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. According to Raghuvamsam of Kalidasa which territory was mentioned as a neighbor of Kalinga?
[A] Utkal
[B] Tosali
[C] Kangoda
[D] Kosala
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Utkal]
Notes:
Utkal is mentioned as a neighbor of Kalinga in Raghuvamsham. Some scholars mentioned it as older than even Kalinga.
2. Hiuen Tsang visited Odisha in?
[A] 620-621 AD
[B] 683-684 AD
[C] 638-639 AD
[D] 650-651 AD
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [638-639 AD]
Notes:
Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang visited Odisha in 638-39 AD. He describes Chelitalo as a busy port.
3. Which ruler was the first to establish Muslim rule in Odisha?
[A] Qutub-uddin- aibak
[B] Iltutmis
[C] Sulaiman Khan Karrani
[D] Ulugh Khan
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Sulaiman Khan Karrani]
Notes:
Sulaiman Khan Karrani (Sultan of Bengal) first established Muslim rule in Odisha in 1568. He was assisted by his son and his famous hindu general Kalapahad. He shifted his capital from Gaur to Tanda (Southeast of Malda).
4. Who was the first to introduce Pilgrimage Tax in Odisha?
[A] Marathas
[B] Afghans
[C] Jats
[D] Mughals
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Marathas]
Notes:
A pilgrim tax was charged from the visitors of Jagannath temple by Marathas.
5. In the year 1849 which part of Odisha came under the direct control of British by the application of Doctrine of Lapse?
[A] Satara
[B] Cuttack
[C] Sambalpur
[D] Koraput
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Sambalpur]
Notes:
The doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie. In the year 1848, it brought Satara (Maharashtra) as the first place under the direct control of the British. Sambalpur of Odisha faced the same in the year 1849.
6. Which among the following is the highest peak of Odisha?
[A] Malaygiri
[B] Chandragiri
[C] Mahendragiri
[D] Deomali
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Deomali]
Notes:
Deomali peak (1672 m) is the highest peak of Odisha. It is situated in Pottangi- Chandragiri mountain range.
7. Which among the following is not a district of Odisha which is adjacent to the coastal area?
[A] Bhadrak
[B] Baleswar
[C] Jajpur
[D] Chatrapur
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Jajpur]
Notes:
Districts adjacent to Coastal area of Odisha are- Baleswar, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Chatrapur
8. What is the female literacy rate of Odisha as per the census 2011?
[A] 64.36%
[B] 73.45%
[C] 82.40%
[D] None of the above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [64.36%]
Notes:
Total Literacy- 73.45%, Male literacy- 82.40%, Female literacy- 64.36%
9. What is the timeline of the Rainy season in Odisha?
[A] March to July
[B] February to April
[C] July to October
[D] June to August
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [July to October]
Notes:
July to mid-October is the timeline of Rainy season in Odisha. It receives rainfall due to the South-West monsoon.
10. Duduma waterfall is formed by which river?
[A] Machkund
[B] Surma
[C] Rushikulya
[D] Prachi
Show Answer
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.
