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 Basva Puranam, an important literary work in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Tikkana
[B] Marana
[C] Nannechoda
[D] Palakuri Somanatha
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Correct Answer: D [Palakuri Somanatha]
Notes:
Basva Puranam was written by Palakuri Somanatha, a noted Telugu poet of Andhra Pradesh in the 13th century.
2. Italian traveler who visited Vijayanagara empire during the reign of Devaraya I (1406-1426) was:
[A] Durate Barbosa
[B] Dominigos Paes
[C] NicoloConti
[D] Abdur Razzack
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Correct Answer: C [NicoloConti]
Notes:
An Italian merchant and explorer, Niccolò de’ Conti traveled through India in the early 15th century during the reign of Devaraya I of Vijayanagara. He gave detailed accounts of South Indian ports, Hindu customs, and the richness of the Vijayanagara Empire, making him one of the earliest Europeans to document the region.
3. Sir Thomas Munro died at which of the following places in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Ananthapur
[B] Penukonda
[C] Chittoor
[D] Pattikonda
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Correct Answer: D [Pattikonda]
Notes:
Sir Thomas Munro died of cholera at Pattikonda in the Kurnool district on 6th July 1827 while serving as Governor of Madras.
4. What is the name of Volunteer corps raised during No-Tax campaign at Pedanandipadu in Guntur district?
[A] Ramadandu
[B] Shanthisena
[C] Ramasena
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Shanthisena]
Notes:
Shanthisena was the name of Volunteer corps raised during No-Tax campaign at Pedanandipadu in Guntur district to prevent new recruits from joining their posts.
5. In which year Rayalaseema Mahasabha was formed?
[A] 1928
[B] 1930
[C] 1934
[D] 1936
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Correct Answer: C [1934]
Notes:
To protect the interests of Rayalaseema region, Rayalaseema Mahasabha was formed in 1934 by CL Narasimha Reddi and K. Subramanyam
6. The leader of Join India Movement which started in Hyderabad state was:
[A] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[B] Sardar Patel
[C] Swami Ramananda Tirtha
[D] Jalagam Vengal Rao
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Correct Answer: C [Swami Ramananda Tirtha]
Notes:
Swami Ramananda Tirtha was the leader of Join India Movement. The movement was started by Hyderabad State Congress.
7. At the time of independence in 1947, the ruler of Hyderabad was:
[A] Asaf Ali
[B] Ibrahim
[C] Osman Ali Khan
[D] Kasim Razvi
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Correct Answer: C [Osman Ali Khan]
Notes:
Mir Osman Ali Khan was the ruler of Hyderabad state when India attained independence. He was seventh Nizam and ruled Hyderabad state from 1911 to 1948.
8. How many seats were secured by Telugu Desam party in 1983 elections?
[A] 200
[B] 202
[C] 204
[D] 206
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Correct Answer: B [202]
Notes:In 1983 General selection to state legislative assembly out 294 seats
- TDP secured 202 seats
- Congress led by Indira Gandhi secured only 60 seats
9. Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University was established in the year:
[A] 1959
[B] 1960
[C] 1962
[D] 1964
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Correct Answer: D [1964]
Notes:
Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University was established in 1964 with Obula Reddy as its Vice chancellor.
10. Deepam scheme was launched in:
[A] 1995
[B] 1997
[C] 1998
[D] 1999
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Correct Answer: D [1999]
Notes:
In the rural areas ,Deepam scheme was launched in July,1999 and in urban areas since February,2000
