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.
41. Kumar Purnima of Odisha is significant for the birthday of which of the following goddess?
[A] Laxmi
[B] Saraswati
[C] Savitri
[D] Durga
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Correct Answer: A [Laxmi]
Notes:
Kumar Purnima of Odisha is significant for the birthday of the goddess of wealth Laxmi. A game named ‘Puchi’ is played during this festival.
42. Which of the following films of Odisha won eight major Odisha state award in the year 1997?
[A] Shesha Drushti
[B] Shunya Swaroopa
[C] Ahalya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Ahalya]
Notes:
Ahalya won eight major Odisha state award in the year 1997. It is directed by Bijay Ketan Mishra.
43. Which of the following Trekking routes is/ are situated in Odisha?
1. Gandhamardan Trek
2. Nilagiri Trek
3. Mahendragiri Trek
4. Roopkund Trek
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 4
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Some of the trekking routes of Odisha- Mahendragiri Trek, Gandhamardan Trek, Nilagiri Trek. Roopkund Trek is located in Uttarakhand.
44. Odisha Sahitya Academy Award was established in Which year?
[A] 1940
[B] 1945
[C] 1950
[D] 1957
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Correct Answer: D [1957]
Notes:
Odisha Sahitya Academy Award was established in 1957. This award is given for the development of Odia language.
45. Central Rice Research Institute is located in which place of Odisha?
[A] Cuttack
[B] Bhubaneswar
[C] Puri
[D] Sambalpur
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Correct Answer: A [Cuttack]
Notes:
Central Rice Research Institute is located at Bidyadharpur, Cuttack. It was set up in 1946 (23rd April).
46. What is the male literacy rate of Odisha (As per census 2011)?
[A] 81.59%
[B] 83.65%
[C] 88.12%
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [81.59%]
Notes:
The male literacy rate of Odisha (As per census 2011) is 81.59%. It was 75.35% in the year 2001.
47. The highest rural population in the state of Odisha is found in which district?
[A] Boudh
[B] Puri
[C] Kalahandi
[D] Khordha
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Correct Answer: A [Boudh]
Notes:
The highest rural population in the state of Odisha is found in Boudh (Which is 95.37%).
48. As per the new budget of 2020-21 of Odisha, what is the increase in the estimated expenditure for 2020-21 with compare to the revised expenditure of 2019-20?
[A] 9%
[B] 11%
[C] 13%
[D] 16%
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Correct Answer: B [11%]
Notes:
As per the new budget of 2020-21 of Odisha, the estimated expenditure for 2020-21 showed an increase of 11% with compare to the revised expenditure of 2019-20. The revised expenditure of 2019-20 is 2.9% lower than it was estimated.
49. Which of the following is the objective of the Nirmal scheme launched in Odisha?
[A] To make Odisha pollution free
[B] To upgrade the standards of ancillary services in healthcare sector
[C] To use biodegradable household equipment
[D] To say no to open defecation
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Correct Answer: B [To upgrade the standards of ancillary services in healthcare sector]
Notes:
Nirmal scheme was launched on 23rd June 2018. Its main objective is up-gradation of the standards of ancillary services in the healthcare sector like Laundry service, sanitation, lift, security, etc.
50. What is the main objective of the ‘Samruddha Krishi Niti-2020’ proposed by the finance minister of Odisha during the 2020-21 budget presentation?
[A] To save the crops from environmental disaster
[B] To increase the farmer income
[C] To provide free health insurance to the farmers
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [To increase the farmer income]
Notes:
‘Samruddha Krishi Niti-2020’ aims at an increase in the income generation of the farmers. It was proposed by the Finance Minister of Odisha Shri Niranjan Pujari.
