APPSC

MCQs Andhra Pradesh’s Eastern Ghats primarily run through which of the following districts? a) Anantapur and Kadapa b) Visakhapatnam and ASR district c) Krishna and Guntur d) Nellore and Prakasam The highest peak in Andhra Pradesh, Arma Konda, is located in which physiographic division? a) Coastal Plains b) Rayalaseema Plateau c) Eastern Ghats d) Krishna Delta The Godavari and Krishna deltas became major rice-growing regions primarily due to: a) High altitude and heavy snowfall b) Extensive canal irrigation systems c) Desert soils with high mineral content d) Limestone plateaus ideal for horticulture Rayalaseema belongs to which major physiographic category? a) Alluvial lowlands b) Deccan Plateau c) Himalayan foothills d) Marine terraces Which feature makes the coastal plains of Andhra Pradesh extremely vulnerable? a) High tectonic activity b) Frequent avalanches c) Cyclones and storm surges d) Absence of river systems Which river system has playe...

1. What Were the Socio-Economic Conditions During Prehistory? Prehistoric Andhra Pradesh , like other regions of India, marks the early phase of human development that preceded written records. This era is largely understood through archaeological excavations, fossil records, and various stone tools discovered at different sites across the region. The socio-economic conditions during this period were shaped by a combination of hunting-gathering practices, the discovery of agriculture, and the gradual evolution of settled communities. The Paleolithic period , which dates from around 2 million years ago, saw early humans in Andhra Pradesh primarily engage in hunting and gathering. These people relied on wild animals and plants for sustenance. Evidence of their existence is found in the form of crude stone tools and animal bones at sites like the Bhimbetka caves, though many of these early communities lived in temporary shelters, migrating according to seasonal changes. By the Mesolithic ...

Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh : Pre-Historic Cultures - Archaeological Findings and Evidence . These questions are designed to test in-depth knowledge and analytical skills.   Questions Which of the following sites in Andhra Pradesh is associated with the Neolithic period? a) Amaravati b) Nagarjunakonda c) Budihal d) Kurnool Caves Answer:  c) Budihal Explanation:  Budihal in Andhra Pradesh is a significant Neolithic site where evidence of early agricultural practices and animal domestication has been found. The Paleolithic tools found in Andhra Pradesh are primarily made of which material? a) Bronze b) Iron c) Stone d) Copper Answer:  c) Stone Explanation:  Paleolithic tools were predominantly made of stone, as this period is characterized by the use of stone tools. Which of the following is a prominent Mesolithic site in Andhra P...