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 first ferro-manganese plant of Odisha is located in which of the following places?
[A] Joda
[B] Balliguda
[C] Rayagada
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Joda]
Notes:
The first ferro-manganese plant of Odisha is located at Joda (Keonjhar district). It is run by Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited.
22. What is the rank of Odisha in the variety of Tasar production?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 4th
[D] 6th
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Correct Answer: B [2nd]
Notes:
Odisha ranks 2nd in the production of Tasar. Bihar ranks first.
23. LANCO Solar park is situated in which district of Odisha?
[A] Cuttack
[B] Jagatsinghpur
[C] Khordha
[D] Balangir
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Correct Answer: A [Cuttack]
Notes:
LANKO solar park is situated in Cuttack (Chaudwar). It is one of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) of Odisha.
24. Which among the following major industries is/ are situated in the Balasore area of Odisha?
1. Ferro alloys
2. Rubber industries
3. Stone crusher
4. Pulp and paper
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1, 2 & 4
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 & 4]
Notes:
Major industries of Balasore area- Ferro alloys, Rubber industries, Pulp and paper
25. 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.
26. Biju Gaon Gadi Yojana (BGGY) was launched in which year?
[A] 2010
[B] 2011
[C] 2014
[D] 2016
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Correct Answer: C [2014]
Notes:
Biju Gaon Gadi Yojana (BGGY) was launched by the Odisha government in 2014. It was launched to develop the transport systems in the rural village to connect them to cities.
27. What is the name of the first Odia newspaper?
[A] Utkala Deepika
[B] Utkala Sambha
[C] Utkala Samachar
[D] Utkala Disha
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Correct Answer: A [Utkala Deepika]
Notes:
The name of the first Odia newspaper is Utkala Deepika. It was published in 1866.
28. Which among the following newspapers of Odisha is/ are belongs to the post-independent era?
1. Prajatantra
2. Mathrubhumi
3. Ganatantra
4. Kalinga
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Newspapers of Post independent era- Prajatantra (1947), Mathrubhumi (1947), Ganatantra (1956), Kalinga (1960), The Janashakti (1966).
29. What was the main recommendation of Sachchidananda Sinha Resolution of 1920?
[A] Amalgamation of Odia speaking tracts to the British Government of India
[B] Making hindi as the state language of Odisha
[C] Bifurcation of Odisha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Amalgamation of Odia speaking tracts to the British Government of India]
Notes:
The main recommendation of Sachchidananda Sinha Resolution was the formulation of a scheme for amalgamation of Odia speaking tracts to the British Government of India.
30. The headquarter of the Odisha Human Rights Commission was situated in which city?
[A] Bhubaneswar
[B] Cuttack
[C] Balasore
[D] Puri
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Correct Answer: A [Bhubaneswar]
Notes:
The headquarter of the Odisha Human Rights Commission was situated in Bhubaneswar. Justice DP Mohapatra was the first chairman of the commission.
