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. Which famous temple is located in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Kanaka Durga Temple
[B] Simhachalam Temple
[C] Tirumala Venkateswara Temple
[D] Arasavalli Sun Temple
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Correct Answer: C [Tirumala Venkateswara Temple]
Notes:
Tirupati district, in Andhra Pradesh’s Rayalaseema region, borders Nellore, Chittoor, Tamil Nadu, and the Bay of Bengal. It includes Tirupati city, famous temples like Tirumala Venkateswara, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Pulicat Lake, Swarnamukhi River, 4 revenue divisions, 34 mandals, and major transport routes NH16, NH71.
32. Which thermal power station is located in Kondapalli, Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Simhadri Thermal Power Station
[B] Rayalaseema Thermal Power Station
[C] Dr Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station
[D] Krishna Thermal Power Station
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Correct Answer: C [Dr Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station]
Notes:
Kondapalli, in western Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, is known for Kondapalli Toys made from Tella Poniki wood, Kondapalli Fort, and the Kondapalli Reserve Forest spanning 120 km². It hosts major industries, a large industrial estate, and the Dr Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station.
33. Where does the Kaveri River originate?
[A] Shimoga, Karnataka
[B] Coorg, Karnataka
[C] Chikmagalur, Karnataka
[D] Talakaveri, Karnataka
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Correct Answer: D [Talakaveri, Karnataka]
Notes:
The Kaveri River, originating at Talakaveri in Karnataka’s Western Ghats at 1,341 m elevation, flows 800 km through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu into the Bay of Bengal. It has 21 major tributaries, supports agriculture, hosts diverse flora and fauna, and is sacred in Hinduism.
34. Which town is famously known as the ‘Gateway of Palnadu’ in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Guntur
[B] Nandyal
[C] Markapur
[D] Narasaraopet
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Correct Answer: D [Narasaraopet]
Notes:
Palnadu is a region in Andhra Pradesh covering parts of Palnadu and Prakasam districts, known for the historic Battle of Palnadu. It features hills, stony terrain, and minerals like limestone and granite. Narasaraopet is called the ‘Gateway of Palnadu’.
35. Across which river is the Raiwada Reservoir constructed?
[A] Sarada River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Krishna River
[D] Penna River
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Correct Answer: A [Sarada River]
Notes:
Raiwada Reservoir, across Sarada River near Raiwada village, Anakapalli district, has 2,360 tcm capacity. Constructed in 1981-82, it supplies water to Visakhapatnam via a 68 km canal through Devarapalli, Vepada, K.Kotapadu, and Sabbavaram.
36. Arrange the following cities of Andhra Pradesh from north to south:
- Visakhapatnam
- Kakinada
- Machilipatnam
- Nellore
Which of the following represents the correct sequence from north to south?
[A] Visakhapatnam > Kakinada > Machilipatnam > Nellore
[B] Visakhapatnam > Machilipatnam > Kakinada > Nellore
[C] Nellore > Machilipatnam > Kakinada > Visakhapatnam
[D] Machilipatnam > Visakhapatnam > Nellore > Kakinada
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Correct Answer: A [Visakhapatnam > Kakinada > Machilipatnam > Nellore]
Notes:The correct north-south order of the given Andhra Pradesh cities is:
- Visakhapatnam (northernmost)
- Kakinada
- Machilipatnam
- Nellore (southernmost)
This sequence matches Option 1, based on their geographical locations along the eastern coastal belt of Andhra Pradesh.
37. In the context of Andhra Pradesh, the Chirala-Perala Movement (1921–22) was organized primarily against which of the following actions by the British colonial government?
[A] Introduction of new land revenue settlements
[B] Implementation of compulsory military recruitment
[C] Imposition of salt tax
[D] The formation of Chirala municipality
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Correct Answer: D [The formation of Chirala municipality]
Notes:
The Chirala-Perala Movement was a mass protest led by Duggirala Gopalakrishnayya against the British proposal to form Chirala municipality and impose new municipal taxes in Andhra Pradesh.
38. Who composed the renowned Telugu patriotic song “Makoddu Ye Tella Doratanamu” during the Indian nationalist movement?
[A] Tripuraneni Ramaswamy Chowdary
[B] Duggirala Gopalakrishnaiah
[C] Kandukuri Veeresalingam
[D] Garimella Satyanarayana
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Correct Answer: D [Garimella Satyanarayana]
Notes:
Garimella Satyanarayana (1893–1952) from Andhra Pradesh wrote “Makoddu Ye Tella Doratanamu” in 1921, inspiring rural masses during the Non-Cooperation Movement.
39. Who was the founder of the Indian Home Rule Movement?
[A] Gopal Krishna Gokhale
[B] Annie Besant
[C] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[D] C. Rajagopalachari
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Correct Answer: B [Annie Besant]
Notes:
Annie Besant launched the Indian Home Rule Movement in 1916, establishing Home Rule Leagues in Bombay and Madras, pioneering the demand for self-government within the British Empire.
40. Who was appointed as the President of the Swatantra Party in Andhra Pradesh when it was formed in June 1959?
[A] N.G. Ranga
[B] Tanguturi Prakasam
[C] Pattabhi Sitaramayya
[D] Kasu Brahmananda Reddy
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Correct Answer: A [N.G. Ranga]
Notes:
N.G. Ranga became the first President of Swatantra Party in Andhra Pradesh in June 1959. He was also a key founder at the national level, noted for agrarian leadership.
