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.
21. In which town in Andhra Pradesh is the Chintalarayaswamy Temple, dedicated to Venkateswara, located?
[A] Tirupati
[B] Tadipatri
[C] Vijayawada
[D] Rajahmundry
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Correct Answer: B [Tadipatri]
Notes:
Chintalarayaswamy Temple is in Tadipatri, built in the 16th century by Pemmasani Timmanayudu II of the Vijayanagara Empire.
22. Who was the Indian diplomat and UN Assistant Secretary-General known for leading anti-apartheid efforts and campaigning for Nelson Mandela’s release?
[A] Vijayalakshmi Pandit
[B] Enuga Sreenivasulu Reddy
[C] Shashi Tharoor
[D] K. R. Narayanan
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Correct Answer: B [Enuga Sreenivasulu Reddy]
Notes:
Enuga Sreenivasulu Reddy led UN anti-apartheid committees and campaigned for Mandela’s release.
23. Who founded the Sports Coaching Foundation in Hyderabad in 1991?
[A] Mohammad Azharuddin
[B] VVS Laxman
[C] Kammela Saibaba
[D] Arjun Yadav
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Correct Answer: C [Kammela Saibaba]
Notes:
Kammela Saibaba, an ex-Andhra Ranji cricketer, founded the Sports Coaching Foundation in Hyderabad in 1991.
24. To which larger community group does the Kanchari community of Andhra Pradesh belong?
[A] Reddy
[B] Vishwakarma
[C] Kapu
[D] Kuruba
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Correct Answer: B [Vishwakarma]
Notes:
Kanchari is a bronze-making community classified under the Vishwakarma group in Andhra Pradesh.
25. Which goddess is glorified in the 18th-century Tamil devotional poem Abirami Antati?
[A] Goddess Abirami (Shakti) of Thirukkadaiyur
[B] Goddess Meenakshi of Madurai
[C] Goddess Kamakshi of Kanchipuram
[D] Goddess Andal of Srivilliputhur
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Correct Answer: A [Goddess Abirami (Shakti) of Thirukkadaiyur]
Notes:
Abirami Antati, composed by Abirami Bhattar, praises Goddess Abirami (Shakti) of Thirukkadaiyur, Tamil Nadu.
26. Near which location did Severe Cyclonic Storm Helen make landfall in Andhra Pradesh in 2013?
[A] Visakhapatnam
[B] Vijayawada
[C] Tirupati
[D] Machilipatnam
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Correct Answer: D [Machilipatnam]
Notes:
Helen made landfall near Machilipatnam on 21 Nov 2013, causing significant damage and evacuations.
27. In which Indian state is the Dher community primarily found?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Dher community is mainly located in Andhra Pradesh, among other states.
28. Who is the Telugu cinematographer from the Nandamuri family known for the film Chanda Sasanudu (1983)?
[A] Nandamuri Balakrishna
[B] Nandamuri Harikrishna
[C] Nandamuri Kalyan Ram
[D] Nandamuri Mohana Krishna
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Correct Answer: D [Nandamuri Mohana Krishna]
Notes:
Nandamuri Mohana Krishna, son of N. T. Rama Rao, is the cinematographer of Chanda Sasanudu (1983).
29. Where did one of the bombings occur during the Hyderabad attacks on 25 August 2007?
[A] Charminar
[B] Hussain Sagar
[C] Lumbini Park
[D] Golconda Fort
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Correct Answer: C [Lumbini Park]
Notes:
One bomb exploded at Lumbini Park, killing 42 and injuring 54 during the 2007 Hyderabad bombings.
30. Who served as the president of the Andhra Kisaan Congress from 1940 to 1942 and was a noted Indian freedom fighter?
[A] N. G. Ranga
[B] Alluri Sitarama Raju
[C] Bharati Devi Gogineni
[D] Pingali Venkayya
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Correct Answer: C [Bharati Devi Gogineni]
Notes:
Bharati Devi Gogineni led Andhra Kisaan Congress (1940-42) and was active in freedom movements.
