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 authored the “Basava Puranam”?
[A] Palkuriki Somanatha
[B] Allasani Peddhana
[C] Nannaya
[D] Tikkana
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Correct Answer: A [Palkuriki Somanatha]
Notes:
Palkuriki Somanatha, a 12th-century Telugu poet from Andhra Pradesh, authored “Basava Puranam,” detailing the life of Basavanna, a prominent Lingayat saint.
2. Who among the following constructed a big irrigation tank at Panagallu and named it as Rudrasamudram?
[A] Rudradeva
[B] Rudrama Devi
[C] Ganapathi Deva
[D] Prola
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Correct Answer: A [Rudradeva]
Notes:
Udaya choda the chief of Panagallu made peace with Rudradeva. To commemorate this victory Rudradeva constructed a big irrigation tank at Panagallu and named it as Rudrasamudram.
3. Madras Native Association which is one of the predecessors of Indian National congress was formed in the year?
[A] 1845
[B] 1849
[C] 1850
[D] 1853
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Correct Answer: B [1849]
Notes:
The first organization in the Madras Presidency to vent for the rights of Indians was the Madras Native Association which was established by Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty in the year 1849.
4. How many number of seats won by Justice party during 1923 provincial elections?
[A] 44
[B] 50
[C] 55
[D] 63
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Correct Answer: A [44]
Notes:
In 1923 provincial elections Justice party won 44 out of 98 elected seats.
Earlier in 1920 elections it won 63 seats
5. How many members are present in Regional council that is formed as a result of Gentlemen Agreement?
[A] 10
[B] 15
[C] 20
[D] 25
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Correct Answer: C [20]
Notes:
20 members were present in Regional council that is formed as a result of Gentlemen Agreement.
6. Who among the following served as Second Governor of Andhra Pradesh that was formed on 1st Nov 1956?
[A] CM Trivedi
[B] Ram lal
[C] Shankar Dayal Sharma
[D] Bhimsen sachar
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Correct Answer: D [Bhimsen sachar]
Notes:
CM Trivedi was the first governor of Andhra state and Andhra Pradesh.
CM Trivedi was followed by Bhimsen sachar as second governor of Andhra Pradesh
7. Kandeleru Dam is located in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Nellore
[B] Chittoor
[C] Krishna
[D] Guntur
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Correct Answer: A [Nellore]
Notes:
Kandeleru Dam is located in Rapur Mandal, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, and is part of the Telugu Ganga project, which supplies drinking water to Chennai from the Srisailam reservoir on the Krishna River.
8. On which of the following rivers is the Lanka Sagar water project built?
[A] Kuttalair River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Krishna River
[D] Penna River
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Correct Answer: A [Kuttalair River]
Notes:
Lanka Sagar is a water project in Andhra Pradesh, centered on an earth-fill dam on the Kuttalair River, built in 1968 for irrigation and drinking water supply, benefiting nearby villages like Rajugudem and Chowdavaram.
9. Gandikota V. Rao, the renowned Indian-American atmospheric scientist, originated from which place in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Vizianagaram
[B] Vijayawada
[C] Tirupati
[D] Rajahmundry
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Correct Answer: A [Vizianagaram]
Notes:
Gandikota V. Rao was from Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.
10. During the Pongal festival, which deity is traditionally worshipped for blessings of rain?
[A] Lord Vishnu
[B] Lord Indra
[C] Lord Shiva
[D] Lord Ganesha
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Correct Answer: B [Lord Indra]
Notes:
Lord Indra is worshipped during Pongal for rain blessings, especially on IndraBhogi day.
