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. In which of the following sources Andhras were not mentioned?
[A] Aitareya Brahmana
[B] Indica
[C] 13th Major rock edict of Ashoka
[D] Rajatarngani
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Correct Answer: D [Rajatarngani]
Notes:Early History Andhras were mentioned in-
- Aitareya Brahmana;
- Megasthenes Indica and
- 13th Major rock edict of Asoka
Rajatarngani was written by Kalhana and it is about Kashmir
2. Which of the following metals was not used by Satavahanas to issue coins?
[A] Lead
[B] Tin
[C] Copper
[D] All three metals were used by Satavahanas
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Correct Answer: D [All three metals were used by Satavahanas ]
Notes:
The Satavahanas struck coins in metals like copper, lead and tin. They struck maximum number of lead coins.
3. Which Reddy dynasty king shifted his capital from Addanki to Kondavidu?
[A] Anapota Reddy
[B] Vema Reddy
[C] Kumaragiri Reddy
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Anapota Reddy]
Notes:
Anapota Reddy moved the Reddy dynasty capital from Addanki to Kondavidu, strengthening their rule in present-day Andhra Pradesh.
4. Who among the following was the author of “Andhra Bhasha Bhushanam”?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Ketana
[C] Errana
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Ketana ]
Notes:
Ketana was the author of the Telugu grammar book “Andhra Bhasha Bhushanam”.
5. Who among the following constructed a big irrigation tank at Panagallu and named it as Rudrasamudram?
[A] Rudradeva
[B] Rudrama Devi
[C] Ganapathi Deva
[D] Prola
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Correct Answer: A [Rudradeva]
Notes:
Udaya choda the chief of Panagallu made peace with Rudradeva. To commemorate this victory Rudradeva constructed a big irrigation tank at Panagallu and named it as Rudrasamudram.
6. Which among the following was constructed in Andhra during crown rule?
[A] Dhowleswaram Project
[B] Krishna anicut
[C] KC Cannal
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [KC Cannal]
Notes:
Kurnool-Cuddapah Canal popularly known as KC canal was constructed between 1863 and 1870. It connects River Pennar and River Tunghabhadra.
7. Which of the following parties formed ministry in Madras presidency after 1937 election?
[A] Indian National Congress
[B] Communist Party
[C] Justice party
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Indian National Congress]
Notes:
INC formed ministry after 1937 elections in Madras presidency with C. Rajagopalchari as CM.
8. Who among the following was the author of was the author of “At the Feet of the Master”?
[A] PV Narasimha Rao
[B] Jiddu Krishnamurthy
[C] T. Gopichand
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Jiddu Krishnamurthy ]
Notes:
Jiddu Krishnamurthy was the author of was the author of “At the Feet of the Master”
9. Who among the following served as Second Governor of Andhra Pradesh that was formed on 1st Nov 1956?
[A] CM Trivedi
[B] Ram lal
[C] Shankar Dayal Sharma
[D] Bhimsen sachar
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Correct Answer: D [Bhimsen sachar]
Notes:
CM Trivedi was the first governor of Andhra state and Andhra Pradesh.
CM Trivedi was followed by Bhimsen sachar as second governor of Andhra Pradesh
10. Who among the following worked as the advisory to the Governor during the Presidents Rule in A.P?
[A] Ramlal.
[B] H.C.Sharin
[C] Shankardayal sharma
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [H.C.Sharin ]
Notes:
H.C.Sharin has worked as the advisory to the Governor during the Presidents Rule in A.P.
