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. Which among the following was/ were the famous port of Odisha through which Marathas used to export paddy?
[A] Golrah
[B] Harishpur
[C] Bishenpur
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Golrah, Harishpur, Bishenpur and Manikpatna were the famous ports of Odisha through which Marathas used to export paddy to Bengal and Madras.
4. In the year 1849 which part of Odisha came under the direct control of British by the application of Doctrine of Lapse?
[A] Satara
[B] Cuttack
[C] Sambalpur
[D] Koraput
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Correct Answer: C [Sambalpur]
Notes:
The doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie. In the year 1848, it brought Satara (Maharashtra) as the first place under the direct control of the British. Sambalpur of Odisha faced the same in the year 1849.
5. Which of the following is the correct chronological order of
i) The annexation of Sambalpur by Doctrine of lapse
ii) The great revolt
iii) Khurda rebellion
iv) Diwani rights
[A] i) ii) iii) iv)
[B] ii) i) iii) iv)
[C] iv) iii) i) ii)
[D] iii) iv) ii) i)
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Correct Answer: C [iv) iii) i) ii)]
Notes:
The annexation of Sambalpur by Doctrine of lapse (1849), The great revolt (1857), Khurda rebellion (1817), Diwani rights (1765)
6. Who was the first secretary of Utkal Sabha?
[A] Chaudhuri Kashinath Das
[B] Gauri Sankar Ray
[C] Gauri Prasad Bismill
[D] Ramsaran Sharma
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Correct Answer: B [Gauri Sankar Ray]
Notes:
Chaudhuri Kashinath Das was the first president and Gauri Sankar Ray was the first Secretary of the organization.
7. The title “Toofanee” was given by Mahatma Gandhi to which of the famous personalities?
[A] Malati Choudhuri
[B] Sarala Devi
[C] Sarojini Naidu
[D] Annie Besant
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Correct Answer: A [Malati Choudhuri]
Notes:
Malati choudhuri was known as Toofanee. She played a great role in spreading education and rural welfare.
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. 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.
10. What is the most important cash crop of Odisha?
[A] Sugarcane
[B] Jute
[C] Grams
[D] Paddy
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Correct Answer: B [Jute]
Notes:
The most important cash crop of Odisha is Jute followed by Sugarcane.
