States PCS: Andhra Pradesh GK For APPSC Examinations
Andhra Pradesh GK and Current Affairs for Andhra Pradesh PSC (APPSC) Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 , Group 4 exams, APTET Exam, Andhra Police Exams, AP Postal Circle Exam , APPSC preliminary and main exams
21. Who among the following associated with the word “Parentallu”?
[A] Women
[B] Old aged persons
[C] Military chief
[D] None of the above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Women]
Notes:
Women who committed Sati were elevated to the status of demi-goddesses and worshipped as “Parentallu”
22. Who among the following wrote Vijayanti Vilasam?
[A] Saranga Tammaya
[B] Rudrakavi
[C] Nannechoda
[D] Vamanabhatta
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Saranga Tammaya ]
Notes:
Saranga Tammaya wrote Vijayanti Vilasam. He is the first poet in the court of Mohamad Quli Qutub Shah.
23. Which among the following inscription is related to Peda Komati Vema Reddi?
[A] Mallavaram inscription
[B] Rekapalli inscription
[C] Guntupalli inscription
[D] Bezwada inscription
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Mallavaram inscription ]
Notes:
Mallavaram inscription is related to Peda Komati Vema Reddi.
24. Consider the following statements
- Viharas are the places used by wandering monks during rainy season
- Chaityas are called Prayer halls, and
- Viharas Plus chaitya together called as Sangramams
Select the incorrect statement from the given options:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 3
[C] All are correct statements
[D] All are incorrect statements
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [All are correct statements]
25. Who among the following associated with Krishna anicut?
[A] Gen Campbell
[B] Colonel Ford
[C] Capitan Orr
[D] Vennam Veerana
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Capitan Orr]
Notes:
Capt. Orr was incharge of the execution of Krishna anicut project. The project started in 1850 and completed in 1855.
26. Rev. Noble was associated with:
[A] London Mission
[B] Church Missionary society
[C] American Baptist Mission
[D] American Mission
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Church Missionary society]
Notes:
Church Missionary society was started in Machilipatnam under the leadership of Rev. Nobel.
In 1843 Rev. Noble started a school at Machilipatnam
27. Second Andhra Mahasabha took place at Vijayawada on 11th April 1914 under the presidentship of:
[A] BN Sarma
[B] Nyapathi Subba Rao
[C] Raja Panugand Ramarayaingar
[D] Mocherla Ramchandra Rao
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Nyapathi Subba Rao]
Notes:- Second-Nyapathi Subba Rao
- Third-Raja Panugand Ramarayaingar
- Fourth-Mocherla Ramchandra Rao
28. At which of the following places, a special session of Andhra Mahasabha was held to discuss Montague-Chelmsford reforms?
[A] Vijayawada
[B] Guntur
[C] Vishakapatnam
[D] Tirupathi
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Guntur]
Notes:
A special session of Andhra Mahasabha was held at Guntur under the presidentship of Kasinathuni Nageswar Rao to discuss Montague-Chelmsford reforms.
29. Consider the following statements about
Chirala-Perala Struggle:
- The leader of the movement was Duggirala Gopala Krishnayya
- During this Struggule volunteer corps called Ramadandu was raised.
Select the correct statements from the given options
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2 are correct
[D] Both 1 & 2 are incorrect
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Both 1 & 2 are incorrect]
30. What is the name of Volunteer corps raised during No-Tax campaign at Pedanandipadu in Guntur district?
[A] Ramadandu
[B] Shanthisena
[C] Ramasena
[D] None of the above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Shanthisena]
Notes:
Shanthisena was the name of Volunteer corps raised during No-Tax campaign at Pedanandipadu in Guntur district to prevent new recruits from joining their posts.
