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. In which of the following years Battle of Talikota or Rakshasi-Tangadi took place?
[A] 1560
[B] 1562
[C] 1565
[D] 1568
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Correct Answer: C [1565]
Notes:
The Battle of Talikota was fought between Vijayanagar Kingdom and Sultanates of Deccan in 1565. The Vijayanagar empire was defeated in the Battle.
3. On which river bank is Vijayawada situated?
[A] Krishna River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Cauvery River
[D] Tungabhadra River
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna River]
Notes:
Vijayawada is a major city in Andhra Pradesh, located on the banks of the Krishna River.
4. Which among the following was related to Maddayyagari Mallana ?
[A] Manucharitam
[B] Parijataapaharanam
[C] Rajasekhara Charitramu.
[D] Kalahasthi Mahatyamu
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Correct Answer: C [Rajasekhara Charitramu.
]
Notes:
- Allasani Peddana wrote Manucharitam and dedicated to the Emperor Krishna Deva Raya.
- Nandi Timmana wrote Parijataapaharanam and dedicated it to the emperor as well.
- Maddayyagari Mallana wrote Rajasekhara Charitramu.
- Dhurjati wrote Kalahasthi Mahatyamu.
5. Which of the following is incorrect with respect to inscriptions?
[A] Naneghat- Naganika
[B] Junaghad- Satakarni-II
[C] Amaravati- Sivmuka Satakarni
[D] Nasik- Gautami Balasri
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Correct Answer: B [Junaghad- Satakarni-II]
Notes:
Junaghad inscription was issued by Rudradaman.
6. Who among the following was the author of “Andhra Bhasha Bhushanam”?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Ketana
[C] Errana
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Ketana ]
Notes:
Ketana was the author of the Telugu grammar book “Andhra Bhasha Bhushanam”.
7. Who among the following was the author of “Sahitya Chintamani”?
[A] Srinatha
[B] Peda Komati Vema Reddi
[C] Prolaya Nayaka
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Peda Komati Vema Reddi]
Notes:
Komati Vema was a great scholar and wrote two books called “Sangita Chintamani” and “Sahitya Chintamani”.
8. Rev. Noble was associated with:
[A] London Mission
[B] Church Missionary society
[C] American Baptist Mission
[D] American Mission
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Correct Answer: B [Church Missionary society]
Notes:
Church Missionary society was started in Machilipatnam under the leadership of Rev. Nobel.
In 1843 Rev. Noble started a school at Machilipatnam
9. On which of the following dates, Swami Sitaram began his fast unto death for separate Andhra state?
[A] 15th August 1950
[B] 15th August 1951
[C] 20th September 1950
[D] 20th September 1951
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Correct Answer: B [15th August 1951]
Notes:
On 15th August 1951 Gollapudi Sitaram Sastry popularly known as Swami Sitaram began his fast unto death for separate Andhra Province.
10. How many mandals were formed by NTR after becoming C.M for the 3rd time by repealingTalukas and Firkas in the districts?
[A] 1000
[B] 1100
[C] 1104
[D] 1110
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Correct Answer: C [1104]
Notes:
N.T.R formed 1104 Mandals after becoming C.M for the 3rd time by repealingTalukas and Firkas in the districts.
