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 Eastern Chalukyan king granted the village of Musinikonda for constructing a Jain temple (Vasati) at Vijayawada?
[A] Kubja Vishnuvardhana
[B] Jayasimha Vallabha
[C] Indhrabhattarka
[D] Vishnuvardhana-III
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Correct Answer: D [Vishnuvardhana-III]
Notes:
Vishnuvardhana-III of the Eastern Chalukyas granted Musinikonda village for the construction of a Jain Vasati at Vijayawada.
2. The Kopparam copper plate inscriptions are associated with which ruler?
[A] Pulakesi I
[B] Kubja Vishnuvardhana
[C] Pulakesi II
[D] Vikramaditya I
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Correct Answer: C [Pulakesi II]
Notes:
The Kopparam copper plates are issued by Chalukya king Pulakesi II, providing important details about his reign.
3. Which Reddy dynasty king shifted his capital from Addanki to Kondavidu?
[A] Anapota Reddy
[B] Vema Reddy
[C] Kumaragiri Reddy
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Anapota Reddy]
Notes:
Anapota Reddy moved the Reddy dynasty capital from Addanki to Kondavidu, strengthening their rule in present-day Andhra Pradesh.
4. Who among the following was the author of “Andhra Bhasha Bhushanam”?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Ketana
[C] Errana
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Ketana ]
Notes:
Ketana was the author of the Telugu grammar book “Andhra Bhasha Bhushanam”.
5. Madras Native Association which is one of the predecessors of Indian National congress was formed in the year?
[A] 1845
[B] 1849
[C] 1850
[D] 1853
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Correct Answer: B [1849]
Notes:
The first organization in the Madras Presidency to vent for the rights of Indians was the Madras Native Association which was established by Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty in the year 1849.
6. Who among the following was the chairman of Partition committee formed by Madras government ?
[A] T. Prakasam
[B] Kumaraswami Raj
[C] Kala Venkata Rao
[D] T.T Krishnamachari
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Correct Answer: B [Kumaraswami Raj]
Notes:
Kumaraswami Raj, CM of Madras was the chairman of Partition committee formed by Madras government.
7. Visalandhra Mahasabha was formed by:
[A] Tarimella Nagi Reddi
[B] A. Kaleswar Rao
[C] NG Ranga
[D] Ravi Narayana Reddi
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Correct Answer: B [A. Kaleswar Rao ]
Notes:
A. Kaleswar Rao formed Visalandhra Mahasabha in 1949 at Vijayawada.
8. Who among the following popularly known as Andhra Tagore?
[A] Bejawada Gopala Reddy.
[B] NTR
[C] Sanjiva Reddy
[D] PV Narasimha Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Bejawada Gopala Reddy.
]
Notes:
Bejawada Gopala Reddy popularly known as Andhra Tagore.
9. In Andhra Pradesh, Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE) is located at:
[A] Tirupathi
[B] Vishakapatnam
[C] Guntur
[D] Amaravati
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Correct Answer: B [Vishakapatnam]
Notes:
As committed under the 13 Schedule of Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014 Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy is setup at Vishakapatnam.
10. Who was the lead engineer responsible for designing and building Kalyani Dam?
[A] Shri Gudimella Raghupathi
[B] Shri Ramakrishna
[C] Shri Venkatesh
[D] Shri Kumar
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Correct Answer: A [Shri Gudimella Raghupathi]
Notes:
The dam features a head regulator, spillway, and a sundial, designed and built by lead engineer Shri Gudimella Raghupathi, contributing to its unique structural elements and functionality within the irrigation project.
