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 is the name of the Muslim poet who composed several poems during the reign of Jahangir?
[A] Brindavan Das
[B] Salabega
[C] Trilochan Das
[D] Sarala Das
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Correct Answer: B [Salabega]
Notes:
Salabega, also known as Bhakta Salabega composed several poems (Dedicated to Jagannath) during the reign of Mughal Samrat Jahangir.
32. Which of the following is the first organized work of prose in Odia literature?
[A] Rudrasudhanidhi
[B] Labanyabati
[C] Rasabaridhi
[D] Kanaklata
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Correct Answer: A [Rudrasudhanidhi]
Notes:
The first organized work of prose in Odia literature is Rudrasudhanidhi. It was written by Abhadutta Narayan Swami.
33. Which of the following magazines is the first progressive literary magazine in Odia?
[A] Adhunik
[B] Bodha Dayini
[C] Utkal Samvab
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Adhunik]
Notes:
Adhunik is the first progressive literary magazine in Odia. It was edited and published by Ananta Patnaik and Bhagabati Charan Panigrahi.
34. ‘Keli Kalanidhi’, ‘Bidesh’, ‘Gopi Bilapa’ are some of the notable poetic creation of which of the following personalities?
[A] Gourishankar Ray
[B] Brajanath Badajena
[C] Upendra Bhanja
[D] Sarala Das
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Correct Answer: B [Brajanath Badajena]
Notes:
Brajanath Badajena was born in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. He was a contemporary of Upendra Bhanja (Greatest poet of Riti Yuga).
35. Which among the following is/ are the themes of the wall paintings of the Juang tribal community?
1. Birds
2. Animals
3. Flowers
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:
Juang tribal communities are mostly found in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. The themes of their wall paintings are Animals, Birds, Flowers.
36. Which of the following district of Odisha is famous for Applique Craft?
[A] Cuttack
[B] Balasore
[C] Bhadrak
[D] Puri
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Correct Answer: A [Cuttack]
Notes:
Applique is an embroidery type of crafting work. Cuttack district (Pipili town) of Odisha is famous for its Applique Craft.
37. Bhajan comes under which of the following types of music of Odisha?
[A] Raw classical music
[B] Light classical music
[C] Folk Music
[D] Tribal music
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Correct Answer: B [Light classical music]
Notes:
Bhajan comes under Light classical music. Janam is also a type of light classical music.
38. Phari Khanda Khela is the other name of which of the following dance form of Odisha?
[A] Paika Dance
[B] Jahoomar Dance
[C] Dalkhai dance
[D] Karma Dance
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Correct Answer: A [Paika Dance]
Notes:
Phari Khanda Khela is the other name of Paika Dance. It is associated with martial art with Sword and shield.
39. Which among the following personalities is/ are associated with Odissi dance form?
1. Baisali Mohanty
2. Saswat Joshi
3. Sonal Mansingh
4. Kelucharan Mohapatra
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Some of the famous Odissi dancers- Kelucharan Mohapatra (Puri), Sonal Mansingh, Saswat Joshi (Balangir), Baisali Mohanty (Puri)
40. Which of the following festivals is considered as the grandest of all the festivals in Odisha?
[A] Ashokashtami Festival
[B] Dola Purnima
[C] Chandan Yatra
[D] Ratha Yatra
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Correct Answer: D [Ratha Yatra]
Notes:
Ratha Yatra of Puri is considered as the grandest of all the festivals in Odisha. It is celebrated every year during the month of June-July.
