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 was known as Andhra Tagore and served as the Chief Minister of Andhra State during 1955-56?
[A] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[B] Tanguturi Prakasam
[C] Bezawada Gopala Reddy
[D] Kasu Brahmananda Reddy
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Correct Answer: C [Bezawada Gopala Reddy]
Notes:
Bezawada Gopala Reddy was called Andhra Tagore for translating Tagore’s works and served as Andhra State CM in 1955-56.
12. Who served as the chief surgeon and advisor to Nizam Mahbub Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VI, in Hyderabad?
[A] Dr. Rafi Ahmed Kidwai
[B] Nawab Arastu Yar Jung
[C] Dr. Zakir Husain
[D] Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
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Correct Answer: B [Nawab Arastu Yar Jung]
Notes:
Nawab Arastu Yar Jung was the chief surgeon and advisor to Nizam Mahbub Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VI, and first Superintendent of Osmania General Hospital.
13. 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.
14. Who is the Indian mathematician from Andhra Pradesh, known for his work on discrete subgroups of Lie groups and awarded the Padma Bhushan?
[A] C.R. Rao
[B] Madabusi Santanam Raghunathan
[C] Harish-Chandra
[D] V.S. Varadarajan
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Correct Answer: B [Madabusi Santanam Raghunathan]
Notes:
Madabusi Santanam Raghunathan is a distinguished mathematician from Andhra Pradesh, awarded Padma Bhushan for his work on discrete subgroups of Lie groups.
15. Who founded the Ahmadnagar Sultanate in the Deccan region?
[A] Malik Ahmad Nizam Shah I
[B] Burhan Nizam Shah I
[C] Hussain Nizam Shah I
[D] Malik Ambar
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Correct Answer: A [Malik Ahmad Nizam Shah I]
Notes:
Malik Ahmad Nizam Shah I established the Ahmadnagar Sultanate in 1490 after the Bahmani defeat.
16. Which beach in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh is famously known as the Second Goa of India?
[A] Bheemili Beach
[B] Rushikonda Beach
[C] Rishikonda Beach
[D] Baruva Beach
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Correct Answer: D [Baruva Beach]
Notes:
Baruva Beach, 27 km from Palasa, was a historic seaport and is called the Second Goa of India.
17. Which dynasty ruled from Vengi (Pedavegi) for nearly 500 years until around 1130 CE?
[A] Eastern Chalukyas
[B] Salankayanas
[C] Vishnukundinas
[D] Satavahanas
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Correct Answer: A [Eastern Chalukyas]
Notes:
Eastern Chalukyas ruled from Vengi (Pedavegi) for about 500 years until c.1130 CE.
18. Which river is spanned by the Penumudi–Puligadda Bridge in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Krishna River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Penna River
[D] Tungabhadra River
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna River]
Notes:
The Penumudi–Puligadda Bridge on NH 214 crosses the Krishna River, connecting Penumudi in Guntur district to Puligadda in Krishna district.
19. Who was the Indian lawyer and jurist known for handling major zamindari cases like the Ramnad Estate in the Madras Presidency?
[A] V. Rajagopalacharlu
[B] C. P. Ramaswami Iyer
[C] S. Srinivasa Iyengar
[D] Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer
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Correct Answer: A [V. Rajagopalacharlu]
Notes:
V. Rajagopalacharlu was a leading lawyer in Madras Presidency known for major zamindari cases like Ramnad Estate, applying Hindu and Hanafi laws.
20. In which district of Andhra Pradesh are the Borra Caves located?
[A] Visakhapatnam
[B] Alluri Sitharama Raju
[C] East Godavari
[D] Chittoor
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Correct Answer: B [Alluri Sitharama Raju]
Notes:
Borra Caves are situated in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district, known for limestone formations and Paleolithic artifacts.
