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. Who among the following was the founder of Satavahana dynasty?
[A] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[B] Simuka
[C] Satakarni-I
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: B [Simuka]
Notes:
Matsya and Vayu Puranas mentioned that the last Kanva king Susarman was killed by Andhra king Simukha and established Satavahana kingdom.
2. Who was the author of the literary work “Paraijataha Pahranam”?
[A] Nandi Timmana
[B] Sri Krishna Devaraya
[C] Allasani Peddana
[D] Devaraya-I
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Correct Answer: A [Nandi Timmana]
Notes:
Nandi Timmana, one of the Ashtadiggajas at the court of Sri Krishna Devaraya, authored “Paraijataha Pahranam”.
3. In which of the following sessions of Indian National Congress presided by Anandacharyulu?
[A] 1885 Bombay session
[B] 1886 Madras session
[C] 1891 Nagpur session
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [1891 Nagpur session]
Notes:
1891 Nagpur INC session was presided by P. Anandacharyulu.
4. Fifth session of Andhra Mahasabha was held at:
[A] Kakinda
[B] Vishakapatnam
[C] Vijayawada
[D] Nellore
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Correct Answer: D [Nellore]
Notes:
Fifth session of Andhra Mahasabha was held at: Nellore in 1917 under the presidentship of Konda Venkatappaiah.
5. The first session of Rayalaseema Mahasabha was held at:
[A] Cuddapah
[B] Kurnool
[C] Madras
[D] Tirupathi
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Correct Answer: C [Madras]
Notes:
On 28th Jan 1934, Rayalaseema Mahasabha was held its first session in Madras.
In 1935 second session was held at Cuddapah.
6. In which two locations in Andhra Pradesh have Roman gold coins been found?
[A] Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam
[B] Machilipatnam and Nellore
[C] Hyderabad and Warangal
[D] Kurnool and Kadapa
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Correct Answer: B [Machilipatnam and Nellore]
Notes:
The discovery of Roman gold coins in Machilipatnam and Nellore suggests that ports in Andhra traded with the Roman Empire during the early centuries CE.
7. Who is the founder and national president of Mala Mahanadu in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Karem Sivaji
[B] Jupudi Prabhakar
[C] Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
[D] N. Chandrababu Naidu
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Correct Answer: A [Karem Sivaji]
Notes:
Karem Sivaji founded Mala Mahanadu and served as its national president, leading the Mala community in Andhra Pradesh.
8. Which dynasty, founded by Govardhan Samanta and recognized by Mughal Emperor Jahangir, ruled Moynagarh in Purba Medinipur under the Gajapati Empire?
[A] Bahubalindra Dynasty
[B] Malla Dynasty
[C] Chola Dynasty
[D] Pala Dynasty
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Correct Answer: A [Bahubalindra Dynasty]
Notes:
Bahubalindra Dynasty, founded by Govardhan Samanta, ruled Moynagarh under Gajapati Empire; recognized by Jahangir.
9. Which physicist from Andhra Pradesh is renowned for his contributions to nuclear physics in cancer therapy and was honored with the Padma Shri in 2013?
[A] Yellapragada Subbarow
[B] C. V. Raman
[C] Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
[D] Mudundi Ramakrishna Raju
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Correct Answer: D [Mudundi Ramakrishna Raju]
Notes:
Mudundi Ramakrishna Raju specialized in nuclear physics for cancer therapy and received the Padma Shri in 2013.
10. Vellore Fort served as the capital for which dynasty?
[A] Vijayanagara Empire
[B] Aravidu Dynasty
[C] Maratha Empire
[D] Carnatic Nawabs
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Correct Answer: B [Aravidu Dynasty]
Notes:
Vellore Fort was the capital of the Aravidu Dynasty, the last dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire.
