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 dynasty was the last to rule the Vijayanagar Empire?
[A] Saluva
[B] Tulva
[C] Sangama
[D] Aravidu
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Correct Answer: D [Aravidu]
Notes:
The Aravidu dynasty was the fourth and final ruling dynasty of the Vijayanagar Empire.
2. Which among the following was constructed in Andhra during crown rule?
[A] Dhowleswaram Project
[B] Krishna anicut
[C] KC Cannal
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [KC Cannal]
Notes:
Kurnool-Cuddapah Canal popularly known as KC canal was constructed between 1863 and 1870. It connects River Pennar and River Tunghabhadra.
3. Who among the following was served as the second CM from Justice Party?
[A] Subbarayaulu Reddiar
[B] P. Ramarayanigar
[C] TM Nair
[D] KV Reddi naidu
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Correct Answer: B [P. Ramarayanigar ]
Notes:
Subbarayaulu Reddiar was the first CM from justice party in Madras Presidency. He formed ministry in 1920. After his resignation P. Ramarayanigar became CM in 1921
4. In which year Sri Vijaya presided Andhra Mahasabha for the first time?
[A] 1940
[B] 1941
[C] 1942
[D] 1943
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Correct Answer: B [1941]
Notes:
Sir Vijayanand popularly known as Sri Vijaya presided Andhra Mahasabha for the first time in 1941. This session was held in Vishakapatnam.
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. 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.
7. Who was the Andhra Pradesh-born geneticist credited with discovering the first human Y chromosome gene in 1960?
[A] Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
[B] Dronamraju Krishna Rao
[C] C. R. Rao
[D] K. R. Narayanan
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Correct Answer: B [Dronamraju Krishna Rao]
Notes:
Dronamraju Krishna Rao, born in Andhra Pradesh, discovered the first human Y chromosome gene in 1960 and contributed significantly to human genetics.
8. Which major temple in Andhra Pradesh was historically supervised by the Satani community until the 16th century?
[A] Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam
[B] Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, Tirupati
[C] Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada
[D] Simhachalam Temple, Visakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: B [Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, Tirupati]
Notes:
The Satani community historically supervised Tirupati temple until the 16th century; they are linked to Tenkalai Vaishnavism and Alvars.
9. Who was the leader of the Vizianagaram Zamindari defeated in the Battle of Padmanabha in 1794?
[A] Pusapati Narayanababu
[B] Raja Chinna Venkata Raju
[C] Vijayaramaraju
[D] Alluri Sitarama Raju
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Correct Answer: C [Vijayaramaraju]
Notes:
Vijayaramaraju led Vizianagaram Zamindari and was defeated and killed in the 1794 Battle of Padmanabha by the British.
10. Who served as the first Minister of Madras Presidency from 1926 to 1930?
[A] C. Rajagopalachari
[B] P. Subbarayan
[C] Ramasamy Mudaliar
[D] S. Satyamurti
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Correct Answer: B [P. Subbarayan]
Notes:
P. Subbarayan was the first Minister of Madras Presidency (1926-1930) and later held various key positions including Union Minister and Governor of Maharashtra.
