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 among the following was the earliest capital of Satavahanas?
[A] Paithan or Pratisthan
[B] Amaravati
[C] Kotilingala
[D] Masilia
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Correct Answer: A [Paithan or Pratisthan]
Notes:
The earliest capital of Satavahanas was Paithan or Pratisthan which is located on the banks of River Godavari. Later they shifted their capital to Amaravati.
2. Which among the following was the first Telugu poetic inscription?
[A] Guntupalli inscription
[B] Addanki inscription
[C] Naneghant inscription
[D] Kopparam copper plate inscription
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Correct Answer: B [Addanki inscription]
Notes:
Addanki inscription was the first Telugu poetic inscription. It was issued by Panduranga, the general of Vijayaditya-III
3. Consider the following statements about
Palnadu war:
- The war took place at Karempudi on the banks of the River Naguleru
- Cock fight took place at Gurajala, the capital of Palnadu
- Somadeva chronicled war of Palnadu in his work Palanati Vira Charitra
Select the incorrect option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 3
[C] All are correct statements
[D] All are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: B [Only 3]
Notes:
Srinatha chronicled war of Palnadu in his work Palanati Vira Charitra
4. 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.
5. Which Vijayanagar ruler founded the city of Nagalapuram in honor of his mother?
[A] Sri Krishna Devaraya
[B] Devaraya I
[C] Achyuta Raya
[D] Harihara I
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Correct Answer: A [Sri Krishna Devaraya]
Notes:
Sri Krishna Devaraya established Nagalapuram, named after his mother Nagamba, demonstrating filial piety and his patronage of urban development.
6. In which year Montagu declaration was announced:
[A] 1915
[B] 1916
[C] 1917
[D] 1918
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Correct Answer: C [1917]
Notes:
On August 20th 1917 Montagu declaration was announced.
7. On which of the following dates AP legislative assembly rejected bill for the bifurcation of AP?
[A] Jan 30th 2013
[B] Jan 30th 2014
[C] June 2nd 2013
[D] June 2nd 2014
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Correct Answer: B [Jan 30th 2014]
Notes:
On January 30th 2014, AP legislative assembly rejected bill for the bifurcation of AP.
8. In which district of Andhra Pradesh are the Ketavaram prehistoric rock paintings located?
[A] Nellore
[B] West Godavari
[C] Kurnool
[D] East Godavari
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Correct Answer: C [Kurnool]
Notes:
The Ketavaram prehistoric rock paintings, dating to over 5,000 years ago, are located in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. They represent hunting scenes and depict the day-to-day life of the Stone Age people.
9. Which of the following are major crops of the state?
[A] Rice
[B] Pulses
[C] Cotton
[D] Wheat
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Correct Answer: A [Rice]
Notes:
The state has a strong agricultural base, with rice, pulses, and cotton being major crops, contributing to the economy and food security of the region.
10. Who was the lead engineer responsible for designing and building Kalyani Dam?
[A] Shri Gudimella Raghupathi
[B] Shri Ramakrishna
[C] Shri Venkatesh
[D] Shri Kumar
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Correct Answer: A [Shri Gudimella Raghupathi]
Notes:
The dam features a head regulator, spillway, and a sundial, designed and built by lead engineer Shri Gudimella Raghupathi, contributing to its unique structural elements and functionality within the irrigation project.
