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. Who was the author of the classical treatise “Sangita Chintamani”?
[A] Krishna Devaraya
[B] Pedkomati Vema Reddy
[C] Kumaragiri Reddy
[D] Anapotha Reddy
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Correct Answer: B [Pedkomati Vema Reddy]
Notes:
Pedkomati Vema Reddy authored “Sangita Chintamani”, a notable work on music theory from Andhra Pradesh during the Reddy dynasty.
2. Kala Purnodhayam was written by:
[A] Nannaya
[B] Pingali Surana
[C] Bammera Pothana
[D] Palakuri Somanatha
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Correct Answer: B [Pingali Surana]
Notes:
Kala Purnodhayam was written by Pingali Surana. He was one of the Asthadiggajas in the court of Krishna Devaraya.
3. Consider the following statements regarding Shrenis (Guilds) in the Satavahana period:
- People following the same profession organized themselves into Srenis or Guilds.
- The head of all Shrenis was known as Shresthi.
- The regulation of the Shrenis was referred to as Shreni-Dharma.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 3 are correct
[B] Only 1 and 2 are correct
[C] All are incorrect statements
[D] All are correct statements
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct statements]
Notes:
- During the Satavahana period, economic activity was organized around Srenis (guilds), where individuals following the same profession formed collectives for mutual benefit and regulation.
- The chief or leader of each Sreni was called the Shresthi, and this position was crucial for overall functioning and decision-making.
- The term “Shreni-Dharma” referred to the regulations and ethical codes governing the guilds’ conduct and their internal matters.
Thus, all the above statements accurately reflect the organization and practices of guilds during the Satavahana era.
4. Who among the following British officials Opposed the transfer of Ganjam district areas from Madras Presidency to Orissa province ?
[A] Lord Curzon
[B] Mark Hunter
[C] Sir Andrew Fraser
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Sir Andrew Fraser ]
Notes:
Sir Andrew Fraser was the Lt. Governor of Bengal. He opposed the transfer of Ganjam district areas from Madras Presidency to Orissa province.
5. Who among the following was appointed as special officer to report on financial and administrative implications of the formation of Andhra?
[A] Justice LS Misra
[B] Justice Kailas Nath Wanchoo
[C] Justice Ranganatham
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Justice Kailas Nath Wanchoo]
Notes:
Chief Justice of Rajasthan High court Kailas Nath Wanchoo was appointed as special officer to report on financial and administrative implications of the formation of Andhra.
6. After the police action in 1948, Hyderabad state was placed under military government headed by:
[A] J.N Choudhary
[B] B. Ramakrishna Rao
[C] Sardar Patel
[D] M.K. Vellodi
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Correct Answer: A [J.N Choudhary]
Notes:
After the police action in 1948, Hyderabad state was placed under military government headed by J.N Choudhary.
Later in 1950 it was replaced with civilian government headed by M.K. Vellodi.
7. Who was the Governor of Andhra Pradesh who dismissed N. T. Rama Rao as Chief Minister and appointed Nadendla Bhaskar Rao in 1984?
[A] Ram Lal
[B] K.C. Abraham
[C] Shankar Dayal Sharma
[D] B. Satyanarayana Reddy
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Correct Answer: A [Ram Lal]
Notes:
Ram Lal was the Governor of Andhra Pradesh who dismissed N. T. Rama Rao and appointed Nadendla Bhaskar Rao as Chief Minister in August 1984.
8. Who among the following chief ministers started Women’s university at Tirupati?
[A]
PV Narasimha Rao
[B] NT Rama rao
[C] Nara chandra babu
[D] Marri Chenna Reddy
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Correct Answer: B [NT Rama rao]
Notes:
Women’s university was started at Tirupati in 1983 by NTR.
9. In which year Mandal system introduced in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] 1980
[B] 1983
[C] 1985
[D] 1989
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Correct Answer: C [1985]
Notes:
The AP government announced the formation of the Mandal system on May 25, 1985
10. Erra Matti Dibbalu, designated as a National Geo-heritage Monument, is located near which city in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Visakhapatnam
[B] Vijayawada
[C] Tirupati
[D] Rajahmundry
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Correct Answer: A [Visakhapatnam]
Notes:
Erra Matti Dibbalu (Red Sand Hills) near Visakhapatnam is a notified National Geo-heritage Monument recognized by the Geological Survey of India.
