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. Who received the Sarala Samman Award for the year 2018?
[A] Shatrughan Pandav
[B] Abdul Rahman Khan
[C] Radhakant Tripathi
[D] Kamakhya Prasad Majhi
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Correct Answer: A [Shatrughan Pandav]
Notes:
Shatrughan Pandav received the Sarala Samman Award for the year 2018 for his poetry collection Mishra Dhrupada.
42. SC and ST population of Odisha constitutes what percent of the total population?
[A] 39.98%
[B] 30.12%
[C] 25.15%
[D] 19.65%
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Correct Answer: A [39.98%]
Notes:
In Odisha, the total SC and ST population is 39.98% percent of the total population. 62 Schedule tribe and 93 Schedule caste communities are there in the state.
43. As per the census 2011, what is the rank of Odisha in terms of the total SC population in the country?
[A] 5th
[B] 7th
[C] 11th
[D] 13th
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Correct Answer: C [11th]
Notes:
As per the census 2011, Odisha ranks 11th in terms of the total SC population in the country. Uttar Pradesh has the highest no of SC population in the country.
44. Sandhidemudu and Jakaradevatha are worshipped by which of the following tribes of Odisha?
[A] Bhumias
[B] Gonds
[C] Sauras
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Sauras]
Notes:
Sandhidemudu and Jakaradevatha are worshipped by Saura tribal people. They are mainly found in the Paralakhemundi and Gunpur area of South Odisha.
45. ‘Parji’ is the spoken language of which of the following tribes of Odisha?
[A] Matias
[B] Didayis
[C] Koyas
[D] Dharuas
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Correct Answer: D [Dharuas]
Notes:
‘Parji’ is the spoken language of Dharuas tribal people of Odisha. It is originated from the Dravidian language family. Dharuas are mainly engaged in agriculture and hunting activities.
46. Which of the following districts of Odisha has the highest Schedule Caste population?
[A] Ganjam
[B] Kalahandi
[C] Gajapati
[D] Bhadrak
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Correct Answer: A [Ganjam]
Notes:
Ganjam districts of Odisha has the highest Schedule Caste population. The lowest population of SC is found in the Gajapati district.
47. What is the sex ratio of Odisha as per the census conducted in 2011?
[A] 921
[B] 932
[C] 979
[D] 986
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Correct Answer: C [979]
Notes:
The sex ratio (No of females per 1000 males) of Odisha as per the census conducted in 2011 is 979. In the year 2001, it was 972.
48. 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%).
49. What is the main objective of the “Mo Prativa” program launched in Odisha?
[A] To encourage doctors for their contribution to combat COVID-19
[B] To participate in online competitions during lockdown for children
[C] To engage health workers in hospitals voluntarily
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [To participate in online competitions during lockdown for children]
Notes:
“Mo Prativa” program is launched in Odisha in collaboration with UNICEF to engage children (Age group of 5 to 18 years) in online competitions like drawings, writing slogans, paintings, short story writing during the lockdown due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
50. What is the main objective of the ‘MAMATA’ scheme launched in Odisha?
[A] To reduce maternal and infant mortality rate
[B] To provide free health care to farmers
[C] To provide free education to girls from class I to VI
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [To reduce maternal and infant mortality rate]
Notes:
‘MAMATA’ scheme of Odisha aims at reducing the maternal and infant mortality rate. It was launched in the year 2011.
