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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.
21. Who served as the Baptist Patriarch of the Convention of Baptist Churches of Northern Circars (CBCNC) in Andhra Pradesh from 1895 to 1946?
[A] John Smith
[B] David Rao
[C] Samuel Joseph
[D] Theophilus M. Theophilus
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Correct Answer: D [Theophilus M. Theophilus]
Notes:
Theophilus M. Theophilus led CBCNC (1895–1946), taught at Kakinada Seminary, was a Senate member, promoted church unity, and contributed to Telugu Christian literature.
22. Who was the key figure responsible for initiating the conversion of Reddy Catholics in Andhra Pradesh around 1715?
[A] Thumma Hanumantha Reddy
[B] Komati Venkata Reddy
[C] Alluri Sitarama Raju
[D] Chinna Reddy
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Correct Answer: A [Thumma Hanumantha Reddy]
Notes:
Thumma Hanumantha Reddy led the initial conversions of Reddy Catholics in Andhra Pradesh starting in 1715.
23. Madapollam fabric is named after a village near which place in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Rajahmundry
[B] Vijayawada
[C] Eluru
[D] Narsapur
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Correct Answer: D [Narsapur]
Notes:
Madapollam fabric is named after a village near Narsapur, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, known for its historical cloth factory.
24. Which industrial park in Andhra Pradesh is linked to a CBI investigation for land acquisition corruption?
[A] Visakhapatnam Special Economic Zone (VSEZ)
[B] VANPIC Industrial Park
[C] Krishna Industrial Park
[D] Amaravati Industrial Park
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Correct Answer: B [VANPIC Industrial Park]
Notes:
VANPIC is a 13,000-acre park under CBI probe involving former ministers and linked to Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy’s case; HC struck down the charge sheet in 2022.
25. Who succeeded Jayasimha I as the Eastern Chalukya king in 673 CE?
[A] Vishnuvardhana II
[B] Vimaladitya
[C] Chalukya Bhima I
[D] Indra Bhattaraka
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Correct Answer: D [Indra Bhattaraka]
Notes:
Indra Bhattaraka succeeded Jayasimha I in 673 CE but ruled only for a week before his son Vishnuvardhana II took over.
26. Who was the first urologist of Andhra Pradesh to perform the state’s inaugural kidney transplant in 1982?
[A] A. Ranganadha Rao
[B] Dr. Y. S. Reddy
[C] Dr. P. V. Ramana
[D] Dr. K. S. Raju
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Correct Answer: A [A. Ranganadha Rao]
Notes:
A. Ranganadha Rao performed Andhra Pradesh’s first kidney transplant in 1982 and established the state’s first urology department.
27. In which district of Andhra Pradesh is the historic Pushpagiri Temple Complex located?
[A] Chittoor
[B] Visakhapatnam
[C] Guntur
[D] Kadapa
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Correct Answer: D [Kadapa]
Notes:
Pushpagiri Temple Complex is situated in Kadapa district, known for temples from Ikshvaku to Vijayanagara periods and inscriptions from multiple dynasties.
28. Who was the Indian agricultural scientist credited with developing important rice varieties and introducing the high-yielding TN-1 rice variety in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] M. S. Swaminathan
[B] Norman Borlaug
[C] G. V. Chalam
[D] Y. S. R. Reddy
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Correct Answer: C [G. V. Chalam]
Notes:
G. V. Chalam developed key rice varieties and introduced TN-1 rice in Andhra Pradesh, aiding India’s Green Revolution.
29. In which forest is the Ubbalamudugu Falls, also known as Tada Falls, located in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Rajahmundry Forest
[B] Siddulaiah Kona Forest
[C] Araku Valley Forest
[D] Papikonda Forest
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Correct Answer: B [Siddulaiah Kona Forest]
Notes:
Ubbalamudugu Falls is situated in Siddulaiah Kona forest in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh.
30. Which ancient port near present-day Machilipatnam greatly benefited from the monsoon winds, enabling direct sea voyages to the east coast of India?
[A] Kakinada
[B] Masulipatnam
[C] Yanam
[D] Kotturu
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Correct Answer: D [Kotturu]
Notes:
Kotturu, near Machilipatnam, was a major port that utilized monsoon winds for direct trade with Romans and Southeast Asia, as shown by Roman coin finds in Andhra Pradesh.
