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 among the following was the founder of Satavahana dynasty?
[A] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[B] Simuka
[C] Satakarni-I
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: B [Simuka]
Notes:
Matsya and Vayu Puranas mentioned that the last Kanva king Susarman was killed by Andhra king Simukha and established Satavahana kingdom.
2. Which of the following is not related with Acharya Nagarjuna?
[A] Sahrullekha
[B] Sunya Vadam
[C] Ratnavalli
[D] Chamundica Vilasam
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Correct Answer: D [Chamundica Vilasam]
Notes:
Chamundica Vilasam was written by Nannaya
3. Which among the following was constructed in Andhra during crown rule?
[A] Dhowleswaram Project
[B] Krishna anicut
[C] KC Cannal
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [KC Cannal]
Notes:
Kurnool-Cuddapah Canal popularly known as KC canal was constructed between 1863 and 1870. It connects River Pennar and River Tunghabhadra.
4. At which of the following places, a special session of Andhra Mahasabha was held to discuss Montague-Chelmsford reforms?
[A] Vijayawada
[B] Guntur
[C] Vishakapatnam
[D] Tirupathi
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Correct Answer: B [Guntur]
Notes:
A special session of Andhra Mahasabha was held at Guntur under the presidentship of Kasinathuni Nageswar Rao to discuss Montague-Chelmsford reforms.
5. During whose regime George Bush visited Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Chandrababu Naidu
[B] YS Rajasekhar reddy
[C] Kirankumar reddy
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [YS Rajasekhar reddy]
Notes:
George Bush was the second US president to visit Andhra Pradesh. He visited Andhra Pradesh in 2006 when YSR was CM.
Earlier Bill Clinton visited Andhra When Chandrababu Naidu was CM.
6. In Andhra Pradesh, Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE) is located at:
[A] Tirupathi
[B] Vishakapatnam
[C] Guntur
[D] Amaravati
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Correct Answer: B [Vishakapatnam]
Notes:
As committed under the 13 Schedule of Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014 Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy is setup at Vishakapatnam.
7. Who is the founder and national president of Mala Mahanadu in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Karem Sivaji
[B] Jupudi Prabhakar
[C] Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
[D] N. Chandrababu Naidu
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Correct Answer: A [Karem Sivaji]
Notes:
Karem Sivaji founded Mala Mahanadu and served as its national president, leading the Mala community in Andhra Pradesh.
8. 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.
9. Which dynasty ruled coastal and central Andhra Pradesh from 1325 to 1448 CE?
[A] Kakatiya Dynasty
[B] Reddi Dynasty
[C] Vijayanagara Empire
[D] Satavahana Dynasty
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Correct Answer: B [Reddi Dynasty]
Notes:
The Reddi dynasty ruled coastal and central Andhra Pradesh between 1325 and 1448 CE, succeeding the Kakatiyas and later allying with the Vijayanagara Empire.
10. In Hindustani and Carnatic music, what is the name of the seventh and final svara?
[A] Shadja (Sa)
[B] Rishabha (Re)
[C] Nishada (Ni)
[D] Gandhara (Ga)
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Correct Answer: C [Nishada (Ni)]
Notes:
Nishada (Ni) is the seventh svara, frequency doubles in the higher octave.
