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 among the following was related to Maddayyagari Mallana ?
[A] Manucharitam
[B] Parijataapaharanam
[C] Rajasekhara Charitramu.
[D] Kalahasthi Mahatyamu
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Correct Answer: C [Rajasekhara Charitramu.
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Notes:
- Allasani Peddana wrote Manucharitam and dedicated to the Emperor Krishna Deva Raya.
- Nandi Timmana wrote Parijataapaharanam and dedicated it to the emperor as well.
- Maddayyagari Mallana wrote Rajasekhara Charitramu.
- Dhurjati wrote Kalahasthi Mahatyamu.
2. The author of Shivaratri Mahatyam:
[A] Srinatha
[B] Nannaya
[C] Pothana
[D] Palakuri Somanatha
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Correct Answer: A [Srinatha ]
Notes:Srinatha was the court poet of Peda Komati Vema Reddi. The writings of Srinatha includes:
- Palanati Charitra
- Shivaratri Mahatyam
- Shrungara Naishdham;
- Shrungara bhushanam
- Kalyanbhyudhyam;
- Ragunathabhyudhyam;
- Kalabhyudhyam
- Salivahana Saptasati
3. In which year Andhra University was established?
[A] 1920
[B] 1925
[C] 1926
[D] 1930
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Correct Answer: C [1926]
Notes:
On 26th April 1926 Andhra University was established.
4. Which city of Andhra Pradesh is located on the banks of the Pennar River?
[A] Vijayawada
[B] Visakhapatnam
[C] Nellore
[D] Kakinada
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Correct Answer: C [Nellore]
Notes:
Nellore, situated in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, is located on the banks of the Penna (or Pennar) River.
5. Which city in Andhra Pradesh is the birthplace of Vipparthi Adimurthy, the ISRO Honorary Distinguished Professor and Mars Orbiter Mission concept designer?
[A] Rajahmundry
[B] Vijayawada
[C] Tirupati
[D] Visakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: A [Rajahmundry]
Notes:
Vipparthi Adimurthy was born in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, and is known for his contributions to ISRO and the Mars Orbiter Mission.
6. Who is famously known as IIT Ramaiah and recognized for his contributions as a Telangana activist and educationist?
[A] K. Chandrashekar Rao
[B] Chukka Ramaiah
[C] Komaram Bheem
[D] Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao
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Correct Answer: B [Chukka Ramaiah]
Notes:
Chukka Ramaiah, called IIT Ramaiah, was a Telangana activist, educationist, and legislator known for promoting IIT education and Telangana statehood.
7. In which district of Andhra Pradesh is the archaeological site Adurru located?
[A] Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema
[B] Visakhapatnam
[C] Chittoor
[D] Guntur
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Correct Answer: A [Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema]
Notes:
Adurru is a 2nd-century CE Buddhist site located in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh.
8. Who served as the chairman of ONGC from 1974 to 1978 and was a Padma Shri awardee from Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Nuthakki Bhanu Prasad
[B] Verghese Kurien
[C] C. Rajagopalachari
[D] Arunachalam Muruganantham
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Correct Answer: A [Nuthakki Bhanu Prasad]
Notes:
Nuthakki Bhanu Prasad was ONGC chairman (1974-78) and Padma Shri awardee from Andhra Pradesh.
9. In Hindustani and Carnatic music, what is the name of the seventh and final svara?
[A] Shadja (Sa)
[B] Rishabha (Re)
[C] Nishada (Ni)
[D] Gandhara (Ga)
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Correct Answer: C [Nishada (Ni)]
Notes:
Nishada (Ni) is the seventh svara, frequency doubles in the higher octave.
10. Which dynasty is historically associated with the royal and clerical Rajus known as donors in medieval Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Kakatiya Dynasty
[B] Vijayanagara Empire
[C] Satavahana Dynasty
[D] Chola Dynasty
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Correct Answer: A [Kakatiya Dynasty]
Notes:
The Kakatiya dynasty (1175-1324 CE) is linked to royal and clerical Rajus noted as donors in medieval Andhra Pradesh.
