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 fought 108 battles and built Siva temples at every battle place with his name Narendrashwara temples?
[A] Vijayaditya-II
[B] Bhima Saluki
[C] Chalukya Bhima
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayaditya-II ]
Notes:
Title of Vijayaditya-II: Narendra Mrigaraja (Lion amongst lions)
2. Which Vijayanagar ruler was known to keep a copy of the Holy Quran in front of his throne?
[A] Devaraya I
[B] Devaraya II
[C] Sri Krishnadeva Raya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Devaraya I]
Notes:
Devaraya I kept a copy of the Holy Quran before his throne to show respect towards Muslim subjects and diplomats.
3. Which among the following is the most important port-town during the Kakatiya Period was:
[A] Baruch
[B] Sonapur
[C] Motupalli
[D] Kakinada
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Correct Answer: C [Motupalli]
Notes:
Motupalli A major port-town during the Kakatiya period, Motupalli (in present-day Bapatla district) was renowned for its pearl trade and served as a hub for international commerce with Southeast Asia and Arabia. Marco Polo noted its bustling trade during his travels.
4. Who was the author of Neetisastram?
[A] Rudra deva
[B] Ganapathi deva
[C] Rudrama devi
[D] Prola-I
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Correct Answer: A [Rudra deva]
Notes:
Neetisastram, an important work, was authored by Kakatiya ruler Rudra deva of present-day Telangana.
5. Nannaya translated only Adi Parva (canto), Sabha Parva and a part of Aranya Parva. Remaining part of Aranya Parva was translated by:
[A] Tikkana
[B] Errana
[C] Kethana
[D] Nannechoda
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Correct Answer: B [Errana]
Notes:
Nannaya began to translate the Mahabharata into Telugu from Sanskrit.He translated only Adi Parva (canto), Sabha Parva and a part of Aranya Parva.
Tikkana of Simhapuri completed the translation of remaining 15 Parvas. However, he did not take up the translation of Aranya Parva which was left incomplete by Nannaya.
Yerrapragada of 14th C finished the unfinished portion of Aranya Parva
6. Who among the following translated Sri Harsha’s Sanskrit work Naishada?
[A] Srinatha
[B] Nannaya
[C] Tikkana
[D] Nannechoda
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Correct Answer: A [Srinatha]
Notes:
Sri Harsha’s Sanskrit work Naishada was translated into Telugu as Srinagara Naisadham by Srinatha.
7. Who among the following was the second Vice chancellor of Andhra University?
[A] Cattamanchi Ramalinga Reddi
[B] Sarvepalli Radhakrishna
[C] KV Reddi Naidu
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Sarvepalli Radhakrishna]
Notes:
Andhra University was established on 26th April 1926 with Cattamanchi Ramalinga Reddi as the first Vice chancellor.
Sarvepalli Radhakrishna served as second Vice-chancellor of Andhra University.
8. Visalandhra Mahasabha was formed by:
[A] Tarimella Nagi Reddi
[B] A. Kaleswar Rao
[C] NG Ranga
[D] Ravi Narayana Reddi
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Correct Answer: B [A. Kaleswar Rao ]
Notes:
A. Kaleswar Rao formed Visalandhra Mahasabha in 1949 at Vijayawada.
9. In which of the following dates Andhra Pradesh was formed by merging Hyderabad state?
[A] 1st Oct 1953
[B] 1st Oct 1956
[C] 1st Nov 1956
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [1st Nov 1956]
Notes:
On 1st Oct 1953 Andhra state was formed from Madras Presidency.
On 1st Nov 1956, Andhra Pradesh was formed by merging Hyderabad state.
10. Which district of Andhra Pradesh has the least number of census towns?
[A] Guntur
[B] Kanuru
[C] Krishna
[D] Vishakapatnam
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Correct Answer: A [Guntur]
Notes:
Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh has the least number of census towns with only one.
