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 issued the Vipparala inscription, considered one of the earliest Telugu inscriptions?
[A] Panduranga
[B] Kubja Vishnuvardhana
[C] Jayasimha Vallabha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Jayasimha Vallabha]
Notes:
The Vipparala inscription, one of the earliest Telugu inscriptions, was issued by Jayasimha Vallabha of Andhra Pradesh.
2. Who among the following was the author of Nirvochattra Ramayanam?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] YellaPragada
[D] Kethana
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Correct Answer: B [Tikkana]
Notes:
Tikkana’s first poetical work was “Nirvachanotthara Ramayana” (poetry without prose). It was also first poetical work without prose
3. Consider the following statements about Acharya Nagarjuna and find incorrect one from the given options
- He was the Contemporary to Satakarni-II
- He had written the scripture Suhrullekha
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both are correct
[D] Both are incorrect
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
He was the Contemporary to Yajna Sri Satakarni
4. Kreedhabi ramam was written by:
[A] Allasani Peddhana
[B] Nannaya
[C] Vinukonda Vallabharaya
[D] Kandukuri Rudrakavi
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Correct Answer: C [Vinukonda Vallabharaya]
Notes:
Kreedhabi ramam was written by Vinukonda Vallabharaya. It gives an account of Social conditions during the period of Kaktiyas
5. In which of the following sessions of Indian National Congress presided by Anandacharyulu?
[A] 1885 Bombay session
[B] 1886 Madras session
[C] 1891 Nagpur session
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [1891 Nagpur session]
Notes:
1891 Nagpur INC session was presided by P. Anandacharyulu.
6. The Author of Asamarthuni Jeevitha Yatra (Bungler: A Journey Through Life):
[A] T. Gopichand
[B] Siva Sankara Sastri
[C] Tarimala Nagi Reddi
[D] Srirangam Srinivasa Rao
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Correct Answer: A [T. Gopichand]
Notes:
T. Gopichand was the author of Asamarthuni Jeevitha Yatra. It was the first psychological novel in Telugu literature.
7. Which of the following was the headquarters of Andhra University at the time it was inaugurated?
[A] Vishakapatnam
[B] Anantapur
[C] Tirupathi
[D] Vijayawada
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Correct Answer: D [Vijayawada]
Notes:
On 26th April 1926 Andhra University was established with Vijayawada as head quarters later it was shifted to Vishakapatnam.
8. In which year Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) was launched?
[A] 2000
[B] 2001
[C] 2002
[D] 2003
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Correct Answer: B [2001]
Notes:
TRS was launched by KCR on 27th April 2001.
9. How many members does Andhra Pradesh elect to the Rajya Sabha?
[A] 7
[B] 11
[C] 14
[D] 17
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Correct Answer: B [11]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh elects 11 members to the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of Parliament, through indirect elections by state legislators. This allocation was established after the formation of Telangana in 2014, which received 7 seats.
10. Pushkaram, a river worshipping ritual, is held in which city of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Vijayawada
[B] Visakhapatnam
[C] Tirupati
[D] Amaravati
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayawada]
Notes:
Vijayawada hosts the Pushkaram, a river worshipping ritual dedicated to the Krishna River, emphasizing the city’s spiritual importance in Andhra Pradesh.
