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.
41. On which date did the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Government of India sign the Standstill Agreement?
[A] September 17, 1948
[B] August 15, 1947
[C] December 1, 1947
[D] November 29, 1947
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Correct Answer: D [November 29, 1947]
Notes:
The Standstill Agreement was signed on November 29, 1947, to preserve Hyderabad’s status quo with India, deferring accession talks for one year.
42. On which date did Mahatma Gandhi visit Hyderabad for Harijan upliftment work?
[A] 12 January 1934
[B] 15 April 1934
[C] 22 February 1934
[D] 9 March 1934
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Correct Answer: D [9 March 1934]
Notes:
On 9 March 1934, Mahatma Gandhi visited Hyderabad for Harijan uplift, advocating against untouchability, meeting leaders, and promoting social reforms.
43. What is the name of the afforestation program initiated by Andhra Pradesh to increase its green cover?
[A] Haritha Haram
[B] Green Andhra
[C] Jal Shakti Abhiyan
[D] Vanam-Manam
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Correct Answer: D [Vanam-Manam]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh promotes afforestation through Vanam-Manam, distributing seedlings and raising plantations outside reserve forests. Programs involve public participation, CAMPA, and government schemes to enhance green cover, environment, and employment via community, avenue, and institutional plantations.
44. Which district in Andhra Pradesh is renowned for the Black Galaxy variety of granite?
[A] Chimakurthy
[B] Visakhapatnam
[C] Guntur
[D] Vijayawada
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Correct Answer: A [Chimakurthy]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh is known for granite varieties like Chimakurthy Black Galaxy, Steel Grey, Ocean Blue, Black Pearl, Srikakulam Blue, Vizianagaram Green, River White, Kashmir White, Moon White, Yellow Granite, Silver Pearl, Indian Labrador, Blur Paradise, Copper Green, Platinum Blur, Viscon White, Tiger Black, Kuppam Green, English Teak, Pista Green, Chilli Red, and Chocolate Brown.
45. What is Kotappa Konda in Andhra Pradesh renowned for?
[A] Panduranga Swamy temple
[B] Ancient Lord Shiva temple
[C] Subramanya Swamy temple
[D] Kanaka Durga temple
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Correct Answer: B [Ancient Lord Shiva temple]
Notes:
Kotappa Konda, in Andhra Pradesh, is noted for its ancient Lord Shiva temple, built in the 11th-century Chalukya period with Dravidian architecture, and attracts pilgrims during Mahashivaratri.
46. What was the primary cause of conflict between the Brahmins and the Vijayanagar rulers in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Disputes over religious rituals
[B] Possession and control of agraharas (land grants)
[C] Succession to the throne
[D] Distribution of temple revenues
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Correct Answer: B [Possession and control of agraharas (land grants)]
Notes:
The main cause was disputes over possession, revenue rights, and governance of agraharas (land grants) given to Brahmin settlements.
47. Which Eastern Chalukya ruler issued the Pedavegi inscription recording a land grant to Vishnu near present-day Eluru in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Vishnuvardhana IV
[B] Jayasimha I
[C] Rajamahendra
[D] Nandi Varma-II
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Correct Answer: D [Nandi Varma-II]
Notes:
Nandi Varma-II (c. 750–772 CE) issued the Pedavegi inscription, granting land to Vishnu, reflecting Eastern Chalukya patronage of Vaishnavism in Andhra Pradesh.
48. Which literary work from the Reddy dynasty period provides extensive information about maritime trade along the eastern coast of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Sivarama Charitra
[B] Vijayananda Vilasam
[C] Yerrapragada’s Mahabharatam
[D] Harivilasam
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Correct Answer: D [Harivilasam]
Notes:
Harivilasam, composed by Srinatha in the mid-15th century, details sea-borne commerce, major ports, traded goods, and maritime routes of the Reddy period.
49. According to Indian mythology, who is revered as the king of snakes and is also known as Shesha or Ananta?
[A] Nagendra
[B] Vasuki
[C] Karkotaka
[D] Takshaka
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Correct Answer: A [Nagendra]
Notes:
Nagendra, also called Shesha or Ananta, is regarded as the king of serpents in Indian mythology, often depicted as a thousand-headed snake supporting Lord Vishnu.
50. Who composed the famous Pancharatna Keerthanas, which are central to Carnatic music and celebrated annually during the Tyagaraja Aradhana?
[A] Muthuswami Dikshitar
[B] Syama Sastri
[C] Tyagaraja
[D] Annamacharya
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Correct Answer: C [Tyagaraja]
Notes:
Tyagaraja (1767–1847), born in Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, composed the Pancharatna Keerthanas—five kritis integral to Carnatic music and honored annually during Tyagaraja Aradhana.
