This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > General Knowledge > Geography > India > Andhra Pradesh – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Andhra Pradesh Quiz 1 (58 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Where is Amareswara Temple dedicated to lord Shiva located? A) Anantapur. B) Amravati. C) Vijayawada. D) Hyderabad. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Amravati. 2. What were the major contributions of the Vijayanagara Empire to the history of Andhra Pradesh? A) Establishing a democratic government. B) Building the largest navy in the world. C) Introducing Buddhism as the state religion. D) Promoting art, architecture, literature, and culture, and development of Telugu language and literature. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Promoting art, architecture, literature, and culture, and development of Telugu language and literature. 3. The distinction made between boys and girls is the reason for population growth. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 4. What was the percentage of population growth rate of Andhra Pradesh during the period 2001-2011? A) 10.98 %. B) 25 %. C) 35 %. D) 5 %. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 10.98 %. 5. Gottipati Brahmaiah, freedom fighter was popularly known as? A) Leaders of poor. B) Leaders of farmers. C) Leaders of handicapped. D) Leaders of children. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Leaders of farmers. 6. What is the female literacy rate of Andhra Pradesh state? A) 90 %. B) 59.15 %. C) 78.7 %. D) 80.6 %. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 59.15 %. 7. What were the key factors that led to the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and the formation of Telangana? A) Economic stability, political unity, and administrative efficiency. B) Religious harmony, linguistic diversity, and social integration. C) Environmental conservation, infrastructure development, and technological advancement. D) Regional disparities, cultural differences, and demands for separate statehood. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Regional disparities, cultural differences, and demands for separate statehood. 8. Gottpati brahmaiah, was the founder of which society at Ghantasala? A) Khadi consumers and producers Society. B) Krishna khadi board. C) Simon commission. D) Andhra provincial Congress committee. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Khadi consumers and producers Society. 9. The well known dancing couple Raja and Radha Reddy are associated with which dance form? A) Kuchhpuri. B) Yakshagana. C) Indian dance. D) I hated it. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Kuchhpuri. 10. What is the literacy rate of Andhra Pradesh? A) 50.10 %. B) 70.04 %. C) 80 %. D) 67.02 %. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 67.02 %. 11. Which of the following is the site of one of 12 jyotirlingas of Hindu religion in India? A) Tirupati. B) Bhadrachalam. C) Srisallam. D) Tadipatri. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Srisallam. 12. Who is the first sports person to receive Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratan Award from Andhra Pradesh? A) Pullela Gopichand. B) Karnam Malleswari. C) Saina Nehwal. D) Sania Mirza. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Saina Nehwal. 13. What place does Andhra Pradesh state come in terms of population? A) Tenth. B) Twelfth. C) Seventh. D) Fourth. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tenth. 14. Name the Indian independence activist who overthrew the title of 'total revolution'? A) Gottipati Brahmaiah. B) Tarkeshwari Prasad Sinha. C) Rambriksha Benipuri. D) Jaiprakash Narayan. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Jaiprakash Narayan. 15. What were the major socio-economic changes in Andhra Pradesh during the medieval period? A) The major socio-economic changes in Andhra Pradesh during the medieval period included the rise of trade and commerce, development of agriculture, growth of urban centers, and changes in the social structure. B) Decline of trade and commerce. C) Decrease in urban centers. D) Stagnation of agriculture. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The major socio-economic changes in Andhra Pradesh during the medieval period included the rise of trade and commerce, development of agriculture, growth of urban centers, and changes in the social structure. 16. In which district the Tirumala Venkateshwara Temple located? A) Krishna. B) Vizianagaram. C) Chittoor. D) Kurnool. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Kurnool. 17. What role did Andhra Pradesh play in the Indian independence movement? A) Andhra Pradesh was not part of India during the independence movement. B) Andhra Pradesh was against the Indian independence movement. C) Producing prominent leaders and active participation in the freedom struggle. D) Andhra Pradesh played no role in the Indian independence movement. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Producing prominent leaders and active participation in the freedom struggle. 18. Which is the most populous city of Andhra Pradesh state? A) Kurnool. B) Visakhapatnam. C) Amravati. D) Tirupati. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Visakhapatnam. 19. Who was the first Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh? A) Jawaharlal Nehru. B) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy. C) Rajiv Gandhi. D) Sonia Gandhi. