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 lake, situated in Eluru district of Andhra Pradesh, is recognized as Asia’s largest shallow freshwater lake?
[A] Hussain Sagar Lake
[B] Chilika Lake
[C] Pulicat Lake
[D] Kolleru Lake
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Correct Answer: D [Kolleru Lake]
Notes:
Kolleru Lake, located in Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh, is Asia’s largest shallow freshwater lake (245 km²). It lies between Krishna and Godavari deltas, fed by Budameru and Tammileru rivulets, and designated a wildlife sanctuary (308 km²) and Ramsar wetland.
32. Which river is spanned by the Thotapalli Barrage in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Nagavali River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Krishna River
[D] Pennar River
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Correct Answer: A [Nagavali River]
Notes:
Thotapalli Barrage, located in Garugubilli Mandal, Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh, spans the Nagavali River. It replaced the 1908 regulator, providing irrigation to 1,20,000 acres with a 2.51 Tmcft storage capacity.
33. From which hills does the Gundlakamma River originate?
[A] Nallamala Hills
[B] Araku Hills
[C] Veligonda Hills
[D] Eastern Ghats Hills
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Correct Answer: A [Nallamala Hills]
Notes:
Gundlakamma River, originating from Nallamala Hills (Eastern Ghats) in Andhra Pradesh, is the largest river from these hills, flowing 225 km to the Bay of Bengal near Ongole. Key structures include the 15th-century Cumbum Dam and Gundlakamma Reservoir. The basin hosts Gundla Brahmeswara Sanctuary.
34. Which district is the largest by area in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Chittoor
[B] Visakhapatnam
[C] Anantapur
[D] Kurnool
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Correct Answer: C [Anantapur]
Notes:
Anantapur is the largest district in Andhra Pradesh by area, covering 19,130 km², and is known for its dry climate and key crops like groundnut and cotton.
35. Across which river is the Srisailam Dam constructed in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Tungabhadra River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Krishna River
[D] Penna River
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Correct Answer: C [Krishna River]
Notes:
Srisailam Dam, across Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh’s Nandyal district, is India’s 2nd largest hydroelectric station. Built in Nallamala Hills, it is 512m long, 145m high, with 12 radial gates, 6.116 cubic km storage, and 770 MW power capacity.
36. What is the primary rock type composing the Palkonda Hills in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Granite
[B] Basalt
[C] Shale
[D] Quartzite
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Correct Answer: D [Quartzite]
Notes:
Palkonda Hills, part of the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh, run northwest to southeast through Anantapur and Kadapa districts, averaging 2,000 ft elevation. Composed mainly of quartzite, they date back to the Cambrian period and host teak forests and Jerdon’s courser habitat.
37. In Telugu, what is the name of the “Honge tree,” whose oil has been identified by IIS Bangalore scientists as a potential diesel substitute?
[A] Ganuga or Kanugu
[B] Dirisana
[C] Karanji
[D] Punugu
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Correct Answer: A [Ganuga or Kanugu]
Notes:
In Telugu, the Honge tree (Pongamia pinnata), known for its bio-diesel oil, is called Ganuga or Kanugu.
38. 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.
39. In which year was the “Zilla-bandi” system introduced in the Hyderabad State?
[A] 1858
[B] 1872
[C] 1865
[D] 1885
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Correct Answer: C [1865]
Notes:
The “Zilla-bandi” system was introduced in Hyderabad State in 1865 by Sir Salar Jung I, establishing modern district-based land administration and standardized revenue collection methods in the region.
40. In which year was Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh established?
[A] 1968
[B] 1954
[C] 1946
[D] 1970
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Correct Answer: B [1954]
Notes:
The university was established in 1954 in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. It is a state university accredited by NAAC with A+ grade.
