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.
11. Who was the king responsible for building the Yaganti Temple in Andhra Pradesh during the 15th century?
[A] Raja Raja Chola I
[B] Krishnadevaraya
[C] Harihara Bukka Raya
[D] Vijaya Raghava Nayak
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Correct Answer: C [Harihara Bukka Raya]
Notes:
Yaganti Temple was built by King Harihara Bukka Raya of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 15th century, located in Andhra Pradesh.
12. Who was the first Lok Sabha MP from Kakinada representing the Communist Party of India (CPI) in 1952?
[A] Moturi Satyanarayana
[B] Dr. Chelikani Venkata Rama Rao
[C] Dasari Narayana Rao
[D] Ganti Jogi Somayaji
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Correct Answer: B [Dr. Chelikani Venkata Rama Rao]
Notes:
Dr. Chelikani Venkata Rama Rao was the first CPI MP from Kakinada in 1952 Lok Sabha.
13. Who was the renowned Carnatic vocalist who adopted and trained Malaysian-born Chinese vocalist Chong Chiu Sen?
[A] D.K. Pattammal
[B] M.S. Subbulakshmi
[C] K.J. Yesudas
[D] T.M. Krishna
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Correct Answer: A [D.K. Pattammal]
Notes:
Chong Chiu Sen was adopted and trained by D.K. Pattammal, a legendary Carnatic vocalist.
14. At which temple in Andhra Pradesh is the annual Sri Venkateswara Swami Vari Brahmotsavam festival celebrated?
[A] Tirumala Venkateswara Temple
[B] Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanur
[C] Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada
[D] Simhachalam Temple, Visakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: A [Tirumala Venkateswara Temple]
Notes:
The Brahmotsavam is the major annual festival of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, lasting nine days and dating back to 966 CE.
15. Kondapalli Koteswaramma, a noted communist leader and feminist, hailed from which district in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] East Godavari
[B] Krishna
[C] Guntur
[D] Visakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: B [Krishna]
Notes:
Kondapalli Koteswaramma was from Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, known for her communist and feminist activism.
16. Who authored the 13th-century Telugu dharma-shastra Vijnaneshvaramu that adapted Mitakshara laws for Andhra society under Kakatiya rule?
[A] Ketana
[B] Vijnaneshvara
[C] Manu
[D] Yajnavalkya
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Correct Answer: A [Ketana]
Notes:
Ketana authored Vijnaneshvaramu, adapting Mitakshara laws for 13th-century Andhra under Kakatiya rule.
17. Which river near the Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple in Srisailam is known as Patal Ganga?
[A] Godavari River
[B] Tungabhadra River
[C] Krishna River
[D] Penna River
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Correct Answer: C [Krishna River]
Notes:
The Krishna River near Srisailam is referred to as Patal Ganga in the temple vicinity.
18. Which dynasty ruled the Natavadi and Vijayavati Vishayas in Andhra Pradesh for approximately 3.5 centuries?
[A] Chagis (Tyagis)
[B] Kakatiyas
[C] Gajapatis
[D] Chalukyas
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Correct Answer: A [Chagis (Tyagis)]
Notes:
Chagis ruled Natavadi and Vijayavati Vishayas for 3.5 centuries, were vassals to Chalukya-Cholas, Kakatiyas, and Gajapatis, with capitals at Gudimetta, Vijayawada, and Vinukonda.
19. Under which empire did the Nayak/Bedar community notably serve as soldiers and administrators?
[A] Mughal Empire
[B] Vijayanagara Empire
[C] Maratha Empire
[D] Chola Empire
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Correct Answer: B [Vijayanagara Empire]
Notes:
The Nayak/Bedar community were traditionally militant and served prominently under the Vijayanagara Empire as soldiers, administrators, and Poligars.
20. Who is the author of the 12th-century Sanskrit hymns called Ashtapadis in the Gita Govinda?
[A] Kalidasa
[B] Jayadeva
[C] Valmiki
[D] Bharavi
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Correct Answer: B [Jayadeva]
Notes:
Jayadeva composed the Ashtapadis in Gita Govinda, each hymn having eight couplets depicting Krishna’s divine romance.
