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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11. Barehipani Waterfalls is situated on the course of which river?
[A] Mahanadi
[B] Gobari
[C] Budhabalanga
[D] Prachi
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Correct Answer: C [Budhabalanga]
Notes:
Barehipani Waterfalls is situated on the course of the Budhabalanga river. Barehipani (1309 ft) is the highest waterfall in Odisha.
12. Which river is known as the Ganga of the south?
[A] Mahanadi
[B] Godavari
[C] Rushikulya
[D] Subarnarekha
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Correct Answer: B [Godavari]
Notes:
The Godavari is the largest peninsular river. It is also known as the “ Vridha Ganga”. 5.7% of this river flows through Odisha.
13. Which among the following is/ are Natural lakes of Odisha?
1. Ansupa
2. Kolab
3. Chilika
4. Kanjia
Choose the correct option from the codes given below
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 3 only
[C] 1 & 3
[D] 1, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Natural lakes of Odisha- Ansupa, Chilika, Kanjia, Pata, Sara, Tampara. Kolab is an artificial lake
14. Which among the following is/ are the objectives of the Bhoochetana project which was implemented in Odisha?
1. Soil health mapping
2. Nutrient management recommendation
3. Necessary treatment
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 2 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 3 only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Bhoochetana project was first implemented in Karnataka. Then it was launched in Odisha to help farmers by providing Soil analysis, nutrient management and taking necessary treatments.
15. Pisiculture Development Corporation (OPDC) of Odisha was established in which year?
[A] 1950
[B] 1955
[C] 1995
[D] 1998
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Correct Answer: D [1998]
Notes:
OPDC was established in 1998. It is located in Bhubaneswar.
16. The State Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (State CAMPA), Odisha was constituted in which year?
[A] 2001
[B] 2009
[C] 2011
[D] 2015
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Correct Answer: B [2009]
Notes:
CAMPA was constituted in 2009. Its objective was conservation, Protection, Regeneration, and management of the existing natural forest.
17. National Waterways 23 stretches over which river?
[A] Budhabalanga river
[B] Baitarani river
[C] Brahmani river
[D] Rushikulya river
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Correct Answer: A [Budhabalanga river]
Notes:
NW-23 stretches over the Budhabalanga river. It has a length of 56 km.
18. Which of the following is the first online magazine of Odisha?
[A] Ameodia
[B] Cuttack Standard
[C] Hitaisini
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Ameodia]
Notes:
The first online magazine of Odisha is Ameodia. It was started in 2009.
19. The boundary commission of Odisha province was constituted in which year?
[A] 1911
[B] 1923
[C] 1931
[D] 1962
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Correct Answer: C [1931]
Notes:
The boundary commission was constituted in 1931. It recommended for a separate province including Odisha Division, Angul, Padampur, Khariar Estate, the greater part of Ganjam district and Vizagapatam.
20. The motion for shifting the capital of Odisha from Cuttack to Bhubaneswar was moved in Odisha Legislative Assembly in which year?
[A] 1931
[B] 1942
[C] 1946
[D] 1950
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Correct Answer: C [1946]
Notes:
The motion for shifting the capital of Odisha from Cuttack to Bhubaneswar was moved in Odisha Legislative Assembly on 30th September 1946.
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