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. Common weal and New India were the names of two news papers started by?
[A] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[B] Annie Besant
[C] Mutnuri Krishna Rao
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Annie Besant]
Notes:
Annie Besant acquired Madras standard which is an English daily and renamed it as New India.
2. Consider the following statements about Simon commission:
- The government selected Guntur & Ongole for the visit of Simon Commission
- The commission recommended for the creation of separate Andhra Province.
Select the incorrect statement from the given options:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both are correct statements
[D] Both are incorrect statements
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Simon commission recommended for the creation of Orissa and Sindh provinces. It did not recommended for the creation of Andhra province.
3. Consider the following statement about Gentlemen Agreement:
- As per Gentlemen Agreement cabinet ministers from Andhra and Telangana regions should be in proportion to 60:40
- If the CM is from Andhra then Deputy CM should be from Telangana and Vice-versa
- Out of five portfolios Home, Finance, Revenue,planning and development and commerce and industry two should go to Telangana
Select the correct statements from the given options
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] On 1 & 3
[D] All are correct statements
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct statements]
Notes:
The Gentlemen’s Agreement of 1956 was a crucial understanding between the leaders of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana during the formation of the unified state of Andhra Pradesh. 1. Proportional Representation: The agreement stipulated that cabinet ministers from both regions should be appointed in a 60:40 ratio, favoring Andhra, reflecting the population distribution at the time. 2. Chief Minister and Deputy CM: It also established that if the Chief Minister was from one region, the Deputy Chief Minister should be from the other, promoting regional representation in governance. 3. Portfolio Distribution: The allocation of key portfolios was designed to ensure that Telangana received a fair share, with at least two of the five major portfolios (Home, Finance, Revenue, Planning and Development, Commerce and Industry) designated for Telangana. Thus, all statements in the question accurately reflect the terms of the Gentlemen’s Agreement, making the correct answer “All are correct statements.”
4. Who among the following elected as chief minister of Andhra Pradesh after restoration of President that was imposed during Jai Andhra Movement?
[A] Marri Chenna Reddy
[B] J. Vengal Rao
[C] T. Anjaih
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [J. Vengal Rao ]
Notes:
On 15th Dec 1973 president rule in Andhra Pradesh was revoked and J. Vengal Rao as CM formed 15 member ministry
5. Who among the following had the the title of sardar for his fearless fight against the British Raj?
[A] Konda Venkatappiah
[B] Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu
[C] Gowthu Lachana
[D] Bezawada Gopala Reddi
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Correct Answer: C [Gowthu Lachana ]
Notes:
Gowthu Lachana had the the title of sardar for his fearless fight against the British Raj.
6. After Emergency, elections were held in 1977, Out of 42 MP seats, congress won 41 and only one MP seat was won by Neelam Sanjeev Reddy from Janta party. From which constituency he won the seat?
[A] Nandyal
[B] Kurnool
[C] Ananthapur
[D] Tirupathi
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Correct Answer: A [Nandyal ]
Notes:
After Emergency elections were held in 1977, Out of 42 MP seats, congress won 41 and only one MP seat from Nandyal was won by Neelam Sanjeev Reddy from Janta party.
7. Which vegetable variety native to Andhra Pradesh is commonly used in curry preparation?
[A] Guntur Chilli
[B] Tomato
[C] Vankai (Brinjal)
[D] Drumstick
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Correct Answer: C [Vankai (Brinjal)]
Notes:
Vankai is a brinjal variety native to Andhra Pradesh, widely used in local curries.
8. In which Indian state are the Hirapur dolmens, known for their Satavahana era burial chambers and evidence of iron smelting, located?
[A] Kerala
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Karnataka
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Hirapur dolmens are in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, dating to 2nd-3rd century BC Satavahana era, unique for iron smelting evidence and royal burials.
9. What is the primary ingredient used in making Sunni Vunda, a traditional sweet from Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Roasted Urad Dal (Minapappu)
[B] Chickpea Flour (Besan)
[C] Rice Flour
[D] Wheat Flour
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Correct Answer: A [Roasted Urad Dal (Minapappu)]
Notes:
Sunni Vunda is made mainly from roasted urad dal (Minapappu), which gives it its distinctive texture and flavor.
10. Which organization annually awards the prestigious Sangeetha Kalasikhamani title to expert Carnatic musicians?
[A] Madras Music Academy
[B] Shanmukhananda Sabha, Mumbai
[C] Indian Fine Arts Society, Chennai
[D] Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
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Correct Answer: C [Indian Fine Arts Society, Chennai]
Notes:
The Indian Fine Arts Society, based in Chennai, annually confers the Sangeetha Kalasikhamani title to distinguished Carnatic musicians.
