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. In which of the following years Battle of Talikota or Rakshasi-Tangadi took place?
[A] 1560
[B] 1562
[C] 1565
[D] 1568
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Correct Answer: C [1565]
Notes:
The Battle of Talikota was fought between Vijayanagar Kingdom and Sultanates of Deccan in 1565. The Vijayanagar empire was defeated in the Battle.
2. Who among the following was served as the second CM from Justice Party?
[A] Subbarayaulu Reddiar
[B] P. Ramarayanigar
[C] TM Nair
[D] KV Reddi naidu
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Correct Answer: B [P. Ramarayanigar ]
Notes:
Subbarayaulu Reddiar was the first CM from justice party in Madras Presidency. He formed ministry in 1920. After his resignation P. Ramarayanigar became CM in 1921
3. The books History of Indian National Congress, Gandhi and Gandhism were written by:
[A] Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramaya
[B] Dr.N.Sanjeeva Reddy
[C] Kopalle Hanumantha
[D] PV Narasimha Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramaya ]
Notes:
Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramaya was the author of History Indian National Congress, Gandhi and Gandhism
4. Who was the first Finance Minister of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Nilam Sanjiva Reddy
[B] Bejawada Gopala Reddy
[C] Kasu Brahmananda Reddy
[D] PV Narasimha Rao
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Correct Answer: B [Bejawada Gopala Reddy]
Notes:
Bejawada Gopala Reddy was the inaugural Finance Minister of Andhra Pradesh after its formation in 1953.
5. The Author of Neeti Chandrika:
[A] Rayaprolu Subba Rao
[B] Viswanatha Sastri
[C] Chinnaya Suri
[D] Gidugu rammurthy
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Correct Answer: C [Chinnaya Suri]
Notes:
Chinnayasuri translated Mitra Labham and Mitra Bhedam from the Sanskrit Panchatantra as Neeti Chandrika.
6. Who proposed the Madras Devadasis (Prevention of Dedication) Act in 1930?
[A] O. P. Ramaswamy Reddiyar
[B] Muthulakshmi Reddi
[C] Periyar E.V. Ramasamy
[D] C. Rajagopalachari
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Correct Answer: B [Muthulakshmi Reddi]
Notes:
Muthulakshmi Reddi proposed the Act in 1930; it was passed later under O. P. Ramaswamy Reddiyar’s government.
7. Which Telugu artist from Srikakulam is renowned for creating cover art for Chandamama magazine for over 50 years?
[A] Vaddadi Papaiah
[B] Kolla Lakshmana Rao
[C] Bhagavatula Sadasiva Shankara Sastry
[D] Dasari Narayana Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Vaddadi Papaiah]
Notes:
Vaddadi Papaiah, from Srikakulam, illustrated Chandamama covers for 50 years and used pen name Vapa.
8. In which region of Andhra Pradesh is the Turpu Kapu caste subgroup predominantly found?
[A] Uttarandhra
[B] Rayalaseema
[C] Coastal Andhra
[D] Telengana
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Correct Answer: A [Uttarandhra]
Notes:
Turpu Kapu are mainly in Uttarandhra districts: Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam.
9. In which year was the Andhra Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation established?
[A] 1965
[B] 1980
[C] 1974
[D] 1990
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Correct Answer: C [1974]
Notes:
Established in 1974 under Companies Act 1956, it is fully government-owned and manages food distribution in Andhra Pradesh.
10. From which royal family did the Pithapuram Zamindari originate?
[A] Nuzvid Royal Family
[B] Bobbili Royal Family
[C] Venkatagiri Royal Family
[D] Jetprole Royal Family
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Correct Answer: C [Venkatagiri Royal Family]
Notes:
Pithapuram Zamindari originated from the Venkatagiri royal family, settled in 1571 and received Zamindari sanad in 1749.
