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. Which archaeological site in Andhra Pradesh provides evidence of an overlap between megalithic and early historic periods?
[A] Kotilingala
[B] Dhulikatta
[C] Satanikota
[D] Nagarjunakonda
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Correct Answer: D [Nagarjunakonda]
Notes:
Nagarjunakonda reveals megalithic graves beneath early Buddhist structures, showing continuous occupation from the Iron Age to historic periods.
32. Which title was frequently adopted by several Satavahana kings?
[A] Simukha
[B] Satakarni
[C] Pulumavi
[D] Gautamiputra
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Correct Answer: B [Satakarni]
Notes:
Many Satavahana rulers assumed the title “Satakarni”; it served as a dynastic identifier, and inscriptions often further clarified their identity by referencing their mothers’ names.
33. Which ancient emporium, mentioned in the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea and located in the Machilipatnam region, was a key center for maritime trade during the Satavahana period?
[A] Kotturu
[B] Gantasala
[C] Masalia
[D] Amaravati
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Correct Answer: C [Masalia]
Notes:
Masalia, identified with modern Machilipatnam, is cited in the Periplus as a major port; finds of Roman artifacts confirm its maritime significance.
34. Mypadu Beach is situated along the coast of which sea?
[A] Bay of Bengal
[B] Arabian Sea
[C] Indian Ocean
[D] Andaman Sea
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Correct Answer: A [Bay of Bengal]
Notes:
Mypadu Beach is located on the east coast of the Bay of Bengal, 25 km from SPSR Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It offers fishing opportunities and is maintained by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC).
35. Which hills act as a biological corridor connecting the Western and Eastern Ghats in India?
[A] Biligirirangana Hills
[B] Nilgiri Hills
[C] Cardamom Hills
[D] Anamalai Hills
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Correct Answer: A [Biligirirangana Hills]
Notes:
Biligirirangana Hills in Karnataka border Tamil Nadu, form a biological bridge between Western and Eastern Ghats. The 540 km² sanctuary hosts diverse forests, 800 plant species, 26 mammals including elephants, tigers, gaur, and 254 bird species, with peaks up to 1800m.
36. Where does the Vamsadhara River originate?
[A] Near Lanjigarh, Odisha
[B] Near Bhubaneswar, Odisha
[C] Near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
[D] Near Rayagada, Odisha
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Correct Answer: A [Near Lanjigarh, Odisha]
Notes:
Vamsadhara River originates near Lanjigarh, Odisha, flows 278 km to Bay of Bengal at Kalingapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Basin area is 10,830 sq km, shared by Odisha (8015 sq km) and Andhra Pradesh (2815 sq km). Major tributary: Mahendratanaya River.
37. Who was the first Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra State?
[A] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[B] Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
[C] Kasu Brahmananda Reddy
[D] Kona Prabhakar Rao
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Correct Answer: D [Kona Prabhakar Rao]
Notes:
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was appointed as the first Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra State on 1 November 1953, serving under the state’s inaugural Chief Minister, Tanguturi Prakasam.
38. Who was the first lawyer from Andhra Pradesh to boycott British courts during the Non-Cooperation Movement?
[A] Nyapati Subba Rao
[B] Kandukuri Veeresalingam
[C] Pattabhi Sitaramayya
[D] Alluri Sitarama Raju
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Correct Answer: A [Nyapati Subba Rao]
Notes:
Nyapati Subba Rao, from Rajahmundry, was the first Andhra lawyer to boycott British courts in 1920 during the Non-Cooperation Movement, inspiring others in the freedom struggle.
39. On which date did Mahatma Gandhi arrive in Hyderabad during his 1934 visit to the state?
[A] 12 January 1934
[B] 9 March 1934
[C] 15 August 1934
[D] 30 April 1934
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Correct Answer: B [9 March 1934]
Notes:
Gandhi reached Secunderabad station on 9 March 1934, began his Hyderabad visit, and promoted social reform and Harijan upliftment.
40. Who founded the Democratic Telugu Desam Party in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] N. Chandrababu Naidu
[B] K. Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy
[C] Nadendla Bhaskara Rao
[D] N.T. Rama Rao
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Correct Answer: C [Nadendla Bhaskara Rao]
Notes:
Nadendla Bhaskara Rao formed the Democratic Telugu Desam Party in August 1984 after being ousted as finance minister in Andhra Pradesh; his government lasted briefly before N.T. Rama Rao was reinstated.
