Andhra Pradesh Economy MCQ Set-1

In this set, we have compiled the first set of Andhra Pradesh Economy MCQ GK for APPSC, UPSC, competitive examinations in India and Andhra Pradesh Government Job recruitment examinations. Find out the questions along with the answers below.

Q.1 As per socio-economic survey 2016-2017 by the Planning Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh; the percentage of total population of Andhra Pradesh employed directly or indirectly through agricultural practice is?

A. 62%

B. 40%

C. 25%

D. 90%

Answer: A. 62%

Note: As per the report of socio-economic survey 2016-2017 by the Planning Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, about 62% population of Andhra Pradesh is employed directly or indirectly by agricultural practices.

Q.2 Which of the following is the major food crop and staple food of Andhra Pradesh?

A. Wheat

B. Rice

C. Sugercane

D. Maize

Answer: B. Rice

Q.3 Which of the following agricultural crops in Andhra Pradesh stands for highest national output share?

A. Cocoa

B. Tobacco leaf & stream

C. Rajma

D. Cow pea

Answer: Cocoa

Note: As in 2015, cocoa has highest national output share from Andhra Pradesh in the agricultural segment and its national output share is 70.7%.

Q.4 Which of the following is correct about minerals in Andhra Pradesh?

I. Andhra Pradesh occupies 2nd ran in India for deposit and production of Mica.

II. Most important mineral found in Andhra Pradesh are Barytes, Calcite, Garnet, Feldspar, limestone.

III. Andhra Pradesh ranks 2nd in India in terms of mineral wealth

A. Only I is correct

B. Only II is correct

C. Both I & II are correct

D. All I, II & II are correct

Answer: D. All I, II & II are correct.

Q.5 Which of the following is correct about the Andhra Bank?

I. It was established on 28th November, 1923 at Machilipatnam.

II. Andhra Bank was established by Bhoraraju Pattabhi Sitaramaya.

III. Andhra Bank was merged with Union Bank of India on 1st April, 2020

A. Only I is correct

B. Only II is correct

C. Only III is correct

D. All I, II & III are correct

Answer: D. All I, II & III are correct.

Q.6 The power sector in Andhra Pradesh is divided into how many categories?

A. 3

B. 2

C. 4

D. 5

Answer: C. 4

Note: The power sector in Andhra Pradesh is divided into four categories viz. Regulation, Generation, Transmission and Distribution, where Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) is the regulatory body.

Q.7 Which of the following thermal power plant of Andhra Pradesh is operated by the Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGENCO)?

I. Narla Tatarao Thermal Power Station

II. Rayalaseema Thermal Power Station

III. Vizag Thermal Power Station

IV. Simhadri Super Thermal Power Plant

A. Only I

B. Both I & II

C. Only III

D. Both III & IV

Answer: B. Both I & II

Note: Dr. Narla Tatarao TPS and Rayalaseema TPS are operated by APGENCO. Vizag TPS is operated by Hinduja group and Simhadri Super Thermal Power Plant is operated by NTPC.

Q.8 Ramagiri Wind Mills, the wind power station is being operated by:

A. Adani Group

B. APGENCO

C. Hinduja Group

D. Wescare (India) Ltd

Answer: B. APGENCO

Q.9 How many operational special economic zones are present in Andhra Pradesh?

A. 10

B. 20

C. 30

D. 39

Answer: D. 39

Q.10 The first highest broad gauge railway station in India is:

A. Shimiliguda

B. Qazigund

C. Ghum

D. Kan Mehtarzai

Answer: A. Shimiliguda

Note: Shimiliguda is the first highest railway station in India located at an altitude of 997 meter from the sea-level. However, Qazigund railway station of Jammu & Kashmir is the highest railway station in India located at an altitude of 1730 metre from the sea-level.

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