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. Mahasandhivigrahika of the Somavamshi dynasty was in charge of?
[A] Chief Minister
[B] Commander in chief
[C] Diplomat
[D] Minister of war and peace
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Correct Answer: D [Minister of war and peace]
Notes:
Mahasandhivigrahika- Minister of war and peace, Mantritilaka- Chief Minister, Mahakshapatalika- Preparing charter, Mahasenapati- Commander in chief.
2. Who abolished the Chaukidari Tax System?
[A] Kapilendradeva
[B] Purusottomadeva
[C] Kaluadeva
[D] Prataprudradeva
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Correct Answer: B [Purusottomadeva]
Notes:
Purusottomadeva abolished the Chaukidari Tax system which was previously imposed on the Brahmins.
3. 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.
4. Railway in coastal Odisha started in?
[A] 1853
[B] 1876
[C] 1893
[D] 1896
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Correct Answer: D [1896]
Notes:
In 1896 railway in the coastal area started. The first train service from Khurda to Bhubaneswar started on 20 July 1896.
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. The youngest India’s martyr Baji rout Died in the age of?
[A] 9
[B] 10
[C] 11
[D] 12
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Correct Answer: D [12]
Notes:
Baji Rout was killed on 5th October 1926 at the age of Twelve. He was killed because he refused to carry Policemen with his boat. Remember The First Martyr of the Indian freedom struggle was Mangal Pandey.
7. Which among the following is the highest peak of Odisha?
[A] Malaygiri
[B] Chandragiri
[C] Mahendragiri
[D] Deomali
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Correct Answer: D [Deomali]
Notes:
Deomali peak (1672 m) is the highest peak of Odisha. It is situated in Pottangi- Chandragiri mountain range.
8. What is the timeline of the summer season in Odisha?
[A] February to April
[B] March to June
[C] July to October
[D] May to September
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Correct Answer: B [March to June]
Notes:
Odisha faces the summer season from March to June. The maximum temperature goes above 40°C.
9. The First Agri-export zone was set up in which district of Odisha?
[A] Cuttack
[B] Balasore
[C] Kandhamal
[D] Khordha
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Correct Answer: C [Kandhamal]
Notes:
Odisha’s first Agri-export zone in Kandhamal district was set up for producing export quality Turmeric and Ginger. Turmeric and ginger are cultivated in Koraput and Phulbani district.
10. What is the NPK ratio fertilizer (Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium ) of Odisha?
[A] 6.7 : 2.7 : 1
[B] 4.5 : 1.9 : 1
[C] 1 : 2 : 3
[D] 4 : 5 : 9
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Correct Answer: B [4.5 : 1.9 : 1]
Notes:
NPK ratio of Odisha is 4.5:1.9:1 (Ideal average 4:2:1). All India average is 6.7:2.7:1