Odisha GK & General Studies for OPSC and other Odisha Exams
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1. By which treaty East India Company acquired the Diwani rights of Bengal, Bihar and Odisha?
[A] First Treaty of Allahabad
[B] Treaty of Purandar
[C] Treaty of Bassin
[D] Second treaty of Allahabad
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Correct Answer: D [Second treaty of Allahabad]
Notes:
East India Company acquired the Diwani rights from Shah Alam II by the Second Treaty of Allahabad on 12 August 1765 by ana annual payment of 26 Lakhs.
2. Who is known as the Gandhi of Odisha?
[A] Gopabandhu Das
[B] Surendra Sai
[C] Abdul Gaffar Khan
[D] Fajlul Haque
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Correct Answer: A [Gopabandhu Das]
Notes:
Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das was known as the Jewel of Odisha (Utkalmani). He founded the Satyabadi school. He led the civil disobedient movement in Odisha. S.C Bose gave him the title “father of National movement of Odisha”.
3. The famine of Odisha took place in?
[A] 1880
[B] 1866
[C] 1857
[D] 1870
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Correct Answer: B [1866]
Notes:
The famine of Odisha also known as Na-Anka famine took place in 1866. As a result, one-third of the population died. The main cause of the famine was a severe drought.
4. Inside which jail Gopabandhu Das wrote the famous novel “Bandira Atmakatha”?
[A] Mandalaya
[B] Rangoon
[C] Andaman
[D] Hazaribag
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Correct Answer: D [Hazaribag]
Notes:
Bandira Atmakatha (The biography of a Prisoner) was written by Gopabandhu Das when he was imprisoned in Hazaribag Jail. The novel reflects his immense love towards the people of Odisha.
5. Which of the following condition of rainfall denotes low winter rainfall in Odisha?
[A] Less than 5 cm
[B] Less than 15 cm
[C] Less than 75 cm
[D] Less than 2.5 cm
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Correct Answer: D [Less than 2.5 cm]
Notes:
Rainfall less than 2.5 cm denotes low winter rainfall in Odisha. While in monsoon Low rainfall means less than 120 cm.
6. What is the full form of OSDMA?
[A] Odisha State Disaster Mitigation Authority
[B] Odisha State Disaster Migration Authority
[C] Odisha State Disaster Management Authority
[D] Odisha State Development Measures Authority
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Correct Answer: C [Odisha State Disaster Management Authority]
Notes:
OSDMA (Odisha State Disaster Management Authority) was formerly known as Odisha State Disaster Mitigation Authority. It was set up in 1999
7. The Subarnarekha river is an example of?
[A] Superimposed river
[B] Consequent river
[C] Subsequent river
[D] Antecedent river
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Correct Answer: A [Superimposed river]
Notes:
The Subarnarekha is a type of superimposed river. The stream pattern is superimposed on the structural features that were buried.
8. Which river is known as the sorrow of Odisha?
[A] Mahanadi
[B] Baitarani
[C] Rushikulya
[D] Subarnarekha
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Correct Answer: A [Mahanadi]
Notes:
Mahanadi river is known as the sorrow of Odisha due to its frequent floodings.
9. Which among the following is/ are Natural lakes of Odisha?
1. Ansupa
2. Kolab
3. Chilika
4. Kanjia
Choose the correct option from the codes given below
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 3 only
[C] 1 & 3
[D] 1, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Natural lakes of Odisha- Ansupa, Chilika, Kanjia, Pata, Sara, Tampara. Kolab is an artificial lake
10. What percent of GDP of Odisha comes from the Agriculture sector?
[A] 65%
[B] 40%
[C] 20%
[D] 5%
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Correct Answer: C [20%]
Notes:
About 20% of the GDP comes from the agriculture sector. 65% of the total workforce is engaged in the agriculture sector.
