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 is credited with extending the Satavahana kingdom by defeating Nahapana, the Shaka ruler of Western India?
[A] Simukha
[B] Satakarni-I
[C] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: C [Gautamiputra Satakarni]
Notes:
Gautamiputra Satakarni defeated Nahapana, expanding Satavahana rule in Western India, as recorded in Nasik and other inscriptions.
2. Who was the founder of the Tuluva dynasty in the Vijayanagara Empire?
[A] Veeranarasimha
[B] Saluvanarasimha
[C] Krishna Devaraya
[D] Ramaraya
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Correct Answer: A [Veeranarasimha]
Notes:
Veeranarasimha founded the Tuluva dynasty, which is the third dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire.
3. Consider the following statements about Nidadavolu conference in 1912 which results in the formation of Andhra conference?
- It was the joint conference of Godavari, Krishna and Guntur districts
- For the first time formation of separate Andhra province came up for consideration
- The president of the Nidadvolu conference was: Nyapathi Subba Rao
Select the incorrect statement from the given options
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 &3
[C] Only 2
[D] Only 3
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Correct Answer: D [Only 3]
Notes:
The president of the Nidadavolu conference was V. Ramdas.
4. Who among the following was the founder of Krishna Patrika ?
[A] Konda Venkatappayya
[B] Kasinadhuni Nageswar Rao
[C] Mutnuri Krishna Rao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Konda Venkatappayya]
Notes:
Krishna Patrika was founded by Konda Venkatappayya and Vasu Narayana Rao on 2 February 1902 as a weekly magazine. Venkatappayya edited till 1905. He had given the editorial responsibilities to Mutnuri Krishna Rao when he moved to Guntur.
5. In the 3rd century CE, under which dynasty was Nagarjunakonda, now located in a reservoir in the Guntur district, a thriving center of Buddhist learning?
[A] Maurya Dynasty
[B] Ikshvaku Dynasty
[C] Chola Dynasty
[D] Gupta Dynasty
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Correct Answer: B [Ikshvaku Dynasty]
Notes:
Nagarjunakonda was a flourishing center of Buddhist education during the 3rd century CE under the rule of the Ikshvaku dynasty. This center was well-known for its monasteries, universities, and richly sculpted stupas.
6. Which of the following rivers are connected by Kurnool Cuddappah Canal?
[A] Penner and Tungabhadra
[B] Godavari and Krishna
[C] Cauvery and Vaigai
[D] Tapti and Narmada
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Correct Answer: A [Penner and Tungabhadra]
Notes:
Kurnool Cuddappah Canal, or K.C. Canal, is an irrigation canal in Kurnool and Kadapa districts of Andhra Pradesh, constructed between 1863 and 1870, interconnecting the Penner and Tungabhadra rivers for irrigation and navigation purposes.
7. Which political party founded by N. T. Rama Rao is prominently featured in the film NTR: Mahanayakudu?
[A] Indian National Congress
[B] YSR Congress Party
[C] Telugu Desam Party
[D] Jana Sena Party
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Correct Answer: C [Telugu Desam Party]
Notes:
NTR: Mahanayakudu highlights N. T. Rama Rao’s founding of the Telugu Desam Party and his political journey in Andhra Pradesh.
8. Who was the founder of the Asaf Jahi dynasty that ruled Hyderabad State?
[A] Mir Nasir Jung
[B] Mir Qamar-ud-Din Siddiqi (Asaf Jah I)
[C] Nizam Ali Khan (Asaf Jah II)
[D] Mahboob Ali Khan (Asaf Jah VI)
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Correct Answer: B [Mir Qamar-ud-Din Siddiqi (Asaf Jah I)]
Notes:
Mir Qamar-ud-Din Siddiqi, known as Asaf Jah I, founded the Asaf Jahi dynasty in 1724 and was the first Nizam of Hyderabad.
9. Who served as the Principal of Baptist Theological Seminary, Kakinada during 1968-1969?
[A] Paul Antrobus
[B] John Smith
[C] T. Gnananandam
[D] David Rao
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Correct Answer: C [T. Gnananandam]
Notes:
T. Gnananandam was Principal during 1968-1969, the seminary’s final year before closure.
10. Which seminary did Chetti Bhanumurti lead between 1945 and 1956?
[A] Baptist Theological Seminary, Ramayapatnam
[B] Serampore College, West Bengal
[C] Baptist Theological Seminary, Kakinada
[D] Andhra Christian Seminary, Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: C [Baptist Theological Seminary, Kakinada]
Notes:
Chetti Bhanumurti led Baptist Theological Seminary, Kakinada from 1945 to 1956 and affiliated it to Senate of Serampore College in 1946.
