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.
31. As of April 2022, Puttur mandal became part of which newly formed district in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Chittoor
[B] Tirupati
[C] YSR Kadapa
[D] Anantapur
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Correct Answer: B [Tirupati]
Notes:
Puttur mandal was part of Chittoor district until April 2022, when it was included in the newly formed Tirupati district.
32. Who designed the emblem of Andhra Pradesh adopted in 2018?
[A] Ravi Varma
[B] K. Chandrashekar Rao
[C] Soorisetty Anjineyulu
[D] Shivaji Rao
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Correct Answer: C [Soorisetty Anjineyulu]
Notes:
The 2018 Andhra Pradesh emblem, inspired by Amaravati art, was created by Soorisetty Anjineyulu.
33. Who was the 17th-century Kallar chieftain who conquered Pudukkottai in 1639?
[A] Avadai Raghunatha Tondaiman
[B] Raja Raja Chola I
[C] Vijaya Raghunatha Sethupathi
[D] Marudu Pandiyar
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Correct Answer: A [Avadai Raghunatha Tondaiman]
Notes:
Avadai Raghunatha Tondaiman, a Kallar chieftain and Vijayanagar feudatory, defeated the Pallavarayar dynasty to conquer Pudukkottai in 1639.
34. Which city in Andhra Pradesh, known for its over 2,500-year history and strategic port, was once part of the Kalinga Kingdom and later emerged as a key economic center?
[A] Vijayawada
[B] Tirupati
[C] Rajahmundry
[D] Visakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: D [Visakhapatnam]
Notes:
Visakhapatnam, with a history dating back 2,500+ years, was part of the Kalinga Kingdom and hosts a major port established in 1933, making it a key economic hub.
35. What was the term used for local chieftains maintained by the Eastern Chalukyas in Andhra?
[A] Mandaleshwaras
[B] Pallavas
[C] Nayakas
[D] Samantas
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Correct Answer: D [Samantas]
Notes:
The Eastern Chalukyas appointed local chieftains called Samantas, who played significant roles in Andhra’s feudal administration and later became founders of major dynasties.
36. Into which body of water does the Moosy River in Andhra Pradesh empty?
[A] Krishna River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Arabian Sea
[D] Bay of Bengal
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Correct Answer: D [Bay of Bengal]
Notes:
The Moosy River, rising near Dokkalasala in the Veligondas, flows through Prakasam district, passing Markapur, Darsi, and other mandals, with tributaries Gajjaleru, Dondaleru, and Atleru, and empties into the Bay of Bengal near Madanur.
37. Who led the rebellion in the Godavari Agency area during the 1857 revolt associated with Nana Saheb?
[A] Alluri Sitarama Raju
[B] Kourukonda Subba Reddy
[C] Chilakamarti Lakshmi Narasimham
[D] Surya Rau Bahadur
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Correct Answer: B [Kourukonda Subba Reddy]
Notes:
Kourukonda Subba Reddy organized tribal and peasant resistance in the Godavari Agency area during the 1857 revolt, leveraging local discontent and was suppressed by the British by 1858.
38. In which year was the Board of Revenue replaced by the Collector’s administration in the Madras Presidency, including coastal Andhra?
[A] 1794
[B] 1813
[C] 1765
[D] 1822
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Correct Answer: A [1794]
Notes:
In 1794, the Collector’s administration replaced the Board of Revenue in Madras Presidency, initiating modern district governance and revenue collection in Andhra Pradesh.
39. Who was responsible for administering cities during the Satavahana rule in ancient Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Mahanubhavas
[B] Grahapatis
[C] Chaturvedins
[D] Nigama Subhas
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Correct Answer: D [Nigama Subhas]
Notes:
Nigama Subhas, appointed by the Satavahana rulers, managed urban administration, overseeing trade, taxation, public works, and civic amenities in major cities.
40. Which ruler of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty was bestowed the title “Kollabhiganda”?
[A] Rajaraja Narendra
[B] Gonka I
[C] Kulottunga Chola I
[D] Vijayaditya IV
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Correct Answer: D [Vijayaditya IV]
Notes:
“Kollabhiganda,” meaning “Crusher of Enemies,” was a war title given to Vijayaditya IV (r. c. 1055–1061 CE) of the Eastern Chalukyas for his victories against Madhavarman of Kalinga and in the Vengi region.
