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 Satavahana ruler is credited with replacing Prakrit with Sanskrit as the official language of the dynasty?
[A] Satakarni-I
[B] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[C] Hala
[D] Kuntala Satakarni
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Correct Answer: D [Kuntala Satakarni]
Notes:
Kuntala Satakarni made Sanskrit the official language, replacing Prakrit in Satavahana administration.
2. Who issued the Vipparala inscription, considered one of the earliest Telugu inscriptions?
[A] Panduranga
[B] Kubja Vishnuvardhana
[C] Jayasimha Vallabha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Jayasimha Vallabha]
Notes:
The Vipparala inscription, one of the earliest Telugu inscriptions, was issued by Jayasimha Vallabha of Andhra Pradesh.
3. During whose reign threat from Rasthrakutas to Eastern Chalukyas was started?
[A] Vijayaditya-I
[B] Vishnuvardhana-IV
[C] Vijayaditya-II
[D] Ammaraja-I
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayaditya-I]
Notes:
During the reign Vijayaditya-I threat from Rasthrakutas to Eastern Chalukyas was started as the Chalukyas of Badami was conquered by Rasthrakuta king DantiDurga in 754 A.D.
4. Who authored the “Basava Puranam”?
[A] Palkuriki Somanatha
[B] Allasani Peddhana
[C] Nannaya
[D] Tikkana
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Correct Answer: A [Palkuriki Somanatha]
Notes:
Palkuriki Somanatha, a 12th-century Telugu poet from Andhra Pradesh, authored “Basava Puranam,” detailing the life of Basavanna, a prominent Lingayat saint.
5. 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.
6. The stairs for Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swami Temple and Ahohibalam Narasimha Swamy Temple was built by:
[A] Prolaya Vema Reddi
[B] Peda Komati Vema reddi
[C] Krishna Devaraya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Prolaya Vema Reddi]
Notes:
Prolaya Vema Reddi is the Reddy king who built the stairs for Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swami Temple and Ahohibalam Narasimha Swamy Temple.
7. Darsy Chenchaih was associated with:
[A] Indian National congress
[B] Ghadar Party
[C] Muslim League
[D] Brahmo Samaj.
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Correct Answer: B [Ghadar Party]
Notes:
He was the only one from Andhra who joined Gadhar party.
8. How many number seats won by the Justice party in 1920 provincial elections?
[A] 50
[B] 69
[C] 63
[D] 98
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Correct Answer: C [63]
Notes:
As congress Boycott the election, Justice Party won 63 seats out 98 elected seats of the Madras legislative assembly.
9. What is the name of Volunteer corps raised during No-Tax campaign at Pedanandipadu in Guntur district?
[A] Ramadandu
[B] Shanthisena
[C] Ramasena
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Shanthisena]
Notes:
Shanthisena was the name of Volunteer corps raised during No-Tax campaign at Pedanandipadu in Guntur district to prevent new recruits from joining their posts.
10. On which date did Potti Sriramulu begin his fast unto death demanding a separate Andhra state?
[A] 19th Oct 1952
[B] 15th Aug 1951
[C] 19th Oct 1951
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [19th Oct 1952]
Notes:
Potti Sriramulu started his fast on 19th October 1952, which ultimately led to the creation of Andhra state.
