Andhra Pradesh Gk MCQs and Notes

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Q 11. How many temples are there in Nandyal?

(A) Eight Temples

(B) Nine Temples

(C) Five Temples

(D) Six Temples

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Correct Answer: Option (B)
Explanation:

Nandyal is surrounded by nine temples of Lord Shiva (called Nava Nandi). Nine Temples includes Mahanandi, Shivanandi, Vishnunandi, Somanandi, etc.

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Q 12. Which among the following inscription is related to Peda Komati Vema Reddi?

(A) Rekapalli inscription

(B) Guntupalli inscription

(C) Bezwada inscription

(D) Mallavaram inscription

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Correct Answer: Option (D)
Explanation:

The Mallavaram inscription is related to Peda Komati Vema Reddi. Mallavaram is a village in Podili mandal, located in Prakasam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

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Q 13. In which state Nagarjuna dam is situated?

(A) Karnataka

(B) Andhra Pradesh

(C) Kerala

(D) Tamilnadu

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Correct Answer: Option (B)
Explanation:

The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is located at the border between Nalgonda district, Telangana and Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh.

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Q 14. Who among the following was the author Veyi Padagalu in Telugu?

(A) P. V. Narasimha Rao

(B) Vavilla Satya Narayana

(C) Viswanatha Satyanarayana

(D) Gidugu Rama murthy

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Correct Answer: Option (C)
Explanation:

In 1934, when the Andhra Viswakala Parishad announced a competition for Telugu novels, renowned poet and writer Viswanatha Satyanarayana sent his novel Veyi Padagalu as the entry.

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Q 15. How many states were formed after the states Reorganisation Act was passed?

(A) 14 States

(B) 6 Union Territories

(C) 20 States

(D) Both A and B

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Correct Answer: Option (D)
Explanation:

The State Reorganization Commission formed in 1953 gave its report in 1955 to reorganize states into 16 states and 3 union territories. The Government divided the country into 14 states and 6 union territories under the State Reorganization Act that was passed in November 1956.

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Q 16. Who is the founder of Ikshvaku?

(A) Rishabhanatha

(B) Saurashtra

(C) Mandhata

(D) None of these

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Correct Answer: Option (A)
Explanation:

Rishabhanatha, the founder of Jainism in the present Avasarpani era is said to have founded the Ikshvaku dynasty.

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Q 17. In which year was Rollapadu Wildlife sanctuary established?

(A) 1970

(B) 1988

(D) 1990

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Correct Answer: Option (B)
Explanation:

Rollapadu Wildlife sanctuary was established in 1988 to protect the great Indian bustard and the lesser florican and remains the only habitat in Andhra Pradesh for the bustard which is a critically endangered species.

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Q 18. In which district simhadri super thermal power plant is situated?

(A) Vizianagaram

(B) Visakhapatnam

(C) Vijayawada

(D) None of these

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Correct Answer: Option (B)
Explanation:

Simhadri Super Thermal Power Plant is a coal-fired power plant located in the outskirts of Visakhapatnam city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The power plant is one of the coal fired power plants of NTPC, a Government of India enterprise.

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Q 19. What is the traditional costume of the men in Andhra Pradesh?

(A) Bakhu

(B) Dhoti

(C) Innaphi

(D) None of these

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Q 20. How many gates are there in Dowleswaram?

(A) 170 Gates

(B) 175 Gates

(C) 177 Gates

(D) 180 Gates

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Correct Answer: Option (B)
Explanation:

The Dowleswaram Barrage is 15 feet high and 3.5 km long, with 175 crest gates to pass the floods.