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.
31. From which mountain range does the Vedavathi River originate?
[A] Bababudanagiri Mountains
[B] Nilgiri Hills
[C] Aravalli Range
[D] Vindhya Range
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Correct Answer: A [Bababudanagiri Mountains]
Notes:
Vedavathi River originates from Bababudanagiri Mountains, Western Ghats, flowing through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, called Hagari in Andhra Pradesh. It joins Tungabhadra River at Siddaragonde, Bellary District. Key structures include Vani Vilasa Saagara reservoir and Bhairavani Tippa Dam.
32. Where does the Swarnamukhi River originate?
[A] Araku Valley, Visakhapatnam district
[B] Chittoor district, Eastern Ghats
[C] Near Pakala, Tirupati district, Eastern Ghats
[D] Rayalaseema region, Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Near Pakala, Tirupati district, Eastern Ghats]
Notes:
Swarnamukhi River rises at 300m in Eastern Ghats near Pakala, Tirupati district, flows 130 km to Bay of Bengal. Basin hosts Tirumala and Srikalahasti temples. Known as Mogaleru in literature and Ponmugali in Tamil. Kalyani Dam built on its tributary.
33. Kinnerasani River is a tributary of which major river in India?
[A] Krishna River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Tungabhadra River
[D] Bhima River
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Correct Answer: B [Godavari River]
Notes:
Kinnerasani is a tributary of the Godavari River flowing through Warangal, Bhadradri (Telangana), and Eluru (Andhra Pradesh). It forms the boundary between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana before joining the Godavari. The Kinnerasani Dam is located in Khammam district.
34. Who was the first secretary of the Andhra Pradesh unit of the Socialist Party?
[A] Vavilala Gopalakrishnaiah
[B] Tammineni Veerabhadram
[C] Annapurnayya
[D] Puchalapalli Sundarayya
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Correct Answer: C [Annapurnayya]
Notes:
Annapurnayya was the first secretary of the Andhra unit of the Socialist Party, serving from 1950 to 1952 and playing a key role in mobilizing peasant and labor movements.
35. Which of the following statements about Damodaram Sanjeevaiah is incorrect?
[A] He was the President of the Indian National Congress
[B] He was never defeated in the elections
[C] He was the second Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
[D] He served as a minister of Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [He was the President of the Indian National Congress]
Notes:
Damodaram Sanjeevaiah was never the President of the Indian National Congress. He was Andhra Pradesh’s second Chief Minister, served as state minister, and never lost an election.
36. Who was the leader of the “Join Indian Union” movement in Hyderabad State during 1946–48?
[A] M. Chenna Reddy
[B] Burgula Ramakrishna Rao
[C] K. V. Ranga Reddy
[D] Swamy Ramananda Tirtha
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Correct Answer: D [Swamy Ramananda Tirtha]
Notes:
Swamy Ramananda Tirtha spearheaded the “Join Indian Union” movement in Hyderabad State, leading non-violent resistance that facilitated the state’s integration into India in 1948.
37. Who was the Chief Minister of Hyderabad State at the time of its merger with Andhra State to form Andhra Pradesh in 1956?
[A] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[B] Burgula Rama Krishna Rao
[C] Kasu Brahmananda Reddy
[D] T. Prakasam
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Correct Answer: B [Burgula Rama Krishna Rao]
Notes:
Burgula Rama Krishna Rao was the Chief Minister of Hyderabad State during its 1956 merger with Andhra State, forming Andhra Pradesh.
38. Which is the largest Scheduled Tribe in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Chenchu
[B] Yenadis
[C] Gonds
[D] Bhils
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Correct Answer: B [Yenadis]
Notes:
The Yenadis, the largest Scheduled Tribe in Andhra Pradesh, inhabit Nellore, Chittoor, and Prakasam districts. Divided into Manchi, Adavi, and Challa subgroups, they speak a Telugu dialect, traditionally live in conical huts, and have deep forest knowledge.
39. Which sector is the primary contributor to the economy of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Services
[B] Agriculture
[C] Manufacturing
[D] Mining
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Correct Answer: A [Services]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh’s economy features a strong services sector, with significant contributions from communications, banking, and insurance. The state’s per capita income surpasses the national average, reflecting improved living standards. Public finance includes substantial revenue from own tax and non-tax sources and central transfers.
40. During whose reign was the Nasik inscription of Gautami Balasri issued?
[A] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[B] Vasishtiputra Pulomavi
[C] Yajna Sri Satakarni
[D] Satakarni II
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Correct Answer: B [Vasishtiputra Pulomavi]
Notes:
The Nasik inscription of Gautami Balasri was issued during the reign of her son, Vasishtiputra Pulomavi of the Satavahana dynasty, around 110–130 CE.
