Odisha State

Q. What is the pre-historic name of Odisha?

A
Kalinga
B
Utkala
C
Kosala
D
Udra

Correct Answer

Kalinga

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. How many National Parks are there in Odisha?
    A)6
    B)2
    C)11
    D)15
    Answer: 2
  • Q. Match the following Location Minerals a. Sargipali belt 1. Dolomite b. Gangapur and Vindhya 2. Kyanite c. Magarmuhan 3. Graphite d. Mayurbhanj 4. Pyrophyllite
    A)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    B)a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
    C)a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
    D)a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
    Answer: a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
  • Q. Which lake in Odisha is home to lot of migratory birds coming from Mongolia, Russia and South-East Asia?
    A)Chilika
    B)Tampara
    C)Pata
    D)Sara
    Answer: Chilika
  • Q. Consider the following about ‘Makarmela’ of Odisha 1. It is celebrated during mid-January. 2. Moon God is worshipped during ‘Makar Mela’. Which of the given statements is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Only 1
  • Q. Who became the first Chief Justice of Odisha to be appointed as the Governor (acting) of the state?
    A)Justice Harilal Agarwal
    B)Justice Ranganath Mishra
    C)Justice Gati Krushna Mishra
    D)Justice Siba Narayan Shankar
    Answer: Justice Ranganath Mishra
  • Q. Animal Mask Dance of Odisha is prevalent in which district of Odisha?
    A)Puri
    B)Ganjam
    C)Balangir
    D)Angul
    Answer: Ganjam
  • Q. The Utkal University of Culture for the promotion of performing arts is situated in which city of Odisha?
    A)Ganjam
    B)Cuttack
    C)Puri
    D)Bhubaneswar
    Answer: Bhubaneswar
  • Q. Consider the following statements about the Odisha Mining Corporation Limited (OMCL). 1. It was established on 16th May, 1956 as a joint venture company of Government of Odisha and Government of India. 2. It has been classified as a “Silver” Category State PSU. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Only 1
  • Q. In which district of Odisha, the popular actor, director and screenplay writer Sriram Panda was born?
    A)Puri
    B)Nabarangpur
    C)Cuttack
    D)Ganjan
    Answer: Nabarangpur
  • Q. The largest tribe in Odisha is
    A)Santhal
    B)Kondh
    C)Saura
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Kondh
  • Q. Who were the first Europeans to make their settlements in Odisha?
    A)Britishers
    B)Portuguese
    C)Dutch
    D)French
    Answer: Portuguese
  • Q. The State of Odisha has received how many Jnanpith Awards so far?
    A)Two
    B)One
    C)Three
    D)Four
    Answer: Four
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Schedule Caste Welfare Advisory Board was constituted under Odisha Scheduled Caste Welfare Advisory Rule, 1957. 2. CM is the Chairman of monitoring Committee constituted for the implementation of the Prevention of Atrocity Act, 1995. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Which district of Odisha has the highest literacy rate in the state as per Census 2011?
    A)Khordha
    B)Puri
    C)Nabarangpur
    D)Gajapati
    Answer: Khordha
  • Q. Which village is famous for pattachitra?
    A)Tusra
    B)Raghurajpur
    C)Paralakhemundi
    D)None of these
    Answer: Raghurajpur
  • Q. Consider the following statements about the power of superintendence of High Courts 1. Constitution does not place any restriction on the powers of High Courts to have superintendence over the subordinate courts. 2. Supreme Court has similar power vis-a-vis, the High Court. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Only 1
  • Q. Which among the following livestock product forms the most popular food component in Odisha?
    A)Milk
    B)Poultry
    C)Meat
    D)Fish
    Answer: Fish
  • Q. Consider the following statements. 1. The most important pulses grown in Odisha are gram, tur, arhar. 2. The Mahanadi delta, the Rushikulya plains and the Hirakud and Badimula regions are favourable for the cultivation of pulses. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Brown soil is found in
    A)Kandhamal
    B)Phulbani
    C)Sambalpur
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Who was the first Chief Minister of Odisha State?
    A)Surendra Sai
    B)Harekrushna Mahatab
    C)Gopabandhu Madhusudan Das
    D)Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanj Deo
    Answer: Harekrushna Mahatab

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