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.
41. Which beach in Andhra Pradesh is popularly known as the Second Goa of India ?
[A] Baruva Beach
[B] Rushikonda Beach
[C] Bheemili Beach
[D] Rishikonda Beach
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Correct Answer: A [Baruva Beach]
Notes:
Baruva Beach, located on the east coast of the Bay of Bengal in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, is one of the state’s oldest beaches and was a seaport until 1948. It features a commemorative pillar for a 1917 shipwreck and is known as the second Goa of India.
42. Sagileru is a tributary of which river in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Pennar River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Krishna River
[D] Tungabhadra River
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Correct Answer: A [Pennar River]
Notes:
Sagileru is a tributary of the Pennar river in Andhra Pradesh, flowing between Velikonda and Nallamala hills. The basin has red, black, and loamy soils, supporting wet and dry crops like bajra, ragi, jowar, and groundnuts.
43. In which year was Sri Venkateswara University established at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh?
[A] 1954
[B] 1962
[C] 1948
[D] 1971
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Correct Answer: A [1954]
Notes:
Sri Venkateswara University was founded in 1954 at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh; it is a state university named after Lord Venkateswara.
44. Who among the following was a prominent leader in the anti-Zamindari movement in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Mutnuri Krishna Rao
[B] Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy
[C] Kasinadhuni Nageswara Rao
[D] Vennelakanti Raghavayya
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Correct Answer: D [Vennelakanti Raghavayya]
Notes:
Vennelakanti Raghavayya (1895–1965) led the anti-Zamindari movement in Nellore, organized tenant unions, and influenced key tenancy reforms in Andhra Pradesh.
45. Where did social reformer Kandukuri Veeresalingam organize India’s first widow remarriage on December 11, 1881?
[A] Vijayawada
[B] Guntur
[C] Rajahmundry
[D] Visakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: C [Rajahmundry]
Notes:
Kandukuri Veeresalingam organized the first widow remarriage at Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh on December 11, 1881, which was a landmark event in South Indian social reform.
46. Who became the Chief Minister of Madras Presidency in July 1937, leading the first Congress ministry under the Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms?
[A] O.P. Ramaswamy Reddiyar
[B] K. Kamaraj
[C] T. Prakasam
[D] C. Rajagopalachari
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Correct Answer: D [C. Rajagopalachari]
Notes:
C. Rajagopalachari was appointed Chief Minister of Madras Presidency in July 1937, heading the first Congress ministry and introducing major reforms.
47. Which of the following best describes the main objective of the Wahabi movement in 19th-century India?
[A] It was an anti-British movement seeking Islamic revival.
[B] It aimed to promote British administrative reforms.
[C] It supported the expansion of the Maratha Empire.
[D] It focused on economic development via British trade policies.
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Correct Answer: A [It was an anti-British movement seeking Islamic revival.]
Notes:
The Wahabi movement opposed British rule and aimed to revive Islam in India, particularly influencing regions like Hyderabad under the Nizam.
48. Which freedom fighter from Pedanandipadu played a key role in leading the 1938 no-tax campaign in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Gouthu Latchanna
[B] Paravataneni Veerayya Chowdary
[C] Potti Sreeramulu
[D] Konda Venkatappayya
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Correct Answer: B [Paravataneni Veerayya Chowdary]
Notes:
Paravataneni Veerayya Chowdary of Pedanandipadu led the 1938 no-tax campaign, mobilizing 2,000 peasants against colonial taxes, and was arrested twice, helping strengthen the Congress-led agrarian movement in Andhra Pradesh.
49. Which dynasty was renowned as the chief exporter of cloth during the medieval period, especially known for its thriving textile industry centered in Warangal?
[A] Kakatiyas
[B] Cholas
[C] Kakatiyas of Warangal
[D] Vijayanagara
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Correct Answer: A [Kakatiyas]
Notes:
Kakatiyas (12th–14th c., Warangal) exported muslin and cotton cloths, with trade via Godavari–Krishna delta ports to Arabia and Southeast Asia, backed by strong handloom industry at Hanamkonda.
50. Which was the first major historical ruling dynasty of the Deccan, recognized for their notable achievements in administration, culture, and trade?
[A] Rashtrakutas
[B] Chalukyas
[C] Kakatiyas
[D] Satavahanas
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Correct Answer: D [Satavahanas]
Notes:
The Satavahanas (c. 230 BCE–220 CE) were the earliest prominent Deccan dynasty, known for supporting Buddhism, standardizing coinage, developing trade with Rome, and ruling from Pratishthana and Amaravati.
