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. Sumathi Satakam was composed by:
[A] Marana
[B] Gona Buddha Reddi
[C] Baddena
[D] Vemana
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Correct Answer: C [Baddena]
Notes:
Sumati Satakam was composed by Baddena, a Telugu Choda king of Kakatiya period.
2. Who among the following was the author of Yayati Charita ?
[A] Addanki Gangadhram
[B] Kandukuri Rudra deva
[C] Malla Reddi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Malla Reddi ]
Notes:
Malla Reddi was the author of Yayati Charita and dedicated his work to Amir khan, a noble at the court of Ibrahim.
3. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
[A] No-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu in Guntur district
[B] Forest Satyagraha at Palnadu
[C] Chirala-Perala Satyagraha at Chirala
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct]
Notes:
The correct answer is “All are correct.” The no-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu, the Forest Satyagraha at Palnadu, and the Chirala-Perala Satyagraha at Chirala were all important movements during India’s struggle for independence. However, the phrase “All are correct” implies that one of the options is incorrectly matched, which is not the case. Each movement is accurately associated with its respective location and context in the Indian freedom struggle.
4. In which year Sri Bagh agreement was signed between leaders of Circars and Rayalaseema?
[A] 1935
[B] 1936
[C] 1937
[D] 1938
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Correct Answer: C [1937]
Notes:
On 16th Nov 1937 Sri Bagh agreement was signed between leaders of Circars and Rayalaseema.
5. Janasakthi was the name of Telugu weekly in 1960’s, it belongs to:
[A] CPI
[B] CPM
[C] Congress
[D] CPI (M-L)
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Correct Answer: D [CPI (M-L)]
Notes:
In 1969 a new group was emerged in communist party known as CPI (M-L) (Marxist-Leninist). Tarmela Nagi Reddi was one of the important leader in the group.
They stared a Telugu weekly known as Janasakthi to propagate their ideology
6. In which year legislative council was abolished in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] 1982
[B] 1983
[C] 1985
[D] 1987
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Correct Answer: C [1985]
Notes:
NTR once again became CM by winning 1985 elections. After winging the new ministry formed by NTR abolished legisativ council.
7. What is the ranking of Andhra Pradesh in comparison to other Indian states based on land area?
[A] First
[B] Fifth
[C] Seventh
[D] Tenth
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Correct Answer: C [Seventh]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh is the seventh-largest state by geographical area in India, spanning 162,970 square kilometers. Positioned on India’s eastern coastline, it boasts the second-longest coastline in the country, extending approximately 974 kilometers. Advantaged by its coastal area, the state has developed its marine economy extensively, focusing on fisheries and salt production.
8. Which district of Andhra Pradesh has the least number of census towns?
[A] Guntur
[B] Kanuru
[C] Krishna
[D] Vishakapatnam
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Correct Answer: A [Guntur]
Notes:
Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh has the least number of census towns with only one.
9. What script was employed in the inscription of the Bhattiprolu relic casket discovered in the Guntur district?
[A] Dravidian script
[B] Early Brahmi script
[C] Kharosthi script
[D] Siddham script
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Correct Answer: B [Early Brahmi script]
Notes:
The inscriptions on the Bhattiprolu relic casket found in a 3rd-century BCE Buddhist stupa in Guntur district of South India were written in the early Brahmi script. This is one of the oldest scripts found in South India and served as a precursor to the Telugu script.
10. The ‘Gammon Bridge’ connects which of the following places?
[A] Kovvur to Rajahmundry
[B] Hyderabad to Vijayawada
[C] Chennai to Kolkata
[D] Visakhapatnam to Kakinada
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Correct Answer: A [Kovvur to Rajahmundry]
Notes:
The Godavari Fourth Bridge, connecting Kovvur to Rajahmundry, was constructed to reduce the road distance between Kolkata and Chennai by 150 kilometers. It was opened to traffic in 2015 after delays and cost overruns.
