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. Which of the following dance form of Odisha is similar to the Karaga dance of Mysuru?
[A] Gotipua
[B] Ghanta Patua
[C] Paika
[D] Jhoomar
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Correct Answer: B [Ghanta Patua]
Notes:
Ghanta Patua dance is similar to the Karaga dance of Mysuru. It is performed in Cuttack, Kendrapara and Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha.
42. Bikalananda Kar is associated with which of the following cuisines of Odisha?
[A] Pitha
[B] Rasgulla
[C] Chhenapoda
[D] Rasabali
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Correct Answer: B [Rasgulla]
Notes:
Bikalananda Kar was a renowned confectioner of Odisha. “Bikali Kar Rasagola” is a famous type of rasgulla which is named after him. It is also known as Salepur Rasgulla.
43. Anupa Barla, Birendra Lakra, Prabodh Tikrey are associated with which of the following sports event of Odisha?
[A] Field Hockey
[B] Rugby
[C] Cricket
[D] Wrestling
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Correct Answer: A [Field Hockey]
Notes:
Name of some of the famous hockey players of Odisha- Prabodh Tikrey, Anupa Barla, Birendra Lakra, Dilip Tirkey, Binita Toppo
44. Which of the following games of Odisha is played by throwing coconut on land or water?
[A] Nadia Phinga
[B] Khapara Dian
[C] Machhasare Ghina
[D] Paen Anba
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Correct Answer: A [Nadia Phinga]
Notes:
Nadia Phinga is a traditional game of Odisha. It is played by throwing coconut on land or water. One whose coconut travels the longest distance will be declared as the winner.
45. Pragyan Ojha is associated with which of the following sports?
[A] Cricket
[B] Field Hockey
[C] Chess
[D] Football
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Correct Answer: A [Cricket]
Notes:
Pragyan Ojha is associated with Cricket. He served as a spinner in the Indian National National team. Recently he announced retirement from all forms of cricket.
46. How many districts of Odisha are fully covered under the scheduled areas of the state mentioned in the fifth schedule of the Indian Constitution?
[A] 3
[B] 5
[C] 7
[D] 11
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Correct Answer: C [7]
Notes:
Seven districts of Odisha are fully covered under the scheduled areas of the state mentioned in the fifth schedule of the Indian Constitution. Six districts are partly covered under the scheduled areas of the state.
47. What is the name of the largest subgroup of Kondh Tribe of Odisha?
[A] Malua Kondhs
[B] Dongria Kondhs
[C] Raja Kondhs
[D] Jharania Kondhs
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Correct Answer: A [Malua Kondhs]
Notes:
Malua Kondhs are the largest subgroup of Kondh Tribe of Odisha.
48. Which of the following districts of Odisha has the lowest population as per the census 2011?
[A] Ganjam
[B] Bhadrak
[C] Boudh
[D] Deogarh
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Correct Answer: D [Deogarh]
Notes:
Deogarh districts of Odisha has the lowest population (3,12,520) as per the census 2011. The highest population found in the Ganjam district.
49. Mukhyamantri Medhabruti Puraskar Yojana was aimed at providing the scholarship to the students of which class?
[A] 4th
[B] 8th
[C] 10th
[D] 12th
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Correct Answer: C [10th]
Notes:
Mukhyamantri Medhabruti Puraskar Yojana was aimed at providing the scholarship to the students of class 10. A cash prize of Rs. 5,000 will be given to 100 students.
50. Which sector contributes the maximum percentage in the Gross Domestic Product of Odisha (2019-20)?
[A] Agriculture Sector
[B] Industry Sector
[C] Service Sector
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Service Sector]
Notes:
The service sector contributes the maximum percentage (41%) in the Gross Domestic Product of Odisha. Agriculture and Industrial sectors contribute 27% and 32% respectively.
