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 present-day location was known as Kalinganagara, the capital of the early Eastern Gangas?
[A] Mukhalingam in Srikakulam district
[B] Cuttack in Odisha
[C] Visakhapatnam
[D] Tekkali
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Correct Answer: A [Mukhalingam in Srikakulam district]
Notes:
Mukhalingam in Srikakulam district is identified as ancient Kalinganagara, the early Eastern Ganga capital.
2. Who among the following rulers developed Kandukur based on the model of Bezawada?
[A] Ammaraja-I
[B] Vijayaditya–II
[C] Chalukya Bhima-I
[D] Vijayaditya–III
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Correct Answer: D [Vijayaditya–III]
Notes:
Vijayaditya–III developed Kandukur on the lines of Bezawada in Andhra Pradesh, indicating regional urban planning by Eastern Chalukyas.
3. 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.
4. Sumathi Satakam was composed by:
[A] Marana
[B] Gona Buddha Reddi
[C] Baddena
[D] Vemana
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Correct Answer: C [Baddena]
Notes:
Sumati Satakam was composed by Baddena, a Telugu Choda king of Kakatiya period.
5. Who among the following was the Jain guru of Vimaladitys?
[A] Trikalayogi
[B] Siddha
[C] Nagarjuna
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Trikalayogi]
Notes:
Trikalayogi is the Jain guru of Vimaladitys. For the purpose of Jains Vimaladitya built Ramkondaguhalaym at Ramateertham in Vijayanagar district
6. Consider the following statements regarding Kundakundacharya:
- He was a prominent Jain philosopher.
- He composed important Jain texts such as Samayasara, Niyamasara, and Pravachanasara.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both are correct
[D] Both are incorrect
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Correct Answer: C [Both are correct]
Notes:
- Kundakundacharya is celebrated as a foundational Jain philosopher and scholar, widely respected within the Digambara sect of Jainism.
- He is credited with composing several significant Jain texts including Samayasara, Niyamasara, and Pravachanasara, which are regarded as classic works on Jain philosophy and ethics. Both statements accurately describe Kundakundacharya's contributions to Jain literature and thought, confirming that statements 1 and 2 are correct.
7. Who among the following was known as Telugu Rajya Stapanchraya?
[A] Recharla Rudra
[B] Singanna
[C] Amba deva
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Singanna ]
Notes:
- Kakatiya Rajaya Stapanchraya: Recharla Rudra
- Telugu Rajya Stapanchraya: Singanna
- Raya Sahsra Malla- Amba deva
8. Who among the following associated with Krishna anicut?
[A] Gen Campbell
[B] Colonel Ford
[C] Capitan Orr
[D] Vennam Veerana
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Correct Answer: C [Capitan Orr]
Notes:
Capt. Orr was incharge of the execution of Krishna anicut project. The project started in 1850 and completed in 1855.
9. When NTR was serving as CM during his first tenure, Who among the following was the president of India?
[A] R. Venkata Raman
[B] Shankar Dayal Sharma
[C] Gyani Zail Singh
[D] Zakir Hussain
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Correct Answer: C [Gyani Zail Singh ]
Notes:
Gyani Zail Singh was the seventh President of India serving from 1982 to 1987.
10. When Chandrababu Naidu elected as CM of Andhra Pradesh in 1995, the governor of Andhra Pradesh was:
[A] Manishankar joshi
[B] G. Ramanujam
[C] Krishna kanth
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Krishna kanth ]
Notes:
Krishna kanth served as Governor of Andhra Pradesh from 1990 to 1997
