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. What was the main purpose of the Cuttack Conference?
[A] Bifurcation of Odisha
[B] The merger of the Gajarat (Princely) states
[C] Making Hindi as state language
[D] Restoration of Odia Language replacing Hindi
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Correct Answer: B [The merger of the Gajarat (Princely) states]
Notes:
Cuttack Conference was held on 14th December 1947. The main purpose of the Cuttack Conference was the merger of the Gajarat (Princely) states.
32. The 15th Legislative assembly of Odisha has how many members?
[A] 210
[B] 195
[C] 147
[D] 120
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Correct Answer: C [147]
Notes:
The strength of the 15th Odisha legislative assembly is 147. No of women-12, Scheduled caste- 25, Scheduled tribe- 35.
33. Which of the following article of the Indian Constitution empowers a High Court to issue Writs?
[A] 214
[B] 220
[C] 223
[D] 226
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Correct Answer: D [226]
Notes:
Article 226 of the Indian Constitution empowers a High Court to issue Writs. Five types of writs- Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Quo warranto, Prohibition, Certiorari.
34. Who is the first women judge of Odisha?
[A] Sarala Devi
[B] Amiya Kumar Padhi
[C] Kadambini Ganguly
[D] Sucheta Kripalini
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Correct Answer: B [Amiya Kumar Padhi]
Notes:
Amiya Kumar Padhi was the first women judge of Odisha.
35. The Chief Minister is Excluded within the jurisdiction of Lokayukta in which among the following states?
1. Odisha
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Rajasthan
4. Maharashtra
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:
The Chief Minister is included within the jurisdiction of Lokayukta in- Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat. And the excluded states are Odisha, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar.
36. Who is responsible for maintaining the law and order of the districts of Odisha?
[A] District Magistrate
[B] Sub Divisional Magstrate
[C] Superintendent of Police
[D] Commissioner of Police
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Correct Answer: C [Superintendent of Police]
Notes:
Superintendent of Police (An Indian Police Service Officer) is responsible for maintaining the law and order of the districts of Odisha. The governance of the district is the responsibility of the District Magistrate and District Collector.
37. The Bhadrakali Temple of Odisha is situated beside which river?
[A] Salandi
[B] Kapali
[C] Baitarani
[D] Budhabalanga
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Correct Answer: A [Salandi]
Notes:
The Bhadrakali Temple of Odisha is situated beside the Salandi river. Bhadrak derives its name from the goddess Bhadrakali.
38. Arrange the following coastal district of Odisha from South to North.
1. Ganjam
2. Baleswar
3. Bhadrak
4. Kendrapara
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 1, 4, 3, 2
[C] 3, 2, 1, 4
[D] 4, 3, 2, 1
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Correct Answer: B [1, 4, 3, 2]
Notes:
Coastal district of Odisha from South to North- Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Baleswar
39. Which of the following waterfalls is situated near the Tensa Hill Station?
[A] Aapkhol Falls
[B] Mainsigila Falls
[C] Pradhanpat Falls
[D] Khandadhar Falls
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Correct Answer: D [Khandadhar Falls]
Notes:
Khandadhar waterfall is situated near the Tensa Hill Station. It is the 12th highest in India. It is the place where the Odisha government lease POSCO to Mine Iron Ore.
40. The ‘Chausathi Yoginis shrine’ of Ranipur Jharial is situated in which of the following district of Odisha?
[A] Balangir
[B] Nuapada
[C] Rayagada
[D] Cuttack
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Correct Answer: A [Balangir]
Notes:
The ‘Chausathi Yoginis shrine’ of Ranipur Jharial is situated in Balangir district. The Yogini idol represents a female figurine standing on an animal.
