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 wrote Narsimha puranam, Ahobilakshetra mahatyam?
[A] Srinataha
[B] Pothana
[C] Kethana
[D] Yerrapragada
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Correct Answer: D [Yerrapragada]
Notes:
Uttara harivamsam, Narsimha puranam, Ahobilakshetra mahatyam are some of the works of Yellapragada who lived in the court of Prolayavema Reddy
2. Who assisted Thomas Munro in suppressing the Poligars after he was appointed Principal Collector of the Ceded Districts in 1800?
[A] Gen Campbell
[B] Capt. Orr
[C] Colnel Ford
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Gen Campbell]
Notes:
General Campbell helped Thomas Munro in subduing the Poligars during his tenure as Principal Collector of the Ceded Districts in 1800.
3. How many number of seats won by Swarajlists in 1926 elections in Madras Presidency?
[A] 41
[B] 44
[C] 50
[D] 63
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Correct Answer: B [44]
Notes:
In 1926 elections:
Swarajlists won 41 seats
Justice party won 22 seats
Independents won 36 seats
4. Sri Bagh was the name of a residence in Madras belongs to:
[A] Konda Venkatappiah
[B] Kasinathuni Nageswar Rao
[C] Prakasam
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Kasinathuni Nageswar Rao]
Notes:
On 16th Nov 1937 leaders of Circars and Rayalaseema met at Sri Bagh which is the name of residence of K. Naheswar Rao in Madras. At Sri Bagh an agreement was reached between leaders of Circars and Rayalaseema popularly known as Sri Bagh pact.
5. Which of the following party was started with the aim of safeguarding the interests of Non-Brahmins?
[A] Indian National congress
[B] Communist party
[C] Justice party
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Justice party]
Notes:
Justice party was started with the aim of safeguarding the interests of Non-Brahmins.
6. In Gentlemen agreement Andhra was represented by:
[A] B. Gopala Reddy
[B] G. Latchanna
[C] N. Sanjeev Reddy
[D] All of them
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Correct Answer: D [All of them]
Notes:In Gentlemen agreement:
Andhra was represented by
- Gopala Reddy- CM of Andhra state
- Sanjeev Reddy
- Latchanna
- Satya Narayana raju-President of APCC
Telangana was represented by
- Ramakrishna Rao-CM of Hyderabad state
- KV Ranga Reddi
- Chenna Reddi
- JV Narasinga Rao-President of Hyderabad congress committee
7. Who among the following chief ministers installed Buddha statue in Hussain Sagar?
[A] Jalagam Vengalrao
[B] NT Ramarao
[C] Marri Chenna Reddy
[D] PV Narasimha rao
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Correct Answer: B [NT Ramarao]
Notes:
Buddha statue was installed in Hussain Sagar in the year 1985
8. Deepam scheme is related to:
[A] Farmers welfare
[B] Cooking gas
[C] Urban infrastructure
[D] Lights in rural areas
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Correct Answer: B [Cooking gas]
Notes:
Deepam scheme was launched by Chandrababu Naidu for supplying cooking gas cylinders at free of cost.
9. What is the length of the coastline of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] 800 km
[B] 972 km
[C] 1200 km
[D] 650 km
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Correct Answer: B [972 km]
Notes:
The state has a coastline of about 972 km, making it one of the longest coastlines in India, which plays a crucial role in trade and tourism.
10. What is the rank of the Godavari Bridge among India’s longest road-cum-rail bridges?
[A] First
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] Fourth
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Correct Answer: D [Fourth]
Notes:
The Godavari Bridge, spanning the Godavari River in Rajahmundry, is India’s fourth longest road-cum-rail bridge, measuring 4.1 kilometers in length, with a portion dedicated to both rail and road traffic, enhancing connectivity in Andhra Pradesh.
