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 among the following served as first Governor of Andhra state which was formed on Oct 1st 1953?
[A] T. Prakasam
[B] CM Trivedi
[C] Wanchoo
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [CM Trivedi]
Notes:
CM Trivedi was the first Governor of Andhra state which was formed on Oct 1st 1953.
12. Sri Venkateswara University was established in:
[A] 1926
[B] 1947
[C] 1950
[D] 1952
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Correct Answer: D [1952]
Notes:
Sri Venkateswara University was established in1954 by then chief minister Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu.
13. The books History of Indian National Congress, Gandhi and Gandhism were written by:
[A] Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramaya
[B] Dr.N.Sanjeeva Reddy
[C] Kopalle Hanumantha
[D] PV Narasimha Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramaya ]
Notes:
Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramaya was the author of History Indian National Congress, Gandhi and Gandhism
14. APSRTC was formed in the year;
[A] 1950
[B] 1955
[C] 1958
[D] 1960
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Correct Answer: C [1958]
Notes:
APSRTC was formed on 11th Jan 1958 as per RTC act-1950
15. Deepam scheme is related to:
[A] Farmers welfare
[B] Cooking gas
[C] Urban infrastructure
[D] Lights in rural areas
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Correct Answer: B [Cooking gas]
Notes:
Deepam scheme was launched by Chandrababu Naidu for supplying cooking gas cylinders at free of cost.
16. When was the Vijayawada Airport, located in Gannavaram, granted international status?
[A] 3 May 2017
[B] 4 December 2018
[C] 1 January 2016
[D] 15 August 2020
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Correct Answer: A [3 May 2017]
Notes:
The airport was granted international status on 3 May 2017, enabling it to operate international flights. The first international flight to Singapore was launched by IndiGo on 4 December 2018, marking a milestone for the airport.
17. Kapu Rajaiah, the renowned painter known for Nakashi art, hailed from which place in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Vijayawada
[B] Tirupati
[C] Siddipet
[D] Rajahmundry
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Correct Answer: C [Siddipet]
Notes:
Kapu Rajaiah was from Siddipet, known for Nakashi art and country life paintings.
18. Venigalla Basaveswara Rao, a scientist from Andhra Pradesh, is renowned for his research in which scientific field?
[A] Physics
[B] Biochemistry
[C] Environmental Science
[D] Mathematics
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Correct Answer: B [Biochemistry]
Notes:
Rao is an Indian-American biochemist specializing in bacteriophage research and vaccine development.
19. On the south bank of which river was the historic Kollur Mine, known for producing famous Golconda diamonds, located in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Tungabhadra River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Krishna River
[D] Penna River
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Correct Answer: C [Krishna River]
Notes:
Kollur Mine was situated on the south bank of the Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh, famous for diamonds like Koh-i-Noor.
20. Which Hindu pilgrimage site near Nakkapalle is renowned for the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple?
[A] Tirupati
[B] Simhachalam
[C] Araku Valley
[D] Upamaka
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Correct Answer: D [Upamaka]
Notes:
Upamaka, near Nakkapalle, is famous for the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple, a notable pilgrimage site in Andhra Pradesh.
