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 founded a town called SarvaSiddhi in Vishakapatnam?
[A] Kubja Vishnu vardhana
[B] Jayasimha Vallabha
[C] Vijayaditya
[D] Chalukya Bhima
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Jayasimha Vallabha]
Notes:
Jayasimha vallabha founded a town called SarvaSiddhi in Vishakapatnam, which became the seat of provincial governors of Yelamanchili and Kalinga provinces.
2. Which among the following correctly defines Dubashees?
[A] They are foreign traders
[B] They are local merchants
[C] They are the local people who helped collector in explaining local language
[D] None of the above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [They are the local people who helped collector in explaining local language]
Notes:
Dubashees are the local people who helped collector in explaining local language.
3. During civil Disobedience movement in Andhra, Who among the following appointed as Dictator?
[A] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[B] Konda Venkatappaiah
[C] Pattabhi Sitaramayya
[D] Pingali Venkayya
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Konda Venkatappaiah ]
Notes:
During civil Disobedience movement in Andhra Konda Venkatappaiah was appointed as the dictator for entire Andhra region to carry the satyagraha movement.
4. Who among the following popularly known as Andhra Tagore?
[A] Bejawada Gopala Reddy.
[B] NTR
[C] Sanjiva Reddy
[D] PV Narasimha Rao
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Bejawada Gopala Reddy.
]
Notes:
Bejawada Gopala Reddy popularly known as Andhra Tagore.
5. Who among the following had the title Kavi Samrat?
[A] Unnava Lakshmi Narayana
[B] Viswanatha Satyanarayana
[C] PV Narasimha Rao
[D] T. Gopichand
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Viswanatha Satyanarayana ]
Notes:
Viswanatha Satyanarayana also known as Kavi Samrat (emperor among the poets)
6. When Chandrababu Naidu elected as CM of Andhra Pradesh in 1995, the speaker of Andhra Pradesh legislative assembly was:
[A] Prathiba Bharati
[B] Sripada Rao
[C] Yanamala Rama krishunudu
[D] Balayogi
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Yanamala Rama krishunudu ]
Notes:
Yanamala Rama krishunudu served as speaker of Andhra Pradesh legislative assembly from 1995 to 1999.
7. As per AP reorganisation act, which of the following dates is known as appointed day?
[A] March 2nd 2014
[B] June 2nd 2013
[C] June 2nd 2014
[D] March 2nd 2015
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [June 2nd 2014]
Notes:
As per AP reorganization act 2nd June 2014 was the appointed day. On this date Andhra Pradesh was officially bifurcated into two states (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana).
8. Which rivers formed the second largest river delta in India?
[A] Krishna and Godavari
[B] Ganges and Brahmaputra
[C] Indus and Sutlej
[D] Godavari and Mahanadi
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Krishna and Godavari]
Notes:
The state features the second largest river delta in India, formed by the Krishna and Godavari river systems, which are crucial for agriculture and irrigation.
9. Which folk festival is traditionally celebrated by fishermen in Andhra Pradesh before the start of the fishing season?
[A] Bathukamma
[B] Bonalu
[C] Pushkaralu
[D] Gangamma Jatara
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Gangamma Jatara]
Notes:
Gangamma Jatara is an 8-day festival observed by fishermen in Andhra Pradesh to seek blessings before fishing season.
10. Who was the first Lok Sabha MP from Kakinada representing the Communist Party of India (CPI) in 1952?
[A] Moturi Satyanarayana
[B] Dr. Chelikani Venkata Rama Rao
[C] Dasari Narayana Rao
[D] Ganti Jogi Somayaji
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Dr. Chelikani Venkata Rama Rao]
Notes:
Dr. Chelikani Venkata Rama Rao was the first CPI MP from Kakinada in 1952 Lok Sabha.
