharlal Nehru
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Correct Answer: A [Jayaprakash Narayan]
Notes:
The book ‘Why Socialism’ was authored by Jayaprakash Narayan, a prominent Indian independence activist, theorist and political leader.
10. Venigalla Basaveswara Rao, a scientist from Andhra Pradesh, is renowned for his research in which scientific field?
[A] Physics
[B] Biochemistry
[C] Environmental Science
[D] Mathematics
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Correct Answer: B [Biochemistry]
Notes:
Rao is an Indian-American biochemist specializing in bacteriophage research and vaccine development.
