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
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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. Who was known by the title “Kakatiya Stapanacharya”?
[A] Pedakomati Vemareddy
[B] Recharla Rudra
[C] Rudra deva
[D] Ganapathi deva
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Correct Answer: B [Recharla Rudra]
Notes:
Recharla Rudra, a key commander under the Kakatiya dynasty, was given the title “Kakatiya Stapanacharya” for his role in establishing the Kakatiya hegemony in Telangana.
3. Who among the following Kakatiya ruler intervened in the Palnadu war?
[A] Ganapathi Deva
[B] Rudra Deva
[C] Rudramba
[D] Prathaparudra
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Correct Answer: B [Rudra Deva]
Notes:
Rudradeva intervened in the Palnadu war on behalf of Nalagama and sent forces to assist Nayukuralu.
4. Parvataneni Virayya Chowdri was associated with:
[A] Rampa rebellion
[B] Forest Satyagraha at Palnadu
[C] Chirala-Perala Satyagraha at Chirala
[D] No-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu
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Correct Answer: D [No-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu ]
Notes:
The leader of No-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu was Parvataneni Virayya Chowdri.
5. Consider the following statements regarding the Sri Bagh Pact:
- It was signed on 16th November 1937.
- According to the pact, two university centers were to be established—one at Waltair and another at Anantapur.
- It was agreed that seats in the legislature would be distributed equally on a district basis.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 3
[D] All are correct statements
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct statements]
Notes:
- The Sri Bagh Pact was indeed signed on 16th November 1937 between leaders of Andhra and Rayalaseema to address political and educational cooperation.
- The pact included a key provision for the development of university centers at both Waltair (now Visakhapatnam) and Anantapur to ensure educational parity between regions.
- Another important point in the pact was the demand for an equal distribution of legislative seats on the basis of districts, aiming for balanced regional representation.
All three statements accurately reflect the terms of the Sri Bagh Pact, making option 4 the correct answer.
6. In which year Srikakulam was constituted into a separate district?
[A] 1950
[B] 1951
[C] 1952
[D] 1953
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Correct Answer: B [1951]
Notes:
Initially Srikakulam was a part of Ganjam district of Madras presidency. When separate Orissa province was formed in 1936 Srikakulam was included in Vishakhapatnam district and in 1951 Srikakulam was constituted into a separate district
7. Who was the Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly when it passed the resolution on 29th March 1989, sentencing 32 Youth Congress leaders to 30 days imprisonment?
[A] Ram Lal
[B] G. Narayana Rao
[C] K. Ramchandra Rao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [G. Narayana Rao]
Notes:
G. Narayana Rao was the Speaker of AP Assembly during the 1989 resolution sentencing 32 Youth Congress leaders to imprisonment.
8. Consider the following measures reportedly taken by N.T. Rama Rao during his tenure as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh:
- Reduction of retirement age of government employees from 58 to 55 years
- Abolition of hereditary village officer positions such as Karnam and Munsif
- Establishment of the Dharma Mahamatra office to investigate corruption charges against government employees
Which of the above measures were implemented by him?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] All of them
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Correct Answer: D [All of them]
Notes:N.T. Rama Rao, as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, introduced several administrative reforms.
- The retirement age for government employees was reduced from 58 to 55 to lower financial burden and rejuvenate the bureaucracy.
- He abolished hereditary village officials like Karnam and Munsifs to make local governance more merit-based and less feudal.
- The Dharma Mahamatra office was created as an anti-corruption body to investigate complaints against government employees, enhancing transparency and accountability.
All three measures were signature reforms of NTR’s tenure aimed at increasing administrative efficiency and public trust.
9. Who among the following was the author of Musalamma Maranamu?
[A] CR Reddy
[B] Anandacharyulu
[C] Rayaprolu Subbarao
[D] Jiddu Krishnamurti
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Correct Answer: A [CR Reddy]
Notes:
Cattamachi Ramalina Reddy was the author of Musalamma Maranamu.
10. When was the Vijayawada Airport, located in Gannavaram, granted international status?
[A] 3 May 2017
[B] 4 December 2018
[C] 1 January 2016
[D] 15 August 2020
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Correct Answer: A [3 May 2017]
Notes:
The airport was granted international status on 3 May 2017, enabling it to operate international flights. The first international flight to Singapore was launched by IndiGo on 4 December 2018, marking a milestone for the airport.
