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 Portuguese horse dealer who stayed during Achyuta Raya’s reign and wrote a 23-chapter chronicle on the Vijayanagara Empire?
[A] Domingos Paes
[B] Fernao Nuniz
[C] Nicolo Conti
[D] Abdur Razzak
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Correct Answer: B [Fernao Nuniz]
Notes:
Fernao Nuniz, a Portuguese horse dealer, chronicled the Vijayanagara Empire in 23 chapters during Achyuta Raya’s reign.
2. Consider the following statements regarding Palakuri Somanatha:
- He introduced a new trend of employing both Telugu and Sanskrit in his works, based on the language commonly used by people.
- He authored Basava Puranam and Panditharadhya Charitra.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Both 1 and 2 are correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2 are correct]
Notes:Both statements are correct.
- Palakuri Somanatha pioneered the use of both Telugu and Sanskrit in his literary works, promoting a style that reflected the linguistic diversity of his audience.
- He is renowned for authoring the Basava Puranam—a significant text in Veerashaiva literature—as well as Panditharadhya Charitra, both of which highlight his critical contributions to Telugu literature. His innovative integration of languages and thematic depth make him an influential figure in medieval South Indian literature.
3. Which among the following is not related to Gurajada Apparao?
[A] Mutyala Saralu
[B] Diddubatu
[C] Varakatnam
[D] Malapalli
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Correct Answer: D [Malapalli]
Notes:
Unnava Lakshminarayana was the author of Malapalli. Remaining all are written by Gurazada Apparao.
4. At which of the following places Third session of Andhra Mahasabha was held?
[A] Baptala
[B] Vijayawada
[C] Kakinada
[D] Vishakapatnam
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Correct Answer: D [Vishakapatnam]
Notes:Sessions of Andhra Mahasabha:
- First-1913-Baptala
- Second-1914-Vijayawada
- Third-1915-Vishakapatnam
- Fourh-1916-Kakinada
5. 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.
6. Satya Narayana Raju was one of the member represented Andhra in Gentlemen agreement when it was signed. At that he was
[A] CM of Andhra state
[B] Leader of communist party
[C] President of APCC
[D] Home minister of Andhra state
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Correct Answer: C [President of APCC]
Notes:
Satya Narayana Raju was one of the member represented Andhra in Gentlemen agreement when it was signed. At that he was President of Andhra Pradesh congress committee (APCC).
7. The name of office created by NTR when he was CM, to go into the charges of corruption against government employees is:
[A] Dharmachakra
[B] Dharma mahamatra
[C] Dharma nilaya
[D] none of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Dharma mahamatra]
Notes:
Dharma mahamatra is the name of office created by NTR when he was CM, to go into the charges of corruption against government employees.
8. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy served as:
[A] Fourth president of India
[B] Fifth president of India
[C] Sixth president of India
[D] Seventh president of India
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Correct Answer: C [Sixth president of India]
Notes:
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy served as Sixth president of India from 1977 to 1982.
9. The first ever Dalit Chief Minister in India was:
[A] Sanjeevaiah
[B] Mayavati
[C] Prakasam
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Sanjeevaiah]
Notes:
Damodaran Sanjeevaiah was the first ever Dalit Chief Minister in India. He became chief minister for the state of Andhra pradesh in 1960.
10. What city was the capital of the Andhra State?
[A] Visakhapatnam
[B] Kurnool
[C] Vijayawada
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: B [Kurnool]
Notes:
The original Andhra State, formed on 1 October 1953, had Kurnool as its capital, and was a result of the determined Andhra movement led by Potti Sreeramulu.
