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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21. What is the rank of Odisha in the variety of Tasar production?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 4th
[D] 6th
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Correct Answer: B [2nd]
Notes:
Odisha ranks 2nd in the production of Tasar. Bihar ranks first.
22. Which of the following varieties of silk is less popular in Odisha
[A] Eri
[B] Tassar
[C] Mulberry
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Mulberry]
Notes:
Sericulture started in Odisha in 1926. Mulberry is less popular in Odisha with compare to Eri and Tassar.
23. Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) was set up in which year?
[A] 1950
[B] 1980
[C] 1986
[D] 1997
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Correct Answer: C [1986]
Notes:
IWAI was set up in 1986. Its headquarter is situated in Noida.
24. DD Odia channel was launched in which year?
[A] 1910
[B] 1950
[C] 1966
[D] 1994
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Correct Answer: D [1994]
Notes:
DD Odia channel was launched in 1994. It was a state-owned tv channel.
25. Odisha’s first Foreign Post Office (FPO) was inaugurated at which place?
[A] Barbil
[B] Mancheswar
[C] Balasore
[D] Jeypore
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Correct Answer: B [Mancheswar]
Notes:
Odisha’s first FPO was inaugurated at Mancheswar in Bhubaneswar. Previously it was done through Kolkata FPO.
26. What was the main purpose of the Odia Movement?
[A] Unification of Odia and safeguarding areas to secure the language and culture
[B] Massive exploitation by British
[C] Forceful tax imposition by British
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Unification of Odia and safeguarding areas to secure the language and culture]
Notes:
The main objective of the Odia Movement was the unification of Odia and safeguarding areas to secure the language and culture of Odiyan people.
27. The chief commissioner of Nagpur ordered the replacement of Odia by the Hindi language in which year?
[A] 1844
[B] 1849
[C] 1895
[D] 1899
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Correct Answer: C [1895]
Notes:
The chief commissioner of Nagpur ordered the replacement of Odia by the Hindi language for offices, schools and colleges on 15th January 1895. It was made effective from 1st January 1896.
28. The general election for the Legislative assembly was started from which year?
[A] 1947
[B] 1949
[C] 1950
[D] 1952
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Correct Answer: D [1952]
Notes:
Odisha Legislative assembly is unicameral in nature. The general election for the Legislative assembly was started in 1952.
29. Who appointed the governor of a state?
[A] President
[B] Chief Minister
[C] Chief Justice of High court
[D] Attorney General
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Correct Answer: A [President]
Notes:
The governor is the nominal head of a state. President of India appointed the Governor. His term of five years is subject to the pleasure of the President.
30. Which district of Odisha is known as the Land of the Paik Rebellion?
[A] Khordha
[B] Balasore
[C] Kalahandi
[D] Cuttack
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Correct Answer: A [Khordha]
Notes:
Khordha district is known as the Land of the Paik Rebellion Bakshi Jagabandhu was the leader of the Paik Rebellion.
