Andhra Pradesh GK Questions and Current Affairs for Andhra Pradesh PSC (APPSC) Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 , Group 4 exams, APTET Exam, Andhra Police Exams, AP Postal Circle Exam , APPSC preliminary and main exams
1. Errana was the author of Harivamsa. He dedicated this work to:
[A] Prolaya Vema Reddi [B] Manumasiddi [C] Krishna Devaraya [D] None of the above
Answer: A [Prolaya Vema Reddi ]
Notes:
Errana was the court poet of Prolaya Vema Reddy. He was the great devotee of Lord Siva and was known as Shambudas or Sivadas.
Tikkana regarded as “Ubhaya Kavi Mitra” (friend of both Sanskrit & Telugu poets) .
6. Qutub Shahi ruler Ibrahim occupied the throne with the help of:
[A] Achyutha raya [B] Ramaraya [C] Krishna Devaraya [D] None of the above
Answer: B [Ramaraya]
Notes:
Ibrahim occupied the throne with the help of Ramaraya, but soon they became inveterate enemies.
7. Who among the following was the first king of the Kakatiya dynasty to overthrow the subordinate position of the Kakatiyas as feudatories of the western Chalukyas?
Rudradeva was the first king of the dynasty to overthrow the subordinate position of the Kakatiyas as feudatories of the western Chalukyas of Kalyani and assert independence.
8. Which of the following was the earliest capital of Redd Kingdoms of Kondaividu?
[A] Guntur [B] Addanki [C] Vengi [D] Kondavidu
Answer: B [Addanki]
Notes:
Later Anapotha Reddi Shifted of capital from Addanki to Kondavidu.
9. Who among the following introduced the Blue water policy?
[A] Francisco de Almeida [B] Alfonso de Albuquerque [C] Lord Curzon [D] Robert Clive
Answer: A [Francisco de Almeida]
Notes:
Francisco de Almeida, the Viceroy of Portuguese possessions in India opposed establishing a territorial empire in India and wanted that Portuguese should maintain supremacy on sea and confine their activities to purely commercial transactions. This policy known as Blue water policy. The Blue water policy was reversed by Alfonso de Albuquerque.
10. Which of the following is not correctly matched with respect to place and famous in that place in 18th century?
[A] Machilipatnam- Chintzes and Palampores
[B] Srikakulam-Silks
[C] Nellore- Romals
[D] Kurnool- colored rugs
Answer: B [Srikakulam-Silks]
Notes:
Srikakulam- Muslins
Machilipatnam- Chintzes and Palampores
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11. The books History of Indian National Congress, Gandhi and Gandhism were written by:
31. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
[A] No-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu in Guntur district [B] Forest Satyagraha at Palnadu [C] Chirala-Perala Satyagraha at Chirala [D] All are correct
Answer: [D] All are correct
32. Kannuganti Hanumanthu was associated with:
[A] Forest Satyagraha of Palnadu [B] Chirala-Perala Satyagraha [C] No-tax campaign at Pedanandipadu [D] None of the above
Answer: [A] Forest Satyagraha of Palnadu
33. What is the name of Volunteer corps raised during No-Tax campaign at Pedanandipadu in Guntur district?
[A] Ramadandu [B] Shanthisena [C] Ramasena [D] None of the above
Answer: B [Shanthisena]
Notes:
Shanthisena was the name of Volunteer corps raised during No-Tax campaign at Pedanandipadu in Guntur district to prevent new recruits from joining their posts.
