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. During Satavahanas rule, Tax levied on artisans was called:
[A] kurukara
[B] Deyameya or Bhaga
[C] Rajjagahaka
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [kurukara]
Notes:During the rule of Satavahanas:
- The tax on artisans was called kurukara.
- Deyameya or Bhaga was the name of land revenue which was 1/6th of the crop.
- Rajjagahaka was the name of official who used to collect tax. Rajjagahaka was also did survey of land.
2. The Kopparam copper plate inscriptions are associated with which ruler?
[A] Pulakesi I
[B] Kubja Vishnuvardhana
[C] Pulakesi II
[D] Vikramaditya I
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Correct Answer: C [Pulakesi II]
Notes:
The Kopparam copper plates are issued by Chalukya king Pulakesi II, providing important details about his reign.
3. Who is popularly known as “Andhrakavitā Pitāmaha” (the grandfather of Telugu poetry)?
[A] Allasani Peddana
[B] Nannaya
[C] Sri Krishna Devaraya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Allasani Peddana]
Notes:
Allasani Peddana, a prominent Telugu poet of the Vijayanagara Empire, is honored as Andhrakavitā Pitāmaha for his contributions to Telugu literature.
4. To whom did Kumaragiri Reddi delegate the administration of the state?
[A] Prolaya Vema Reddi
[B] Anapotha Reddi
[C] Katya Vema Reddi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Katya Vema Reddi]
Notes:
Kumaragiri Reddi entrusted state administration to Katya Vema Reddi, an important figure in the Reddi dynasty of Andhra Pradesh.
5. During Vandemataram movement a Swadeshi League was started in Andhra. Who among the following was appointed to popularise the idea of Swadeshi Andhra?
[A] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[B] K. Venkataramana Rao
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Ramaswamy Gupta
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Swadeshi League was formed in Andhra during Vandemataram movement. It deputed Nyapathi Subba Rao and K. Venkataramana Rao to tour Andhra and popularise Swadeshi
6. Pericherla Suryanarayana popularly known as Aggi Raju was associated with:
[A] Rampa rebellion
[B] No-Tax campaign at Pedanandipadu
[C] Chirala-Perala Satyagraha
[D] Forest Satyagraha at Palnadu
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Correct Answer: A [Rampa rebellion]
Notes:
Pericherla Suryanarayana popularly known as Aggi Raju was one of the close assocites of Alluri Sitaramraju.
7. Consider the following statements about the Rampa Rebellion:
- The rebellion lasted for two years and five months (from January 1922 to 1924).
- The leader of the Rampa Rebellion was Alluri Sitarama Raju.
- Chintapalli police station was the first station attacked by Alluri Sitarama Raju for weapons.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 3
[D] All are correct statements
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct statements]
Notes:All three statements are correct regarding the Rampa Rebellion.
- The rebellion did last approximately two years and five months, beginning in January 1922 and lasting until 1924.
- Alluri Sitarama Raju was the most prominent leader who organized and led the tribal uprising against British authority in the Rampa region of Andhra Pradesh.
- The attack on Chintapalli police station was indeed the first major incident where Alluri Sitarama Raju and his followers seized weapons to intensify their resistance against the colonial administration.
Therefore, statements 1, 2, and 3 are all correct.
8. In which year Chandrababu Naidu elected as MLA for the first time?
[A] 1970
[B] 1974
[C] 1975
[D] 1978
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Correct Answer: D [1978]
Notes:
Chandrababu Naidu elected as MLA for the first time in 1978 from Chandragiri on a congress (I) ticket. Later he worked in the cabinet of Anjaiah as the minister of cinematography.
9. What is the ratio of population in residuary Andhra Pradesh and Telangana?
[A] 59.31:40.68
[B] 58.68:41.32
[C] 58.32: 41.68
[D] 59:41
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Correct Answer: C [58.32: 41.68 ]
Notes:
After bifurcation the ratio of population between Andhra and Telangana is 58.32: 41.68
10. Who is the renowned freedom fighter associated with Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Alluri Sitarama Raju
[B] Komaram Bheem
[C] Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy
[D] Rani Rudrama Devi
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Correct Answer: C [Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy]
Notes:
Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy led an early rebellion against British rule in Kurnool district.
