APPSC Group-II General Studies PYQ-Based Test

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APPSC Group-II General Studies PYQ-Based Test

Concept revision + 10 clickable questions + detailed explanations

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ExplanationFor every answer
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How this page is prepared

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

A focused mixed test aligned with APPSC Group-II General Studies and Andhra Pradesh topics.

Accuracy rule: An exact exam name or year is not attached unless it can be verified from a primary paper or official key. Questions marked “PYQ-based concept” reflect recurring tested ideas, not a claim of verbatim reproduction.

Rapid Answer Map

No.Question focusCorrect answer
1Which Article establishes the Finance Commission?Article 280
2Nagarjuna Sagar Project is built across the:Krishna
3Andhra State was formed in:1953
4The first capital of Andhra State was:Kurnool
5The GST Council is constituted under:Article 279A
6Black soil is especially suitable for:Cotton
7The Rampa Rebellion is associated with:Alluri Sitarama Raju
8The Reserve Bank of India was nationalised in:1949
9Article 21A relates to:Right to Education for children aged 6–14
10Amaravati is historically known for its:Buddhist stupa and art tradition
Revision method: Answer first without opening the explanation. Then read the related fact and write one additional fact in your notebook. Repeat the test after 48 hours.

10 Clickable MCQs

PYQ-based concept

Which Article establishes the Finance Commission?

Answer: B) Article 280
Article 280 provides for the Finance Commission.
Related fact: This is a recurring APPSC polity-economy interface.
PYQ-based concept

Nagarjuna Sagar Project is built across the:

Answer: B) Krishna
Nagarjuna Sagar is on the Krishna River.
Related fact: It is important for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana geography.
PYQ-based concept

Andhra State was formed in:

Answer: B) 1953
Andhra State was created on 1 October 1953.
Related fact: Andhra Pradesh was formed in 1956.
PYQ-based concept

The first capital of Andhra State was:

Answer: B) Kurnool
Kurnool was the capital of Andhra State.
Related fact: The High Court initially functioned at Guntur.
PYQ-based concept

The GST Council is constituted under:

Answer: A) Article 279A
Article 279A provides for the GST Council.
Related fact: It is chaired by the Union Finance Minister.
PYQ-based concept

Black soil is especially suitable for:

Answer: A) Cotton
Black soil has high moisture retention and is associated strongly with cotton.
Related fact: It occurs widely over Deccan basalt.
PYQ-based concept

The Rampa Rebellion is associated with:

Answer: B) Alluri Sitarama Raju
Alluri led the Rampa tribal resistance in the 1920s.
Related fact: It is central to Andhra freedom-movement history.
PYQ-based concept

The Reserve Bank of India was nationalised in:

Answer: C) 1949
RBI was nationalised in 1949.
Related fact: It began operations in 1935.
PYQ-based concept

Article 21A relates to:

Answer: B) Right to Education for children aged 6–14
Article 21A makes free and compulsory education for ages 6–14 a Fundamental Right.
Related fact: It was inserted by the 86th Amendment.
PYQ-based concept

Amaravati is historically known for its:

Answer: B) Buddhist stupa and art tradition
Ancient Amaravati was a major Buddhist centre in the Krishna valley.
Related fact: Its sculptural school is internationally known.

Common Exam Traps

Trap 1: Read the Article, date, unit or institution carefully; nearby facts are common distractors.
Trap 2: Distinguish a legal provision from a policy objective or historical background.
Trap 3: Do not assume familiar wording is the exact constitutional or scientific wording.
Trap 4: Use elimination only after checking the core concept and time context.

Quick Revision Checklist

  • 1. Article 280 — This is a recurring APPSC polity-economy interface.
  • 2. Krishna — It is important for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana geography.
  • 3. 1953 — Andhra Pradesh was formed in 1956.
  • 4. Kurnool — The High Court initially functioned at Guntur.
  • 5. Article 279A — It is chaired by the Union Finance Minister.
  • 6. Cotton — It occurs widely over Deccan basalt.
  • 7. Alluri Sitarama Raju — It is central to Andhra freedom-movement history.
  • 8. 1949 — It began operations in 1935.

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.

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Fact-checked: 21 July 2026.

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