34. At which of the following places, Alluri Sitarama Raju was shot dead?
[A] Moggallu [B] Maderu [C] Koyyur [D] None of the above
Answer: C [Koyyur]
Notes:
Moggallu-Birth place of Alluri Sitarama Raju
Maderu-Where he was captured by Jamedar Kunchu menon
35. Who among the following served as first secretary for Socialist party in Andhra?
[A] NG Ranga [B] P. Sundarayya [C] Rajeswar Rao [D] Madduri Annapurnayya
Answer: D [Madduri Annapurnayya ]
Notes:
Socialist party was established in Andhra in the year 1934 with Ranga as president & Madduri Annapurnayya as secretary
36. The first session of Rayalaseema Mahasabha was held at:
On 28th Jan 1934, Rayalaseema Mahasabha was held its first session in Madras. In 1935 second session was held at Cuddapah.
37. In which year Sri Vijaya presided Andhra Mahasabha for the first time?
[A] 1940 [B] 1941 [C] 1942 [D] 1943
Answer: B [1941]
Notes:
Sir Vijayanand popularly known as Sri Vijaya presided Andhra Mahasabha for the first time in 1941. This session was held in Vishakapatnam.
38. For how many days Swami Sitaram continued his fast unto death for separate Andhra province?
[A] 30 days [B] 35 days [C] 50 days [D] 52 days
Answer: B [35 days]
Notes:
Swami Sitaram began his fast unto death On 15th August 1951 and ended on 20th September 1951 on the advice of Acharya Vinobha Bhave.
39. Who among the following was appointed to consider the Question of Bellary Taluka during the formation of Andhra State?
[A] Justice Kailas Nath Wanchoo [B] Justice LS Misra [C] T. Praksam [D] Kumaraswami Raj
Answer: B [Justice LS Misra]
Notes:
Hyderabad high court Justice LS Misra was appointed to consider the Question of Bellary Taluka during the formation of Andhra State. Based on his recommendation Bellary Taluka was included in Mysore state.
40. The first Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh that was formed on 1st Nov 1956:
Saranga Tammaya wrote Vijayanti Vilasam. He is the first poet in the court of Mohamad Quli Qutub Shah.
44. During Satavahana period lands under the king is known as :
[A] Bhoga [B] Deyameya [C] Raja-kam-keyat [D] None of the above
Answer: C [Raja-kam-keyat]
Notes:
The royal share of agricultural produce was known as Bhoga and Deyameya.
The lands under the king is known as Raja-kam-keyat.
45. In which year Battle of Padmanabham took place?
[A] 1790 [B] 1794 [C] 1800 [D] 1802
Answer: B [1794]
Notes:
Battle of Padmanabham was a battle between Rajah of Vijayanagaram and British.
46. Consider the following statement about Poligar Narasimha Reddy:
In 1846 he revolted against British.
He was defeated by Captain Nolt at Moondlapadu.
He was publicly hanged at Koilkuntla.
Select the correct statements from the given options
[A] Only 2 & 3 [B] Only 1 & 3 [C] All are correct statements [D] only 1
Answer: [C] All are correct statements
47. In which year Nawab of Hyderabad entered into Subsidiary Alliance with the British Government?
[A] 1757 [B] 1775 [C] 1790 [D] 1798
Answer: D [1798]
Notes:
The Subsidiary Alliance System was used by Lord Wellesley (Governor General of India) to bring the Indian states within the boundary of the British political power. Under this doctrine , The Nizam of Hyderabad was the first Indian ruler to accept the Subsidiary Alliance in 1798 A.D and came under the British Protection.
48. Who among the following was the leader of the Girijans uprising of the Godavari district in 1857-58?
Korukonda Subba Reddy was the leader of the Girijans uprising of the Godavari district in 1857-58. He was the headman of Koraturu.
49. The petition submitted by Madras Native Association in 1861 had suggested the introduction of:
[A] Ryotwari System [B] Village system [C] Zamindari System [D] None of the above
Answer: B [Village system]
Notes:
In 1861 Madras Native Association submitted a petition to the government about the problems faced by the people. In relation with revenue settlement the petition suggested the introduction of Village system.
Under this system collection of collection of revenue from the land by means of villages instead of individuals,without interference of Zamindars and middlemen.
50. Who among the following was the editor of Andhra Prakasika?
