OPSC OAS 2024 PrelimsOdisha SpecificQuestion 3
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2024 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Match List – I with List – II and select from Code:
| List-I (Name) | List-II (Activities) |
|---|---|
| a) Madhusudan Das | 1) Leader of Khurda Rebellion |
| b) Buxi Jagabandhu | 2) Founder of Utkal Sammilani |
| c) Fakir Mohan Senapati | 3) Pioneer of Modern Odia literature |
| d) Krushna Chandra Gajapati | 4) Played Key role in Odisha’s separate province formation |
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (B) a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
Detailed Explanation
| Personality | Contribution |
|---|---|
| Madhusudan Das | Founded Utkal Sammilani (1903), spearheaded movement for separate Odisha province; known as "Utkal Gourav" (Pride of Utkal) |
| Buxi Jagabandhu | Led the Paika Rebellion/Khurda Rebellion (1817) against British rule; considered one of India’s earliest armed rebellions |
| Fakir Mohan Senapati | Father of Modern Odia literature; wrote "Chha Mana Atha Guntha" (first Odia novel); modernized Odia prose |
| Krushna Chandra Gajapati | Maharaja of Paralakhemundi; played crucial role in formation of separate Odisha province (1936); worked closely with Madhusudan Das |
