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 founded the capital city of Jeypore in the mid-17th century?
[A] Vishwanath Dev Gajapati
[B] Veer Vikram Dev
[C] Pratap Ganga Raja
[D] Rama Chandra Dev II
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Correct Answer: B [Veer Vikram Dev]
Notes:
Veer Vikram Dev established Jeypore as the capital in the mid-1600s, marking a key point in the Jeypore Kingdom’s history.
12. Where was the historian Chilukulri Veerabhadra Rao born?
[A] Relangi, West Godavari
[B] Vijayawada, Krishna
[C] Tirupati, Chittoor
[D] Rajahmundry, East Godavari
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Correct Answer: A [Relangi, West Godavari]
Notes:
Chilukulri Veerabhadra Rao was born in Relangi, West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.
13. Who is the founder of Heera Group and the All India Mahila Empowerment Party, accused of orchestrating a ₹5000 crore Ponzi scheme?
[A] Nowhera Shaik
[B] Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
[C] Medha Patkar
[D] Jayalalithaa
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Correct Answer: A [Nowhera Shaik]
Notes:
Nowhera Shaik founded Heera Group and AIMEP, accused of a ₹5000 crore Ponzi scheme with multiple arrests and ongoing investigations.
14. Which village in Eluru district has been designated as a Smart Village by the Andhra Pradesh government?
[A] Chataparru
[B] Pedavegi
[C] Eluru
[D] Jangareddygudem
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Correct Answer: A [Chataparru]
Notes:
Chataparru village in Eluru district is officially recognized as a Smart Village by Andhra Pradesh government.
15. Which dynasty ruled parts of Telangana and is historically linked to the origins of the Velama caste?
[A] Kakatiya Dynasty
[B] Recherla Dynasty
[C] Golconda Sultanate
[D] Satavahana Dynasty
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Correct Answer: B [Recherla Dynasty]
Notes:
The Recherla dynasty (1335–1475 CE) ruled parts of Telangana and is linked to the Velama caste origins.
16. On the bank of which river are the Erravaram Caves located?
[A] Godavari River
[B] Krishna River
[C] Penna River
[D] Yeleru River
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Correct Answer: D [Yeleru River]
Notes:
Erravaram Caves are situated on the left bank of the Yeleru River near Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, dating back to 1st century B.C. to 2nd century A.D.
17. Across which river is the Sangam Barrage constructed?
[A] Godavari River
[B] Penna River
[C] Tungabhadra River
[D] Krishna River
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Correct Answer: B [Penna River]
Notes:
Sangam Barrage is built across the Penna River, irrigating areas in Nellore and nearby regions.
18. To which clan did the royal family of the Sivagiri estate in Tirunelveli District belong?
[A] Nayakar
[B] Pandya
[C] Velir
[D] Maravar
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Correct Answer: D [Maravar]
Notes:
The Sivagiri estate royal family belonged to the Maravar clan, a prominent Tamil warrior group.
19. Who succeeded A. B. Masilamani as President of the Convention of Baptist Churches of Northern Circars in 1960?
[A] A. B. Masilamani
[B] Arthur D. Matheson
[C] G. B. Devasahayam
[D] K. David
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Correct Answer: B [Arthur D. Matheson]
Notes:
Arthur D. Matheson, a Canadian Baptist missionary, was elected President in 1960, succeeding A. B. Masilamani.
20. Who founded the underground communist party CPUSI in Andhra Pradesh in 1997?
[A] Sadhu Malyadri Jambhav
[B] Yerra Narasa Reddy
[C] M. Veeranna
[D] Chandrababu Naidu
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Correct Answer: C [M. Veeranna]
Notes:
M. Veeranna founded CPUSI in 1997 after splitting from CPI (ML) Janashakti; he was later killed by police.
