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.
31. A popular magazine for children Nandan Kanan was published in which year?
[A] 1960
[B] 1966
[C] 1988
[D] 1990
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Correct Answer: C [1988]
Notes:
Popular Odiya magazine Nandan Kanan was published in 1988.
32. Before the formal inauguration of Odisha High Court, Odisha was under the jurisdiction of which among the following High Courts?
[A] Calcutta High Court
[B] Patna High Court
[C] Both Calcutta and Patna High Court
[D] Delhi High Court
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Correct Answer: C [Both Calcutta and Patna High Court]
Notes:
In the year 1912, Odisha was under the jurisdiction of Calcutta High Court and in the year 1916, Odisha was under the jurisdiction of Patna High Court.
33. Who was the first chief justice of Odisha?
[A] Bira Kishore Ray
[B] Lingaraj Panigrahi
[C] R Laxman Narasimham
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Bira Kishore Ray]
Notes:
The first chief justice of Odisha was Bira Kishore Ray (From 1948 to 1951). The current chief justice of Odisha is Kalpesh Satyendra Jhaveri.
34. Which of the following temples of Odisha is/ are situated in Khordha district?
1. Lingaraj Temple
2. Parasuramesvara Temple
3. Laxmanesvara Temple
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:
Temples situated in Khordha district are Lingaraj Temple, Laxmanesvara Temple, Parasuramesvara Temple
35. Which district of Odisha has the maximum forest cover as per the Forest survey, 2011?
[A] Mayurbhanj
[B] Sambalpur
[C] Cuttack
[D] Balasore
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Correct Answer: A [Mayurbhanj]
Notes:
Mayurbhanj district of Odisha has the maximum forest cover. More than 39% of the total geographical area is covered with Hills and Forest.
36. Which among the following is/ are the objectives of Odisha Tourism Policy 2016?
1. To promote sustainable tourism and eco-tourism
2. To promote Odisha’s incomparable cultural heritage, natural resources and environment
3. To promote Odisha as the one-stop destination to experience the cultural heritage
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:
Objectives of Odisha Tourism Policy 2016- To promote sustainable tourism and eco-tourism fir inclusive and economic growth, To promote Odisha’s incomparable cultural heritage, natural resources and environment, To promote Odisha as the one-stop destination to experience the cultural heritage so as to boost foreign & domestic tourist.
37. Odia is the second official language of which of the following state?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Odisha
[C] West Bengal
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: A [Jharkhand]
Notes:
Odia is the official language of the Indian state Odisha and it is the second language of Jharkhand. Hindi is the official language of Jharkhand.
38. Which among the following literary works is/are belongs to the Pre-Sarala age?
1. Shishi Veda
2. Amar Kosha
3. Gorakh Samhita
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:
Pre-Sarala age refers to the time which is before the writings of Sarala Das. Some important works during Pre-Sarala age are Shishi Veda, Amar Kosha, Gorakh Samhita.
39. During which century Odia was considered as the language of the Shudras?
[A] 9th
[B] 10th
[C] 15th
[D] 18th
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Correct Answer: C [15th]
Notes:
Odia was considered as the language of the Shudras or the untouchables in the 15th century. It was important to those people also who were not familiar with the Sanskrit language.
40. The Rock Paintings of Ravana Chhaya Rock resembles which of the following script?
[A] Mohenjodaro Script
[B] Brahmi Script
[C] Both Mohenjodaro and Brahmi Script
[D] Kharosthi Script
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Correct Answer: C [Both Mohenjodaro and Brahmi Script]
Notes:
Ravana Chhaya Rock is situated in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. Rock Paintings of Ravana Chhaya Rock resembles a mixture of Both Mohenjodaro and Brahmi Script.
