Andhra Pradesh History PYQs with Explanations
Concept revision + 10 clickable questions + detailed explanations
This lesson converts recurring previous-paper concepts into an exam-ready revision set. Question wording is independently rewritten for clarity; explanations are original; and official APPSC, UPSC, SSC and RRB repositories are linked for verification.
Topic Focus
Ancient Andhra dynasties, Telugu culture, freedom movement and State formation.
Rapid Answer Map
| No. | Question focus | Correct answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The ancient Ikshvaku capital Vijayapuri is associated with the present-day area of: | Nagarjunakonda |
| 2 | The Eastern Chalukyas ruled mainly from the region known as: | Vengi |
| 3 | The capital of the Kakatiya kingdom was: | Warangal |
| 4 | The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in 1336 by: | Harihara and Bukka |
| 5 | Amuktamalyada was composed by: | Krishnadevaraya |
| 6 | The Rampa Rebellion is closely associated with: | Alluri Sitarama Raju |
| 7 | Andhra State was formed in: | 1953 |
| 8 | The first capital of Andhra State was: | Kurnool |
| 9 | The movement for a separate Andhra State is inseparably linked with the sacrifice of: | Potti Sriramulu |
| 10 | Amaravati is historically important for its: | Buddhist stupa and sculptural tradition |
10 Clickable MCQs
The ancient Ikshvaku capital Vijayapuri is associated with the present-day area of:
Vijayapuri flourished in the Nagarjunakonda region under the Ikshvakus.
The Eastern Chalukyas ruled mainly from the region known as:
The Eastern Chalukyas ruled the Vengi region in coastal Andhra.
The capital of the Kakatiya kingdom was:
Warangal, also known historically as Orugallu, was the Kakatiya capital.
The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in 1336 by:
Harihara and Bukka founded Vijayanagara on the Tungabhadra.
Amuktamalyada was composed by:
Krishnadevaraya wrote the Telugu work Amuktamalyada.
The Rampa Rebellion is closely associated with:
Alluri Sitarama Raju led tribal resistance in the agency areas during the 1920s.
Andhra State was formed in:
Andhra State was created on 1 October 1953 from Telugu-speaking areas of Madras State.
The first capital of Andhra State was:
Kurnool served as the capital of Andhra State from 1953.
The movement for a separate Andhra State is inseparably linked with the sacrifice of:
Potti Sriramulu’s fast and death intensified the demand for a separate Andhra State.
Amaravati is historically important for its:
Ancient Amaravati was a major Buddhist centre with a celebrated stupa and art tradition.
Common Exam Traps
Quick Revision Checklist
- 1. Nagarjunakonda — The area contains important Buddhist remains.
- 2. Vengi — Their history is important for the development of Telugu language and culture.
- 3. Warangal — The dynasty shaped Telugu political and cultural history.
- 4. Harihara and Bukka — The empire had Sangama, Saluva, Tuluva and Aravidu dynasties.
- 5. Krishnadevaraya — He was a major ruler of the Tuluva dynasty.
- 6. Alluri Sitarama Raju — The movement challenged oppressive colonial forest and administrative practices.
- 7. 1953 — Kurnool became its capital.
- 8. Kurnool — Andhra Pradesh was formed in 1956.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these questions copied from coaching websites?
No. Questions are independently rewritten from recurring concepts in official paper repositories and standard sources.
Why is an exact exam year not shown beside every question?
An exam and year are shown only when the source can be checked reliably. This prevents incorrect PYQ attribution.
How should I use this page?
Attempt all questions once, study explanations, revise the answer map, and reattempt after two days.
Official Paper Sources
- APPSC – Question papers and final keys
- APPSC – Question papers of various notifications
- UPSC – Previous question papers
- SSC – Official portal and previous papers
- RRB – Official question/response notices
Source policy: Official repositories establish the tested concepts. Explanations and practice presentation here are original.
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