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 among the following had the title Kavi Brahma?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] Kethana
[D] Srinatha
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Correct Answer: B [Tikkana]
Notes:Tikkana had the titles like:
- Kavi Brahma as he rendered the work acceptable to both Sivas and Vaishnavas as Hari Hara tatva.
- Ubhaya Kavimitra- As he was a great poet in Telugu and Sanskrit.
2. Who among the following associated with Krishna anicut?
[A] Gen Campbell
[B] Colonel Ford
[C] Capitan Orr
[D] Vennam Veerana
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Correct Answer: C [Capitan Orr]
Notes:
Capt. Orr was incharge of the execution of Krishna anicut project. The project started in 1850 and completed in 1855.
3. In the Partition committee formed by Madras government, Andhra was represented by:
[A] Prakasam
[B] Gopala Reddi
[C] Sanjiva Reddy
[D] All of them
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Correct Answer: D [All of them]
Notes:In the Partition committee formed by Madras government, Andhra was represented by:
- Prakasam
- Gopala Reddi
- Kala Venkata Rao
- Sanjiva Reddy
Non Telugu areas were represented by
- Bhaktavatsalam
- T.T Krishnamachari
- Madhava Menon
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. After resignation of Ram lal as the governor of Andhra Pradesh, Who among the following appointed as governor of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] K. C Abraham
[B] Shankar Dayal Sharma
[C] Manishankar Joshi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Shankar Dayal Sharma]
Notes:
Shankar Dayal Sharma served as governor of Andhra Pradesh from 1984 to 1985.
7. The founder of Democratic Telugu Desam party was:
[A] NTR
[B] Chandrababu Naidu
[C] Nadendla Bhaskar Rao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Nadendla Bhaskar Rao]
Notes:
The Democratic Telugu Desam party was formed by Nadendla Bhaskara Rao.
8. Which of the following are major crops of the state?
[A] Rice
[B] Pulses
[C] Cotton
[D] Wheat
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Correct Answer: A [Rice]
Notes:
The state has a strong agricultural base, with rice, pulses, and cotton being major crops, contributing to the economy and food security of the region.
9. Which river does the Galageshwar Shiva Temple near Haveri face?
[A] Kaveri River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Krishna River
[D] Tungabhadra River
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Correct Answer: D [Tungabhadra River]
Notes:
The Galageshwar Shiva Temple, built by Western Chalukyas in the 11th century near Haveri, faces the Tungabhadra River.
10. Which reservoir project in Andhra Pradesh is named after the Congress leader Gorle Sriramulu Naidu?
[A] Madduvalasa Reservoir Project
[B] Polavaram Reservoir Project
[C] Priyadarshini Jurala Project
[D] Ramagundam Reservoir Project
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Correct Answer: A [Madduvalasa Reservoir Project]
Notes:
Madduvalasa Reservoir Project is named after Gorle Sriramulu Naidu, a prominent Andhra Pradesh Congress leader.
