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. What is the rank of Odisha in terms of dependence on forests for fuelwood?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 4th
[D] 7th
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Correct Answer: B [2nd]
Notes:
Odisha ranks second in terms of dependence on forests for fuelwood (9185.83 tonnes) after Maharashtra.
12. Simlipal National Park was included in the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserver in which year?
[A] 2002
[B] 2004
[C] 2007
[D] 2009
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Correct Answer: D [2009]
Notes:
Simlipal National Park is a part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserve since 2009.
13. Which of the following wildlife sanctuary of Odisha is related to freedom fighter Surendra Sai?
[A] Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary
[B] Kotgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
[C] Debigarh Wildlife Sanctuary
[D] Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: C [Debigarh Wildlife Sanctuary]
Notes:
Debigarh Wildlife Sanctuary of Odisha is related to freedom fighter Surendra Sai. It is believed that he took shelter in this forest during his rebellion against the British.
14. Which physiographic division of India is known as Mineral Heart of India?
[A] The Peninsular plateau
[B] The Gangetic Plain
[C] The North central Highland
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [The Peninsular plateau]
Notes:
The peninsular plateau region is known as the Mineral Heart of India. Odisha lies in this region.
15. 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%)
16. MIG engine factory is situated in which district of Odisha?
[A] Balangir
[B] Khordha
[C] Koraput
[D] Mayurbhanj
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Correct Answer: C [Koraput]
Notes:
MIG engine factory situated at Sunabeda (Koraput district) put a landmark in the industrial development of Odisha. It was established by Hindustan Aeronautical Limited (HAL).
17. Which of the following matches of places of Odisha with their respective cottage industries is/ are correct?
1. Keonjhar- Badi making from Urad dal
2. Padampur- Firecracker industry
3. Khandpara- Woodcraft
4. Dhenkanal- Metalcraft
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Badi making from Urad dal- Keonjhar, Firecracker cottage industry- Padampur (Cuttack), Khandpara (Balasore)- Woodcraft, Dhenkanal- Metalcraft.
18. Which place of Odisha is famous for jewelry work?
[A] Berhampore
[B] Cuttack
[C] Bhubaneswar
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Berhampore]
Notes:
Berhampore (Ganjam district) is famous for jewelry work.
19. What is the main objective of the Solar Water Pumping program?
[A] Rooftop solar installation
[B] To construct solar water purifying plant
[C] To provide free solar power service for BPL
[D] To provide irrigation facilities to farmers
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Correct Answer: D [To provide irrigation facilities to farmers]
Notes:
The objective of the solar water pumping program- To provide irrigation facilities to farmers providing 70 types of pumps (3 HP and 5 HP).
20. Golden Quadrilateral Project was launched in which year?
[A] 1950
[B] 1966
[C] 1976
[D] 1999
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Correct Answer: D [1999]
Notes:
Golden Quadrilateral Project was launched in January 1999 as a part of the National Highways Development Project (NHDP).
