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. The earliest capitals of the Eastern Chalukyas were Pisthapura and Vengipura. To which city was the capital later shifted?
[A] Guntur
[B] Rajahmundry
[C] Kalinganagara
[D] Vijayapuri
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Correct Answer: B [Rajahmundry]
Notes:
The capital of the Eastern Chalukyas was later shifted to Rajahmundry, which became an important center of their administration in Andhra Pradesh.
2. What was the title of the commander-in-chief of the Vijayanagar armed forces?
[A] Senapathi
[B] Amatya
[C] Danda Nayaka
[D] Mahamatra
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Correct Answer: C [Danda Nayaka]
Notes:
Danda Nayaka was the official title used for the commander-in-chief of the Vijayanagar army.
3. Who among the following was the leader of conspirators against Qutubshahi ruler Ibrahim?
[A] Ramaraya
[B] Jagadeva Rao
[C] Jamshid
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Jagadeva Rao ]
Notes:
Ramaraya gave shelter to Jagadeva Rao (the Naikwari) who was the leader of conspirators against Ibrahim
4. The Bezwada inscription is associated with which historical figure from Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Rajaraja Narendra
[B] Yudhamalla
[C] Kulotunga-I
[D] Chalukya Bhima
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Correct Answer: B [Yudhamalla]
Notes:
The Bezwada inscription pertains to Yudhamalla, belonging to the Telugu Chola dynasty of Andhra Pradesh.
5. In which of the following sessions of Andhra Mahasabha, a separate university for Telugu people was demanded?
[A] First
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] Fourth
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Correct Answer: A [First]
Notes:
To promote Telugu language and literature, In the first session of Andhra Mahasabha in 1913 separate university for Telugu people was demanded.
6. Who was the Governor of Andhra Pradesh who dismissed N. T. Rama Rao as Chief Minister and appointed Nadendla Bhaskar Rao in 1984?
[A] Ram Lal
[B] K.C. Abraham
[C] Shankar Dayal Sharma
[D] B. Satyanarayana Reddy
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Correct Answer: A [Ram Lal]
Notes:
Ram Lal was the Governor of Andhra Pradesh who dismissed N. T. Rama Rao and appointed Nadendla Bhaskar Rao as Chief Minister in August 1984.
7. After amendment was made to A.P reorganization act, how many mandals in Khammam were transferred to A.P?
[A] 5
[B] 7
[C] 10
[D] 12
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Correct Answer: C [10]
Notes:
After amendment was made to A.P reorganization act, 7 Mandals (327 revenue villages) in Khammam were transferred to A.P
8. Which district of Andhra Pradesh has the least number of census towns?
[A] Guntur
[B] Kanuru
[C] Krishna
[D] Vishakapatnam
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Correct Answer: A [Guntur]
Notes:
Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh has the least number of census towns with only one.
9. What script was employed in the inscription of the Bhattiprolu relic casket discovered in the Guntur district?
[A] Dravidian script
[B] Early Brahmi script
[C] Kharosthi script
[D] Siddham script
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Correct Answer: B [Early Brahmi script]
Notes:
The inscriptions on the Bhattiprolu relic casket found in a 3rd-century BCE Buddhist stupa in Guntur district of South India were written in the early Brahmi script. This is one of the oldest scripts found in South India and served as a precursor to the Telugu script.
10. From which city does the renowned sarangi player Akhtar Hussain originally hail?
[A] Karachi
[B] Hyderabad Deccan
[C] Lahore
[D] Khairpur
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Correct Answer: B [Hyderabad Deccan]
Notes:
Akhtar Hussain was born in Hyderabad Deccan in 1959 before moving to Karachi.
