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. The Battle of Raichur, considered the greatest battle fought by Sri Krishna Deva Raya, was between the Vijayanagar Empire and which other kingdom?
[A] Golconda Kingdom
[B] The Sultanate of Bijapur
[C] Mughals
[D] Kakatiyas
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Correct Answer: B [The Sultanate of Bijapur]
Notes:
The Battle of Raichur (1520) was fought between the Vijayanagar Empire under Sri Krishna Deva Raya and the Sultanate of Bijapur, led by Ismail Adil Shah.
2. Who among the following was the author of Mahantaka Sudhandhi?
[A] Krishna Devaraya
[B] Devaraya-I
[C] Devaraya-II
[D] Ramaraya
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Correct Answer: C [Devaraya-II]
Notes:
Mahantaka Sudhandhi is a Sanskrit work written by Devaraya-II of Sangama dynasty.
3. Who among the following Vijayanagar rulers had the title GajaVetakara?
[A] Devaraya-I
[B] Devaraya-II
[C] Ramaraya
[D] Krishna Devaraya
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Correct Answer: B [Devaraya-II]
Notes:
Devaraya-II of Sangama Dynasty was noted for his skill in hunting and took the title GajaVetakara (Hunter of Elephants).
4. Consider the following statements about Acharya Nagarjuna and find incorrect one from the given options
- He was the Contemporary to Satakarni-II
- He had written the scripture Suhrullekha
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both are correct
[D] Both are incorrect
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
He was the Contemporary to Yajna Sri Satakarni
5. Myakadoni inscription is related to:
[A] Srimuka
[B] Yagnasri Satakarni
[C] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[D] Pulomavi
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Correct Answer: D [Pulomavi]
Notes:
Myakadoni inscription is related to Pulomavi. The meaning of the word Gulmika mentioned on Myakadoni inscription is Feudatory chief.
6. In which year did the East India Company acquire the Northern Circars?
[A] 1760
[B] 1762
[C] 1766
[D] 1775
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Correct Answer: C [1766]
Notes:
The East India Company acquired the Northern Circars from the Nizam of Hyderabad in 1766, strengthening British presence in the eastern coast of India.
7. In which year Veeresalingam started Vivekavardhini ?
[A] 1874
[B] 1878
[C] 1880
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [1874]
Notes:Veeresalingam started:
- Viveakavardhini journal in 1874
- Sanga Samskarana Samajam in 1878
- Widow remarriage association in 1880
8. In which year Telugu Desam Party was formed?
[A] 1980
[B] 1981
[C] 1982
[D] 1983
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Correct Answer: C [1982]
Notes:
Telugu Desam party was founded by N. T. Rama Rao on 29 March 1982.
9. On which of the following dates Chandrababu Naidu sworn as CM of bifurcated Andhra Pradesh?
[A] 2nd June 2014
[B] 8th June 2014
[C] 10th June 2014
[D] 12th June 2014
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Correct Answer: B [8th June 2014]
Notes:
On 8th June 2014 Chandrababu Naidu sworn as CM of bifurcated Andhra Pradesh
10. Who is recognized as the Father of Karnataka Music for his contributions to Haridaasa tradition and Carnatic music?
[A] Kanakadasa
[B] Vyasatirtha
[C] Jayadeva
[D] Purandaradasa
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Correct Answer: D [Purandaradasa]
Notes:
Purandaradasa systematized music education, introduced mayamalavagaula raga, and standardized talas, earning the title Father of Karnataka Music.
