1. Which among the following about Punch mark coin is/ are incorrect?
[A] Gold was the main material of the coins
[B] It was square shaped
[C] It gives an idea of the ancient economic condition of Odisha
[D] A & B both
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Correct Answer: D [A & B both]
Notes:
The earliest coin of Odisha The Punch Mark coin is made of silver and copper with irregular shape and size. punch marks of sun, animals, birds, trees, human, geometrical designs were evident on this coin. It giver an idea about the ancient economy of Odisha.
2. An important caste developed during the Ganga dynasty was?
[A] Karanas
[B] Jataks
[C] Jaths
[D] Shudras
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Correct Answer: A [Karanas]
Notes:
Apart from the traditional Varna system, Karanas or Kayasthas emerged as a new caste during this period. They were appointed in all cadres of post. It clearly shows the significance of their Varna status.
3. Battle of Tukaroi was fought between?
[A] Mughals and Afghans
[B] Mughals and Marathas
[C] Marathas ans Afghans
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Mughals and Afghans]
Notes:
Battle of Tukaroi was fought between Mughals and Afghans on 3rd March 1575. The result was indecisive. Daud Khan Karrani ceded Bengal and Bihar to the Mughals in the Treaty of Katak.
4. When did Mahatma Gandhi visit Odisha for the first time?
[A] 1893
[B] 1919
[C] 1921
[D] 1925
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Correct Answer: C [1921]
Notes:
Gandhiji reached Cuttack on 23rd March 1921. He asked for the help of the people of Odisha to contribute for the Tilak Swaraj fund.
5. 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.
6. Which of the following is the correct chronological order of
i) Capturing of Cuttack by British
ii) Capturing of Puri
iii) Capturing of Baleswar
iv) Capturing of Sambalpur
[A] i) ii) iii) iv)
[B] iii) ii) iv) i)
[C] ii) iii) i) iv)
[D] i) iv) iii) ii)
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Correct Answer: C [ii) iii) i) iv)]
Notes:
Capturing of Puri(18th September 1803), Baleswar (22nd September 1803), Cuttack (14th October 1803), Sambalpur (January 1804)
7. Odisha shares its boundary with how many states?
[A] 3
[B] 4
[C] 5
[D] 2
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Correct Answer: B [4]
Notes:
Odisha shares its boundary with West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh.
8. A plain formed due to the past existence of Lake and sediment deposit is called?
[A] Table land
[B] Alluvial plane
[C] Lacustrine plain
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Lacustrine plain]
Notes:
South coastal plain of Odisha is the Lacustrine plain of Chilika Lake and the Rushikulya river delta.
9. Why cyclonic rotation is different in the different hemisphere?
[A] Siphon’s effect
[B] Coriolis effect
[C] Lenz’s law
[D] Newton’s law
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Correct Answer: B [Coriolis effect]
Notes:
It is due to the Coriolis effect that causes the cyclonic rotation to be in a counterclockwise direction in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
10. Kanchi, Karkari, Dulang, Kharkai are the tribuataries of which river?
[A] Subarnarekha
[B] Mahanadi
[C] Rushikulya
[D] Baitarani
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Correct Answer: A [Subarnarekha]
Notes:
Right bank tributaries of Subarnarekha river- Kanchi, Kharkari, Raru, Garru.
Left bank tributary- Dulang
