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. NALCO, HINDALCO, INDALCO are associated with the production of which of the following?
[A] Aluminium
[B] Copper
[C] Manganese
[D] Bauxite
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Correct Answer: A [Aluminium]
Notes:
NALCO (1981), HINDALCO, INDALCO are associated with the production of Aluminium.
22. Upper Kolab Hydroelectric Power Plant is situated in which district of Odisha?
[A] Koraput
[B] Angul
[C] Boudh
[D] Balangir
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Correct Answer: A [Koraput]
Notes:
Upper Kolab Hydroelectric Power Plant is situated in Koraput district. The first unit of this project was commissioned in 1988.
23. The Orissa post and telegraph office was established in which year?
[A] 1947
[B] 1949
[C] 1951
[D] 1970
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Correct Answer: B [1949]
Notes:
The Orissa post and telegraph office was established in 1949. Later the headquarter was shifted to Bhubaneswar in 1970.
24. The maximum number of post offices of Odisha is situated in which district?
[A] Koraput
[B] Deogarh
[C] Ganjam
[D] Bhadrak
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Correct Answer: C [Ganjam]
Notes:
The maximum number of post offices of Odisha is situated in the Ganjam district (679 post offices).
25. The birth of the twins is associated with which of the following pair of states?
[A] Bengal and bihar
[B] Bihar and Odisha
[C] Bengal and Odisha
[D] None of the baove
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Correct Answer: B [Bihar and Odisha]
Notes:
The birth of the twins is associated with Bihar and Odisha. Odisha people strongly disliked it as the main power was in the hand of Biharis.
26. The power of the High Court can be enlarged by which of the following authorities?
[A] Parliament
[B] State Legislature
[C] Both Parliament and State Legislature
[D] President
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Correct Answer: C [Both Parliament and State Legislature]
Notes:
The power of the High Court can be enlarged by the Parliament and State Legislature. They can not curtail the power of the High Court.
27. Which among the following information about a high court is/ are correct?
1. The Appellate jurisdiction of the high court is wider than original jurisdiction
2. A high court may refuse to exercise Writs
3. As per article 226, the high court is empowered to issue Writs
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Appellate jurisdiction of the high court is wider than original jurisdiction, A high court may refuse to exercise Writs but a Supreme court can not refuse, High court is empowered to issue Writs As per article 226 of the Indian Constitution.
28. The term of a Gram Panchayat is how many years?
[A] 5 years
[B] 7 years
[C] 6 years
[D] 2 years
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Correct Answer: A [5 years]
Notes:
A Gram Panchayat is elected for 5 years. It consists of elected members between 11 and 25 members.
29. The Subarnapur Kingdom was merged with Odisha in which year?
[A] 1993
[B] 1990
[C] 1948
[D] 1945
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Correct Answer: C [1948]
Notes:
The Subarnapur Kingdom was merged with Odisha on 1st January 1948. It became a separate state from the date 1st April 1993.
30. The architecture of which of the following temple is known as the “Gem of Odisha Architecture”?
[A] Lingaraj Temple
[B] Mukteswar Temple
[C] Parasurameswar Temple
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Mukteswar Temple]
Notes:
The architecture of Mukteswar Temple is known as the “Gem of Odisha Architecture” or “Kalinga Architecture” for its sculpture and elegant looks.
