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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1. Construction of the famous Jagannath temple of Puri was started by?
[A] Anangabhima III
[B] Chodaganga
[C] Narasingha deva I
[D] Bhanu deva IV
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Correct Answer: B [Chodaganga]
Notes:
The construction was started by Anantavarman Chodgangadeva of the Eastern Ganga empire. In 1174 AD it was completed by Anangabhima III. In 1360 Firoz Shah Tughlaq desecrated this temple. Narasingha deva I built the famous Konark Sun Temple (Black Pagoda).
2. Bhadraka inscription gives a description of which dynasty of Odisha?
[A] Muranda
[B] Gupta
[C] Nanda
[D] Chedi
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Correct Answer: A [Muranda]
Notes:
Stone inscription of Bhadrak gives reference to the Muranda dynasty. It was believed that they were a foreign tribe and entered India with Kushanas.
3. Ragolu copper place belongs to which ruler?
[A] Shaktivarmana
[B] Sankarvarmana
[C] Umavarmana
[D] Vishakhavarman
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Correct Answer: A [Shaktivarmana]
Notes:
Maharaja Shaktivarmana issued Ragolu Copper place. He transferred his capital from Simhapura to Pishtapura.
4. Which ancient port was situated near Balasore?
[A] Kannagara
[B] Kosamba
[C] Katikardama
[D] Nanigaina
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Correct Answer: B [Kosamba]
Notes:
Ancient ports of Odisha are Kannagara (Konark), Kosamba (Balasore), Katikardama (Cuttack), Nanigaina (Puri)
5. What is the name of the foreign historian who divided Kalinga into three divisions?
[A] Pliny
[B] Curtius
[C] Plutarch
[D] Diodorus
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Correct Answer: A [Pliny]
Notes:
Three parts of Kalinga mentioned by Pliny were Gangarides (Gangetic), Maceo (Middle), Calingae (Kalinga)
6. Who among the Odishan leader took part in the Great revolt of 1857?
[A] Surendra Sai
[B] Chakhi Khuntia
[C] Ramakrushna Samanta Singhar
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Surendra Sai, Chakhi Khuntia, Ramakrushna Samanta Singhar are some of the great patriots of Odisha who participated in the Great Uprising.
7. The Brahmo movement was responsible for spreading
[A] Polytheism
[B] Monotheism
[C] Atheism
[D] Judaism
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Correct Answer: B [Monotheism]
Notes:
Monotheism (There is only one God)
8. Which city is situated between Mahanadi and its arm Kathajodi river?
[A] Cuttack
[B] Rourkela
[C] Bhadrak
[D] Sambalpur
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Correct Answer: A [Cuttack]
Notes:
Cuttack is situated between Mahanadi and Kathajodi.
9. Which among the following pair is known as the Twin city of Odisha?
[A] Cuttack & Puri
[B] Balasore & Puri
[C] Sambalpur & Rourkela
[D] Cuttack & Bhubaneswar
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Correct Answer: D [Cuttack & Bhubaneswar]
Notes:
Cuttack and Bhubaneswar are often called a twin city. Bhubaneswar is situated beside the Kuakhai river.
10. Which of the following condition of rainfall denotes low winter rainfall in Odisha?
[A] Less than 5 cm
[B] Less than 15 cm
[C] Less than 75 cm
[D] Less than 2.5 cm
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Correct Answer: D [Less than 2.5 cm]
Notes:
Rainfall less than 2.5 cm denotes low winter rainfall in Odisha. While in monsoon Low rainfall means less than 120 cm.
