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 among the following was the first Satavahana King to introduce the Ruler’s head on the coins ?
[A] Vasishthiputra Pulumavi
[B] Satkarni I
[C] Yajna Satakarni
[D] Gautamiputra Satkarni
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Correct Answer: B [Satkarni I]
Notes:
Satkarni I was the first Satavahana King to introduce the Ruler’s head on the coins.
2. Who was the author of the literary work ‘Kalahasti Mahatyam’?
[A] Allasani Peddana
[B] Nandi Timmana
[C] Dhurajati
[D] Tenali Ramalinga
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Correct Answer: C [Dhurajati]
Notes:
Dhurajati, a prominent Telugu poet from Andhra Pradesh and Ashtadiggaja of Krishnadevaraya’s court, authored ‘Kalahasti Mahatyam’.
3. Who among the following was the Jain guru of Vimaladitys?
[A] Trikalayogi
[B] Siddha
[C] Nagarjuna
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Trikalayogi]
Notes:
Trikalayogi is the Jain guru of Vimaladitys. For the purpose of Jains Vimaladitya built Ramkondaguhalaym at Ramateertham in Vijayanagar district
4. Which of the following was the earliest capital of Redd Kingdoms of Kondaividu?
[A] Guntur
[B] Addanki
[C] Vengi
[D] Kondavidu
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Correct Answer: B [Addanki]
Notes:
Later Anapotha Reddi Shifted of capital from Addanki to Kondavidu.
5. How many number of seats won by Swarajlists in 1926 elections in Madras Presidency?
[A] 41
[B] 44
[C] 50
[D] 63
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Correct Answer: B [44]
Notes:
In 1926 elections:
Swarajlists won 41 seats
Justice party won 22 seats
Independents won 36 seats
6. Who among the following presided first session of Rayalaseema Mahasabha?
[A] KV Reddi Naidu
[B] S. Satyamurthi
[C] Nemali Pattabhirama Rao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Nemali Pattabhirama Rao]
Notes:
On 28th Jan 1934 first session of Rayalaseema Mahasabha was held at Madras.
The session was opened by S. Satyamurthi and presided by Nemali Pattabhirama Rao.
7. Who among the following was a not member in JVP committee?
[A] Vallabhbhai Patel
[B] Pattabhi Sitaramayya
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] Jagat Narayan lal
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Correct Answer: D [Jagat Narayan lal]
Notes:
Jagat Narayan lal was a member in Dhar commission. Remaining all are members of JVP committee.
8. 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
9. In which year Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) was launched?
[A] 2000
[B] 2001
[C] 2002
[D] 2003
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Correct Answer: B [2001]
Notes:
TRS was launched by KCR on 27th April 2001.
10. What is the rank of Andhra Pradesh in terms of area among all Indian states?
[A] 6th
[B] 7th
[C] 8th
[D] 9th
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Correct Answer: B [7th]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh is the 7th largest state in India with an area of 162,970 sq km.
