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. The councilors of Municipalities are elected for how many years?
[A] 10 years
[B] 7 years
[C] 5 years
[D] 3 years
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Correct Answer: C [5 years]
Notes:
The councilors of Municipalities are elected for 5 years. One-third of the posts are reserved for women.
32. Which among the following is/ are the famous places of Kendrapara district of Odisha?
1. Bhitarkanika National Park
2. Udaygiri Ratnagiri caves
3. Buddhist Shrines
4. Sri Baladevjew Temple
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 4
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The headquarter of the Kendrapara district is known as Tulasi Khetra. Famous places situated in Kendrapara district- Bhitarkanika National Park, Udaygiri Ratnagiri caves, Buddhist Shrines, Sri Baladevjew Temple
33. Which of the following district of Odisha is known as Land of Tantrik culture?
[A] Balangir
[B] Kalahandi
[C] Boudh
[D] Puri
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Correct Answer: A [Balangir]
Notes:
Balangir district is known as Land of Tantrik culture. The largest stone temple situated here is Someswar Siva.
34. The Brahmeshwar Temple dedicated to which among the following deities?
[A] Lord Vishnu
[B] Lord Shiva
[C] Lord Krishna
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Lord Shiva]
Notes:
The Brahmeshwar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated in Bhubaneswar.
35. Which of the following forts of Odisha was formerly known as Sarangagarh?
[A] Asurgarh Fort
[B] Raibania Fort
[C] Chudanga Gada Fort
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Chudanga Gada Fort]
Notes:
Chudanga Gada Fort is situated in Bhubaneswar. This fort was formerly known as Sarangagarh as several water bodies of this area are filled with Lotus.
36. 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.
37. ‘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).
38. Nabarangpur of the Koraput district of Odisha is famous for which of the following craft?
[A] Lac Craft
[B] Metal Craft
[C] Grass Craft
[D] Coir Craft
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Correct Answer: A [Lac Craft]
Notes:
Lac is produced from the insect found in Palash, Kusum, Ber trees. Nabarangpur of the Koraput district of Odisha is famous for Lac Craft.
39. Jharaguna, Phooli, Murma are the type of which of the following found in Odisha?
[A] Neck Ornaments
[B] Nose Ornaments
[C] Head Ornaments
[D] Feet Ornaments
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Correct Answer: B [Nose Ornaments]
Notes:
Jharaguna, Phooli, Murma are the type of Nose Ornaments.
40. Which among the following deitins is/ are a part of the Ashokashtami Festival of Odisha?
1. Chandrasekhara
2. Rukmini
3. Basudeva
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:
Ashokashtami Festival is a religious festival of Odisha. Chandrasekhara represents Lord Lingaraj. The other two deities are Vasudeva and Rukmini.
