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 king granted the village of Musinikonda for constructing a Jain temple (Vasati) at Vijayawada?
[A] Kubja Vishnuvardhana
[B] Jayasimha Vallabha
[C] Indhrabhattarka
[D] Vishnuvardhana-III
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Correct Answer: D [Vishnuvardhana-III]
Notes:
Vishnuvardhana-III of the Eastern Chalukyas granted Musinikonda village for the construction of a Jain Vasati at Vijayawada.
2. Who among the following rulers developed Kandukur based on the model of Bezawada?
[A] Ammaraja-I
[B] Vijayaditya–II
[C] Chalukya Bhima-I
[D] Vijayaditya–III
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Correct Answer: D [Vijayaditya–III]
Notes:
Vijayaditya–III developed Kandukur on the lines of Bezawada in Andhra Pradesh, indicating regional urban planning by Eastern Chalukyas.
3. Who was the first Surveyor General of India?
[A] Colin Mackenzie
[B] Arthur Cotton
[C] Lord Ripon
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Colin Mackenzie]
Notes:
Colin Mackenzie was appointed the first Surveyor General of India in 1815.
4. Which Vijayanagar ruler led an expedition against Sri Lanka?
[A] Virupaksha
[B] Hari Hara II
[C] Immadi Devaraya
[D] Krishna Devaraya
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Correct Answer: A [Virupaksha]
Notes:
Virupaksha led expeditions against Sri Lanka to assert Vijayanagara influence during his reign.
5. Consider the following statements regarding Kundakundacharya:
- He was a prominent Jain philosopher.
- He composed important Jain texts such as Samayasara, Niyamasara, and Pravachanasara.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both are correct
[D] Both are incorrect
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Correct Answer: C [Both are correct]
Notes:
- Kundakundacharya is celebrated as a foundational Jain philosopher and scholar, widely respected within the Digambara sect of Jainism.
- He is credited with composing several significant Jain texts including Samayasara, Niyamasara, and Pravachanasara, which are regarded as classic works on Jain philosophy and ethics. Both statements accurately describe Kundakundacharya's contributions to Jain literature and thought, confirming that statements 1 and 2 are correct.
6. Sir Thomas Munro died at which of the following places in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Ananthapur
[B] Penukonda
[C] Chittoor
[D] Pattikonda
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Correct Answer: D [Pattikonda]
Notes:
Sir Thomas Munro died of cholera at Pattikonda in the Kurnool district on 6th July 1827 while serving as Governor of Madras.
7. Consider the following statements about Silver Jubilee session of Andhra Mahasabha?
- It was held in Vishakhapatnam in 1937
- The session was presided by Kadapa Koti Reddi
- The session was inaugurated by Halaharvi Sitarama Reddi
Select the incorrect statement from the given options
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Silver Jubilee session of Andhra Mahasabha was held in Vijayawada in 1937.
8. Satya Narayana Raju was one of the member represented Andhra in Gentlemen agreement when it was signed. At that he was
[A] CM of Andhra state
[B] Leader of communist party
[C] President of APCC
[D] Home minister of Andhra state
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Correct Answer: C [President of APCC]
Notes:
Satya Narayana Raju was one of the member represented Andhra in Gentlemen agreement when it was signed. At that he was President of Andhra Pradesh congress committee (APCC).
9. When NTR was serving as CM during his first tenure, Who among the following was the president of India?
[A] R. Venkata Raman
[B] Shankar Dayal Sharma
[C] Gyani Zail Singh
[D] Zakir Hussain
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Correct Answer: C [Gyani Zail Singh ]
Notes:
Gyani Zail Singh was the seventh President of India serving from 1982 to 1987.
10. In which year was the Andhra Pradesh Football Association (APFA) established?
[A] 1948
[B] 1965
[C] 1972
[D] 1959
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Correct Answer: D [1959]
Notes:
APFA was formed in 1959 by merging Hyderabad and Andhra Football Associations.
