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.
11. 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.
12. The term “Tropical Chernozems” internationally referred to which soil?
[A] Red soil
[B] Laterite soil
[C] Black soil
[D] Alluvial soil
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Correct Answer: C [Black soil]
Notes:
Black soil is internationally known as Tropical Chernozems. The black color of this soil is due to the presence of Titaniferous magnetite, Soluble Humus and Bitumens.
13. What is the timeline of the Rainy season in Odisha?
[A] March to July
[B] February to April
[C] July to October
[D] June to August
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Correct Answer: C [July to October]
Notes:
July to mid-October is the timeline of Rainy season in Odisha. It receives rainfall due to the South-West monsoon.
14. The scale of soil acidity measures the concentration of which of the following?
[A] Hydrogen ion
[B] Oxygen ion
[C] Nitrogen ion
[D] Ammonia ion
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Correct Answer: A [Hydrogen ion]
Notes:
It is a scale that measures the concentration of Hydrogen ion held by the soil particles. Acidic soil has a pH value of less than 7.2
15. The National Dairy Development Board planned to set up an automated milk processing plant in which district of Odisha?
[A] Kandhamal
[B] Cuttack
[C] Balasore
[D] Bhadrak
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Correct Answer: B [Cuttack]
Notes:
The modern milk processing plant will be set up at Arilo Govindpur, Cuttack with a capacity of five lakh liter per day.
16. First livestock census in India was carried out in which year?
[A] 1919-20
[B] 1950-51
[C] 1965-66
[D] 1992-93
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Correct Answer: A [1919-20]
Notes:
The first livestock census was conducted in 1919-20. It helps in the planning and formulation of the livestock sector.
17. National Mission for Protein Supplementation was launched in which year?
[A] 2008-09
[B] 2011-12
[C] 2015-16
[D] 2018-19
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Correct Answer: B [2011-12]
Notes:
National Mission for Protein Supplementation was launched in 2011-12. Its main objective is to promote animal-based protein production by developing livestock.
18. Which among the following wetland sites is/ are situated in Odisha?
1. Kuanria wetland
2. Kanjia wetland
3. Nalganga wetland
4. Daha wetland
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 3
[B] 3 & 4
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 & 4]
Notes:
Wetland sites of Odisha- Kuanria wetland, Kanjia wetland, Daha wetland, Chilika lake, Anusupa. Nalganga is situated in Maharashtra.
19. Baisipalli wildlife sanctuary is situated in which district of Odisha?
[A] Balasore
[B] Nayagarh
[C] Khordha
[D] Keonjhar
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Correct Answer: B [Nayagarh]
Notes:
Baisipalli is situated in the Nayagrh district of Odisha. It was created in the year 1981.
20. What is the percentage contribution of the Industry sector in total GDP of Odisha (2019-20)?
[A] 32%
[B] 25%
[C] 41%
[D] 27%
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Correct Answer: A [32%]
Notes:
GDP by sector in Odisha- Agriculture (27%), Industry (32%), Services (41%)
