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. In the context of Satavahana rule, Skandhavara refers to:
[A] Temporary military camp
[B] Permanent military camp
[C] King’s personal land
[D] Agricultural land
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Correct Answer: A [Temporary military camp]
Notes:During the rule of Satavahanas:
- Temporary military camp is known as Skandhavara
- Stable/ Permanent military camp is known as Kataka
2. Who were the first rulers in Indian history to grant tax-free land to Buddhists and Brahmanas for religious merit?
[A] Satavahanas
[B] Guptas
[C] Vakatakas
[D] Mauryas
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Correct Answer: A [Satavahanas]
Notes:
Satavahanas pioneered tax-free land grants to Buddhists and Brahmanas, initiating this religious endowment practice in ancient India.
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. Challava was the courtesan of:
[A] Jayasimha Vallabha
[B] Panduranga
[C] Rajaraja Narendra
[D] Chalukya Bhima
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Correct Answer: D [Chalukya Bhima ]
Notes:
Challava has the title “Samsta gandhrva vidvavedini” or “one who knows the whole science and art of music” was stayed in the court of Chalukya Bhima.
5. How many number of seats won by Swarajlists in 1926 elections in Madras Presidency?
[A] 22
[B] 36
[C] 41
[D] 63
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Correct Answer: C [41]
Notes:During 1926 elections in Madras presidency
- Swarajlists won 41 seats
- Justice party won 22 seats
- Independents won 36 seats
6. Which of the following party was started with the aim of safeguarding the interests of Non-Brahmins?
[A] Indian National congress
[B] Communist party
[C] Justice party
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Justice party]
Notes:
Justice party was started with the aim of safeguarding the interests of Non-Brahmins.
7. After the police action in 1948, Hyderabad state was placed under military government headed by:
[A] J.N Choudhary
[B] B. Ramakrishna Rao
[C] Sardar Patel
[D] M.K. Vellodi
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Correct Answer: A [J.N Choudhary]
Notes:
After the police action in 1948, Hyderabad state was placed under military government headed by J.N Choudhary.
Later in 1950 it was replaced with civilian government headed by M.K. Vellodi.
8. Who initiated the first socialist weekly ‘The Socialist’?
[A] Bipin Chandra Pal
[B] S.A. Dange
[C] M. Singaravelu
[D] Muzaffar Ahmed
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Correct Answer: B [S.A. Dange]
Notes:
In 1922, with the help of Lotvala, Shripad Amrit Dange initiated the English weekly ‘The Socialist’, the first Indian Marxist journal. Mohit Sen, a well-known communist intellectual and Dange’s contemporary, mentioned that Dange’s articles in ‘The Socialist’ impressed Lenin.
9. Sri Sathya Sai Airport is located in which city of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Puttaparthi
[B] Bangalore
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Vijayawada
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Correct Answer: A [Puttaparthi]
Notes:
Sri Sathya Sai Airport, located in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, was inaugurated on 24 November 1990 to provide emergency air service to the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences and commercial service for visitors to Prasanthi Nilayam.
10. In the Andhra Pradesh Barasala ceremony, who traditionally places a gold ring dipped in cow milk and honey on the newborn’s tongue?
[A] The Father
[B] The Priest
[C] The Maternal Grandfather
[D] The Maternal Uncle
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Correct Answer: D [The Maternal Uncle]
Notes:
The maternal uncle performs this ritual symbolizing blessings and auspiciousness in Andhra Pradesh Barasala ceremony.
