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. During Satavahanas rule, Tax levied on artisans was called:
[A] kurukara
[B] Deyameya or Bhaga
[C] Rajjagahaka
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [kurukara]
Notes:During the rule of Satavahanas:
- The tax on artisans was called kurukara.
- Deyameya or Bhaga was the name of land revenue which was 1/6th of the crop.
- Rajjagahaka was the name of official who used to collect tax. Rajjagahaka was also did survey of land.
2. Bhattavamana, also known as Kavivirushaba, served as the court poet of which ruler?
[A] Chalukya Bhima
[B] Yuddamalla
[C] Panduranga
[D] Ammaraja-I
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Correct Answer: A [Chalukya Bhima]
Notes:
Bhattavamana, known as Kavivirushaba, was the court poet of Chalukya Bhima, a ruler of the Eastern Chalukyas in Andhra Pradesh.
3. Consider the following statements:
- Agraharas are rent-free villages historically granted to Brahmins.
- Brahmadeyas refer to tax-free lands typically given for religious or scholarly purposes.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Both 1 and 2 are correct
[B] Only 1 is correct
[C] Only 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are not correct
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Correct Answer: A [Both 1 and 2 are correct]
Notes:Agraharas were historically entire villages or lands granted rent-free to Brahmins, primarily in ancient and medieval South India, to promote learning and religion. Brahmadeyas refer to lands donated to Brahmins, recognized as tax-free, which served religious, social, and educational purposes.
- Statement 1 is correct: Agraharas are indeed rent-free villages granted to Brahmins.
- Statement 2 is correct: Brahmadeyas are tax-free lands, typically supporting Vedic learning and religious activities.
Thus, both statements accurately describe these traditional land grants in Indian history.
4. Who was the author of the Telugu literary work ‘Saluvabhyudhayamu’?
[A] Krishna Deva Raya
[B] Rajanattha Dindima
[C] Gangadevi
[D] Allasani Peddana
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Correct Answer: B [Rajanattha Dindima]
Notes:
‘Saluvabhyudhayamu’ was authored by Rajanattha Dindima, a noted Telugu poet of the Vijayanagara Empire.
5. Who among the following was the first deputy chief minister of Andhra State?
[A] N.Sanjeeva Reddy
[B] Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramaya
[C] Kala Venkat Rao
[D] T. Prakasam
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Correct Answer: A [N.Sanjeeva Reddy ]
Notes:
When Andhra state was created on 1st Oct 1953 N.Sanjeeva Reddy became the first deputy chief minister of Andhra State
6. First world Telugu conference was held at:
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Tirupathi
[C] Vishakapatnam
[D] Vijayawada
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Correct Answer: A [Hyderabad]
Notes:
First world telugu conference was held at the lal bahadur stadium in hyderabad in 1975.
7. Consider the following schemes launched during the second tenure of N. Chandrababu Naidu as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh:
- Adarana – A scheme for artisans
- Mundadugu – A scheme for the disabled
- Cheyutha – A scheme for the downtrodden
Which of the above pairs is / are incorrectly matched?
[A] Only 1
[B] Both 2 and 3
[C] All are correctly matched
[D] All are incorrect
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Correct Answer: B [Both 2 and 3]
Notes:
- Adarana was indeed a welfare scheme for artisans introduced by Chandrababu Naidu.
- Mundadugu was intended for the upliftment of the downtrodden, not specifically for the disabled.
- Cheyutha was a scheme aimed at empowering the disabled, not broadly for all downtrodden sections.
Thus, only options 2 and 3 are incorrectly matched.
8. Which of the following states does NOT share a border with Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Telangana
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh shares borders with Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh, but not Kerala.
9. Who holds the record for being the longest-serving Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly?
[A] B. V. Subba Reddy
[B] N. Chandra Babu Naidu
[C] Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy
[D] P. V. Ranga Rao
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Correct Answer: A [B. V. Subba Reddy]
Notes:
B. V. Subba Reddy served as the Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly for the longest period (9 years and 195 days), during the Third and Fourth Assemblies, having been elected unanimously twice in 1962 and 1967.
10. Who was the renowned Carnatic vocalist who adopted and trained Malaysian-born Chinese vocalist Chong Chiu Sen?
[A] D.K. Pattammal
[B] M.S. Subbulakshmi
[C] K.J. Yesudas
[D] T.M. Krishna
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Correct Answer: A [D.K. Pattammal]
Notes:
Chong Chiu Sen was adopted and trained by D.K. Pattammal, a legendary Carnatic vocalist.
