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 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.
2. Consider the following pairs:
- Cholas – Velandau
- Haihayas – Konamandala (Konaseema)
- Kondapadumatis – Nadendala
- Kota chiefs – Dharanikota
Select the correctly matched pair from the given options:
[A] Only 1, 2, 3 are correct
[B] Only 3 and 4 are correct
[C] All are correct
[D] Only 2, 3, 4 are correct
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Correct Answer: C [All are correct]
Notes:All the pairs given are correctly matched based on historical records and regional associations:
- The Cholas were associated with Velandau, a region under their administration.
- The Haihayas ruled Konamandala, also known as Konaseema, situated in the Godavari delta.
- The Kondapadumatis governed Nadendala, a notable territorial division of Andhra Pradesh.
- The Kota chiefs were rulers of Dharanikota, an important historic site and former capital in the Krishna River valley.
These matchings reflect accurate ruler-territory relationships from medieval South Indian history.
3. Which Vijayanagar ruler was involved in the Battle of Talikota?
[A] Devaraya I
[B] Devaraya II
[C] Ramaraya
[D] Krishnadeva Raya
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Correct Answer: C [Ramaraya]
Notes:
Ramaraya, the last prominent ruler of Vijayanagar, participated in the Battle of Talikota in 1565, leading to the empire’s decline.
4. Vakataka kingdom was founded by:
[A] Pravara Sena
[B] Vindya Sakti
[C] Simukha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Vindya Sakti]
Notes:
The Vakataka kingdom founded by Vindya Sakti, his son Pravara Sena was a great conqueror.
5. Consider the following literary works of medieval Telugu literature:
- Kasi Kandam
- Bhimeswara Puranam
- Harivilasamu
- Palanati verra charithra
Which of the following poets authored all these works?
[A] Srinatha
[B] Annamacharya
[C] Pothana
[D] Madyagari Mallana
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Correct Answer: A [Srinatha]
Notes:Srinatha, a renowned 15th-century Telugu poet, is credited with composing
- Kasi Kandam
- Bhimeswara Puranam
- Harivilasamu
and
Palanati verra charithra
. These works are cornerstones of classical Telugu poetry. Annamacharya, on the other hand, is famous for his devotional compositions, while Pothana authored ‘Andhra Mahabharatam’. Madyagari Mallana was also a notable Telugu poet but did not compose these particular works. Therefore, only Srinatha is the correct answer for this question.
6. Who among the following supported Wahabi movement in Hyderabad state?
[A] Mubaraz-ud-Doulah
[B] Nasir-ud-Doulah
[C] Ghulam Rasool khan
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Mubaraz-ud-Doulah]
Notes:
Mubaraz-ud-Doulah was the brother of Nizam Nasir-Ud-Doulah. He supported Wahabis who were against British rule.
Ghulam Rasool khan was the Nawab of Kurnool. He also supported Wahabi movement. He was arrested and sent to Tiruchirapalli.
7. At which of the following places, INC decided to collect one crore ruppes as Tilak Swarj fund?
[A] Guntur
[B] Tirupathi
[C] Vijayawda
[D] Kakinada
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Correct Answer: C [Vijayawda]
Notes:All India congress committee met at Vijayawada on 31
st March and 1
st April 1921.
- During this meeting INC decided to collect one crore ruppes as Tilak Swarj fund.
- At this meeting only, Pingali Venkaiah designed tri-color flag for congress.
8. In which year Kasu Brahmananda Reddi elected as Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] 1962
[B] 1963
[C] 1964
[D] 1965
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Correct Answer: C [1964]
Notes:
Kasu Brahmananda Reddi served as Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh from 1964 to 1971.
9. Who among the following played a key role in starting world Telugu conference?
[A] Mandali Venkata Krishna Rao
[B] T. Prakasam
[C] Viswanataha Sastry
[D] C. Narayana Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Mandali Venkata Krishna Rao]
Notes:
Mandali Venkata Krishna Rao played a key role in starting world Telugu conference. When first Telugu conference was organised at Hyderabad in 1975 he was Education minister in AP government.
10. Who articulated the doctrines of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in his publication ‘We’?
[A] V.D. Savarkar
[B] Madanmohan Malaviya
[C] Lajpat Rai
[D] M.S. Gowalkar
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Correct Answer: D [M.S. Gowalkar]
Notes:
Madhav Sadashivrao Golwalkar, also known as Guruji, was a renowned personality of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. He was the organization’s second Sarsanghchalak and played a key role in shaping its doctrines. His influential book ‘We, or Our Nationhood Defined’ encapsulates these doctrines.
