πŸ“Š Andhra Pradesh Gk
Q. Which was the capital of Vijayanagara empire?
  • (A) Vijayanagar
  • (B) Penukonda
  • (C) Chandragiri
  • (D) All of the above
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βœ… Correct Answer: (A) Vijayanagar

Explanation: The Vijaynagar Empire is named after its capital city called Vijaynagar. The ruins of the empire surround the present-day Hampi. It was chosen as the capital because of its strategic location.

πŸ“Š Andhra Pradesh Gk
Q. In which city of India would you find the Indrakiladri Temple?
  • (A) Chittoor
  • (B) Guntur
  • (C) Visakhapatnam
  • (D) Vijayawada
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βœ… Correct Answer: (D) Vijayawada
πŸ“Š Andhra Pradesh Gk
Q. How many bird sanctuaries are there in Andhra Pradesh?
  • (A) Eleven
  • (B) Eight
  • (C) Six
  • (D) Five
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βœ… Correct Answer: (C) Six

Explanation: There are a total of six bird sanctuaries that can be found in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. Name famous national parks in Andhra Pradesh.

πŸ“Š Andhra Pradesh Gk
Q. Where is the Kolleru is situated?
  • (A) Kerala
  • (B) Andhra Pradesh
  • (C) Tamilnadu
  • (D) None of these
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βœ… Correct Answer: (B) Andhra Pradesh

Explanation: Kolleru Lake, also called Colair Lake, lake in northeastern Andhra Pradesh state, southern India. It lies between the Godavari and Krishna river deltas near the city of Eluru.

πŸ“Š Andhra Pradesh Gk
Q. Who was started Krishna Patrika?
  • (A) Konda Venkatappayya
  • (B) Ramnath Goenka
  • (C) Kasinadhuni Nageswara Rao
  • (D) None of these
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βœ… Correct Answer: (A) Konda Venkatappayya

Explanation: Krishna patrika was started in machileepatnam in 1902. Krishna Patrika started publishing on 2nd February 1902 by founders Konda Venkatappayya and Dasu Narayana Rao as a weekly magazine. Venkatappayya edited until 1905. He gave the editorial responsibilities to Mutnuri Krishna Rao when he moved to Guntur.

πŸ“Š Andhra Pradesh Gk
Q. Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board (APSEB) was bifurcated into APGENCO and APTRANSCO in the year ______
  • (A) 1997
  • (B) 2001
  • (C) 2000
  • (D) 1999
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βœ… Correct Answer: (D) 1999

Explanation: The government of Andhra Pradesh enacted the AP Electricity Reforms Act in 1998. As a result, in early 1999 the existing company, APSEB, was unbundled into Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGENCO) and Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APTRANSCO).

πŸ“Š Andhra Pradesh Gk
Q. What is the main occupation of Andhra Pradesh?
  • (A) Agriculture
  • (B) Handicrafts
  • (C) Handlooms
  • (D) None of these
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βœ… Correct Answer: (A) Agriculture

Explanation: Agriculture has been the chief source of income and main occupation for the state with 60% of population engaged in agriculture and related activities. Rice is the major food crop and staple food of the state. Other important crops are sugarcane, cotton, mango, tobacco, Maize, pulses etc.

πŸ“Š Andhra Pradesh Gk
Q. Where is the Amareswara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located?
  • (A) Vijayawada
  • (B) Hyderabad
  • (C) Amaravathi
  • (D) Anantapur
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βœ… Correct Answer: (C) Amaravathi

Explanation: The temple is located in Amaravathi town of Guntur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Amareswara Swamy or Amaralingeswara Swamy refers to Lord Shiva in this temple. The temple is situated on the southern bank of Krishna River.

πŸ“Š Andhra Pradesh Gk
Q. When was state Reorganisation Act passed?
  • (A) 31st August, 1956
  • (B) 11th July, 1950
  • (C) 21st June, 1959
  • (D) 30th September, 1951
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βœ… Correct Answer: (A) 31st August, 1956

Explanation: 31st August, 1956 An Act to provide for the reorganisation of the States of India and for matters connected therewith.

πŸ“Š Andhra Pradesh Gk
Q. When and who founded the Vijaynagar empire?
  • (A) Aravidu dynasty
  • (B) Tuluva dynasty
  • (C) Nayaka dynasty
  • (D) None of these
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βœ… Correct Answer: (A) Aravidu dynasty