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 the author of Brihathkatha?
[A] Hala
[B] Gunadhaya
[C] Rajasekhara
[D] Sarva varma
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Correct Answer: B [Gunadhaya]
Notes:
Some of the important writers & their writings during satavahana period:
Hala-Gatha Saptasati
Sarva varma-Katantara Vyakarana
Gunadhya-Brihathkatha
Rajasekhara-Kavya Mimamsa
2. Who among the following Eastern Chalukyan ruler built Rajahmundry city?
[A] Chalukya Bhima
[B] Ammaraja-I
[C] Kubja Vishnuvardhana
[D] Vijayaditya-II
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Correct Answer: B [Ammaraja-I ]
Notes:
Ammaraja-I built a new city on the left bank of R. Godavari called as Rajamahendra after his title in 921 A.D, now it is known as Rajahmundry.
3. Who authored the “Basava Puranam”?
[A] Palkuriki Somanatha
[B] Allasani Peddhana
[C] Nannaya
[D] Tikkana
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Correct Answer: A [Palkuriki Somanatha]
Notes:
Palkuriki Somanatha, a 12th-century Telugu poet from Andhra Pradesh, authored “Basava Puranam,” detailing the life of Basavanna, a prominent Lingayat saint.
4. Which of the following was the earliest capital of Redd Kingdoms of Kondaividu?
[A] Guntur
[B] Addanki
[C] Vengi
[D] Kondavidu
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Correct Answer: B [Addanki]
Notes:
Later Anapotha Reddi Shifted of capital from Addanki to Kondavidu.
5. During civil Disobedience movement in Andhra, Who among the following appointed as Dictator?
[A] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[B] Konda Venkatappaiah
[C] Pattabhi Sitaramayya
[D] Pingali Venkayya
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Correct Answer: B [Konda Venkatappaiah ]
Notes:
During civil Disobedience movement in Andhra Konda Venkatappaiah was appointed as the dictator for entire Andhra region to carry the satyagraha movement.
6. Who among the following was the chairman of Partition committee formed by Madras government ?
[A] T. Prakasam
[B] Kumaraswami Raj
[C] Kala Venkata Rao
[D] T.T Krishnamachari
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Correct Answer: B [Kumaraswami Raj]
Notes:
Kumaraswami Raj, CM of Madras was the chairman of Partition committee formed by Madras government.
7. Who among the following was the chairman of State Reorganisation commission?
[A] Sardar Patel
[B] HM Hunzru
[C] Saiyid Fazal Ali
[D] Jawaharlal Nehru
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Correct Answer: C [Saiyid Fazal Ali]
Notes:
State Reorganisation commission was constituted in 1953 with Saiyid Fazal Ali as chairman and other members in the commission were HN Kunzru and K.M.Panikkar.
8. In which year Gentlemen agreement was signed between leaders of Hyderabad state and Andhra state?
[A] 1954
[B] 1955
[C] 1956
[D] 1957
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Correct Answer: C [1956]
Notes:
On 20th February 1956 Gentlemen agreement was signed between leaders of Hyderabad state and Andhra state.
9. Which Chief Minister declared Urdu as the second official language of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] NT Ramarao
[B] Chandrababu Naidu
[C] YS Rajasekhar Reddy
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Chandrababu Naidu]
Notes:
Chandrababu Naidu declared Urdu the second official language of Andhra Pradesh in 1994, recognizing its cultural and demographic significance.
10. Who among the following was the speaker of Loksabha when Andhra Pradesh reorganisation bill was introduced?
[A] Sushilkumar shinde
[B] Meira Kuamr
[C] Prathiba patil
[D] Somnath Chatterje
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Correct Answer: B [Meira Kuamr]
Notes:
Meira Kuamr was the speaker of Loksabha when Andhra Pradesh reorganisation bill was introduced.
