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. Which Eastern Chalukyan ruler patronized the Sanskrit poet Bhattavamana and the musician Mallapa?
[A] Chalukya Bhima
[B] Ammaraja-I
[C] Yuddhamalla
[D] Vijayaditya-II
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Chalukya Bhima]
Notes:
Chalukya Bhima was known for supporting scholars and artists like Bhattavamana and Mallapa in his court.
2. Consider the following statements:
- Agraharas are rent-free villages historically granted to Brahmins.
- Brahmadeyas refer to tax-free lands typically given for religious or scholarly purposes.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Both 1 and 2 are correct
[B] Only 1 is correct
[C] Only 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are not correct
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Both 1 and 2 are correct]
Notes:Agraharas were historically entire villages or lands granted rent-free to Brahmins, primarily in ancient and medieval South India, to promote learning and religion. Brahmadeyas refer to lands donated to Brahmins, recognized as tax-free, which served religious, social, and educational purposes.
- Statement 1 is correct: Agraharas are indeed rent-free villages granted to Brahmins.
- Statement 2 is correct: Brahmadeyas are tax-free lands, typically supporting Vedic learning and religious activities.
Thus, both statements accurately describe these traditional land grants in Indian history.
3. Who authored the Telugu works Basava Puranam and Panditharadhya Charitra?
[A] Palakuri Somanatha
[B] Yerrapragada
[C] Srinatha
[D] Pothana
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Palakuri Somanatha]
Notes:
Palakuri Somanatha, a 13th-century Telugu poet from Andhra Pradesh, wrote Basava Puranam and Panditharadhya Charitra.
4. In which year Chittoor was constituted into a separate district?
[A] 1858
[B] 1882
[C] 1911
[D] 1927
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [1911]
Notes:
- Anantapur district-1858
- Kurnool district 1882
5. Which of the following sessions of Andhra Mahasabha was presided by Konda Venkatappiah?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 4th
[D] 5th
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [5th]
Notes:
The fifth session of Andhra Mahasabha (1917) was presided by Konda Venkatappiah.
6. The Author of Asamarthuni Jeevitha Yatra (Bungler: A Journey Through Life):
[A] T. Gopichand
[B] Siva Sankara Sastri
[C] Tarimala Nagi Reddi
[D] Srirangam Srinivasa Rao
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [T. Gopichand]
Notes:
T. Gopichand was the author of Asamarthuni Jeevitha Yatra. It was the first psychological novel in Telugu literature.
7. In which year Telangana Regional committee was abolished?
[A] 1969
[B] 1970
[C] 1972
[D] 1974
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [1974]
Notes:
After acceptance of Six-point formula , Telangana Regional committee which was constituted in 1958 was abolished in the year 1974.
8. Who among the following worked as the advisory to the Governor during the Presidents Rule in A.P?
[A] Ramlal.
[B] H.C.Sharin
[C] Shankardayal sharma
[D] None of the above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [H.C.Sharin ]
Notes:
H.C.Sharin has worked as the advisory to the Governor during the Presidents Rule in A.P.
9. Who among the following was the Author of Bapu Blesses ?
[A] NG Ranga
[B] Gowthu Latchhana
[C] T. Prakasam
[D] None of the above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [NG Ranga]
Notes:
NG Ranga was the author of Bapu blesses. It gives about his discussions with Mahatma Gandhi.
10. Who among the following had the record of presenting state budget highest number of times?
[A] Konijeti Rosiah
[B] Yanamala Ramakrishnudu
[C] Kodela Sivaprasadrao
[D] None of the above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Konijeti Rosiah]
Notes:
Konjeti Rosaiah presented AP state budget for 16 times including 7 times in a row.
