Preparing for state-level examinations like the OSSSC PEO, Odisha Police SI, Constable, and OPSC ASO requires a balanced grasp of static General Knowledge, Odisha heritage, Indian history, polity, and general science.
To help you test your preparation, we have extracted 20 high-frequency General Knowledge questions discussed in this comprehensive revision module.
1. What are the primary constituent metals of the alloy Brass?
Brass is primarily an alloy of copper and zinc.
2. Which famous medieval Odia poet composed the celebrated poetic work Gita Govinda?
Jayadeva, the famous medieval poet, composed the celebrated Sanskrit poetic work Gita Govinda.
3. Which dynasty was ruling Odisha during the period of Jayadeva’s literary activity?
Jayadeva’s literary period is associated with the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in Odisha.
4. Bell Metal work in Odisha is famous for using an alloy primarily made of which two metals?
Bell metal is traditionally a copper-tin alloy and is widely used in traditional metal crafts.
5. Why do seismic P-waves travel faster than S-waves through the Earth’s mantle?
P-wave velocity depends on bulk modulus, shear rigidity and density, while S-wave velocity depends mainly on shear rigidity and density.
6. Which Constitutional Amendment Act gave constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj system in India?
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions.
7. What is the minimum age required to become a member of the Rajya Sabha?
A person must be at least 30 years old to become a member of the Rajya Sabha.
8. Which river is commonly known as the ‘Sorrow of Odisha’ because of its historical flooding?
The Mahanadi is commonly referred to in Odisha GK as the ‘Sorrow of Odisha’ because of its historical flooding.
9. Who was the founder of the Gajapati Dynasty in Odisha?
Kapilendra Deva founded the Suryavamsi Gajapati Dynasty in Odisha.
10. The fundamental right to equality before law is guaranteed under which Article of the Indian Constitution?
Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws.
11. Which biosphere reserve in Odisha is famous for being a habitat of melanistic tigers?
Similipal Biosphere Reserve is famous for its population of melanistic tigers.
12. Which chemical is commonly used to disinfect municipal drinking water?
Chlorine is commonly used for municipal water disinfection. Bleaching powder is also used as a chlorine-releasing disinfectant.
13. Which ruler built the famous Sun Temple at Konark?
The Konark Sun Temple was built during the reign of King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.
14. What is the SI unit of electrical resistance?
The SI unit of electrical resistance is the ohm, represented by the symbol Ω.
15. In which century BCE did the famous Kalinga War take place?
The Kalinga War took place in the 3rd century BCE, traditionally dated to 261 BCE, during the reign of Emperor Ashoka.
16. Which atmospheric layer contains the ozone layer that absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation?
The ozone layer is concentrated in the stratosphere and absorbs much of the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation.
17. Who presides over a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament in India?
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.
18. Which wetland in Odisha was among India’s first Ramsar Sites, designated in 1981?
Chilika Lake was designated a Ramsar Site in 1981 and was among India’s first two Ramsar Sites.
19. What type of tax is the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?
GST is an indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services.
20. Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
A barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure.
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