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 Eastern Chalukyan ruler shifted the capital from Pishtapura to Vengipura?
[A] Kubja Vishnuvardhana
[B] Jayasimha Vallabha
[C] Indhrabhattarka
[D] Vishnuvardhana-II
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Correct Answer: B [Jayasimha Vallabha]
Notes:
Jayasimha Vallabha of the Eastern Chalukyas transferred the capital from Pishtapura to Vengipura (modern Vengi) in Andhra Pradesh.
2. 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.
3. Consider the following pairs regarding taxes in the Vijayanagar Empire:
- Staladayam – Tax on goods imported from foreign countries
- Maragdayam – Transit duty
- Mamuladayam – Tax on goods exported to foreign countries
Which of the pairs given above is/are wrongly matched?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 3
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct]
Notes:All three pairs listed above are wrongly matched. The correct information is as follows:
- Staladayam was not a tax specifically on goods imported from foreign countries, but rather referred to certain forms of internal trade duties or local taxes.
- Maragdayam is also not transit duty; instead, it had different connotations related to other types of taxes in the Vijayanagar Empire.
- Mamuladayam was not the tax on goods exported abroad, but typically denoted regular customary revenues.
Thus, all statements provided are incorrectly matched with the respective taxes.
4. Who among the following started an association called Andhra Vidyapeetha Goshti?
[A] Duggirala Gopala Krishnayya
[B] Kannuganti Hanumanthu
[C] Kasinathuni Nageswar Rao
[D] Konda Venkatappaiah
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Correct Answer: A [Duggirala Gopala Krishnayya ]
Notes:
Duggirala Gopala Krishnayya started an association called Andhra Vidyapeetha Goshti near Chirala
5. Who among the following was the chairman of Partition committee formed by Madras government ?
[A] T. Prakasam
[B] Kumaraswami Raj
[C] Kala Venkata Rao
[D] T.T Krishnamachari
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Correct Answer: B [Kumaraswami Raj]
Notes:
Kumaraswami Raj, CM of Madras was the chairman of Partition committee formed by Madras government.
6. How many thematic cities are planned to be developed in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh?
[A] 7
[B] 8
[C] 9
[D] 10
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Correct Answer: C [9]
Notes:
Amaravati’s master plan includes 9 thematic cities to foster sector-specific growth in Andhra Pradesh.
7. What river is the city of Chittoor, the southernmost district of Andhra Pradesh, located on?
[A] Neeva River
[B] Ganges River
[C] Godavari River
[D] Krishna River
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Correct Answer: A [Neeva River]
Notes:
Chittoor, a city in the southernmost district of Andhra Pradesh, is situated on the banks of the Neeva River. It connects major cities like Chennai and Bangalore via NH 69 and NH 40. It is also part of the southern districts of the Rayalaseema region.
8. In Carnatic music, what is the term for the improvisational introduction of a raga that is rhythm-free and gradually develops the raga’s characteristics?
[A] Tanam
[B] Pallavi
[C] Swara Kalpana
[D] Alapana
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Correct Answer: D [Alapana]
Notes:
Alapana is the rhythm-free improvisation introducing and elaborating a raga, forming the first part of Ragam Tanam Pallavi.
9. Who was known as Andhra Tagore and served as the Chief Minister of Andhra State during 1955-56?
[A] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[B] Tanguturi Prakasam
[C] Bezawada Gopala Reddy
[D] Kasu Brahmananda Reddy
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Correct Answer: C [Bezawada Gopala Reddy]
Notes:
Bezawada Gopala Reddy was called Andhra Tagore for translating Tagore’s works and served as Andhra State CM in 1955-56.
10. Which organization annually awards the prestigious Sangeetha Kalasikhamani title to expert Carnatic musicians?
[A] Madras Music Academy
[B] Shanmukhananda Sabha, Mumbai
[C] Indian Fine Arts Society, Chennai
[D] Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
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Correct Answer: C [Indian Fine Arts Society, Chennai]
Notes:
The Indian Fine Arts Society, based in Chennai, annually confers the Sangeetha Kalasikhamani title to distinguished Carnatic musicians.
