States PCS: Andhra Pradesh GK For APPSC Examinations
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11. On which of the following rivers is the Lanka Sagar water project built?
[A] Kuttalair River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Krishna River
[D] Penna River
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Correct Answer: A [Kuttalair River]
Notes:
Lanka Sagar is a water project in Andhra Pradesh, centered on an earth-fill dam on the Kuttalair River, built in 1968 for irrigation and drinking water supply, benefiting nearby villages like Rajugudem and Chowdavaram.
12. With which historical empire is the Shetty Balija community of Rayalaseema primarily associated?
[A] Chola Empire
[B] Maratha Empire
[C] Mughal Empire
[D] Vijayanagara Empire
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Correct Answer: D [Vijayanagara Empire]
Notes:
Shetty Balijas in Rayalaseema trace their roots to the Vijayanagara Empire as a mercantile and landholding subgroup of Balija.
13. Who served as the Diwan of Cochin from 1902 to 1907?
[A] Nemali Pattabhirama Rao Pantulu
[B] T. Sankunni Menon
[C] K. P. Karunakara Menon
[D] V. Subramanya Iyer
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Correct Answer: A [Nemali Pattabhirama Rao Pantulu]
Notes:
Nemali Pattabhirama Rao Pantulu, a Telugu Brahmin from Sidhavatam, served as Diwan of Cochin (1902-1907), completing scientific settlement and opening key transport projects.
14. Who was the prime minister and military commander responsible for orchestrating Krishnadevaraya’s coronation?
[A] Vira Narasimha Raya
[B] Tuluva Narasa Nayaka
[C] Ramaraya
[D] Saluva Timmarusu
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Correct Answer: D [Saluva Timmarusu]
Notes:
Saluva Timmarusu, a Telugu Niyogi Brahmin, was Krishnadevaraya’s prime minister and military commander who orchestrated his coronation and served in key military campaigns.
15. Who founded the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1982?
[A] Nara Chandrababu Naidu
[B] Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
[C] Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR)
[D] K. Chandrashekar Rao
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Correct Answer: C [Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR)]
Notes:
NTR founded TDP in 1982 and served as Andhra Pradesh CM four times.
16. Who served twice as the Prime Minister (Dewan) of Hyderabad and was a childhood friend of the Nizam?
[A] Mir Laiq Ali
[B] Sir Akbar Hydari
[C] Mir Turab Ali Khan
[D] Maharaja Sir Kishen Pershad
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Correct Answer: D [Maharaja Sir Kishen Pershad]
Notes:
Maharaja Sir Kishen Pershad served as Hyderabad’s Dewan twice (1902-1912, 1926-1937) and was a childhood friend of the Nizam.
17. Which river region is traditionally associated with the origin of the Vaidiki Velanadu sub-caste?
[A] Krishna River region (Velanadu, coastal Andhra Pradesh)
[B] Godavari River region (East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh)
[C] Tungabhadra River region (Karnataka)
[D] Cauvery River region (Tamil Nadu)
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna River region (Velanadu, coastal Andhra Pradesh)]
Notes:
Vaidiki Velanadu Brahmins originate from Velanadu, the coastal Krishna River region in Andhra Pradesh, known since the 12th century and noted for their Smarta tradition and martial history.
18. Who is famously known as Andhra Jalari in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] D.Y. Sampath Kumar
[B] Dr. Raja Reddy
[C] Vempati Chinna Satyam
[D] Shobha Naidu
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Correct Answer: A [D.Y. Sampath Kumar]
Notes:
D.Y. Sampath Kumar was a renowned dancer known as Andhra Jalari for his mastery in Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Yakshagana, and folk dances.
19. Who is the playwright and performer of Adrak Ke Panje, the world’s longest-running one-man show?
[A] Habib Tanvir
[B] Babban Khan
[C] Girish Karnad
[D] Vijay Tendulkar
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Correct Answer: B [Babban Khan]
Notes:
Babban Khan wrote and performed Adrak Ke Panje from 1965-2001, holding the Guinness record for longest-running one-man show.
20. Which port, located approximately 170 km south of Visakhapatnam, serves as a key trade center in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Krishnapatnam Port
[B] Chennai Port
[C] Vishakhapatnam Port
[D] Kakinada Port
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Correct Answer: D [Kakinada Port]
Notes:
Kakinada Port is 170 km south of Visakhapatnam, includes deep water facilities, and is a major trade hub in Andhra Pradesh.
