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. 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.
12. Which dynasty’s king Karna claimed the title Trikalingadhipati in the 11th century?
[A] Eastern Ganga Dynasty
[B] Kalachuri Dynasty
[C] Somavamshi Dynasty
[D] Chola Dynasty
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Correct Answer: B [Kalachuri Dynasty]
Notes:
King Karna of the Kalachuri dynasty claimed the title Trikalingadhipati in the 11th century, indicating his rule over the Trikalinga region.
13. Which dynasty was responsible for excavating the Akkanna Madanna caves in Vijayawada?
[A] Satavahana Dynasty
[B] Vijayanagara Empire
[C] Eastern Chalukya Dynasty
[D] Chola Dynasty
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Correct Answer: C [Eastern Chalukya Dynasty]
Notes:
The Akkanna Madanna caves, mid-7th century Hindu rock-cut temples in Vijayawada, were excavated by the Eastern Chalukya dynasty and are dedicated to Shiva.
14. In which year was the City Central Library, Chikkadpally, Hyderabad established?
[A] 1955
[B] 1960
[C] 1970
[D] 1980
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Correct Answer: B [1960]
Notes:
City Central Library, Chikkadpally was established in 1960 and is the second largest library in Hyderabad.
15. Who laid the foundation stone of the Madras Music Academy building in 1955?
[A] C. Rajagopalachari
[B] K. Kamaraj
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] M. G. Ramachandran
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Correct Answer: C [Jawaharlal Nehru]
Notes:
Jawaharlal Nehru laid the foundation stone in 1955; the academy was inaugurated in 1962.
16. Who was the 18th-century poet and devotee from Andhra Pradesh known for performing the night harati at the Tirumala temple?
[A] Tarigonda Vengamamba
[B] Annamacharya
[C] Tyagaraja
[D] Potana
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Correct Answer: A [Tarigonda Vengamamba]
Notes:
Tarigonda Vengamamba was a devoted poet known for night harati at Tirumala and her compositions on Lord Venkateswara.
17. In which town in Andhra Pradesh is the Christian Medical Centre, established in 1908, located?
[A] Rajahmundry
[B] Pithapuram
[C] Vijayawada
[D] Tirupati
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Correct Answer: B [Pithapuram]
Notes:
Christian Medical Centre was founded in 1908 in Pithapuram by Dr. E. Smith of the Canadian Baptist Mission.
18. Which goddess is traditionally invited by drawing Kolam at home entrances in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Saraswati
[B] Lakshmi
[C] Durga
[D] Parvati
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Correct Answer: B [Lakshmi]
Notes:
Kolam is drawn to invite Goddess Lakshmi, symbolizing prosperity and wealth in Andhra Pradesh.
19. Who was the Dalit leader and founding member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) from Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Guntur Bapanaiah
[B] Chandrababu Naidu
[C] Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
[D] K. Chandrasekhar Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Guntur Bapanaiah]
Notes:
Guntur Bapanaiah was a Dalit leader, freedom fighter, and founding member of CPI(M) from Andhra Pradesh.
20. Which city in Andhra Pradesh serves as the terminal point of the East Coast Dedicated Freight Corridor?
[A] Visakhapatnam
[B] Vijayawada
[C] Tirupati
[D] Rajahmundry
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Correct Answer: B [Vijayawada]
Notes:
The East Coast DFC runs from Kharagpur to Vijayawada, making Vijayawada the terminal point in Andhra Pradesh.
