States PCS: Odisha GK & General Studies for OPSC and other Odisha Exams
For all Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) exams including OCS, Assistant Section Officer, Junior Lecturer, and others.
1. What are the different units of land under Gajapati dynasty?
[A] Guntha
[B] Mana
[C] Bati
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Guntha (20 cubic sq), Mana (25 Gunthas), Bati (20 Manas) were the different units of Land under the Gajapati dynasty.
2. “Amils” were associated with which department of Maratha administration of Odisha?
[A] Investigation
[B] Civil cases
[C] Criminal cases
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Amils were empowered for investigation as well as handling of civil and criminal cases.
3. Mahalwari system in Odisha was introduced in which district?
[A] Jajpur
[B] Balasore
[C] Keonjhar
[D] Sambalpur
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Correct Answer: D [Sambalpur]
Notes:
Mahalwari system was started in the year 1822. It was similar to the Zamindari system. Sambalpur district of Odisha first witnessed the Mahalwari system.
4. Who was the first martyr of Odisha?
[A] Surendra Sai
[B] Jayakrushna Rajguru Mahapatra
[C] Chakhi Khuntia
[D] Dora Bissoi
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Correct Answer: B [Jayakrushna Rajguru Mahapatra]
Notes:
Jayakrushna Rajguru Mahapatra, a famous leader of the Indian independence movement in Odisha. He was killed in 1806 though he was awarded death sentence.
5. The treaty of Deogarh signed in?
[A] 1802
[B] 1803
[C] 1809
[D] 1813
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Correct Answer: B [1803]
Notes:
On 17th December 1803, the treaty of Deogarh was signed. It ended the Maratha rule and British rule emerged.
6. Which Odishan leader went to London for the First Round table conference in 1930?
[A] Surendranath Das
[B] Surendranath Dutta
[C] Krushna Chandra Dev
[D] Gopabandhu Das
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Correct Answer: C [Krushna Chandra Dev]
Notes:
Gajapati Maharaja Krushna Chandra Dev, an architect of Modern Odisha attended the first Round Table conference on 16th November 1930.
7. Who among the following was/ were the women freedom fighter of Odisha
[A] Rama Devi
[B] Sarala Devi
[C] Malati Choudhuri
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Rama Devi, Sarala Devi, Malati Choudhuri, Annapurna Maharana were some notable women freedom fighters of Odisha.
8. East coastal plain of Odisha is popularly known as “Gift of Six Rivers”. Which among the following is/are not a part of it?
- Subarnarekha
- Baitarani
- Mahananda
- Rushikulya
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 4
[B] 2 only
[C] 3 only
[D] 2 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [3 only ]
Notes:
Gift of Six Rivers- Subarnarekha, Budhabalanga, Baitarani, Brahmani, Mahanadi, Rushikulya. Mahananda is not included in it.
9. Near Sonepur which river meets the Mahanadi river?
[A] Samakoki
[B] Mankada
[C] Gohira
[D] Tel
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Correct Answer: D [Tel]
Notes:
Tel river meets Mahanadi river on its right bank near Sonepur. It is the largest tributary of Mahanadi.
10. Duduma waterfall is formed by which river?
[A] Machkund
[B] Surma
[C] Rushikulya
[D] Prachi
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Correct Answer: A [Machkund]
Notes:
Duduma waterfall (515 ft) is formed by the Machkund river. Machkund hydroelectric project (Collaborative project of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh) is situated near this falls.
