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 the author of “Tapati Samvaronopakyanam”?
[A] Addanki Gangadhram
[B] Allasani Peddhana
[C] Kandukuri Rudra deva
[D] Pothana
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Correct Answer: A [Addanki Gangadhram]
Notes:
“Tapati Samvaronopakyanam” was written by Addanki Gangadhram, a noted Telugu poet from Andhra Pradesh.
2. Who authored the Telugu work ‘Dasa-kumara-charitamu’?
[A] Kethana
[B] Tikkana
[C] Srinatha
[D] Marana
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Correct Answer: A [Kethana]
Notes:
Kethana translated Dandin’s ‘Dasha-kumara-charita’ into Telugu as ‘Dasa-kumara-charitamu’ and called himself Abhinava Dandi.
3. 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.
4. Bhuvana Vijayam is the name of:
[A] Court of Sri Krishna Devaraya
[B] Story written by Krishna Devaraya
[C] First novel in Telugu
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Court of Sri Krishna Devaraya ]
Notes:
The period of Vijayanagara Empire (1336-1565) is regarded as the Golden age of Telugu literature. The court of Sri Krishna Devaraya (1509-29) known as Bhuvana Vijayam was adorned by eight great poets of Telugu popularly known as “Astha Digaajas.
5. Which of the following sessions of Andhra Mahasabha was presided by Konda Venkatappiah?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 4th
[D] 5th
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Correct Answer: D [5th]
Notes:
The fifth session of Andhra Mahasabha (1917) was presided by Konda Venkatappiah.
6. Which district of Andhra Pradesh has the least number of census towns?
[A] Guntur
[B] Kanuru
[C] Krishna
[D] Vishakapatnam
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Correct Answer: A [Guntur]
Notes:
Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh has the least number of census towns with only one.
7. The Jalaput Dam is located on which river?
[A] Machkund River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Krishna River
[D] Mahanadi River
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Correct Answer: A [Machkund River]
Notes:
The Jalaput Dam, located on the Machkund River, serves as a hydroelectric project shared by Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, impounding 34.273 Tmcft of water for the 120 MW Machkund Hydro-Electric Scheme operational since 1955.
8. Who was the founder of the Children’s Montessori School in Vijayawada?
[A] Dr. K. S. R. Anjaneyulu
[B] V. Ramakrishna Rao
[C] V. Koteswaramma
[D] Smt. P. S. Lakshmi
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Correct Answer: C [V. Koteswaramma]
Notes:
V. Koteswaramma, an educator from Andhra Pradesh, founded the Children’s Montessori School in Vijayawada and was the first woman graduate in Vijayawada taluka.
9. Which organization is responsible for the development of the Orvakal Rock Garden in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC)
[B] Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation (TSTDC)
[C] Kurnool District Administration
[D] Andhra Pradesh Forest Department
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Correct Answer: A [Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC)]
Notes:
Orvakal Rock Garden, near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, was developed by APTDC, featuring ancient caves and quartz-rich igneous rocks.
10. Who was the Portuguese Viceroy who led the defense of Portuguese India during the War of the League of the Indies (1570-1575)?
[A] Dom Francisco de Almeida
[B] Dom Afonso de Albuquerque
[C] Dom Luís de Ataíde
[D] Dom Vasco da Gama
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Correct Answer: C [Dom Luís de Ataíde]
Notes:
Dom Luís de Ataíde successfully defended Goa and Malacca against a pan-Asian alliance during the War of the League of the Indies, employing innovative tactics and maintaining Portuguese dominance.
