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. Bhattavamana, also known as Kavivirushaba, served as the court poet of which ruler?
[A] Chalukya Bhima
[B] Yuddamalla
[C] Panduranga
[D] Ammaraja-I
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Correct Answer: A [Chalukya Bhima]
Notes:
Bhattavamana, known as Kavivirushaba, was the court poet of Chalukya Bhima, a ruler of the Eastern Chalukyas in Andhra Pradesh.
2. Who is the author of the literary work “Kavyalankarasangrahamu”?
[A] Nandi Timmana
[B] Ayyalaraju Ramabhadra
[C] Pingali Surana
[D] Ramarajabhusanudu
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Correct Answer: D [Ramarajabhusanudu]
Notes:
“Kavyalankarasangrahamu” was composed by Ramarajabhusanudu, a renowned Telugu poet of the Vijayanagara Empire.
3. Who among the following was appointed to consider the Question of Bellary Taluka during the formation of Andhra State?
[A] Justice Kailas Nath Wanchoo
[B] Justice LS Misra
[C] T. Praksam
[D] Kumaraswami Raj
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Correct Answer: B [Justice LS Misra]
Notes:
Hyderabad high court Justice LS Misra was appointed to consider the Question of Bellary Taluka during the formation of Andhra State. Based on his recommendation Bellary Taluka was included in Mysore state.
4. Who among the following served as first Governor of Andhra state which was formed on Oct 1st 1953?
[A] T. Prakasam
[B] CM Trivedi
[C] Wanchoo
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [CM Trivedi]
Notes:
CM Trivedi was the first Governor of Andhra state which was formed on Oct 1st 1953.
5. Consider the following statement about Gentlemen Agreement:
- As per Gentlemen Agreement cabinet ministers from Andhra and Telangana regions should be in proportion to 60:40
- If the CM is from Andhra then Deputy CM should be from Telangana and Vice-versa
- Out of five portfolios Home, Finance, Revenue,planning and development and commerce and industry two should go to Telangana
Select the correct statements from the given options
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] On 1 & 3
[D] All are correct statements
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct statements]
Notes:
The Gentlemen’s Agreement of 1956 was a crucial understanding between the leaders of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana during the formation of the unified state of Andhra Pradesh. 1. Proportional Representation: The agreement stipulated that cabinet ministers from both regions should be appointed in a 60:40 ratio, favoring Andhra, reflecting the population distribution at the time. 2. Chief Minister and Deputy CM: It also established that if the Chief Minister was from one region, the Deputy Chief Minister should be from the other, promoting regional representation in governance. 3. Portfolio Distribution: The allocation of key portfolios was designed to ensure that Telangana received a fair share, with at least two of the five major portfolios (Home, Finance, Revenue, Planning and Development, Commerce and Industry) designated for Telangana. Thus, all statements in the question accurately reflect the terms of the Gentlemen’s Agreement, making the correct answer “All are correct statements.”
6. Who was the Governor of Andhra Pradesh who dismissed N. T. Rama Rao as Chief Minister and appointed Nadendla Bhaskar Rao in 1984?
[A] Ram Lal
[B] K.C. Abraham
[C] Shankar Dayal Sharma
[D] B. Satyanarayana Reddy
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Correct Answer: A [Ram Lal]
Notes:
Ram Lal was the Governor of Andhra Pradesh who dismissed N. T. Rama Rao and appointed Nadendla Bhaskar Rao as Chief Minister in August 1984.
7. What percentage of India’s seafood exports is attributed to Andhra Pradesh?
[A] 15%
[B] 25%
[C] 35%
[D] 45%
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Correct Answer: C [35%]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh significantly contributes to India’s seafood exports, accounting for about 35%. Known for its agricultural prowess, Andhra Pradesh produces 30% of India’s fish. These substantial contributions are due to its large agricultural population, making up roughly 62.17% of the state’s inhabitants. Rice is their primary crop.
8. The legend “Sadvahana” is found inscribed on the coins discovered at which of the following locations?
[A] Kondapur
[B] Lepakshi
[C] Nagarjunakonda
[D] Pillalamarri
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Correct Answer: A [Kondapur]
Notes:
The coins found at Kondapur bear the legend “Sadvahana”. The paleographical evidence suggests that this Satavahana can be attributed to the 3rd century B.C. The legend supports the theory that the king Satavahana of the Kondapur coins is Simuka, also referred to as Simuka Satavahana in a Nanaghat label inscription.
9. Who was the 13th-century Kayastha chief in Andhra Pradesh who established a principality with its capital at Valluru-pattana?
[A] Rudrama Devi
[B] Prataparudra
[C] Amba-deva
[D] Manuma Ganda-gopala
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Correct Answer: C [Amba-deva]
Notes:
Amba-deva, a Kayastha chief, established an independent principality at Valluru-pattana in the late 13th century, defeating Kakatiya vassals and ruling until 1291.
10. In which city was the Madras Gazette, one of India’s earliest weekly newspapers, published during British India?
[A] Chennai
[B] Madras
[C] Coimbatore
[D] Trichy
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Correct Answer: B [Madras]
Notes:
The Madras Gazette was published in Madras, the capital of Madras Presidency during British India.
