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 rulers was honored with the title “Narendra Mrigaraja” (Lion amongst lions)?
[A] Vijayaditya-II
[B] Jayasimha Vallabha
[C] Vishnuvardhana-II
[D] Vishnuvardhana-III
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayaditya-II]
Notes:
Vijayaditya-II of the Eastern Chalukyas was awarded the title “Narendra Mrigaraja” for his valor and leadership.
2. Who was the first emperor of the Chalukya-Chola dynasty?
[A] Kulottunga I
[B] Kulottunga II
[C] Pulakesin II
[D] Kubja Vishnuvardhana
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Correct Answer: A [Kulottunga I]
Notes:
Kulottunga I, originally a Chalukya prince, became the first Chalukya-Chola emperor in the 11th century, founding the Chalukya-Chola line.
3. 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.
4. Who among the following was the founder of Tulva dynasty of Vijayanagar empire?
[A] Hari Hara
[B] Saluva Narasimha
[C] Verra Narasimha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Verra Narasimha]
Notes:
Hari Hara-Sangama dynasty
Saluva Narasimha-Saluva dynasty
Verra Narasimha-Tulva dynasty
5. Who among the following wrote Vijayanti Vilasam?
[A] Saranga Tammaya
[B] Rudrakavi
[C] Nannechoda
[D] Vamanabhatta
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Correct Answer: A [Saranga Tammaya ]
Notes:
Saranga Tammaya wrote Vijayanti Vilasam. He is the first poet in the court of Mohamad Quli Qutub Shah.
6. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy served as:
[A] Fourth president of India
[B] Fifth president of India
[C] Sixth president of India
[D] Seventh president of India
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Correct Answer: C [Sixth president of India]
Notes:
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy served as Sixth president of India from 1977 to 1982.
7. APSRTC was formed in the year;
[A] 1950
[B] 1955
[C] 1958
[D] 1960
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Correct Answer: C [1958]
Notes:
APSRTC was formed on 11th Jan 1958 as per RTC act-1950
8. Third World Telugu conference was held at:
[A] Malaysia
[B] Singapore
[C] Mauritius
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: C [Mauritius]
Notes:
Third World Telugu conference was held at Mauritius in 1990.
9. Janma Bhoomi program was inspired from which country?
[A] North Korea
[B] South Korea
[C] Japan
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: B [South Korea]
Notes:
Janmabhoomi programme is based on the South Korean programme of rural development, namely, ‘Saemaul Undong’.
10. In which year Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) was launched?
[A] 2000
[B] 2001
[C] 2002
[D] 2003
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Correct Answer: B [2001]
Notes:
TRS was launched by KCR on 27th April 2001.
