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 Kakatiya ruler is credited with issuing the Mottupalli Abhaya Sesanam, which assured security to merchants and abolished several oppressive customs duties?
[A] Ganapatideva
[B] Rudradeva
[C] Rudramadevi
[D] Prathaparudra
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Correct Answer: A [Ganapatideva]
Notes:
Ganapatideva issued the Mottupalli Abhaya Sesanam, ensuring safe passage for merchants and eliminating various burdensome customs duties at Mottupalli port.
2. Who authored the Telugu work “Harivamsam”?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] YellaPragada
[D] Palakuri Somanatha
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Correct Answer: C [YellaPragada]
Notes:
YellaPragada composed “Harivamsam” in Telugu, contributing greatly to Telugu literature.
3. Who is the author of Manucharitam?
[A] Allasani Peddana
[B] Sri Krishna Devaraya
[C] Nandi Timmana
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Allasani Peddana]
Notes:
Manucharitam was written by Allasani Peddana, a prominent Telugu poet of the Vijayanagara Empire and court poet of Sri Krishna Devaraya.
4. Virbhadra Vijayam and Bhogini dandakamu were written by:
[A] Bammera Pothana
[B] Annamacharya
[C] Nandi Timanna
[D] Ayyalaraju Ramabhadrudu
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Correct Answer: A [Bammera Pothana ]
Notes:
Bammera Pothana rendered Bhagavatham into Telugu. His other works include Virbhadra Vijayam and Bhogini dandakamu.
5. Sumathi Satakam was composed by:
[A] Marana
[B] Gona Buddha Reddi
[C] Baddena
[D] Vemana
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Correct Answer: C [Baddena]
Notes:
Sumati Satakam was composed by Baddena, a Telugu Choda king of Kakatiya period.
6. Kavyalankara sutralu was written by:
[A] Pingali Suranna
[B] Vamanabhattu
[C] Dhurjathi
[D] NandiTmmana
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Correct Answer: B [Vamanabhattu]
Notes:
Vamanabhattu has the title kavivrishbha. He is the court poet of Chalukya bhima-I.
7. Who among the following British officials was known as Mandava Rishi?
[A] Sir Arthur Cotton
[B] CP Brown
[C] Gen Campbell
[D] Thomas Munro
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Correct Answer: D [Thomas Munro]
Notes:
Thomas Munro was known as Mandava Rishi.
8. Raghupati Venkataratnam Naidu was associated with:
[A] Arya Samaj
[B] Prarthana Samaj
[C] Brahmo Samaj
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Brahmo Samaj]
Notes:
Raghupati Venkataratnam Naidu was an ardent Brahmo and did everything possible to promote Brahmo movement in Andhra. The Brahmo Samaj honored him with the title of “Brahmarshi.
9. Sripada Subramanyam was associated with:
[A] Andhra Patrika
[B] Prabuddha Andhra
[C] Krishna Patrika
[D] Zamin Patrika
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Correct Answer: B [Prabuddha Andhra ]
Notes:
Prabuddha Andhra was aTelugu monthly edited by Sripada Subramanyam.
10. Consider the following statements regarding the Sri Bagh Pact:
- It was signed on 16th November 1937.
- According to the pact, two university centers were to be established—one at Waltair and another at Anantapur.
- It was agreed that seats in the legislature would be distributed equally on a district basis.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 3
[D] All are correct statements
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct statements]
Notes:
- The Sri Bagh Pact was indeed signed on 16th November 1937 between leaders of Andhra and Rayalaseema to address political and educational cooperation.
- The pact included a key provision for the development of university centers at both Waltair (now Visakhapatnam) and Anantapur to ensure educational parity between regions.
- Another important point in the pact was the demand for an equal distribution of legislative seats on the basis of districts, aiming for balanced regional representation.
All three statements accurately reflect the terms of the Sri Bagh Pact, making option 4 the correct answer.
