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. Who among the following rulers was honored with the title “Narendra Mrigaraja” (Lion amongst lions)?
[A] Vijayaditya-II
[B] Jayasimha Vallabha
[C] Vishnuvardhana-II
[D] Vishnuvardhana-III
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayaditya-II]
Notes:
Vijayaditya-II of the Eastern Chalukyas was awarded the title “Narendra Mrigaraja” for his valor and leadership.
3. Who among the following Eastern Chalukyan ruler built Rajahmundry city?
[A] Chalukya Bhima
[B] Ammaraja-I
[C] Kubja Vishnuvardhana
[D] Vijayaditya-II
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Correct Answer: B [Ammaraja-I ]
Notes:
Ammaraja-I built a new city on the left bank of R. Godavari called as Rajamahendra after his title in 921 A.D, now it is known as Rajahmundry.
4. Who among the following Golconda rulers was the contemporary of Sri Krishna Deva Raya?
[A] Mohammad Shah
[B] Quli-Qutub Shah
[C] Ibrahim
[D] Abdullah Qutb Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Quli-Qutub Shah ]
Notes:
Quli-Qutub Shah (1512-1543) was the contemporary of Sri Krishna Deva Raya (1509-1529) and Achyutha Raya (1529-1549).
5. Who among the following was the author of Mahantaka Sudhandhi?
[A] Krishna Devaraya
[B] Devaraya-I
[C] Devaraya-II
[D] Ramaraya
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Correct Answer: C [Devaraya-II]
Notes:
Mahantaka Sudhandhi is a Sanskrit work written by Devaraya-II of Sangama dynasty.
6. Who among the following was the author of Sugreeva Vijayam?
[A] Addanki Gangadhram
[B] Kandukuri Rudra Kavi
[C] Malla Reddi
[D] Ponnakanti Teleanganayya
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Correct Answer: B [Kandukuri Rudra Kavi]
Notes:The third ruler of Qutub Shahi dynasty, Ibrahim (1550-80) patronage many Telugu poets like
- Addanki Gangadhram- Tapati Samvaronopakyanam
- Kandukuri Rudra Kavi- Sugreeva Vijayam
- Malla Reddi- Sivadharmottaram
- Ponnakanti Teleanganayya- Yayati Charitra
7. Who among the following was known as Desabhakta?
[A] Kasinathuni Nageswar Rao
[B] Duggirala Gopala Krishnayya
[C] Konda Venkatappaiah
[D] Tanguturi Prakasam
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Correct Answer: C [Konda Venkatappaiah]
Notes:
- Andhra Ratna- Duggirala Gopala Krishnayya
- Desoddaraka-Kasinathuni Nageswar Rao
- Desabhakta-Konda Venkatappaiah
- Andhra Kesari-Tanguturi prakasam
8. Misra Manjari is the poetic work of:
[A] Rayaprolu Subba Rao
[B] K.A. Neelkanta Shastry
[C] Komarraju Venkata Lakshmana Rao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Rayaprolu Subba Rao ]
Notes:
Rayaprolu Subba rao received Sahitya Akademi Award for his poetic work Misra Manjari in 1965.
9. Which caste from Coastal Andhra Pradesh is historically known for serving as military generals in the Vijayanagara Empire and is currently among the wealthiest and most influential groups in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana?
[A] Kammas
[B] Reddys
[C] Velamas
[D] Kapus
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Correct Answer: A [Kammas]
Notes:
Kammas were military generals in Vijayanagara Empire and are now a wealthy, influential group in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
10. Who served as the chief surgeon and advisor to Nizam Mahbub Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VI, in Hyderabad?
[A] Dr. Rafi Ahmed Kidwai
[B] Nawab Arastu Yar Jung
[C] Dr. Zakir Husain
[D] Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
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Correct Answer: B [Nawab Arastu Yar Jung]
Notes:
Nawab Arastu Yar Jung was the chief surgeon and advisor to Nizam Mahbub Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VI, and first Superintendent of Osmania General Hospital.
