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. Consider the following:
- Brahma Naidu opened the gates of the Chennakesava Swami temple to Dalits.
- He adopted Kannamadas, a Dalit, as his son.
- In the Palnadu war he supported Pedamalideva.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1
[D] All are correct statements
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct statements]
Notes:Brahma Naidu was a prominent reformer in medieval Andhra Pradesh, renowned for his social and religious reforms. The following statements are correct:
- He opened the Chennakesava Swami temple to Dalits, promoting social inclusivity.
- He adopted Kannamadas, a Dalit, as his son, setting a rare precedent for social equality during his time.
- In the historic Palnadu War, Brahma Naidu supported Pedamalideva, championing his cause against Brahma Nayudu’s rivals.
All statements affirm his progressive contributions and correct historical role.
2. Who among the following Vijayanagara rulers assumed the title “Yavana Rajya Stapancharya”?
[A] Srikrishna Devaraya
[B] Achyutha Raya
[C] Devaraya I
[D] Devaraya II
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Correct Answer: A [Srikrishna Devaraya]
Notes:
Srikrishna Devaraya adopted the title “Yavana Rajya Stapancharya” to signify his victories over Deccan Sultanates and assert his supremacy in South India.
3. On which river bank is Vijayawada situated?
[A] Krishna River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Cauvery River
[D] Tungabhadra River
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna River]
Notes:
Vijayawada is a major city in Andhra Pradesh, located on the banks of the Krishna River.
4. Who among the following wrote Vijayanti Vilasam?
[A] Saranga Tammaya
[B] Rudrakavi
[C] Nannechoda
[D] Vamanabhatta
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Correct Answer: A [Saranga Tammaya ]
Notes:
Saranga Tammaya wrote Vijayanti Vilasam. He is the first poet in the court of Mohamad Quli Qutub Shah.
5. Sri Venkateswara University was established in:
[A] 1926
[B] 1947
[C] 1950
[D] 1952
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Correct Answer: D [1952]
Notes:
Sri Venkateswara University was established in1954 by then chief minister Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu.
6. Consider the following Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh:
- Marri Chenna Reddy
- Anjaiah
- Bhavanam Venkatarama Reddy
- Vijya Bhaskar Reddy
Which of the following is the correct chronological order in which they served as Chief Ministers between 1978 and 1982?
[A] 2, 3, 4, 1
[B] 1, 2, 3, 4
[C] 4, 3, 2, 1
[D] 3, 2, 1, 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2, 3, 4]
Notes:The correct chronological order is:
- Marri Chenna Reddy (1978–1980)
- Anjaiah (1980–1982)
- Bhavanam Venkatarama Reddy (Feb–Sept 1982)
- Vijya Bhaskar Reddy (Sept 1982–Jan 1983)
This matches option 2 (1, 2, 3, 4). Option 1 and 3 are incorrect as they misplace the sequence. Option 4 does not reflect historical records. Thus, the sequence 1, 2, 3, 4 is factually accurate per historical succession in Andhra Pradesh during this period.
7. In which year Chandrababu Naidu elected as Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for the first time?
[A] 1993
[B] 1994
[C] 1995
[D] 1996
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Correct Answer: C [1995]
Notes:
On September 1st 1995 Chandrababu Naidu elected as Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for the first time.
8. The founder of Nava Telangana Party:
[A] KCR
[B] Devender Goud
[C] Vijayashanti
[D] Nagam Janardhan reedy
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Correct Answer: B [Devender Goud]
Notes:
Nava Telangana Party was founded by Devender Goud in 2008
9. Which individual is recognized as the founder of Swadesha Mitran, a Tamil language paper that promoted the ideologies of the Vandemataram Movement in the Madras Presidency?
[A] Ramachandra Pillai
[B] Rajagopalachary
[C] Chakraiah Chetty
[D] G. Subramanya Iyer
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Correct Answer: D [G. Subramanya Iyer]
Notes:
Swadesamitran was the first Tamil language newspaper owned and operated by Indians. It was established by G Subramania Aiyer and was instrumental in propagating the Vandemataram Movement. The paper served as a platform to foster nationalistic sentiments among the Tamil people.
10. Which ancient temple in Trincomalee is renowned as a sacred Hindu site and is part of the Pancha Ishwaram temples?
[A] Bhadrakali Amman Temple
[B] Koneswaram Temple
[C] Fort Fredrick Temple
[D] Trincomalee Hindu College Temple
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Correct Answer: B [Koneswaram Temple]
Notes:
Koneswaram Temple in Trincomalee is a historic Hindu temple and one of the Pancha Ishwaram shrines.
