States PCS: Odisha GK & General Studies for OPSC and other Odisha Exams
General Knowledge and General Studies Questions of Odisha state examinations conducted by Odisha Public Service Commission.
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41. Which of the following dance of Odisha is related to the worshipping of Lord Shiva?
[A] Chandheya Nata
[B] Daskathia
[C] Dhanu Yatra
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Daskathia]
Notes:
Daskathia dance is related to the worshipping of Lord Shiva. The performers represent different versions of Lord Shiva like Rudra, Shankar, Mahadeva, Hara.
42. Leela of Odisha is based on the lives of which among the following deities?
1. Lord Shiva
2. Lord Krishna
3. Lord Rama
4. Lord Jagannath
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 2 only
[B] 2 & 3
[C] 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [2 & 3]
Notes:
Leela of Odisha is a form of Opera. It is based on the lives of Lord Krishna and Lord Rama.
43. What is the main purpose of conducting the Chandan Jatra ritual during the Jyestha month?
[A] Providing pleasant cool comfort during summer
[B] Providing natural meditation to get rid of illness
[C] Providing Chandan tree to each and every devotees
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: 0 []
Notes:
Chandan Jatra is celebrated in the month of May-June. The main purpose of conducting the Chandan Jatra ritual during the Jyestha month is to provide pleasant cool comfort during summer to Lord Jagannath.
44. Gamha Purnima in Odisha is observed in which of the following lunar month?
[A] Magha
[B] Shravan
[C] Chaitra
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Shravan]
Notes:
Gamha Purnima in Odisha is observed in Shravan (July-August) month. It is mainly celebrated in Bhubaneswar and the Ganjam district of Odisha. It is also known as the Raksha Bandhan.
45. Which among the following is/ are the popular cuisines of Odisha?
1. Pakhal
2. Dalma
3. Kanika
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:
Popular cuisines of Odisha- Pakhal (Prepared by soaking cooked rice in water overnight), Dalma (With Vegetable and Lentils), Kanika (Sweetened rice).
46. Which among the following is/ are the main objectives of the scheme for Coaching for Excellence?
1. To provide expert coaching to the sportsperson
2. To promote various sports discipline
3. To provide guidance to the sportsperson
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:
The objectives of the scheme for Coaching for Excellence- To provide guidance to the sportsperson to achieve excellence, To provide expert coaching to the sportsperson, To promote various sports discipline in Odisha.
47. Which of the following personalities of Odisha won the Jnanpith Award in the year 2011?
[A] Gopinath Mohanty
[B] Pratibha Ray
[C] Kunwar Narayan
[D] Amitav Ghosh
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Correct Answer: B [Pratibha Ray]
Notes:
The Jnanpith Award in the year 2011 won by Pratibha Ray. She was born in the Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha.
48. Marriages within the blood relations are practiced by which of the following tribes of Odisha?
[A] Bhumias
[B] Bondas
[C] Koyas
[D] Gonds
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Correct Answer: D [Gonds]
Notes:
Marriages within the blood relations are practiced by Gonds. They live in the hill tracts of Central and South India, Koraput and Kalahandi district of Odisha.
49. As per the census 2011, what is the urban literacy rate of Odisha?
[A] 82.37%
[B] 85.75%
[C] 87.19%
[D] 88.23%
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Correct Answer: B [85.75%]
Notes:
As per the census 2011, the urban literacy rate of Odisha is 85.75%. Rural literacy is 70.22%
50. Under Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana what is the amount of coverage per family for female beneficiaries?
[A] Up to 5 lakh
[B] Up to 8 lakh
[C] Up to 10 lakh
[D] Up to 15 lakh
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Correct Answer: C [Up to 10 lakh ]
Notes:
Under Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana the coverage amount per family of female beneficiaries is up to 10 lakh and for male beneficiaries, it is up to 5 lakh. A sum of 1,108 crores is allocated for this project in the new budget of 2020-21.
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