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. During Satavahanas rule, Tax levied on artisans was called:
[A] kurukara
[B] Deyameya or Bhaga
[C] Rajjagahaka
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [kurukara]
Notes:During the rule of Satavahanas:
- The tax on artisans was called kurukara.
- Deyameya or Bhaga was the name of land revenue which was 1/6th of the crop.
- Rajjagahaka was the name of official who used to collect tax. Rajjagahaka was also did survey of land.
2. Who were the first rulers in Indian history to grant tax-free land to Buddhists and Brahmanas for religious merit?
[A] Satavahanas
[B] Guptas
[C] Vakatakas
[D] Mauryas
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Correct Answer: A [Satavahanas]
Notes:
Satavahanas pioneered tax-free land grants to Buddhists and Brahmanas, initiating this religious endowment practice in ancient India.
3. Who among the following regarded as “Ubhaya Kavi Mitra” ?
[A] Palakuri Somanatha
[B] Yerrapragada
[C] Tikkana
[D] Gona Buddha Reddi
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Correct Answer: C [Tikkana ]
Notes:
Tikkana regarded as “Ubhaya Kavi Mitra” (friend of both Sanskrit & Telugu poets) .
4. Bhuvana Vijayam is the name of:
[A] Court of Sri Krishna Devaraya
[B] Story written by Krishna Devaraya
[C] First novel in Telugu
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Court of Sri Krishna Devaraya ]
Notes:
The period of Vijayanagara Empire (1336-1565) is regarded as the Golden age of Telugu literature. The court of Sri Krishna Devaraya (1509-29) known as Bhuvana Vijayam was adorned by eight great poets of Telugu popularly known as “Astha Digaajas.
5. Tura Baz Khan was assoiated with:
[A] Wahabhi movement
[B] Attack on Hyderabad residency
[C] Outbreak at Aurangabad
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Attack on Hyderabad residency]
Notes:
Tura Baz Khan, a Jamedar of Rohillas attacked Hyderabad British residency on 17th July 1857.
6. Second Andhra Mahasabha took place at Vijayawada on 11th April 1914 under the presidentship of:
[A] BN Sarma
[B] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[C] Raja Panugand Ramarayaingar
[D] Mocherla Ramchandra Rao
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Correct Answer: B [Nyapathi Subba Rao]
Notes:
- Second-Nyapathi Subba Rao
- Third-Raja Panugand Ramarayaingar
- Fourth-Mocherla Ramchandra Rao
7. At which of the following places, Alluri Sitarama Raju was shot dead?
[A] Moggallu
[B] Maderu
[C] Koyyur
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Koyyur]
Notes:
Moggallu-Birth place of Alluri Sitarama Raju
Maderu-Where he captured by Jamedar Kunchu menon
Then he brough to Koyyur and shotdead
8. 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.
9. How many members are present in Regional council that is formed as a result of Gentlemen Agreement?
[A] 10
[B] 15
[C] 20
[D] 25
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Correct Answer: C [20]
Notes:
20 members were present in Regional council that is formed as a result of Gentlemen Agreement.
10. Who among the following worked as the advisory to the Governor during the Presidents Rule in A.P?
[A] Ramlal.
[B] H.C.Sharin
[C] Shankardayal sharma
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [H.C.Sharin ]
Notes:
H.C.Sharin has worked as the advisory to the Governor during the Presidents Rule in A.P.
