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. Who founded the Sunitha Bala Samajam for Dalit reform in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Bhagya Reddy Varma
[B] Kandukuri Veeresalingam
[C] Arige Ramaswamy
[D] Gurram Jashuva
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Correct Answer: C [Arige Ramaswamy]
Notes:
Arige Ramaswamy, a social reformer from Hyderabad State, founded Sunitha Bala Samajam to promote Dalit welfare.
32. As of April 2022, Puttur mandal became part of which newly formed district in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Chittoor
[B] Tirupati
[C] YSR Kadapa
[D] Anantapur
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Correct Answer: B [Tirupati]
Notes:
Puttur mandal was part of Chittoor district until April 2022, when it was included in the newly formed Tirupati district.
33. To which dynasty did Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar belong?
[A] Pallava Dynasty
[B] Chola Dynasty
[C] Pandya Dynasty
[D] Mutharaiyar Dynasty
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Correct Answer: D [Mutharaiyar Dynasty]
Notes:
Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar was a king of the Mutharaiyar dynasty ruling parts of Tamil Nadu under Pallava suzerainty.
34. Which language was used as the official court language by the Satavahana dynasty?
[A] Telugu
[B] Sanskrit
[C] Tamil
[D] Prakrit
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Correct Answer: D [Prakrit]
Notes:
Prakrit, specifically Maharashtri Prakrit, was the court language of the Satavahanas and used in their inscriptions and administration.
35. Which dynasty emerged as a major power in the 4th century CE and expanded its territory into southern Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Pallava
[B] Satavahana
[C] Chalukya
[D] Vakataka
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Correct Answer: A [Pallava]
Notes:
The Pallava dynasty rose to prominence in the 4th century CE, originating from present-day Tamil Nadu and expanded into southern Andhra Pradesh, with early rulers evidenced in Andhra inscriptions.
36. Who is renowned as a great expansionist ruler in the history of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Rudrama Devi
[B] Krishna Deva Raya
[C] Narasimha Reddy
[D] Madhava Varma II
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Correct Answer: D [Madhava Varma II]
Notes:
Madhava Varma II of the Vishnukundina dynasty expanded Andhra by defeating Salankayanas and annexing coastal Vengi.
37. Which Vishnukundina king is credited with defeating a Pallava king in battle?
[A] Indra Varma
[B] Prithvi Varma
[C] Govinda Varma
[D] Madhava Varma II
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Correct Answer: D [Madhava Varma II]
Notes:
Madhava Varma II of the Vishnukundinas defeated a Pallava king, strengthening the southern borders of Andhra.
38. Who launched the monthly magazine ‘Saitihitabodini’ in Andhra Pradesh in 1883?
[A] Potti Sreeramulu
[B] Kandukuri Veeresalingam
[C] Tanguturi Prakasam
[D] Kasinadhuni Nageswara Rao
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Correct Answer: B [Kandukuri Veeresalingam]
Notes:
Kandukuri Veeresalingam started ‘Saitihitabodini’ in 1883, pioneering social reform and literary modernization among Telugu speakers.
39. Who was the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh when a 90-member Legislative Council was formed in 1958?
[A] Kasu Brahmananda Reddy
[B] Nilam Sanjiva Reddy
[C] Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
[D] Damodaram Sanjivayya
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Correct Answer: B [Nilam Sanjiva Reddy]
Notes:
Nilam Sanjiva Reddy was CM of Andhra Pradesh from 1956 to 1960 when the 90-member Legislative Council was set up after the States Reorganisation Act.
40. Which international financial institution is partnering with Andhra Pradesh for the development of the Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor?
[A] Asian Development Bank
[B] World Bank
[C] International Monetary Fund
[D] New Development Bank
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Correct Answer: A [Asian Development Bank]
Notes:
The Asian Development Bank partners with Andhra Pradesh for the Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor, providing policy and project loans to support industrial reforms, infrastructure development, and connectivity, including roads, power, water systems, and Plug & Play facilities.
