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 Vijayanagar ruler was involved in the Battle of Talikota?
[A] Devaraya I
[B] Devaraya II
[C] Ramaraya
[D] Krishnadeva Raya
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Correct Answer: C [Ramaraya]
Notes:
Ramaraya, the last prominent ruler of Vijayanagar, participated in the Battle of Talikota in 1565, leading to the empire’s decline.
2. 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
3. Who among the following was a not member in JVP committee?
[A] Vallabhbhai Patel
[B] Pattabhi Sitaramayya
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] Jagat Narayan lal
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Correct Answer: D [Jagat Narayan lal]
Notes:
Jagat Narayan lal was a member in Dhar commission. Remaining all are members of JVP committee.
4. Consider the following measures reportedly taken by N.T. Rama Rao during his tenure as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh:
- Reduction of retirement age of government employees from 58 to 55 years
- Abolition of hereditary village officer positions such as Karnam and Munsif
- Establishment of the Dharma Mahamatra office to investigate corruption charges against government employees
Which of the above measures were implemented by him?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] All of them
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Correct Answer: D [All of them]
Notes:N.T. Rama Rao, as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, introduced several administrative reforms.
- The retirement age for government employees was reduced from 58 to 55 to lower financial burden and rejuvenate the bureaucracy.
- He abolished hereditary village officials like Karnam and Munsifs to make local governance more merit-based and less feudal.
- The Dharma Mahamatra office was created as an anti-corruption body to investigate complaints against government employees, enhancing transparency and accountability.
All three measures were signature reforms of NTR’s tenure aimed at increasing administrative efficiency and public trust.
5. Who among the following was the author Veyi Padagalu in Telugu?
[A] Viswanath Satyanarayana
[B] PV Narasimha Rao
[C] Vavilla Satya Narayana
[D] Gidugu Rama murthy
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Correct Answer: A [Viswanath Satyanarayana]
Notes:
Viswanath Satyanarayana is the author of the book Veyi Padagalu.It was translated intoHindi by India’s 9th Prime minister Sri PV Narasimha rao, with the name “Sahasra Phan”.
6. Jayanti Ghosh Committee was related to:
[A] Farmers welfare
[B] IT devlopment
[C] Industries devlopement
[D] Women welfare
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Correct Answer: A [Farmers welfare]
Notes:
Jayanti Ghosh committee was appointed by YSR to study agrarian distress in the state.
7. What river is the city of Chittoor, the southernmost district of Andhra Pradesh, located on?
[A] Neeva River
[B] Ganges River
[C] Godavari River
[D] Krishna River
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Correct Answer: A [Neeva River]
Notes:
Chittoor, a city in the southernmost district of Andhra Pradesh, is situated on the banks of the Neeva River. It connects major cities like Chennai and Bangalore via NH 69 and NH 40. It is also part of the southern districts of the Rayalaseema region.
8. What is the old name of Nellore?
[A] Vikrama Simhapuri
[B] Nellore
[C] Amalapuram
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: A [Vikrama Simhapuri]
Notes:
The name Nellore is derived from Nelli-ooru, meaning place of the amla tree, reflecting the area’s agricultural significance, particularly in rice cultivation, and its historical and cultural heritage. The district was known as Vikrama Simhapuri until the 13th century, and later it came to be referred to as Nellore.
9. Who was the renowned civil engineer from Andhra Pradesh, known for his work on the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam and awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1963?
[A] Kanuru Lakshmana Rao
[B] M. Visvesvaraya
[C] Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
[D] Dr. A. Nageswara Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Kanuru Lakshmana Rao]
Notes:
Kanuru Lakshmana Rao, a civil engineer from Andhra Pradesh, was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1963 and is credited with the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam project.
10. Who served as the Diwan of Cochin from 1902 to 1907?
[A] Nemali Pattabhirama Rao Pantulu
[B] T. Sankunni Menon
[C] K. P. Karunakara Menon
[D] V. Subramanya Iyer
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Correct Answer: A [Nemali Pattabhirama Rao Pantulu]
Notes:
Nemali Pattabhirama Rao Pantulu, a Telugu Brahmin from Sidhavatam, served as Diwan of Cochin (1902-1907), completing scientific settlement and opening key transport projects.
