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 lyrics, written by the famous Odia poet Baladeva Rath are the example of which of the following classes of Odissi music?
[A] Dhrupada
[B] Chitrapada
[C] Chhanda
[D] Chitrakala
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Correct Answer: D [Chitrakala]
Notes:
The lyrics, written by the famous Odia poet Baladeva Rath are the example of Chitrakala. The folk musical art Dhumpa Sangita was founded by Baladeva Rath.
32. Which among the following instruments is/ are indigenous musical instruments of Odisha?
1. Baunsa Taranga
2. Katha Taranga
3. Mohan Veena
4. Sarangi
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [1 & 2]
Notes:
The indigenous musical instruments of Odisha are Katha Taranga and Baunsa Taranga. These are beneficial to match the singer’s voice.
33. Which of the following deities is/ are worshipped by Chhau dancers?
[A] Lord Shiva
[B] Goddess Parvati
[C] Both Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati
[D] Lord Krishna
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Correct Answer: C [Both Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati]
Notes:
Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped by Chhau dancers. It is performed in Balasore, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Dhenkanal district of Odisha.
34. Karma dance is popular in which among the following district of Odisha?
1. Balangir
2. Dhenkanal
3. Sundargarh
4. Mayurbhanj
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Karma dance is popular in Dhenkanal, Mayurbhanj, Balangir, Sundargarh, Sambalpur, Kalahandi district of Odisha.
35. Late Bansiballav Goswami is associated with which of the following tradition of Odisha?
[A] Pala
[B] Yatra
[C] Dance
[D] Mughal Tamasa
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Correct Answer: D [Mughal Tamasa]
Notes:
Late Bansiballav Goswami is associated with Mughal Tamasa. He was the writer of the Mughal Tamasa (1728 AD).
36. Which among the following Odia film is/ are directed by Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami?
1. Agni Bina
2. Om
3. Laxmira Abjisara
4. Bandha A Jeeban
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 films directed by Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami- Laxmira Abjisara (2001), Om (2004), Agni Bina ( 1990), Bandha A Jeeban (2009).
37. Who wrote the book ‘Ho Bhagate’?
[A] Ashok Pati
[B] Bijay Mohanty
[C] Subodh Patnaik
[D] Arindam roy
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Correct Answer: C [Subodh Patnaik]
Notes:
‘Ho Bhagate’ was written by Subodh Patnaik, a famous screenwriter of the Odia film industry. He won the Odisha Sahitya Academy Award for this book.
38. Who among the following is a famous weightlifter of Odisha?
[A] Anuradha Biswal
[B] Katulu Ravi Kumar
[C] Padmini Rout
[D] Dilip Tirkey
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Correct Answer: B [Katulu Ravi Kumar]
Notes:
Katulu Ravi Kumar is a famous weightlifter of Odisha. He was born in Berhampur in the year 1988. He received Arjuna Award in 2010.
39. Biju Patnaik Sports Award was instituted in which year?
[A] 2001-02
[B] 2004-05
[C] 2007-08
[D] 2011-12
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Correct Answer: A [2001-02]
Notes:
Biju Patnaik Sports Award was instituted in 2001-02. It is the highest honor to felicitate the sportspersons and coaches of the state.
40. Who among the following is the winner of the Biju Patnaik Bravery Award 2018?
[A] Pramod Bhagat
[B] Shrimati Badra
[C] Ram Narayan Dash
[D] Radhakant Tripathi
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Correct Answer: B [Shrimati Badra]
Notes:
Shrimati Badra is the winner of the Biju Patnaik Bravery Award 2018. She is a school student who saved her classmates from a fatal train accident.
