state wise general awareness (All States) (SSC exams)

Complete SSC-exam-focused overview of Andhra Pradesh, covering static GK, general awareness, and current affairs in detail.

1. Static GK of Andhra Pradesh (SSC Relevant)

Basic Facts

  • Formation Date: 1 November 1956
  • Capital: Amaravati (recently revived as capital, important CA)
  • Governor: S. Abdul Nazeer (2025)
  • Chief Minister: N. Chandrababu Naidu (TDP-led government since June 2024)
  • High Court: Amaravati
  • Language: Telugu (official), Urdu (secondary)
  • State Symbols:

  1. State Bird: Indian Roller (Pala Pitta)
  2. State Animal: Blackbuck
  3. State Flower: Jasmine
  4. State Tree: Neem (Vepa)
  5. State Fruit: Mango (Banganapalle Mango – GI tag)

2. Famous Places (Frequently Asked in SSC Exams)

  • Tirupati Balaji Temple – one of the richest temples in the world.
  • Araku Valley – coffee plantations, scenic hills.
  • Kondapalli Fort & Kondapalli Toys – GI-tagged toys.
  • Srisailam Dam – Krishna River.
  • Borra Caves – limestone caves in Araku Valley.
  • Lepakshi Temple – famous for hanging pillar & Nandi statue.
  • Amaravati Stupa – Buddhist site.

3. Rivers and Dams

  • Major Rivers: Krishna, Godavari, Penna, Tungabhadra, Nagavali.
  • Major Dams: Nagarjuna Sagar, Polavaram Project (important for CA), Srisailam Dam, Dowleswaram Barrage.

4. Industries & Economy

  • Known as the “Rice Bowl of India”.
  • Major products: Rice, Tobacco, Chilies, Banganapalle mangoes.
  • Visakhapatnam Port – one of India’s largest ports.
  • Krishnapatnam Port – major cargo handling port.

5. Current Affairs Highlights (2024–25, SSC Focus)

  • Amaravati Revived as Capital (2025) – Big exam question!
  • Polavaram Irrigation Project – nearing completion (biggest multi-purpose dam project).
  • Andhra Pradesh 2024 Assembly Elections: TDP-led alliance (Kutami) won.
  • AP Bio-fertilizer Push (2025) – Plan to cut chemical fertilizer use by 11%.
  • Ports Expansion: Four greenfield ports being developed – Ramayapatnam, Bhavanapadu, Kakinada, Machilipatnam.
  • AP leads India in Egg Production – important static+CA point.

6. SSC Exam Style Questions (MCQs)

Q1. Which of the following is the capital of Andhra Pradesh (as per 2025)?
A) Hyderabad
B) Amaravati
C) Visakhapatnam
D) Vijayawada
Ans: B) Amaravati

Q2. The Polavaram Project is built on which river?
A) Krishna
B) Penna
C) Godavari
D) Tungabhadra
Ans: C) Godavari

Q3. Which dance form originated in Andhra Pradesh?
A) Kathak
B) Kuchipudi
C) Odissi
D) Mohiniyattam
Ans: B) Kuchipudi

Q4. Which port in Andhra Pradesh is India’s largest cargo port?
A) Krishnapatnam
B) Gangavaram
C) Visakhapatnam
D) Kakinada
Ans: C) Visakhapatnam

Q5. Who is the current Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (2025)?
Ans: N. Chandrababu Naidu

7. Most Important Topics for SSC Exams (AP-related)

  • Capital and Political Leaders (CM + Governor).
  • Major rivers, dams, and irrigation projects.
  • Major festivals: Ugadi, Sankranti, Rottela Panduga.
  • Famous dances: Kuchipudi, Burrakatha.
  • Key GI tags (Kondapalli toys, Banganapalle mango, Araku coffee).
  • Ports and industries (Visakhapatnam steel plant, shipyard).
  • Recent current affairs (elections, capital news, Polavaram updates).

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