States PCS: Andhra Pradesh GK For APPSC Examinations
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1. Jain temple Nadumba Vasati at Bezawada was built by:
[A] Pulakesi-II
[B] Kubja Vishunuvardhana
[C] Ayyana Mahadevi
[D] Jayasimha Vallabha
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Correct Answer: C [Ayyana Mahadevi]
Notes:
Ayyana Mahadevi was the wife of Kubja Vishunuvardhana and follower of Jainism. She built a Jain temple Nadumba Vasati at Bezawada
2. Who among the following Kakatiya ruler intervened in the Palnadu war?
[A] Ganapathi Deva
[B] Rudra Deva
[C] Rudramba
[D] Prathaparudra
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Correct Answer: B [Rudra Deva]
Notes:
Rudradeva intervened in the Palnadu war on behalf of Nalagama and sent forces to assist Nayukuralu.
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 Andhra University was established?
[A] 1920
[B] 1925
[C] 1926
[D] 1930
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Correct Answer: C [1926]
Notes:
On 26th April 1926 Andhra University was established.
5. Who among the following was the CM of in AndhraPradesh at the time of Jai Andhra Movement (1972)?
[A] Jalagam Vengal Rao
[B] T. Anjaiah
[C] PV Narasimha Rao
[D] Marri Chenna Reddy
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Correct Answer: C [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 and served as CM upto 1973.
6. Who was the first Finance Minister of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Nilam Sanjiva Reddy
[B] Bejawada Gopala Reddy
[C] Kasu Brahmananda Reddy
[D] PV Narasimha Rao
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Correct Answer: B [Bejawada Gopala Reddy]
Notes:
Bejawada Gopala Reddy was the inaugural Finance Minister of Andhra Pradesh after its formation in 1953.
7. Which district in Andhra Pradesh expressed concerns over potential flooding caused by the increased height of the Polavaram coffer dam?
[A] Bhadrachalam
[B] Visakhapatnam
[C] Guntur
[D] Krishna
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Correct Answer: A [Bhadrachalam]
Notes:
Raising the Polavaram coffer dam’s height led to concerns about flooding in Bhadrachalam. Three mandals were merged into Andhra Pradesh for the project, but Bhadrachalam town remained in Telangana.
8. The K.C. Canal is supplemented by which reservoir?
[A] Srisailam Reservoir
[B] Krishna River
[C] Tungabhadra Reservoir
[D] Godavari River
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Correct Answer: A [Srisailam Reservoir]
Notes:
Water supply for the K.C. Canal is supplemented by the Srisailam reservoir through the Srisailam right main canal and the Muchumarri lift or Handri-Neeva lift canal pump house, ensuring irrigation even during low water levels.
9. What was the official name given to Nellore district on June 4, 2008?
[A] Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District
[B] Nellore District
[C] Potti Sri Ramulu District
[D] Nellore
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Correct Answer: A [Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District]
Notes:
The district’s official name was changed to Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District on June 4, 2008, in honor of Potti Sri Ramulu, who fasted for the formation of a separate state for the Telugu people.
10. Which city was designated as the viceregal capital of the Deccan region after 1750?
[A] Aurangabad
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Bidar
[D] Bijapur
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Correct Answer: B [Hyderabad]
Notes:
Hyderabad replaced Aurangabad as the viceregal capital of the Deccan after 1750, marking the renaming of the domain to Hyderabad Deccan.
