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. Who among the following was the founder of Ikshavakus dynasty in Andhra?
[A] Ehuvula Shantamula
[B] Virapurushadatta
[C] Vasisthiputra Sri Chamtamula
[D] Rudrapurusha datta
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Correct Answer: C [Vasisthiputra Sri Chamtamula]
Notes:
After Pulomavi-IV of the Satavahana dynasty the Dhanyakataka and Vijayapuri regions of the lower Krishna valley have become independent under the Ikshvaku rulers. The first king of the Ikshvaku dynasty was Vasisthiputra Sri Chamtamula,
2. Who was the first Muslim ruler to patronize Telugu literature and culture?
[A] Quli-Qutub Shah
[B] Jamshid Quli Qutub Shah
[C] Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah
[D] Muhammad Qutub Shah
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Correct Answer: C [Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah]
Notes:
Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah (1550–1580) of Golconda was the first Muslim ruler to encourage Telugu literature and arts.
3. Virbhadra Vijayam and Bhogini dandakamu were written by:
[A] Bammera Pothana
[B] Annamacharya
[C] Nandi Timanna
[D] Ayyalaraju Ramabhadrudu
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Correct Answer: A [Bammera Pothana ]
Notes:
Bammera Pothana rendered Bhagavatham into Telugu. His other works include Virbhadra Vijayam and Bhogini dandakamu.
4. Who among the following financially supported Veeresalingam for widow remarriages?
[A] Challapalti Bapayya
[B] Basavarju Gavara Raju
[C] Venkata Rangacharyulu
[D] Pyda Ramakrishnayya
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Correct Answer: D [Pyda Ramakrishnayya]
Notes:
Pyda Ramakrishnayya financially supported Veeresalingam for widow remarriages.
Challapalti Bapayya and Basavarju Gavara Raju helped Veeresalingam to form widow remarriage association in 1880.
5. In which year Montagu declaration was announced:
[A] 1915
[B] 1916
[C] 1917
[D] 1918
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Correct Answer: C [1917]
Notes:
On August 20th 1917 Montagu declaration was announced.
6. In which of the following dates Andhra Pradesh was formed by merging Hyderabad state?
[A] 1st Oct 1953
[B] 1st Oct 1956
[C] 1st Nov 1956
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [1st Nov 1956]
Notes:
On 1st Oct 1953 Andhra state was formed from Madras Presidency.
On 1st Nov 1956, Andhra Pradesh was formed by merging Hyderabad state.
7. Who among the following was the second Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[B] Damodaram Sanjivayya
[C] Kasu Bramhananda Reddy
[D] PV Narasimha Rao
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Correct Answer: B [Damodaram Sanjivayya ]
Notes:
Damodaram Sanjivayya was the second chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. He served as CM of AP from 11 January 1960 to 12 March 1962.
8. When Indira Gandhi proclaimed emergency on June 25th 1975, who among the following was the Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
[B] PV Narasimha Rao
[C] Jalagam Vengal Rao
[D] Kasu Bramhananda Reddy
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Correct Answer: C [Jalagam Vengal Rao ]
Notes:
Jalagam Vengal Rao served as Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh from 10th December 1973 to 6th March 1978.
9. After amendment was made to A.P reorganization act, how many mandals in Khammam were transferred to A.P?
[A] 5
[B] 7
[C] 10
[D] 12
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Correct Answer: C [10]
Notes:
After amendment was made to A.P reorganization act, 7 Mandals (327 revenue villages) in Khammam were transferred to A.P
10. 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.
