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 Vijayanagara rulers assumed the title “Yavana Rajya Stapancharya”?
[A] Srikrishna Devaraya
[B] Achyutha Raya
[C] Devaraya I
[D] Devaraya II
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Correct Answer: A [Srikrishna Devaraya]
Notes:
Srikrishna Devaraya adopted the title “Yavana Rajya Stapancharya” to signify his victories over Deccan Sultanates and assert his supremacy in South India.
2. What was the title of the commander-in-chief of the Vijayanagar armed forces?
[A] Senapathi
[B] Amatya
[C] Danda Nayaka
[D] Mahamatra
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Correct Answer: C [Danda Nayaka]
Notes:
Danda Nayaka was the official title used for the commander-in-chief of the Vijayanagar army.
3. Which Vijayanagar ruler was involved in the Battle of Talikota?
[A] Devaraya I
[B] Devaraya II
[C] Ramaraya
[D] Krishnadeva Raya
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Correct Answer: C [Ramaraya]
Notes:
Ramaraya, the last prominent ruler of Vijayanagar, participated in the Battle of Talikota in 1565, leading to the empire’s decline.
4. In which language did Sri Krishna Devaraya compose the literary work ‘Jambavati Kalyanam’?
[A] Telugu
[B] Sanskrit
[C] Kannada
[D] Prakrit
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Correct Answer: B [Sanskrit]
Notes:
Sri Krishna Devaraya wrote ‘Jambavati Kalyanam’ in Sanskrit, showcasing his prowess in classical literature.
5. Who among the following Golconda rulers is often refereed as “Malikibaram”?
[A] Ibrahim
[B] Jamshid
[C] Abdullah Qutub Shah
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Ibrahim]
Notes:
Due to Ibrahim patronage to Telugu literature common people referred him as “Malikibaram”.
6. Madras Native Association which is one of the predecessors of Indian National congress was formed in the year?
[A] 1845
[B] 1849
[C] 1850
[D] 1853
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Correct Answer: B [1849]
Notes:
The first organization in the Madras Presidency to vent for the rights of Indians was the Madras Native Association which was established by Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty in the year 1849.
7. In which year Kasu Brahmananda Reddi elected as Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] 1962
[B] 1963
[C] 1964
[D] 1965
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Correct Answer: C [1964]
Notes:
Kasu Brahmananda Reddi served as Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh from 1964 to 1971.
8. How many mandals were formed by NTR after becoming C.M for the 3rd time by repealingTalukas and Firkas in the districts?
[A] 1000
[B] 1100
[C] 1104
[D] 1110
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Correct Answer: C [1104]
Notes:
N.T.R formed 1104 Mandals after becoming C.M for the 3rd time by repealingTalukas and Firkas in the districts.
9. As per AP reorganisation act, which of the following dates is known as appointed day?
[A] March 2nd 2014
[B] June 2nd 2013
[C] June 2nd 2014
[D] March 2nd 2015
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Correct Answer: C [June 2nd 2014]
Notes:
As per AP reorganization act 2nd June 2014 was the appointed day. On this date Andhra Pradesh was officially bifurcated into two states (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana).
10. Where did Gandhiji decide to discard dhoti and kurt a in favour of langot and became a ‘half-naked fakir’ for the rest of his life ?
[A] Madras
[B] Vijayawada
[C] Madurai
[D] Tirupati
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Correct Answer: C [Madurai]
Notes:
Mahatma Gandhi made the decision to dress in a simple loin cloth, or ‘langot’, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu on September 22, 1921. This choice was a symbolic gesture to identify with the poor masses of India.