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy. 20. Which following river flows in Anantapur District? A) Godavari. B) Manjira. C) Krishna. D) Penna. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Penna. 21. What were the major challenges faced during the formation of Andhra Pradesh as a state? A) Religion, politics, education. B) Language, culture, administration, division of resources and infrastructure. C) Weather, geography, economy. D) Technology, agriculture, transportation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Language, culture, administration, division of resources and infrastructure. 22. What were the major architectural achievements of the Satavahana dynasty in Andhra Pradesh? A) Development of underground cities. B) Building of modern skyscrapers. C) Creation of floating palaces. D) Construction of Buddhist stupas, rock-cut caves, and structural temples. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Construction of Buddhist stupas, rock-cut caves, and structural temples. 23. What is to east of Andhra Pradesh? A) Palk Strait. B) Gulf of Cambay. C) Arabia Sea. D) Bay of Bengal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bay of Bengal. 24. Gottipati Brahmaiah, he was conferred with a doctorate by the Andhra University, name the doctorate? A) Riot is older. B) I am life ship. C) Andhra jyothi. D) Kalaprapoorna. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Kalaprapoorna. 25. Who were the prominent leaders of the freedom struggle in Andhra Pradesh? A) Rani Lakshmi Bai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai. B) Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu, Alluri Sitarama Raju, and Potti Sriramulu. C) Subhash Chandra Bose, Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad. D) Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu, Alluri Sitarama Raju, and Potti Sriramulu. 26. Jaya Prakash Narayan belonged to which state of India? A) Andhra Pradesh. B) Karnataka. C) Bihar. D) Gujarat. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bihar. 27. What is the state dance of Andhra Pradesh? A) Kathakali. B) Kuchipudi. C) I hated it. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Kuchipudi. 28. Who of the following from Andhra Pradesh was the first Indian women to win an Individual medal in the Olympics? A) Karnam Malleswari. B) Saina Nehwal. C) Sania Mirza. D) PV Sandhu. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Karnam Malleswari. 29. What were the major achievements of Andhra Pradesh in the field of education and literacy? A) Development of advanced technology in agriculture. B) Exploration of outer space. C) Rajiv Vidya Mission, establishment of universities and colleges, and implementation of educational schemes. D) Construction of new highways. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rajiv Vidya Mission, establishment of universities and colleges, and implementation of educational schemes. 30. What were the key contributions of Andhra Pradesh to the Indian economy? A) Steel production, coal mining, and construction. B) Fisheries, forestry, and telecommunications. C) Textile industry, automotive manufacturing, and tourism. D) Agricultural production, information technology, and pharmaceutical sectors. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Agricultural production, information technology, and pharmaceutical sectors. 31. Jayaprakash Narayan was posthumously awarded the India's highest civilian award in recognition of his social service, Name that award? A) Padma Bhushan. B) Bharat Ratan. C) Padma Vibhushan. D) Padma Shri. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bharat Ratan. 32. Which day is observed as Telegu language day in India? A) 31 August. B) 13 August. C) 24 August. D) 29 August. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 24 August. 33. What are the major dynasties that ruled Andhra Pradesh during ancient times? A) Satavahanas, Ikshvakus, Eastern Chalukyas. B) Marathas, Sikhs, Rajputs. C) Vijayanagara, Pallavas, Rashtrakutas. D) Mauryas, Guptas, Mughals. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Satavahanas, Ikshvakus, Eastern Chalukyas. 34. Which state is to the south of Andhra Pradesh? A) Bihar. B) Madhya Pradesh. C) Tamil Nadu. D) Orissa. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tamil Nadu. 35. What were the key challenges faced by Andhra Pradesh in the post-independence era? A) Religious conflicts, cultural assimilation, and technological advancements. B) Famine, drought, and natural disasters. C) Educational reforms, healthcare improvements, and infrastructure development. D) Economic disparities, language issues, and political instability were some of the key challenges faced by Andhra Pradesh in the post-independence era. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Economic disparities, language issues, and political instability were some of the key challenges faced by Andhra Pradesh in the post-independence era. 36. When was Andhra Pradesh formed as a state? A) December 1, 1947. B) November 1, 1956. C) October 1, 1960. D) September 1, 1972. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) November 1, 1956. 37. Which of the following is state animal of Andhra Pradesh? A) Today. B) Gharial. C) Blackbuck. D) Wild Water Buffalo. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Blackbuck. 38. What is the female sex ratio of Andhra Pradesh according to 2011 census? A) 872 /1000. B) 993 /1000. C) 760/1000. D) 999/1000. