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 was the earliest European visitor to the Vijayanagar Empire?
[A] Durate Barbosa
[B] Fernao Nuniz
[C] Nicolo Conti
[D] Dominigos Paes
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Correct Answer: C [Nicolo Conti]
Notes:
Nicolo Conti, an Italian traveler, visited the Vijayanagar Empire in the early 15th century, before the others listed.
2. Who among the following work was attributed to Pingali Suranna ?
[A] Pandu Ranga Mahatyam
[B] Paraijataha Pahranam
[C] Prabhavati Pradyumna
[D] Vasu Charitra
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Correct Answer: C [Prabhavati Pradyumna]
Notes:
- Pandu Ranga Mahatyam- Tenali Ramakrishna
- Paraijataha Pahranam- Nandi Timmana
- Prabhavati Pradyumna- Pingali Suranna
- Vasu Charitra- Bhattu Murthi (Rama Raja Bhushanadu)
3. Who among the following was a a dancer in the court of Kumaragiri reddy ?
[A] Madhura Devi
[B] Lakuma Devi
[C] Anjali Devi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Lakuma Devi]
Notes:
Lakuma Devi was a dancer in the court of Kumaragiri reddy.
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. What is the rank of the Godavari Bridge among India’s longest road-cum-rail bridges?
[A] First
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] Fourth
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Correct Answer: D [Fourth]
Notes:
The Godavari Bridge, spanning the Godavari River in Rajahmundry, is India’s fourth longest road-cum-rail bridge, measuring 4.1 kilometers in length, with a portion dedicated to both rail and road traffic, enhancing connectivity in Andhra Pradesh.
6. Who was famously known as the Dronacharya of the Andhra movement?
[A] Pingali Venkayya
[B] Gurajada Apparao
[C] Kala Venkata Rao
[D] Alluri Sitarama Raju
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Correct Answer: C [Kala Venkata Rao]
Notes:
Kala Venkata Rao was a key leader and strategist in the Andhra movement, earning the title Dronacharya.
7. Which vegetable variety native to Andhra Pradesh is commonly used in curry preparation?
[A] Guntur Chilli
[B] Tomato
[C] Vankai (Brinjal)
[D] Drumstick
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Correct Answer: C [Vankai (Brinjal)]
Notes:
Vankai is a brinjal variety native to Andhra Pradesh, widely used in local curries.
8. Duduma Waterfall, located on the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border, is formed by which river?
[A] Machkund River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Indravati River
[D] Sabari River
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Correct Answer: A [Machkund River]
Notes:
Duduma Waterfall is a horsetail waterfall formed by the Machkund River, situated on the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border.
9. In which city is Sivaji Park, an urban park established in 1999 on a former dumping yard, located?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Vijayawada
[C] Tirupati
[D] Visakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: D [Visakhapatnam]
Notes:
Sivaji Park is located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, covering 16 acres near MVP Colony and Sivajipalem.
10. Which of the following is a popular Carnatic rhythm (tala) consisting of 8 aksharas, each with 4 svaras?
[A] Rupaka Tala
[B] Misra Chapu Tala
[C] Adi Tala
[D] Khanda Chapu Tala
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Correct Answer: C [Adi Tala]
Notes:
Adi Tala, also known as Chaturashra-naDe Chaturashra-jaati triputa tala, has 8 aksharas and is widely used in Carnatic music compositions.