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. Which present-day location was known as Kalinganagara, the capital of the early Eastern Gangas?
[A] Mukhalingam in Srikakulam district
[B] Cuttack in Odisha
[C] Visakhapatnam
[D] Tekkali
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Correct Answer: A [Mukhalingam in Srikakulam district]
Notes:
Mukhalingam in Srikakulam district is identified as ancient Kalinganagara, the early Eastern Ganga capital.
2. Who among the among following translated Vemana verses into English?
[A] CP Brown
[B] Munro
[C] Meckenzie
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [CP Brown ]
Notes:
CP Brown translated Vemana verses into English in 1829.
3. 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.
4. At which of the following places, a special session of Andhra Mahasabha was held to discuss Montague-Chelmsford reforms?
[A] Vijayawada
[B] Guntur
[C] Vishakapatnam
[D] Tirupathi
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Correct Answer: B [Guntur]
Notes:
A special session of Andhra Mahasabha was held at Guntur under the presidentship of Kasinathuni Nageswar Rao to discuss Montague-Chelmsford reforms.
5. In which of the following sessions of Andhra Mahasabha, a separate university for Telugu people was demanded?
[A] First
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] Fourth
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Correct Answer: A [First]
Notes:
To promote Telugu language and literature, In the first session of Andhra Mahasabha in 1913 separate university for Telugu people was demanded.
6. Who among the following was the CM of in AndhraPradesh at the time of Jai Andhra Movement (1972)?
[A] Jalagam Vengal Rao
[B] T. Anjaiah
[C] PV Narasimha Rao
[D] Marri Chenna Reddy
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Correct Answer: C [PV Narasimha Rao]
Notes:
P. V Narasimha Rao was the first Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh from Telangana region. He became CM of Andhra Pradesh on 25th sept 1971 and served as CM upto 1973.
7. 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
8. After resignation of Ram lal as the governor of Andhra Pradesh, Who among the following appointed as governor of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] K. C Abraham
[B] Shankar Dayal Sharma
[C] Manishankar Joshi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Shankar Dayal Sharma]
Notes:
Shankar Dayal Sharma served as governor of Andhra Pradesh from 1984 to 1985.
9. On which river is the Penna Ahobilam Balancing Reservoir constructed in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Tungabhadra River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Penna River
[D] Krishna River
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Correct Answer: C [Penna River]
Notes:
The Penna Ahobilam Balancing Reservoir is built on the Penna River in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.
10. Which Telugu artist from Srikakulam is renowned for creating cover art for Chandamama magazine for over 50 years?
[A] Vaddadi Papaiah
[B] Kolla Lakshmana Rao
[C] Bhagavatula Sadasiva Shankara Sastry
[D] Dasari Narayana Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Vaddadi Papaiah]
Notes:
Vaddadi Papaiah, from Srikakulam, illustrated Chandamama covers for 50 years and used pen name Vapa.
