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 was known as Kavivatsala or patron of poets?
[A] Pulomavi-I
[B] Hala
[C] Gunadhaya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Hala]
Notes:
Hala was the author of a Prakrit work Gatha Saptasati, and he was known as Kavivatsala or patron of poets.
2. Errana was the author of Harivamsa. He dedicated this work to:
[A] Prolaya Vema Reddi
[B] Manumasiddi
[C] Krishna Devaraya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Prolaya Vema Reddi ]
Notes:
Errana was the court poet of Prolaya Vema Reddy. He was the great devotee of Lord Siva and was known as Shambudas or Sivadas.
3. Which of the following two places in Andhra were selected for the visit of Simon commission?
[A] Guntur & Vijayawada
[B] Tirupathi & Kurnool
[C] Guntur & Ongole
[D] Vijayawada & Vishakapatnam
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Correct Answer: C [Guntur & Ongole]
Notes:
Guntur & Ongole were the two places in Andhra selected for the visit of Simon commission.
4. Pratihba is the name of Journal associated with socialist ideas. Who among the following was the editor of Prathiba?
[A] T Gopichand
[B] Kompella Janardhana Rao
[C] Siva Sankara Sastri
[D] Sri Sri
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Correct Answer: C [Siva Sankara Sastri]
Notes:
Siva Sankara Sastri was the editor of Prathiba.
Kompella Janardhana Rao was the editor of Udayani
5. Sripada Subramanyam was associated with:
[A] Andhra Patrika
[B] Prabuddha Andhra
[C] Krishna Patrika
[D] Zamin Patrika
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Correct Answer: B [Prabuddha Andhra ]
Notes:
Prabuddha Andhra was aTelugu monthly edited by Sripada Subramanyam.
6. In which year Satyam, the leader of Srikakulam armed struggle was killed in a Police encounter?
[A] 1968
[B] 1969
[C] 1970
[D] 1971
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Correct Answer: C [1970]
Notes:
On 10th July 1970 Satyam and Kailasam, the originators of Srikakulam armed struggle was killed in police encounter at Bori hills. With this Srikakulam armed struggle comes to an end
7. Consider the following provisions regarding the Six Point Formula:
- Abolition of Mulki rules
- Establishment of Central University at Hyderabad
- Preference to local candidates for direct recruitment to non-gazetted posts and Assistant surgeons
Which of the above was / were not included in the Six Point Formula?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 1 and 2
[D] All are present in Six Point Formula
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Correct Answer: D [All are present in Six Point Formula]
Notes:The Six Point Formula, introduced in 1973 to address the issues of Telangana in Andhra Pradesh, included:
- Abolition of Mulki rules, which were regulations ensuring jobs to locals in Hyderabad State.
- Establishment of a Central University at Hyderabad to promote higher education in the region.
- Preference for local candidates in direct recruitment to non-gazetted posts, including Assistant surgeons, to address employment concerns.
Thus, all the mentioned statements were indeed present in the Six Point Formula, making option 4 the correct answer.
8. How many major ports are there in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] None
[B] One
[C] Two
[D] Three
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Correct Answer: B [One]
Notes:
The state of Andhra Pradesh has one major port located in Visakhapatnam. This port is under the administrative control of the Indian Central government.
9. Which river does the Galageshwar Shiva Temple near Haveri face?
[A] Kaveri River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Krishna River
[D] Tungabhadra River
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Correct Answer: D [Tungabhadra River]
Notes:
The Galageshwar Shiva Temple, built by Western Chalukyas in the 11th century near Haveri, faces the Tungabhadra River.
10. Which classical dance form was Adyar K. Lakshman renowned for specializing in?
[A] Bharatanatyam
[B] Kuchipudi
[C] Odissi
[D] Mohiniyattam
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Correct Answer: A [Bharatanatyam]
Notes:
Adyar K. Lakshman was a Bharatanatyam dancer and guru trained at Kalakshetra under Rukmini Devi Arundale.
