Q. When was Odisha made into a separate province by the Britishers?

Correct Answer

1st April, 1936

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Which state bounds on the South of Odisha?
    A)Madhya Pradesh
    B)Maharashtra
    C)Andhra Pradesh
    D)Karnataka
    Answer: Andhra Pradesh
  • Q. The ‘Olive Ridley Turtles’ are considered to be endangered because of their few remaining nesting sites in the world. In this context, which among the following statement(s) is/are correct? 1. Their peculiar behaviour of synchronised nesting in mass numbers is known as ‘Arribada’. 2. Gahirmatha Beach in Orissa is one of their few nesting grounds in the world.
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Bamboo craft of Odisha usually involve 1. Basketry 2. Mattress
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Tandava’, ‘Lasya’ and ‘Navatala’ systems are associated with which dance of Odisha.
    A)Chhau
    B)Mahari
    C)Paika
    D)Odissi
    Answer: Odissi
  • Q. With reference to Nandankanan Zoological Park, the world ‘Nandankanan’ literally means
    A)Garden of Miseries
    B)Garden of Gods
    C)Garden of Pleasure
    D)Garden of Sorrow
    Answer: Garden of Pleasure
  • Q. As per Census 2011, which religious community has the highest concentration in the state of Odisha?
    A)Sikh
    B)Jain
    C)Hindu
    D)Buddhist
    Answer: Hindu
  • Q. The highest peak of Odisha is
    A)Balia Pahar
    B)Deomali peak
    C)Badam Pahar
    D)Golikonda
    Answer: Deomali peak
  • Q. Which among the following is the International Airport located in Odisha?
    A)Veer Surender Sai Airport
    B)Biju Patnaik Airport
    C)Nawapara Airport
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Biju Patnaik Airport
  • Q. King Asoka became Buddhist after he was horrified with the tyranny of Kalinga War. It was in:
    A)261 BC
    B)258 BC
    C)200 BC
    D)327 BC
    Answer: 261 BC
  • Q. Mayurbhanj ranks high in the production of
    A)Maize
    B)Wheat
    C)Coconut
    D)Chillies
    Answer: Maize
  • Q. Which tree covers almost 33% of the forest cover in Odisha?
    A)Bamboo
    B)Sal
    C)Sundari
    D)Teak
    Answer: Sal
  • Q. Lateritic soil is not found in which Agro-climatic zone?
    A)South Eastern Ghat
    B)Eastern Ghat High Land
    C)Western Central Table Land
    D)Mid Central Table Land
    Answer: Eastern Ghat High Land
  • Q. Which among the following regions in Odisha experience high monsoon rainfall?
    A)Balasore and Mayurbhanj
    B)Phulbani and Phiringia
    C)Koraput and Ganjam
    D)Middle Baitarini Basin
    Answer: Phulbani and Phiringia
  • Q. Dhanu Yatra festival is related to which God/Goddess?
    A)Saraswati
    B)Krishna
    C)Lord Shiva
    D)Goddess Parvati
    Answer: Krishna
  • Q. Which group of rocks contain the minerals Mica, Feldspar and Quartz found in Odisha?
    A)Pegmatite
    B)Granite Gneiss
    C)Archean
    D)Archean Sedimentary
    Answer: Pegmatite
  • Q. What are ‘Baunsa-Taranga’ and ‘Katha-Taranga’ associated within the state of Odisha?
    A)Indigenous musical instruments of the state
    B)Steps of Odissi dance
    C)Folk music of Odisha
    D)A popular theatre in Odisha
    Answer: Indigenous musical instruments of the state
  • Q. When was the hero of Odisha, Laxman Naik executed?
    A)23rd August, 1942
    B)21st August, 1942
    C)21st March, 1943
    D)29th March, 1943
    Answer: 29th March, 1943
  • Q. The Meghas ruled over which part of Kosala?
    A)East Kosala
    B)North Kosala
    C)South Kosala
    D)West Kosala
    Answer: South Kosala
  • Q. In performing the Odissi dance, which is the first step or phase
    A)Sthai
    B)Pallavi
    C)Mangalacharan
    D)Moksha
    Answer: Mangalacharan
  • Q. Precious minerals and gem stones are mostly found in which district of Odisha?
    A)Nayagarh
    B)Keonjhar
    C)Deogarh
    D)Mayurbhanj
    Answer: Deogarh

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