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. Who defeated the last Nanda ruler Dhana Nanda?
[A] Ashoka
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Chandragupta Maurya
[D] Alexandar
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Correct Answer: C [Chandragupta Maurya]
Notes:
With the help of Chanakya (Vishnugupta/ Kautilya), Chandragupta Maurya defeated Dhana Nanda (322 BCE) and founded the Mauryan Dynasty after the death of Alexandar the Great
2. Who wrote the Mahabharata in the Oriya language?
[A] Kamban
[B] Utbi
[C] Dandin
[D] Sarala Dasa
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Correct Answer: D [Sarala Dasa]
Notes:
Sarala Dasa wrote Mahabharata in the Oriya language during the time of the Gajapati Dynasty. It is often compared with Raghuvansham of Kalidasa.
3. Which among the following was/ were the administrative provinces of Odisha?
[A] Cuttack
[B] Ganjam
[C] Koraput
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Cuttack, Ganjam, Koraput and Sambalpur are the administrative provinces of Odisha.
4. When did Debendranath Tagore join Brahmo Samaj?
[A] 1843
[B] 1856
[C] 1866
[D] 1880
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Correct Answer: A [1843]
Notes:
Debendranath Tagore joined Brahmo samaj in 1843. The title ‘Brahmananda’ was given by him to Keshav Ch. Sen.
5. Satyabadi School in Odish was founded by?
[A] Malat Devi
[B] Sarala Devi
[C] Gopabandhu Das
[D] Gourgopal Misra
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Correct Answer: C [Gopabandhu Das]
Notes:
Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das founded Satyabadi Bana Bidyalaya (Satyabadi school) in 1909.
6. During the starting of which Movement Tilak died?
[A] Non-cooperation movement
[B] Civil disobedient movement
[C] Quit India Movement
[D] Swadeshi Movement
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Correct Answer: A [Non-cooperation movement]
Notes:
Bal Gangadhar Tilak died on 1st August 1920. The non-cooperation movement was launched on the same day.
7. 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.
8. A plain formed due to the past existence of Lake and sediment deposit is called?
[A] Table land
[B] Alluvial plane
[C] Lacustrine plain
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Lacustrine plain]
Notes:
South coastal plain of Odisha is the Lacustrine plain of Chilika Lake and the Rushikulya river delta.
9. Which city of Odisha bears the meaning “Your Village” in Sadri language?
[A] Puri
[B] Bhubaneswar
[C] Rourkela
[D] Balasore
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Correct Answer: C [Rourkela]
Notes:
In Sadri language, Rourkela is known as “Your village”. Rourkela is situated beside the Brahmani river.
10. The word “Monsoon” has been derived from?
[A] Moonsin
[B] Mausim
[C] Maushyam
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Mausim]
Notes:
“Monsoon” has been derived from the Arabic word “Mausim”.
