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 the Hastigumpha inscription who was defeated by Kharavela?
[A] Narasinghavarman I
[B] Simhavishnu
[C] Satkarni I
[D] Gautamiputra Satkarni
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Correct Answer: C [Satkarni I]
Notes:
Satkarni I ruled for 9 years. Nanaghat inscription of his queen Nayanika is a depiction of his kingdom. He was defeated by Kharavela. After conquering west Malwa Satkarni I performed Ashwamedha sacrifice and took the tile Dakshinapath- Pati.
2. Sailodvabhavas used to follow which deity?
[A] Shaivism
[B] Buddhism
[C] Jainism
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Shaivism]
Notes:
Sailodvabhavas used to follow Shaivism. They built Parashurameshvara shiva temple in Bhubaneswar (650 AD)
3. The Brahmo movement was responsible for spreading
[A] Polytheism
[B] Monotheism
[C] Atheism
[D] Judaism
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Correct Answer: B [Monotheism]
Notes:
Monotheism (There is only one God)
4. Which incident is compared to the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
[A] The massacre of Eram
[B] Prajamandal Movement
[C] The massacre of Balasore
[D] The massacre of Keonjhar
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Correct Answer: A [The massacre of Eram]
Notes:
The massacre of Eram (28th September 1942) in Balasore is compared with the Jallianwala Bagh incident. After the incident, Eram became famous as “Rakta tirtha Eram”.
5. Which among the following is/ are the effects of the Prajamandal movement?
a) People realized the significance of Non-violence
b) Accelerated the process of merging native princely states into Odisha
c) British rule was eradicated from Odisha
d) Ended the monarchy in Odisha
Select the correct option from the codes given below
[A] a & b
[B] Only c
Only c
[C] a, b & c
[D] a,b & d
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Correct Answer: D [a,b & d]
Notes:
Consequences of Prajamandal Movements are- People realized the significance of Non-violence, Accelerated the process of merging native princely states into Odisha, Ended the monarchy in Odisha, King became tolerant towards people.
6. “History of Indian National Congress” was written by?
[A] S C Bose
[B] Mahatma Gandhi
[C] Pattabhi Sitaramayya
[D] Abul Kalam Azad
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Correct Answer: C [Pattabhi Sitaramayya]
Notes:
Pattabhi Sitaramayya wrote the book “History of Indian National Congress”. Sarala Devi translated the book into Odiya.
7. What percent of the total area of India is Odisha?
[A] 2.43%
[B] 1.93%
[C] 7.43%
[D] 4.73%
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Correct Answer: D [4.73%]
Notes:
The percentage of the national share of Odisha is 4.73%. In terms of area, Odisha is almost equal to Bangladesh, Tunisia.
8. Laterite soil is rich in?
[A] Iron
[B] Alluminium
[C] Both Iron & Alluminium
[D] Copper
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Correct Answer: C [Both Iron & Alluminium]
Notes:
Laterite soil is rich in Iron and Aluminium.
9. Which soil is more suitable for Cotton cultivation?
[A] Red soil
[B] Regur
[C] Laterite soil
[D] Alluvial soil
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Correct Answer: B [Regur]
Notes:
Black soil (Regur) is well suited for the cultivation of cotton as it is highly productive.
10. What is the longest tributary of the Mahanadi river?
[A] Jonk
[B] Hasdo
[C] Seonath
[D] Kharkai
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Correct Answer: C [Seonath]
Notes:
Seonath is the longest tributary of Mahanadi. It is also known as the Shivnath river.
