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 referred to as “Chalukya Rajya mula sthambhya manalu” among the following?
[A] Gonka
[B] Rajaraja Mummadi
[C] Kulottunga-I
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Gonka]
Notes:
Gonka was honored with the title “Chalukya Rajya mula sthambhya manalu” for his significant role in the Chalukya dynasty’s administration and military achievements.
2. Firistha was the pen name of:
[A] Mir Munnim
[B] Abdullah
[C] Tanashah
[D] Muhammad Qasim
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Correct Answer: D [Muhammad Qasim ]
Notes:
Firistha was the pen name of Muhammad Qasim who left an valuable account of the history of Adil Shahis, Nizam Shahis and Qutub Shahis
3. Which of the following correctly defines Moturpha?
[A] It is the name of import duty
[B] It is a name of tax imposed on looms
[C] It is a type of loom
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [It is a name of tax imposed on looms]
Notes:
Moturphas is the name of tax imposed on looms.
4. In which year did the East India Company acquire the Northern Circars?
[A] 1760
[B] 1762
[C] 1766
[D] 1775
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Correct Answer: C [1766]
Notes:
The East India Company acquired the Northern Circars from the Nizam of Hyderabad in 1766, strengthening British presence in the eastern coast of India.
5. Darsy Chenchaih was associated with:
[A] Indian National congress
[B] Ghadar Party
[C] Muslim League
[D] Brahmo Samaj.
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Correct Answer: B [Ghadar Party]
Notes:
He was the only one from Andhra who joined Gadhar party.
6. Kannuganti Hanumanthu is notably associated with which of the following movements in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Forest Satyagraha of Palnadu
[B] Chirala-Perala Satyagraha
[C] No-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Forest Satyagraha of Palnadu]
Notes:
Kannuganti Hanumanthu led the Forest Satyagraha of Palnadu against British exploitation of forest rights in Andhra Pradesh.
7. The Author of Maha Prasthanam:
[A] T Gopichand
[B] Srirangam Srinivasa Rao
[C] Konda Venkatappaiah
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Srirangam Srinivasa Rao ]
Notes:
Srirangam Srinivasa Rao popularly known as Sri Sri was the author of Mahaprasthanam.
8. Who among the following served as first Governor of Andhra state which was formed on Oct 1st 1953?
[A] T. Prakasam
[B] CM Trivedi
[C] Wanchoo
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [CM Trivedi]
Notes:
CM Trivedi was the first Governor of Andhra state which was formed on Oct 1st 1953.
9. In which of the following dates Andhra Pradesh was formed by merging Hyderabad state?
[A] 1st Oct 1953
[B] 1st Oct 1956
[C] 1st Nov 1956
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [1st Nov 1956]
Notes:
On 1st Oct 1953 Andhra state was formed from Madras Presidency.
On 1st Nov 1956, Andhra Pradesh was formed by merging Hyderabad state.
10. Which Andhra Leader gave the slogan “Go back Simon Commission”?
[A] Baru Alivelamma
[B] Alluri Sitarama Raju
[C] Prakasam Pantulu
[D] Anne Anjaiah
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Correct Answer: C [Prakasam Pantulu]
Notes:
The public in India decided to boycott the Simon Commission and the slogan “Go back Simon Commission” became popular. The Commission, composed solely of British members, was met with black flag protests wherever it went. When it visited Madras on February 3rd, 1928, the slogan was given by Prakasam Pantulu. Prakasam showcased great courage in opposing the commission, which led him to earn the title “Andhra Kesari” (the Lion of Andhra).
