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APPSC AE Answer Key and Sectional Review - AP Geography

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This is the analysis of questions asked from the AP Geography segment in the APPSC AE Exam held in May 2022.
Key takeaways:
  • The options are closely chosen to confuse the candidate. so it is advisable to be clear in terms of numerical data. Mnemonics can help remember them easily.
  • This segment was Easy to Moderate.
  • If an aspirant covers the basics well, this is a scoring area.

Suggestion:

Read the Geographic, Demographic and Socio-economic profile of Andhra Pradesh in the latest Socio-Economic Survey. It Covers the updated and authentic geographical data of the state. 

Questions:


1. After the separation of Telangana, the flower that was chosen as the state flower of Andhra Pradesh is:




... Answer is A)
Correct Answer is "Jasmine"

2. As of December 2021, what is the total number of wildlife sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh?




... Answer is D)
The total number of wildlife sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh is "13"

3. The river Tungabhadra, which forms the boundary between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh for the length of 58 kms, is a tributary of the river:




... Answer is B)
The answer is "Krishna"

4. The Pennar river, which originates in the south-west region of Andhra Pradesh, finally merges in the Bay of Bengal in which district of Andhra Pradesh?




... Answer is A)
The correct answer is "Nellore District"

5. How much of the total length of the Krishna River flows through Andhra Pradesh?




... Answer is C)
The total length of the Krishna River flows through Andhra Pradesh is "485 km"

6. What is the total length of the coastline of Andhra Pradesh?




... Answer is A)
The total length of the coastline of Andhra Pradesh is "974 Km"

7. In terms of geographical area, Andhra Pradesh is the __________ largest state in India




... Answer is B)
In terms of geographical area, Andhra Pradesh is the "8th" largest state in India

8. According to the 17th India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021 released by the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Andhra Pradesh has recorded an increase of ____ in its forest cover.




... Answer is D)
The correct answer is "647 sq km"

9. In terms of area, which is the largest district (before new districts formation in 2022) in Andhra Pradesh?




... Answer is D)
Correct answer is "Anantapur"

10. Andhra Pradesh has the ________ largest mangrove eco-system in the country




... Answer is C)
Andhra Pradesh has the "Fourth" largest mangrove ecosystem in the country

11. Of which mineral is the state of Andhra Pradesh the sole producer in India?




... Answer is D)
The Correct answer is "Apatite"
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