OPSC OAS 2023 PrelimsOdisha SpecificQuestion 2
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2023 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
‘Kattaka caves’ referred to, among others
P. Hathigumpha and Ranigumpha
Q. Kumari Parvata
R. Alakapurigumpha
S. Mahendragarh
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (A) P, Q and R but, not S
Kattaka Caves is an ancient collective name referring to the cave complex at Udayagiri and Khandagiri hills near Bhubaneswar, Odisha, associated with King Kharavela.
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P. Hathigumpha and Ranigumpha
- Both are located at Udayagiri Hill
Q. Kumari Parvata
- Ancient name for Khandagiri Hill (also called Kumari hill)
R. Alakapurigumpha
- This is one of the named caves within the Udayagiri-Khandagiri complex
S. Mahendragarh
- This refers to a separate hill/fort — not part of the Udayagiri-Khandagiri cave complex
- Not included under the Kattaka caves designation
