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. Which of the following term was used for the group of people following profession during rule of Satavahanas?
[A] Srenis
[B] Goshti
[C] Nigama
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Srenis]
Notes:During the reign of Satavahanas:
- The people of same profession grouped themselves into Srenis or guilds under the leadership of Sresthi.
- Domestic traders formed into unions called Nibhaya or Nikaya or Nigama. The meetings of these unions were known as Goshti.
2. Who was the first emperor of the Chalukya-Chola dynasty?
[A] Kulottunga I
[B] Kulottunga II
[C] Pulakesin II
[D] Kubja Vishnuvardhana
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Correct Answer: A [Kulottunga I]
Notes:
Kulottunga I, originally a Chalukya prince, became the first Chalukya-Chola emperor in the 11th century, founding the Chalukya-Chola line.
3. Who was the Poligar that revolted against Sri Krishna Deva Raya?
[A] Gangaraya
[B] Ramaraya
[C] Devaraya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Gangaraya]
Notes:
Gangaraya was the Poligar who revolted against Sri Krishna Deva Raya, ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire.
4. The Kingdom of Golconda was occupied by Aurangzeb in the year:
[A] 1680
[B] 1685
[C] 1687
[D] 1690
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Correct Answer: C [1687]
Notes:
The Kingdom of Golconda was occupied by Aurangzeb in the year 1687. With this large part of Coastal Andhra became part of Mughal Empire.
5. Rev. Noble was associated with:
[A] London Mission
[B] Church Missionary society
[C] American Baptist Mission
[D] American Mission
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Correct Answer: B [Church Missionary society]
Notes:
Church Missionary society was started in Machilipatnam under the leadership of Rev. Nobel.
In 1843 Rev. Noble started a school at Machilipatnam
6. Who was popularly known as the “Blind Bard of Andhra”?
[A] Gurajada Apparao
[B] Unnava Lakshminarayana
[C] Raghupati Venkataratnam Naidu
[D] Chilakamarthi Lakshmi Narasimham
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Correct Answer: D [Chilakamarthi Lakshmi Narasimham]
Notes:
Chilakamarthi Lakshmi Narasimham was blind and renowned for his literary contributions in Andhra Pradesh, hence called the “Blind Bard of Andhra.”
7. 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.
8. Which Andhra Leader gave the slogan “Go back Simon Commission”?
[A] Baru Alivelamma
[B] Alluri Sitarama Raju
[C] Prakasam Pantulu
[D] Anne Anjaiah
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Correct Answer: C [Prakasam Pantulu]
Notes:
The public in India decided to boycott the Simon Commission and the slogan “Go back Simon Commission” became popular. The Commission, composed solely of British members, was met with black flag protests wherever it went. When it visited Madras on February 3rd, 1928, the slogan was given by Prakasam Pantulu. Prakasam showcased great courage in opposing the commission, which led him to earn the title “Andhra Kesari” (the Lion of Andhra).
9. Which city in Andhra Pradesh is the birthplace of Vipparthi Adimurthy, the ISRO Honorary Distinguished Professor and Mars Orbiter Mission concept designer?
[A] Rajahmundry
[B] Vijayawada
[C] Tirupati
[D] Visakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: A [Rajahmundry]
Notes:
Vipparthi Adimurthy was born in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, and is known for his contributions to ISRO and the Mars Orbiter Mission.
10. Who was the first Indian American to serve as a U.S. Ambassador?
[A] Ravi Shankar
[B] Vinai K. Thummalapally
[C] Kalpana Chawla
[D] Ajit Pai
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Correct Answer: B [Vinai K. Thummalapally]
Notes:
Vinai K. Thummalapally was the first Indian American U.S. Ambassador, appointed to Belize.
