States PCS: Odisha GK & General Studies for OPSC and other Odisha Exams
General Knowledge and General Studies Questions of Odisha state examinations conducted by Odisha Public Service Commission.
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1. In which year Murshid Kuli Khan was appointed as the subadar (Provincial Governor) of Odisha?
[A] 1700
[B] 1710
[C] 1714
[D] 1717
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Correct Answer: C [1714]
Notes:
Murshid Kuli Khan was appointed as the subadar of Odisha in the year 1714. He became the subadar of both Bengal and Odisha in the year 1717.
2. The famous Rath Yatra of Odhisa was popularised by?
[A] Marathas
[B] Afghans
[C] Mughals
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Marathas]
Notes:
Marathas were responsible for popularising the famous Rath Festival of Puri. Rath Yatra of Mahesh is the second oldest after Puri.
3. The New Testament was translated into the Odiyan language by?
[A] Thakurdas tandon
[B] Pandit Mrutyunjay Vidyalankar
[C] Vidyabhusan Bose
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Pandit Mrutyunjay Vidyalankar]
Notes:
It was Pandit Mrutyunjay Vidyalankar, who translated The New Testament into Oriya in the year 1809. He received immense help from missionaries like Marshman, Ward and Carry.
4. Which among the following was/ were taxes levied by the British which became the main reason for the Prajamandal Movement?
[A] Rasad
[B] Magan
[C] Begari
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Rasad, Magan, Bethi, Begari were the taxes levied by the British.
5. The “Zone of Transition” is situated in which plain?
[A] Rashikulya Plain
[B] Cuttack Plain
[C] Balasore plain
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Rashikulya Plain]
Notes:
The Zone of Transition is the submontane tract of Rashikulya Plain. It majorly consists of Red soil.
6. Which among the following is/ are the ingredients of Soil?
1. Organic matter
2. Inorganic or Mineral fraction
3. Air
4. Water
Select the correct option from the codes given below
[A] 1 only
[B] 1, 2 & 4
[C] 1 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Soil is made up of Organic matter (Decayed and decomposed animals and plant), Inorganic or Mineral fraction, Air, Water.
7. The Mahanadi river is an example of?
[A] Rectangular pattern
[B] Radial pattern
[C] Annular pattern
[D] Deranged pattern
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Correct Answer: B [Radial pattern]
Notes:
The Mahanadi River flows in different directions and is a good example of a Radial pattern. Rivers originating from the Amarkantak plateau are good examples of Radial patterns.
8. The Brahmani is formed by the confluence of?
[A] Kharkai & Surma
[B] Sankh & Tel
[C] Sankh & Koel
[D] Padma & Sankh
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Correct Answer: C [Sankh & Koel]
Notes:
The confluence of Sankh and South Koel joined at Vedvyasa (Near Rourkela) and formed the Brahmani River.
9. Which among the following river is/ are originated from Amarkantak plateau
1. Subarnarekha
2. Mahanadi
3. Brahmani
4. Godavari
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 4
[C] 2 only
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [2 only]
Notes:
Subarnarekha and Brahmani- Originated from Chotanagpur plateau. Godavari- Originated from Trimbak in Nashik.
10. NABARAD (National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development) was founded in which year?
[A] 1982
[B] 1986
[C] 1988
[D] 1991
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Correct Answer: A [1982]
Notes:
National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD) was established in 1982 during the sixth five-year plan.
