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.
21. The headquarter of Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) is situated in which place?
[A] Cuttack
[B] Bhubaneswar
[C] Balasore
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Bhubaneswar]
Notes:
OSRTC was established under the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation Act, 1950. The headquarter of OSRTC is situated in Bhubaneswar.
22. The first train ran in Odisha in which year?
[A] 1853
[B] 1854
[C] 1896
[D] 1899
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Correct Answer: C [1896]
Notes:
The first train ran in Odisha on 20th July 1896 between Khordha and Bhubaneswar.
23. Who was the editor of Utkala Deepika?
[A] Ishwar Gupta
[B] Gauri Shankar Ray
[C] Sisirkumar Mahapatra
[D] Sushil Adhikari
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Correct Answer: B [Gauri Shankar Ray]
Notes:
The editor of Utkala Deepika was Gauri Shankar Ray. It was published from Cuttack.
24. Who is associated with the “Blood and Iron Policy”?
[A] Sardar Patel
[B] HN Kunjru
[C] RM Mehta
[D] Lord Risley
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Correct Answer: A [Sardar Patel]
Notes:
Sardar Patel was associated with the “Blood and Iron Policy”. He supported the inclusion of Sareikela and Kharasuan to remain in Bihar.
25. Which among the following is/ are correct about the Philip-Duff Committee?
1. It was appointed to examine the issue of merger of Odia speaking areas
2. Its recommendation was in favor of the merger
3. Simon commission accepted the recommendation
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Philip duff committee was appointed in 1924. Simon commission accepted the recommendation of this committee and suggested the government to set up a boundary commission.
26. How many times Lokayukta can be reappointed?
[A] 2 times
[B] 3 times
[C] 5 times
[D] Not eligible for reappointment
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Correct Answer: D [Not eligible for reappointment]
Notes:
The tenure of Lokayukta is 5 years or 65 years age, whichever is earlier. He is not eligible for reappointment for a second term.
27. Panchayati Raj system was started in Odisha in which year?
[A] 1949
[B] 1951
[C] 1955
[D] 1961
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Correct Answer: D [1961]
Notes:
Panchayati Raj institution (PRI) was established in Odisha covering all villages in 1961.
28. How many Notified Area Council (NAC) are there in Odisha?
[A] 120
[B] 80
[C] 66
[D] 52
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Correct Answer: C [66]
Notes:
There are 66 Notified Area Council in Odisha. They are the part of Urban Local Self Government.
29. Which district of Odisha is known as Home of Elephant and Tigers in the country?
[A] Balasore
[B] Cuttack
[C] Dhenkanal
[D] Ganjam
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Correct Answer: C [Dhenkanal]
Notes:
Dhenkanal district is known as Home of Elephant and Tigers in the country. A large portion of this district is covered with dense forests and long-range hills.
30. Which of the following districts of Odisha has the meaning “Abode of Divinity”?
[A] Deogarh
[B] Kalahandi
[C] Puri
[D] Malkangiri
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Correct Answer: A [Deogarh]
Notes:
Deogarh means “Abode of Divinity”. The district was created on 1st January 1994.
