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. Consider the following statements about
Palnadu war:
- The war took place at Karempudi on the banks of the River Naguleru
- Cock fight took place at Gurajala, the capital of Palnadu
- Somadeva chronicled war of Palnadu in his work Palanati Vira Charitra
Select the incorrect option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 3
[C] All are correct statements
[D] All are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: B [Only 3]
Notes:
Srinatha chronicled war of Palnadu in his work Palanati Vira Charitra
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. The petition submitted by Madras Native Association in 1861 had suggested the introduction of:
[A] Ryotwari System
[B] Village system
[C] Zamindari System
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Village system]
Notes:
In 1861 Madras Native Association submitted a petition to the government about the problems faced by the people. In relation with revenue settlement the petition suggested the introduction of Village system.
Under this system collection of collection of revenue from the land by means of villages instead of individuals,without interference of Zamindars and middlemen.
5. Consider the following statements about Simon commission:
- The government selected Guntur & Ongole for the visit of Simon Commission
- The commission recommended for the creation of separate Andhra Province.
Select the incorrect statement from the given options:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both are correct statements
[D] Both are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Simon commission recommended for the creation of Orissa and Sindh provinces. It did not recommended for the creation of Andhra province.
6. On which of the following dates, Potti Sriramulu attained martyrdom?
[A] 19th Oct 1952
[B] 15th Dec 1952
[C] On 7th Feb 1953
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [15th Dec 1952]
Notes:
Potti Sriramulu started fast unto death for separate Andhra state on19th Oct 1952 and attained martyrdom on 15th Dec 1952.
7. At which of the following places Gentlemen Agreement was signed?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] New Delhi
[C] Warangal
[D] Vijayawada
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
On 20th February 1956 Gentlemen agreement was signed between leaders of Hyderabad state and Andhra state at New Delhi.
8. When Chandrababu Naidu elected as CM of Andhra Pradesh in 1995, the speaker of Andhra Pradesh legislative assembly was:
[A] Prathiba Bharati
[B] Sripada Rao
[C] Yanamala Rama krishunudu
[D] Balayogi
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Correct Answer: C [Yanamala Rama krishunudu ]
Notes:
Yanamala Rama krishunudu served as speaker of Andhra Pradesh legislative assembly from 1995 to 1999.
9. The Gollapalli Reservoir is located in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Anantapur
[B] Kurnool
[C] Chittoor
[D] Krishna
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Correct Answer: A [Anantapur]
Notes:
Gollapalli Reservoir is an irrigation project in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, receiving water from the Handri-Neeva canal, which draws from the Srisailam reservoir. It is located in Gollapalli village, Penukonda Constituency.
10. In which district of Andhra Pradesh did the GAIL pipeline blast occur on 27 June 2014?
[A] East Godavari
[B] West Godavari
[C] Krishna
[D] Visakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: A [East Godavari]
Notes:
The blast occurred in East Godavari district near ONGC’s Tatipaka refinery.
