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. 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. Udaygiri, Ratnagiri, Lalitgiri are together known as?
[A] Golden Capital
[B] Golden triangle
[C] Diamond triangle
[D] Golden quadrilateral
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Correct Answer: C [Diamond triangle]
Notes:
These places are called as diamond triangle because it was the origin place of Vajrayana Buddhism. In Sanskrit, the word Vajramani is referred as the diamond. Hence comparing it with Vajrajana it was given that name.
3. The hilly kingdom between Kalinga and South Koshala was known as?
[A] Mahakantara
[B] Udra land
[C] Orda land
[D] Oddiyana
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Correct Answer: C [Orda land]
Notes:
Orda was one of the historical names of present Odisha. Orda tribe used to live in the area between Kalinga and South Koshala.
4. Arrange chronologically i) Janmenjaya I, ii) Puranjaya I, iii) Yayati I, iv) Karnadeva
[A] i, ii, iii, iv
[B] iv, iii, i, ii
[C] iii, ii, iv, i
[D] i, iii, ii, iv
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Correct Answer: D [i, iii, ii, iv]
Notes:
Janmenjaya I (882-922 AD), Yayati I (922-955 AD), Puranjaya I (1085-110 AD), Karnadeva (Last ruler)
5. Which of the following was a famous poet, also a contemporary to Rajaraja II?
[A] Dandin
[B] Utbi
[C] Jayadeva
[D] Tulsidasa
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Correct Answer: C [Jayadeva]
Notes:
Jayadeva was a famous court poet of the ruler of Bengal Laxmansena. He was also contemporary to Rajaraja II. Gita Govind was written by Jayadeva.
6. The designation of “Senadhyaksa” of the Ganga dynasty was in charge of?
[A] Commander-in-chief
[B] Police
[C] Supreme commander
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Commander-in-chief]
Notes:
Sakata batapati- Supreme commander, Senadhyaksa- Commander-in-chief
7. Odisha was divided into how many parts during the reign of Akbar?
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Correct Answer: B [5]
Notes:
Odisha was divided into five parts during the time of Akbar. Jaleswar, Bhadrak, Cuttack, Chika Khol and Raj Mahendry Dandpat
8. 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)
9. The commercial capital of Odisha is?
[A] Bhubaneswar
[B] Cuttack
[C] Puri
[D] Balasore
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Correct Answer: B [Cuttack]
Notes:
Cuttack is the commercial capital of Odisha. It is the second most populous district of Odisha.
10. Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the delta of which river?
[A] Mahanadi
[B] Brahmani
[C] Rushikulya
[D] Sabarmati
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Correct Answer: B [Brahmani]
Notes:
The Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary is located at the delta of the Brahmani river. Bhitarkanika is famous for Estuarine crocodiles.
