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. During Satavahanas rule, Tax levied on artisans was called:
[A] kurukara
[B] Deyameya or Bhaga
[C] Rajjagahaka
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [kurukara]
Notes:During the rule of Satavahanas:
- The tax on artisans was called kurukara.
- Deyameya or Bhaga was the name of land revenue which was 1/6th of the crop.
- Rajjagahaka was the name of official who used to collect tax. Rajjagahaka was also did survey of land.
2. Who among the following rulers was known by the title “Kollabhiganda”?
[A] Vijayaditya IV
[B] Vijayaditya III
[C] Pulakesin II
[D] Chalukya Bhima
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayaditya IV]
Notes:
“Kollabhiganda” was the title of Vijayaditya IV, a prominent ruler of the Eastern Chalukyas of Andhra Pradesh.
3. Who was known by the title “Kakatiya Stapanacharya”?
[A] Pedakomati Vemareddy
[B] Recharla Rudra
[C] Rudra deva
[D] Ganapathi deva
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Correct Answer: B [Recharla Rudra]
Notes:
Recharla Rudra, a key commander under the Kakatiya dynasty, was given the title “Kakatiya Stapanacharya” for his role in establishing the Kakatiya hegemony in Telangana.
4. On which date did Potti Sriramulu begin his fast unto death demanding a separate Andhra state?
[A] 19th Oct 1952
[B] 15th Aug 1951
[C] 19th Oct 1951
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [19th Oct 1952]
Notes:
Potti Sriramulu started his fast on 19th October 1952, which ultimately led to the creation of Andhra state.
5. Who among the following served as first Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh from Telangana region?
[A] Jalagam Vengal Roa
[B] PV Narasimha Rao
[C] Marri Chenna Reddy
[D] KV Ranga Reddy
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Correct Answer: B [PV Narasimha Rao]
Notes:
P. V Narasimha Rao was the first Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh from Telangana region. He became CM of Andhra Pradesh on 25th sept 1971 after resignation of Kasu Brahmananda Reddi as CM.
6. In which of the following districts Anti-arrack movement was started in 1992?
[A] Chittoor
[B] Srikakulam
[C] Kurnool
[D] Nellore
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Correct Answer: D [Nellore]
Notes:
The anti-arrack movement started as a spontaneous movement in a remote village in Dubagunta of Nellore district.
7. Polavaram Irrigation Project was declared as National Project under which section of the AP reorganisation act?
[A] Section 50
[B] Section 86
[C] Section 90
[D] Section 92
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Correct Answer: C [Section 90]
Notes:
Section 90 of the AP reorganisation Act declares Polavaram Irrigation Project as a National Project. .
8. According to the 2011 Census, which district in Andhra Pradesh was reported to have the lowest literacy rate of 67.35%?
[A] West Godavari
[B] Krishna
[C] Vizianagaram
[D] Guntur
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Correct Answer: C [Vizianagaram]
Notes:
The lowermost literacy rate in Andhra Pradesh per Census 2011 was marked in Vizianagaram.
9. What is the rank of Andhra Pradesh in regards to its coastline length in India?
[A] First
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] Fourth
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Correct Answer: B [Second]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh has the second longest coastline in India, measuring 974 km, which accounts for 12% of the country’s total coastline. It houses one major port and 14 non-major ports, with six under development using the Public–Private Partnership (PPP) model.
10. Kandeleru Dam is located in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Nellore
[B] Chittoor
[C] Krishna
[D] Guntur
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Correct Answer: A [Nellore]
Notes:
Kandeleru Dam is located in Rapur Mandal, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, and is part of the Telugu Ganga project, which supplies drinking water to Chennai from the Srisailam reservoir on the Krishna River.
