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. 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.
2. In which language did Sri Krishna Devaraya compose the work ‘Amuktyamalyada’?
[A] Sanskrit
[B] Telugu
[C] Prakrit
[D] Kannada
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Correct Answer: B [Telugu]
Notes:
‘Amuktyamalyada’ was written by Sri Krishna Devaraya in Telugu, highlighting his patronage of Telugu literature during the Vijayanagara Empire.
3. The first Vakataka ruler, who called himself as Samrat (universal ruler) was:
[A] Vindya Sakti
[B] Pravara Sena-I
[C] Pravara Sena-II
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Pravara Sena-I]
Notes:
Vakatakas were the most important successors of the Satavahanas in the Deccan. The Vakataka kingdom founded by Vindya Sakti, his son Pravara Sena was a great conqueror called himself as Samrat.
4. Who among the following said to have developed Kandukur on the lines of Bezwada?
[A] Rajaraja Narendra
[B] Kubja Vishunuvardhana
[C] Chalukya Bhima
[D] Vijayaditya-III
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Correct Answer: D [Vijayaditya-III ]
Notes:
Vijayaditya-III developed Kandukur on the lines of Bezwada.
5. Consider the following statements regarding the Chirala-Perala Struggle:
- The leader of the movement was Duggirala Gopala Krishnayya.
- During this struggle, a volunteer corps called Ramadandu was raised.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2 are correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are incorrect
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Correct Answer: D [Both 1 and 2 are incorrect]
Notes:The correct answer is option 4.
- Although Duggirala Gopala Krishnayya was a noted figure in Andhra’s freedom movement, he was not the leader of the Chirala-Perala Struggle; it was led by others in the local area.
- The volunteer corps known as Ramadandu is associated with later events in Andhra’s political history, not directly with the Chirala-Perala Struggle.
Thus, both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect, as the leadership and the mentioned corps do not accurately reflect the historical facts of the Chirala-Perala Struggle.
6. Who among the following tried to unite Jatapus and Savaras tribe’s people in Srikakulam agency area?
[A] Tarmela Nagi Reddi
[B] Vempattu Satyanarayana
[C] Charu Majumdar
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Vempattu Satyanarayana]
Notes:
Vempattu Satyanarayana tried to unite Jatapus and Savaras tribe’s people in Srikakulam agency area.
7. According to the 2011 Census, which district in Andhra Pradesh had the highest literacy rate?
[A] East Godavari
[B] West Godavari
[C] Vizianagaram
[D] Chittoor
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Correct Answer: B [West Godavari]
Notes:
As per the 2011 Census data, West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh had the highest literacy rate.
8. Kalyani Dam is located within which hill range?
[A] Seshachalam Hill Range
[B] Western Ghats
[C] Nilgiri Hills
[D] Aravalli Range
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Correct Answer: A [Seshachalam Hill Range]
Notes:
The Kalyani Dam is situated between hills that are part of the Seshachalam Hill ranges, highlighting its geographical significance and the natural resources of the region in Andhra Pradesh.
9. Which urban planning agency was established in 2018 to oversee Visakhapatnam and its surrounding districts?
[A] Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA)
[B] Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC)
[C] Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA)
[D] Vijayawada Urban Development Authority (VUDA)
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Correct Answer: A [Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA)]
Notes:
VMRDA was formed in 2018 by merging VMRDAVUDA and surrounding mandals to cover Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, Anakapalli, and Vizianagaram districts.
10. Who is the notable person from Anantapur district who served as the President of India?
[A] Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
[B] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[C] Venkaiah Naidu
[D] N. T. Rama Rao
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Correct Answer: B [Neelam Sanjiva Reddy]
Notes:
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, from Anantapur district, served as the 6th President of India.
