States PCS: Andhra Pradesh GK For APPSC Examinations

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1. Who authored the Prakrit work ‘Lilavati’, which narrates the love story of Hala and Lilavati?
[A] Kuthuhala
[B] Rajasekhara
[C] Gunadhya
[D] Sarvavarma

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2. Consider the following:

  1. Brahma Naidu opened the gates of the Chennakesava Swami temple to Dalits.
  2. He adopted Kannamadas, a Dalit, as his son.
  3. In the Palnadu war he supported Pedamalideva.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1
[D] All are correct statements

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3. Which traveler visited Motupalli during the reign of Rudramadevi?
[A] Nicolo Conti
[B] Abdur Razzack
[C] Marcopolo
[D] Hieun-Tsang

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4. Who among the following had the title Kavi Brahma?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] Kethana
[D] Srinatha

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5. To whom did Kumaragiri Reddi delegate the administration of the state?
[A] Prolaya Vema Reddi
[B] Anapotha Reddi
[C] Katya Vema Reddi
[D] None of the above

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6. Who among the following regarded as “Ubhaya Kavi Mitra” ?
[A] Palakuri Somanatha
[B] Yerrapragada
[C] Tikkana
[D] Gona Buddha Reddi

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7. Which of the following correctly defines Moturpha?
[A] It is the name of import duty
[B] It is a name of tax imposed on looms
[C] It is a type of loom
[D] None of the above

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8. First Principal of Andhra Jateey Kalasala that was formed during Swadeshi movement was:
[A] Kopalle Hanumantha Rao
[B] Mark Huntur
[C] Gadicherla Hari Sarvothamma Rao
[D] None of the above

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9. Second Andhra Mahasabha took place at Vijayawada on 11th April 1914 under the presidentship of:
[A] BN Sarma
[B] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[C] Raja Panugand Ramarayaingar
[D] Mocherla Ramchandra Rao

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10. Which of the following two places in Andhra were selected for the visit of Simon commission?
[A] Guntur & Vijayawada
[B] Tirupathi & Kurnool
[C] Guntur & Ongole
[D] Vijayawada & Vishakapatnam

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