Andhra Pradesh Gk MCQs and Notes

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Q 1. In which district Dr. Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Plant is situated?

(A) Vijayawada

(B) Visakhapatnam

(C) Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

(D) None of these

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Correct Answer: Option (A)
Explanation:

Dr. Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Plant or Vijayawada Thermal Power Plant is located at Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh. The power plant is one of the coal-based power plants of APGENCO. It is well placed between Ibrahimpatnam and Kondapalli villages.

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Q 2. When was gandipalem reservoir established?

(A) 1975

(B) 1969

(D) 1980

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Correct Answer: Option (A)
Explanation:

Reservoir was constructed during period of 1975 to 1984 about 25 years back across Pillaperu river, which a tributary to Manneru river near Gandipalem village in Udayagiri Mandal.

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Q 3. When was Vijayawada railway station built?

(A) 1888

(B) 1880

(C) 1885

(D) 1882

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Correct Answer: Option (A)
Explanation:

The station was built in the year 1888. In the year 1889, the Nizam's Guaranteed State Railway built a line between Secunderabad station and Vijayawada as an extension line. Successively, the Vijayawada railway station turned out to be junction of three lines from varied directions.

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Q 4. How many steps are there in Kanaka Durga temple?

(A) 400+ steps

(B) 420+ steps

(C) 471+ steps

(D) 430+ steps

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Correct Answer: Option (A)
Explanation:

Kanaka Durga temple located on a hillock overlooking the Krishna river, the ancient temple is a must see for those on a trip to Vijayawada. After climbing 400+ steps to reach the main shrine, one can offer prayers followed by a visit to the Shiva shrine and other sub-temples.

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Q 5. The first Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh that was formed on 1st Nov 1956?

(A) Marri Chenna Reddy

(B) K. V. Ranga Reddy

(C) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy

(D) P. V. Narasimha Rao

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Correct Answer: Option (B)
Explanation:

K. V. Ranga Reddy (Konda Venkata Ranga Reddy) was first deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh who was appointed in 1959 under the chief ministership of Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy.

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Q 6. Who is the brave women ruler in Kakatiya?

(A) Rani Lakshmi Bai

(B) Rani Chennamma

(C) Rudrama Devi

(D) None of these

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Correct Answer: Option (C)
Explanation:

Rudrama Devi was a monarch of the Kakatiya dynasty in the Deccan Plateau from 1263 to 1289 (or 1295) until her death. She was one of the very few women to rule as monarchs in India and promoted a male image in order to do so.

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Q 7. In which district sri damodaram sanjeevaiah thermal power station is situated?

(A) Krishna

(B) Vizianagaram

(C) Nellore

(D) None of these

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Correct Answer: Option (C)
Explanation:

Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Station is located in Nelatur Village, near Krishnapatnam and at a distance of 23 km from Nellore city of Andhra Pradesh.

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Q 8. Which is the largest city in Andhra Pradesh?

(A) Visakhapatnam

(B) Vizianagaram

(C) Srikakulam

(D) Kurnool

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Q 9. How many wildlife sanctuary are there in Andhra Pradesh?

(A) 13 Wildlife Sanctuaries

(B) 15 Wildlife Sanctuaries

(C) 17 Wildlife Sanctuaries

(D) 18 Wildlife Sanctuaries

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Correct Answer: Option (A)
Explanation:

There are around 13 wildlife sanctuaries and national parks and biosphere reserves located in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana included.

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Q 10. When did Andhra Pradesh became a state?

(A) 1950

(B) 1956

(D) 1952

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Correct Answer: Option (B)
Explanation:

The state of Andhra Pradesh was formed on 1st November, 1956. Through the States Reorganization Act of 1956, the state of Hyderabad was split up, and its Telugu-speaking districts joined with the Andhra state.