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. Which ancient port was situated near Balasore?
[A] Kannagara
[B] Kosamba
[C] Katikardama
[D] Nanigaina
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Correct Answer: B [Kosamba]
Notes:
Ancient ports of Odisha are Kannagara (Konark), Kosamba (Balasore), Katikardama (Cuttack), Nanigaina (Puri)
3. The bathe of Giria was fought between?
[A] Alivardi Khan and Sarfaraj Khan
[B] Alivardi Khan and Sujauddin
[C] Alivardi Khan and Murshid Quli Khan
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Alivardi Khan and Sarfaraj Khan]
Notes:
Battle of Giria was fought between Alivardi Khan and Sarfaraj Khan in the year 1740. Alivardi Khan saved Bengal from the Afghans of Bihar and Marathas (Bargi).
4. 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.
5. Who wrote Mandira Prabesha?
[A] Malati Devi
[B] Rama Devi
[C] Sarala Devi
[D] Sita Devi Khadanga
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Correct Answer: D [Sita Devi Khadanga]
Notes:
Contribution of Sita Devi Khadanga to Odiya poetry is considered to be a landmark in Odisha. In the context of Gandhiji’s Harijan movement, she wrote Mandira Prabesha. She was famous for translating Rabindranath Tagore’s “Ghare Baire” from Bengali to Odiya.
6. Arrange the peaks of Odisha from North to South
i) Niyamgiri
ii) Mahendragiri
iii) Malaygiri
iv) Deomali
[A] i) ii) iv) iii)
[B] iii) iv) ii) i)
[C] iii) i) ii) iv)
[D] ii) iv) iii) i)
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Correct Answer: C [iii) i) ii) iv)]
Notes:
From North to South- Malaygiri, Niyamagiri, Mahendragiri, Deomali
7. Which place is known as “Bhata Handi” of Odisha state?
[A] Bargarh
[B] Ganjam
[C] Balangir
[D] Balasore
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Correct Answer: A [Bargarh]
Notes:
Bargarh is known as the Bhata Handi because of its exemplary Rice production.
8. What is the wettest month in Odisha?
[A] June
[B] July
[C] August
[D] September
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Correct Answer: B [July]
Notes:
July is the wettest month in Odisha. This time rivers get overloaded due to heavy rain.
9. What is the average rainfall of Odisha during the rainy season?
[A] 120 cm
[B] 150 cm
[C] 200 cm
[D] 250 cm
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Correct Answer: C [200 cm]
Notes:
The average rainfall of Odisha during the rainy season is 200 cm. During the rainy season, the coastal areas of the state usually experience cyclone and tornado.
10. 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.
