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. The main patrons of Amravati School of art were:
[A] Satavahanas
[B] Kushans
[C] Guptas
[D] Mauryas
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Correct Answer: A [Satavahanas]
Notes:
The Satavahanas, ruling the Deccan region, chiefly supported the Amravati school of Buddhist art, flourishing from 2nd century BCE to 3rd century CE.
2. Who among the following Golconda rulers was the contemporary of Sri Krishna Deva Raya?
[A] Mohammad Shah
[B] Quli-Qutub Shah
[C] Ibrahim
[D] Abdullah Qutb Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Quli-Qutub Shah ]
Notes:
Quli-Qutub Shah (1512-1543) was the contemporary of Sri Krishna Deva Raya (1509-1529) and Achyutha Raya (1529-1549).
3. Who among the following was known as Desabhakta?
[A] Kasinathuni Nageswar Rao
[B] Duggirala Gopala Krishnayya
[C] Konda Venkatappaiah
[D] Tanguturi Prakasam
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Correct Answer: C [Konda Venkatappaiah]
Notes:
- Andhra Ratna- Duggirala Gopala Krishnayya
- Desoddaraka-Kasinathuni Nageswar Rao
- Desabhakta-Konda Venkatappaiah
- Andhra Kesari-Tanguturi prakasam
4. In which year Eight point plan was announced?
[A] 1967
[B] 1968
[C] 1969
[D] 1970
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Correct Answer: C [1969]
Notes:
During Telangana agittaion Eight point plan was announced on 11th April 1969 in Lok Sabha.
5. 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.
6. Foundation stone for the Visakha steel Plant was laid by:
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] Lal Bahadur Sastri
[C] Indhira Gandhi
[D] Rajiv Gandhi
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Correct Answer: C [Indhira Gandhi]
Notes:
Indira Gandhi laid foundation stone for the Visakha steel Plant on 20th January 1971.
7. On which river Pulichintala project was contructed?
[A] River Godavari
[B] River Krishna
[C] River Tunghabhadra
[D] River pennar
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Correct Answer: B [River Krishna]
Notes:
Pulichintala project was contructed across River Krishna. It serves the irrigation needs of Krishna, West Godavari, Praksam and Guntur districts.
8. Where did Gandhiji decide to discard dhoti and kurt a in favour of langot and became a ‘half-naked fakir’ for the rest of his life ?
[A] Madras
[B] Vijayawada
[C] Madurai
[D] Tirupati
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Correct Answer: C [Madurai]
Notes:
Mahatma Gandhi made the decision to dress in a simple loin cloth, or ‘langot’, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu on September 22, 1921. This choice was a symbolic gesture to identify with the poor masses of India.
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
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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. Which civilian honor is awarded annually by the Andhra Pradesh State Cultural Council on the occasion of Ugadi?
[A] Nandi Award
[B] Rajyotsava Award
[C] Padma Shri
[D] Kala Ratna
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Correct Answer: D [Kala Ratna]
Notes:
Kala Ratna, formerly Hamsa Award, is given annually on Ugadi by Andhra Pradesh State Cultural Council for excellence in arts and culture.