Andhra Pradesh GK MCQ

1. Aquaculture, the controlled farming of fish, is a growing sector in Andhra Pradesh. Which species is extensively farmed in the state?

Shrimp
Carp
Catfish
All of the above

Detailed SolutionAquaculture, the controlled farming of fish, is a growing sector in Andhra Pradesh. Which species is extensively farmed in the state?

2. The Etikoppaka and Kondapalli villages are famous for their:

Lacquerware toys
Metalwork and jewelry
Shadow puppetry
Classical dance forms

Detailed SolutionThe Etikoppaka and Kondapalli villages are famous for their:

3. The Andhra Pradesh Official Language Act (1966) aims to:

Promote the use of Telugu in administration and education
Mandate the use of English in all government communications
Recognize the rights of linguistic minorities
Establish Hindi as the co-official language

Detailed SolutionThe Andhra Pradesh Official Language Act (1966) aims to:

4. Promoting micro-irrigation techniques like drip and sprinkler irrigation can help:

Improve water-use efficiency
Conserve water resources
Increase crop yields
All of the above

Detailed SolutionPromoting micro-irrigation techniques like drip and sprinkler irrigation can help:

5. The Vizianagaram estate was known for its patronage of:

Arts and literature
Military prowess
Temple construction
Trade and commerce

Detailed SolutionThe Vizianagaram estate was known for its patronage of:

6. Which livestock type contributes the most to Andhra Pradesh’s agricultural economy?

Cattle
Buffaloes
Sheep
Goats

Detailed SolutionWhich livestock type contributes the most to Andhra Pradesh’s agricultural economy?

7. The largest contributor to Andhra Pradesh’s GSDP is:

Agriculture
Manufacturing
Services
Tourism

Detailed SolutionThe largest contributor to Andhra Pradesh’s GSDP is:

8. Sand mining in rivers can lead to:

Erosion of riverbanks
Loss of aquatic habitat
Lowering of water table
All of the above

Detailed SolutionSand mining in rivers can lead to:

9. Soil erosion is a concern in some parts of Andhra Pradesh, primarily due to:

Deforestation and unsustainable agricultural practices
Heavy rainfall
Waterlogging
Urbanization

Detailed SolutionSoil erosion is a concern in some parts of Andhra Pradesh, primarily due to:

10. The Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve is an important habitat for:

Tigers and other big cats
Elephants
Wild dogs (dholes)
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve is an important habitat for:

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