States PCS: Andhra Pradesh GK For APPSC Examinations
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1. Which of the following metals was not used by Satavahanas to issue coins?
[A] Lead
[B] Tin
[C] Copper
[D] All three metals were used by Satavahanas
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Correct Answer: D [All three metals were used by Satavahanas ]
Notes:
The Satavahanas struck coins in metals like copper, lead and tin. They struck maximum number of lead coins.
2. Which Eastern Chalukyan ruler shifted the capital from Pishtapura to Vengipura?
[A] Kubja Vishnuvardhana
[B] Jayasimha Vallabha
[C] Indhrabhattarka
[D] Vishnuvardhana-II
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Correct Answer: B [Jayasimha Vallabha]
Notes:
Jayasimha Vallabha of the Eastern Chalukyas transferred the capital from Pishtapura to Vengipura (modern Vengi) in Andhra Pradesh.
3. During the rule of the Reddi kingdom, what were taxable villages called?
[A] Agraharamas
[B] Racha voolu
[C] NayankaraPatlu
[D] Deshmukhguda
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Correct Answer: C [NayankaraPatlu]
Notes:
Taxable villages under the Reddi kingdom were known as NayankaraPatlu; Agraharamas were tax-free Brahmin settlements.
4. 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.
5. Which of the following statements about the Dawaleshwaram project are incorrect?
[A] The project started in 1847 and was completed in 1852.
[B] Sir Arthur Cotton was the chief architect of the project.
[C] It was constructed at a cost of Rs. 1,50,000.
[D] All statements are correct.
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Correct Answer: D [All statements are correct.]
Notes:
All statements are correct: The Dawaleshwaram project began in 1847, finished in 1852, designed by Sir Arthur Cotton, costing Rs. 1,50,000.
6. After which incident was Tanguturi Prakasam given the title “Andhra Kesari” (Lion of Andhra)?
[A] Non Cooperation Movement
[B] Simon Commission
[C] Civil Disobedience Movement
[D] Quit India Movement
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Correct Answer: B [Simon Commission]
Notes:
Prakasam earned the title “Andhra Kesari” for his courageous leadership during protests against the Simon Commission in 1928 at Madras.
7. 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.
8. In which year Gentlemen agreement was signed between leaders of Hyderabad state and Andhra state?
[A] 1954
[B] 1955
[C] 1956
[D] 1957
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Correct Answer: C [1956]
Notes:
On 20th February 1956 Gentlemen agreement was signed between leaders of Hyderabad state and Andhra state.
9. During Jai Andhra Movement the president rule was imposed in Andhra Pradesh from:
[A] 18th Jan 1972
[B] 18th Jan 1973
[C] 10th Dec 1972
[D] 10th Dec 1973
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Correct Answer: B [18th Jan 1973]
Notes:
During Jai Andhra Movement the president rule was imposed in Andhra Pradesh from 18th Jan 1973 to 10th Dec 1973.
10. The writer of poem Edesamegina Endukalidina:
[A] Rayaprolu Subba Rao
[B] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[C] PV Narasimha Rao
[D] Viswanatha Sastri
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Correct Answer: A [Rayaprolu Subba Rao ]
Notes:
Rayaprolu Subba Rao was the writer of poem Edesamegina Endukalidina. He was popularly known as Abhinava Nannaya
