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. The Kopparam copper plate inscriptions are associated with which ruler?
[A] Pulakesi I
[B] Kubja Vishnuvardhana
[C] Pulakesi II
[D] Vikramaditya I
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Correct Answer: C [Pulakesi II]
Notes:
The Kopparam copper plates are issued by Chalukya king Pulakesi II, providing important details about his reign.
2. Who among the following was the author of Subhadrarjuniyam?
[A] Mohanangi
[B] Tallapaka Timmaka
[C] Naganika
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Tallapaka Timmaka]
Notes:
Tallapaka Timmaka, wife of Annamacharya, was the author of Subhadrarjuniyam.
3. Which among the following correctly defines Dubashees?
[A] They are foreign traders
[B] They are local merchants
[C] They are the local people who helped collector in explaining local language
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [They are the local people who helped collector in explaining local language]
Notes:
Dubashees are the local people who helped collector in explaining local language.
4. Consider the following statements about Simon commission:
- The government selected Guntur & Ongole for the visit of Simon Commission
- The commission recommended for the creation of separate Andhra Province.
Select the incorrect statement from the given options:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both are correct statements
[D] Both are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Simon commission recommended for the creation of Orissa and Sindh provinces. It did not recommended for the creation of Andhra province.
5. In which year Sri Bagh agreement was signed between leaders of Circars and Rayalaseema?
[A] 1935
[B] 1936
[C] 1937
[D] 1938
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Correct Answer: C [1937]
Notes:
On 16th Nov 1937 Sri Bagh agreement was signed between leaders of Circars and Rayalaseema.
6. In which year Chandrababu Naidu elected as Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for the first time?
[A] 1993
[B] 1994
[C] 1995
[D] 1996
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Correct Answer: C [1995]
Notes:
On September 1st 1995 Chandrababu Naidu elected as Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for the first time.
7. In which year Balayogi elected as Speaker of Lok sabha?
[A] 1997
[B] 1998
[C] 2000
[D] 2002
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Correct Answer: B [1998]
Notes:
Balayogi served as 12th speaker of Lok sabha from 1998 to 2002.
8. Deepam scheme was launched in:
[A] 1995
[B] 1997
[C] 1998
[D] 1999
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Correct Answer: D [1999]
Notes:
In the rural areas ,Deepam scheme was launched in July,1999 and in urban areas since February,2000
9. What is the rank of Andhra Pradesh in terms of area among all Indian states?
[A] 6th
[B] 7th
[C] 8th
[D] 9th
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Correct Answer: B [7th]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh is the 7th largest state in India with an area of 162,970 sq km.
10. Venigalla Basaveswara Rao, a scientist from Andhra Pradesh, is renowned for his research in which scientific field?
[A] Physics
[B] Biochemistry
[C] Environmental Science
[D] Mathematics
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Correct Answer: B [Biochemistry]
Notes:
Rao is an Indian-American biochemist specializing in bacteriophage research and vaccine development.