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 993 /1000. 39. What are the key cultural aspects of Andhra Pradesh's history? A) Telugu language, Kuchipudi dance, Andhra cuisine, and traditional festivals. B) Bollywood movies, Rajasthani dance, and Gujarati cuisine. C) Marathi language, Bhangra dance, and Bengali cuisine. D) Punjabi language, Bharatanatyam dance, and South Indian cuisine. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Telugu language, Kuchipudi dance, Andhra cuisine, and traditional festivals. 40. Gottipati Brahmaiah, Took part in the famous movement and was sentenced to 2 years of imprisonment, name that movement? A) Civil disobedience movement. B) Salt march. C) Khilafat Movement. D) Black flag. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Civil disobedience movement. 41. Which is the Largest District in Andhra Pradesh? A) Visakapatnam. B) Guntur. C) Brightness. D) Anantapur. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Anantapur. 42. How many districts are there in Andhra Pradesh? A) 10. B) 17. C) 12. D) 13. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 13. 43. Jaya Prakash Narayan won particular fame during which movement of India's independence? A) Quit India movement. B) Civil disobedience movement. C) Non-corporation movement. D) Khilafat Movement. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Quit India movement. 44. At how many intervals of years is the census conducted in India? A) 5 years. B) 10 years. C) 4 years. D) 15 years. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 10 years. 45. Who was the founder of the Kakatiya dynasty in Andhra Pradesh? A) Because of Raja. B) Rani Rudrama Devi. C) Krishnadevaraya. D) Chalukya Rajaraja. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because of Raja. 46. Which is the Landalocked District in Andhra Pradesh? A) East Godavari. B) West Godavari. C) Guntur. D) Kadapa. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Kadapa. 47. Which is the official language of Andhra Pradesh? A) Telegu. B) Ron. C) Munda. D) Sadri. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Telegu. 48. When was Andhra Pradesh formed? A) 1October, 1953. B) 4 March, 1937. C) June 8, 1951. D) 12July, 1949. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1October, 1953. 49. What were the major political developments in Andhra Pradesh after its formation as a state? A) Implementation of space exploration programs. B) Formation of new political parties, changes in government leadership, and implementation of various policies and programs. C) Introduction of new currency. D) Expansion of military operations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Formation of new political parties, changes in government leadership, and implementation of various policies and programs. 50. Who built the Kondaveedu Fort? A) Both rajas of Orissa and Reddy dynasty in 13thC. B) Rajas of Orissa and Reddy dynasty in 15th C. C) Both Rajas of Orissa dynasty in 17th C. D) Both Rajas of Orissa and Reddy dynasty in 18th C. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both Rajas of Orissa dynasty in 17th C. 51. Where is the new capital of city of Andhra Paresh, Amravati located in? A) The southern banks of the Nagavali river. B) The southern bank of river Krishna. C) The southern bank of Penner river. D) The northern bank of the river Krishna. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The northern bank of the river Krishna. 52. Which of the following states does not share a boundary with Andhra Pradesh? A) Chhattisgarh. B) Karnataka. C) Odisha. D) Madhya Pradesh. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Madhya Pradesh. 53. Name was biography based on Jaiprakash Narayan? A) JP. B) Jai Prakash. C) Total revolution. D) Lok Nayak. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Jai Prakash. 54. What are the key industries that have contributed to the recent development of Andhra Pradesh? A) Education, Healthcare, Real Estate, Entertainment. B) Mining, Construction, Automobiles, Tourism. C) Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals, Textiles, Information Technology. D) Fisheries, Energy, Telecommunications, Banking. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals, Textiles, Information Technology. 55. Sriharikota, the site of Satish Dhawan space research center is located in which district? A) Cuddapah. B) Krishna. C) Nellore. D) Chittoor. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nellore. 56. Gottipati Brahmaiah, was awarded with the prestigious honour in 1982, Name that award? A) Padma Shri. B) Padma Bhushan. C) Padma Vibhushan. D) Bharat Ratan. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Padma Bhushan. 57. Uncontrolled population growth is a hindrance in providing employment, food, education and health facilities. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 58. Which is the city with the highest population density in the state of Andhra Pradesh? A) Tirupati. B) Amravati. C) Visakhapatnam. D) Hyderabad. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hyderabad. Related QuizzesGeography QuizzesGeneral Knowledge QuizzesAndaman And Nicobar Islands QuizArunachal Pradesh QuizAssam QuizBihar QuizCapital Of Indian States Indian Union Territories QuizChandigarh QuizChhattisgarh QuizDadra And Nagar Haveli And Daman And Diu Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books