OPSC Prelims Exam State Specific GK (Eng)

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Revised Study Materials ODISHA State Specific GK

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Odisha : At a Glance Capital Bhubaneswar Districts 30 Official Language Odia Formation 1 April 1936 Physical Characteristics Four natural divisions: 1. Northern plateau 2. Eastern Ghats 3. Central trace 4. Coastal plains. Natural Vegetation 1. Tropical Semi-Evergreen Region 2. Tropical Moist Deciduous Region 3. Tropical Dry Deciduous Region 4. Coastal Forests Major Rivers 1. Mahanadi (From Chattisgarh To false point) 2. Brahmani (From Sankh & South Koel To Bay of Bengal) Major Regional Festivals elopDurga Puja, SaraswatioupIndia Puja, Ganesh Puja, Shiva Ratri, Janmastami, Kali Puja, Dolapurnim, Holi, Nua Khai, Sitala v Sasthi, Car Festival (Ratha Yatra) Major Art Forms Paintings,Gr Patta Chitras, Chitrapothi Dance Odissi, Chhau dance, Medha Nacha, Danda Nata, Changu De Dance, Karma dance, Chaitighoda Horse dance, Baunsa rani, Bamboo dance & Dalkhai Industry Steel, Ferromanganese, Cement, Aluminum, Fertilizer production, Nonferrous smelting, Chemicals, ceramic products, glassworks and aeronautics equipment, Pa- per mills, cotton textiles, sericulture Minerals Chromite, graphite, Bauxite, manganese ore, Iron ore, sillimanite, Quartzite, pyroxenite & dolomite Agriculture Pulses (legumes), oilseeds, Vegetables,wheat, corn [maize], sorghum, and pearl millet, jute, sugarcane, co- conuts, and spices http://www.developindiagroup.co.in/ 2 NOTES for Odisha Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2018 ODISHA STATE SPECIFIC GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 2018 Geographical Indications Kotpad Handloom fabrics, Orissa Ikat, Konark Stone Carv- ing, Pattachitra, Pipili Applique Work, Khandua Saree & Fabrics, Gopalpur Tussar Fabrics, Ganjam Kewda Rooh, Ganjam Kewda flower, Dhalapathar Parda & Fabrics, Sambalpuri Bandha Saree & Fabrics, Bomkai Saree & Fabrics, Habaspuri Saree & Fabrics, Berhampur Patta (Phoda Kumbha Saree & Joda State Animal Sambar State Bird Indian Roller State Flower Lotus State Tree Banyan World Heritage Sites Sun Temple, Konarak Ramsar Sites Bhitarkanika Mangroves, Chilka Lake Bird Sanctuaries Chilka Lake National Parks Bhitarkanika NP, Simlipal NP Biosphere Reserve Simlipal Wildlife Sanctuaries Badrama WLS, Baisipalli WLS, Balukhand Konark WLS, Bhitarkanika WLS, Chandaka Dampara WLS, Chilika (Nalaban) WLS, Debrigarh WLS, Gahirmatha (Marine) WLS, Hadgarh WLS, Karlapat WLS, Khalasuni WLS, Kotagarh WLS,oup Kuldiha WLS, Lakhari Valley WLS, elopNandankanan IndiaWLS, Satkosia Gorge WLS, Simlipal WLS, v Sunabeda WLS, Kapilash WLS Tiger Reserve Simlipal, Satkosia Elephant Reserve MayurbhanjGr ER, Mahanadi ER, Sambalpur ER, Baitami ER, South Orissa ER Marine ProtectedDe Area Bhitarkanika, Chilka (Nalaban), Gahirmatha, Balukhand Konark History of Orissa History of Orissa, which acquired indelible fame and glory under its past names, ‘Kalinga’ and ‘Utkal’, dates back to very remote antiquity. The State was known, far and wide, for the heroic deeds, maritime trade and over-sea expansion of its people. They were pioneer founders of Indian colonies across the oceans. Splendid glimpses of its remarkable past are found in many epics including Mahabharat. Buddhist and Jain literature also have rich descriptions of bravery, patriotism and generosity of the people of ancient Kalinga. It is the soil of Orissa and supremely courageous sacrifices of its people that turned a merciless, http://www.developindiagroup.co.in/ 3 NOTES for Odisha Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2018