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 is credited with extending the Satavahana kingdom by defeating Nahapana, the Shaka ruler of Western India?
[A] Simukha
[B] Satakarni-I
[C] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: C [Gautamiputra Satakarni]
Notes:
Gautamiputra Satakarni defeated Nahapana, expanding Satavahana rule in Western India, as recorded in Nasik and other inscriptions.
2. Who was the first Surveyor General of India?
[A] Colin Mackenzie
[B] Arthur Cotton
[C] Lord Ripon
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Colin Mackenzie]
Notes:
Colin Mackenzie was appointed the first Surveyor General of India in 1815.
3. Which Vijayanagar ruler completed the construction of the Hazara Ramaswami temple, originally started by Virupaksha-II?
[A] Virupaksha-I
[B] Devaraya-I
[C] Achyutha Raya
[D] Sri Krishna Devaraya
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Correct Answer: D [Sri Krishna Devaraya]
Notes:
Sri Krishna Devaraya completed the Hazara Ramaswami temple, which was initiated under the rule of Virupaksha-II, in Vijayanagar.
4. Who among the following helped kumara kampana during the conquest of Madurai?
[A] Bukka-I
[B] Gopanna
[C] Saluva mangu
[D] Both 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [Both 2 & 3]
Notes:
Kumara kampana was the son of Bukka-I. Gopanna and Saluva mangu helped kumara kampana during the conquest of Madurai.
5. Who among the following supported Wahabi movement in Hyderabad state?
[A] Mubaraz-ud-Doulah
[B] Nasir-ud-Doulah
[C] Ghulam Rasool khan
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Mubaraz-ud-Doulah]
Notes:
Mubaraz-ud-Doulah was the brother of Nizam Nasir-Ud-Doulah. He supported Wahabis who were against British rule.
Ghulam Rasool khan was the Nawab of Kurnool. He also supported Wahabi movement. He was arrested and sent to Tiruchirapalli.
6. Sri Venkateswara University was established in:
[A] 1926
[B] 1947
[C] 1950
[D] 1952
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Correct Answer: D [1952]
Notes:
Sri Venkateswara University was established in1954 by then chief minister Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu.
7. Which of the following states does NOT share a border with Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Telangana
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh shares borders with Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh, but not Kerala.
8. Which border village between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha was historically known as Tentaput?
[A] Jalaput
[B] Koraput
[C] Visakhapatnam
[D] Rayagada
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Correct Answer: A [Jalaput]
Notes:
Jalaput is a border village between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, historically known as Tentaput, and derives its name from local dialects meaning “water residence.” It is a crucial water source for over 100 tribal villages in the region.
9. In the Andhra Pradesh Barasala ceremony, who traditionally places a gold ring dipped in cow milk and honey on the newborn’s tongue?
[A] The Father
[B] The Priest
[C] The Maternal Grandfather
[D] The Maternal Uncle
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Correct Answer: D [The Maternal Uncle]
Notes:
The maternal uncle performs this ritual symbolizing blessings and auspiciousness in Andhra Pradesh Barasala ceremony.
10. Venigalla Basaveswara Rao, a scientist from Andhra Pradesh, is renowned for his research in which scientific field?
[A] Physics
[B] Biochemistry
[C] Environmental Science
[D] Mathematics
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Correct Answer: B [Biochemistry]
Notes:
Rao is an Indian-American biochemist specializing in bacteriophage research and vaccine development.
