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 the literary work “Kavyalankarasangrahamu”?
[A] Nandi Timmana
[B] Ayyalaraju Ramabhadra
[C] Pingali Surana
[D] Ramarajabhusanudu
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Correct Answer: D [Ramarajabhusanudu]
Notes:
“Kavyalankarasangrahamu” was composed by Ramarajabhusanudu, a renowned Telugu poet of the Vijayanagara Empire.
2. Which Reddy dynasty king shifted his capital from Addanki to Kondavidu?
[A] Anapota Reddy
[B] Vema Reddy
[C] Kumaragiri Reddy
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Anapota Reddy]
Notes:
Anapota Reddy moved the Reddy dynasty capital from Addanki to Kondavidu, strengthening their rule in present-day Andhra Pradesh.
3. Which of the following was the earliest capital of Redd Kingdoms of Kondaividu?
[A] Guntur
[B] Addanki
[C] Vengi
[D] Kondavidu
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Correct Answer: B [Addanki]
Notes:
Later Anapotha Reddi Shifted of capital from Addanki to Kondavidu.
4. Who is the author of Bhogini Dandakam?
[A] Pothana
[B] Srinatha
[C] Nannaya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Pothana]
Notes:
Bhogini Dandakam, a renowned Telugu literary work, was authored by Pothana, a celebrated poet from Andhra Pradesh.
5. Consider the following statements about Simon commission:
- The government selected Guntur & Ongole for the visit of Simon Commission
- The commission recommended for the creation of separate Andhra Province.
Select the incorrect statement from the given options:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both are correct statements
[D] Both are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Simon commission recommended for the creation of Orissa and Sindh provinces. It did not recommended for the creation of Andhra province.
6. Madapati Hanumantha Rao was Known as
[A] Andhradesha
[B] Andhra Pithamaha
[C] Andhradeva
[D] Andhraputra
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pithamaha]
Notes:
Madapati Hanumantha Rao was also known as “Andhra Pithamaha”. He was the first Mayor of Hyderabad from 1951-1954.
7. In which of the following districts Anti-arrack movement was started in 1992?
[A] Chittoor
[B] Srikakulam
[C] Kurnool
[D] Nellore
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Correct Answer: D [Nellore]
Notes:
The anti-arrack movement started as a spontaneous movement in a remote village in Dubagunta of Nellore district.
8. Who among the following had the record of presenting state budget highest number of times?
[A] Konijeti Rosiah
[B] Yanamala Ramakrishnudu
[C] Kodela Sivaprasadrao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Konijeti Rosiah]
Notes:
Konjeti Rosaiah presented AP state budget for 16 times including 7 times in a row.
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. Which dynasty ruled the eastern Krishna valley from Vijayapuri (Nagarjunakonda) during the 3rd-4th century CE?
[A] Satavahana dynasty
[B] Pallava dynasty
[C] Ikshvaku dynasty
[D] Vakataka dynasty
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Correct Answer: C [Ikshvaku dynasty]
Notes:
The Ikshvaku dynasty ruled from Vijayapuri in the 3rd-4th century CE, succeeding the Satavahanas, patronizing both Shaivism and Buddhism, with inscriptions found at Nagarjunakonda.
