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. What does the term ‘Sardahas’ denote in the realm of the Satavahana dynasty?
[A] Exotic traders or distant voyage traders
[B] Indigenous merchants
[C] Law enforcement personnel
[D] Intelligence agency officers
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Correct Answer: A [Exotic traders or distant voyage traders]
Notes:
The term ‘Sardahas’ in the framework of the Satavahana dynasty principally points to ‘foreign traders or long-distance traders’. This implies that the Satavahanas had extensive commercial relationships with diverse cultures beyond domestic boundaries.
2. Who among the following Vijayanagara rulers assumed the title “Yavana Rajya Stapancharya”?
[A] Srikrishna Devaraya
[B] Achyutha Raya
[C] Devaraya I
[D] Devaraya II
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Correct Answer: A [Srikrishna Devaraya]
Notes:
Srikrishna Devaraya adopted the title “Yavana Rajya Stapancharya” to signify his victories over Deccan Sultanates and assert his supremacy in South India.
3. Who among the following Satavahana rulers patronised Sanskrit?
[A] Gautamaiputra Satakarni
[B] Hala
[C] Kuntala Satakarni
[D] Pulomavi
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Correct Answer: C [Kuntala Satakarni ]
Notes:
Kuntala Satakarni Satavahna king patronised Sanskrit, during his reign Sanskrit replaced Prakrit as official language.
4. The stairs for Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swami Temple and Ahohibalam Narasimha Swamy Temple was built by:
[A] Prolaya Vema Reddi
[B] Peda Komati Vema reddi
[C] Krishna Devaraya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Prolaya Vema Reddi]
Notes:
Prolaya Vema Reddi is the Reddy king who built the stairs for Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swami Temple and Ahohibalam Narasimha Swamy Temple.
5. Who among the following was the author of Subhadrarjuniyam?
[A] Mohanangi
[B] Tallapaka Timmaka
[C] Naganika
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Tallapaka Timmaka]
Notes:
Tallapaka Timmaka, wife of Annamacharya, was the author of Subhadrarjuniyam.
6. In 1498 Vasco da Gama arrived to the coast of:
[A] Calcutta
[B] Calicut
[C] Surat
[D] Machilipatnam
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Correct Answer: B [Calicut]
Notes:
Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese Navigator discovered sea route to India in 1498 A.D. He arrived at Calicut on the west Coast of India. They were well received by Zamorin, the Raja of Calicut.
7. In which year Battle of Padmanabham took place?
[A] 1790
[B] 1794
[C] 1800
[D] 1802
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Correct Answer: B [1794]
Notes:
The Battle of Padmanabham, fought on July 10, 1794, involved the British, led by Colonel Pendergast, and the Rajah of Vizianagaram, Pusapati Vijayarama Gajapathi Raju II, who was refusing to pay taxes and opposing British governance. The British forces, equipped with rifles and cannons, decisively defeated the Vizianagaram forces, resulting in the death of the Rajah and his commander, and securing British control over the principality.
8. Who among the following elected as chief minister of Andhra Pradesh after restoration of President that was imposed during Jai Andhra Movement?
[A] Marri Chenna Reddy
[B] J. Vengal Rao
[C] T. Anjaih
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [J. Vengal Rao ]
Notes:
On 15th Dec 1973 president rule in Andhra Pradesh was revoked and J. Vengal Rao as CM formed 15 member ministry
9. The first speaker of the Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Assembly that was formed on 1st Nov 1956:
[A] Ayyadevara Kaleswara Rao
[B] Nallapati Venkata Ramaih choudary
[C] Gowthu Latchanna
[D] Lakshminarasimham Dora
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Correct Answer: A [Ayyadevara Kaleswara Rao]
Notes:
For Andhra state from 1953 to 1956, two members were acted as speakers. They were Nallapati Venkata Ramaih choudary from Guntur district and Lakshminarasimham Dora from Srikakulam.
Ayyadevara Kaleswara Rao was the first speaker of the Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Assembly that was formed on 1st Nov 1956
10. Which dynasty ruled the Parlakhemundi Estate during the British era in Orissa?
[A] Chola Dynasty
[B] Eastern Ganga Dynasty
[C] Mughal Dynasty
[D] Maratha Dynasty
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Correct Answer: B [Eastern Ganga Dynasty]
Notes:
The Parlakhemundi Estate was ruled by descendants of the Eastern Ganga dynasty during British rule in Orissa.
