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 was known as Kavivatsala or patron of poets?
[A] Pulomavi-I
[B] Hala
[C] Gunadhaya
[D] None of the above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Hala]
Notes:
Hala was the author of a Prakrit work Gatha Saptasati, and he was known as Kavivatsala or patron of poets.
2. Who was given the title “Kollabhiganda” among the following rulers?
[A] Vijayaditya IV
[B] Vijayaditya III
[C] Pulakesi II
[D] Chalukya Bhima
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Vijayaditya IV]
Notes:
The title “Kollabhiganda” was held by Vijayaditya IV, a ruler of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty in Andhra Pradesh.
3. Who was the ruling king when Kavi Sarvabhouma Srinatha served as the court poet?
[A] Pedakomati Vemareddy
[B] Anapotha Reddy
[C] Kumaragiri Reddy
[D] None of the above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Pedakomati Vemareddy]
Notes:
Srinatha was the court poet of Pedakomati Vemareddy, a prominent ruler of the Reddy dynasty in Andhra Pradesh.
4. Who among the following was the author of Mahantaka Sudhandhi?
[A] Krishna Devaraya
[B] Devaraya-I
[C] Devaraya-II
[D] Ramaraya
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Devaraya-II]
Notes:
Mahantaka Sudhandhi is a Sanskrit work written by Devaraya-II of Sangama dynasty.
5. Who is the author of Bhogini Dandakam?
[A] Pothana
[B] Srinatha
[C] Nannaya
[D] None of the above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Pothana]
Notes:
Bhogini Dandakam, a renowned Telugu literary work, was authored by Pothana, a celebrated poet from Andhra Pradesh.
6. On which of the following dates, first widow remarriage took place in Andhra Desha?
[A] 11th Dec 1881
[B] 11th Dec 1882
[C] 15th Dec 1881
[D] None of the above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [11th Dec 1881 ]
Notes:
On 11th Dec 1881 first widow remarriage took place in Andhra Desha at Rajahmundry between Sitamma and Gogulapati Sriramulu.
7. In which year Socialist party was established in Andhra?
[A] 1930
[B] 1934
[C] 1935
[D] 1938
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [1934]
Notes:
In the year 1934 Socialist party was established in Andhra.
8. In which year Dhar commission was established?
[A] 1947
[B] 1948
[C] 1949
[D] 1950
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [1948]
Notes:
On 17th June 1948 Dhar commission was setup by the constituent assembly to give recommendations for the creation of linguistic provinces. The committee submitted its report on 10th Dec 1948.
9. Who among the following was the second Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[B] Damodaram Sanjivayya
[C] Kasu Bramhananda Reddy
[D] PV Narasimha Rao
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Damodaram Sanjivayya ]
Notes:
Damodaram Sanjivayya was the second chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. He served as CM of AP from 11 January 1960 to 12 March 1962.
10. 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
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Shankar Dayal Sharma]
Notes:
Shankar Dayal Sharma served as governor of Andhra Pradesh from 1984 to 1985.
