Q. Which day is celebrated as the ‘Odia Journalism Day’?

Correct Answer

4th August

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Who presided over the first meeting of Utkal Sammilani?
    A)Maharaja Srirama Chandra Bhanja Deo
    B)Chakra Bisoi
    C)Raja Artatran Deo
    D)Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati
    Answer: Maharaja Srirama Chandra Bhanja Deo
  • Q. Which historical event of Odisha has been termed as the first war of Independence ?
    A)Paik Rebellion
    B)Battle of Buxar
    C)Na'anka Famine
    D)Satya Mahima Dharma
    Answer: Paik Rebellion
  • Q. Who among the following became a martyr in Odisha during the Quit India Movement?
    A)Birsa Munda
    B)Baji Raut
    C)Laxman Naik
    D)Raghu Dibakar
    Answer: Laxman Naik
  • Q. Which famous cuisine of Odisha includes a preparation of vegetables and lentils?
    A)Dalma
    B)Pakhal
    C)Chennapoda
    D)Sakara
    Answer: Dalma
  • Q. Which literary source mentioned Odisha as Kalinganagara situated on the West of Gomti river?
    A)Arthasastra
    B)Brihaspati Smriti
    C)Ramayana
    D)Avasyaka Niryukti
    Answer: Ramayana
  • Q. Which among the following institution in Odisha was set up by the Government of British India?
    A)Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack
    B)National Law University, Cuttack
    C)Both of the above
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack
  • 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. Odisha was divided into how many broad political divisions under the Marathas?
    A)3
    B)4
    C)2
    D)5
    Answer: 2
  • Q. Sarala Devi observed fast during 6th April to 13th April 1921 for
    A)Non-Cooperation Movement
    B)Civil Disobedience Movement
    C)Quit India Movement
    D)Swadeshi Movement
    Answer: Non-Cooperation Movement
  • Q. The Ahar Yojana in Odisha was launched on
    A)5th March, 2017
    B)1st April, 2015
    C)2nd February, 2018
    D)1st April, 2013
    Answer: 1st April, 2015
  • Q. Gopalila’ and ‘Danda Kandhei’ are a form of which folk drama/play of Odisha?
    A)Puppet Play
    B)Prahlad Natak
    C)Leela
    D)Jatra
    Answer: Puppet Play
  • Q. When was State Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority constituted?
    A)2009
    B)1993
    C)2011
    D)2015
    Answer: 2009
  • Q. Which project is based on Brahmani river?
    A)Baitarani
    B)Rengali
    C)Anandpur
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Which minister from Central Government was instrumental in integration of the Princely States of Odisha?
    A)Jawaharlal Nehru
    B)C. Rajagopalachari
    C)B. R. Ambedkar
    D)Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
    Answer: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  • Q. Match the following lists List I (Industries) List II (Areas) a. Refractory unit 1. Barbil b. Hira Cement Work 2. Gopalpur c. Indian Rare Earths Ltd. 3. Bardol d. Rourkela Steel Plant 4. Sambalpur
    A)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    B)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    C)a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
    D)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
    Answer: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
  • Q. Who were the first Europeans to make their settlements in Odisha?
    A)Britishers
    B)Portuguese
    C)Dutch
    D)French
    Answer: Portuguese
  • Q. Consider the following statements about the Saura tribe 1. Sauras are mainly concentrated in and around the Paralakhemundi and the Gunupur area of South Odisha. 2. They are called by various names such as Sabara, Saura, Sora, etc and have their racial affinity with the proto-austroloid physical feature. 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 Mathora king declared himself as Lord of the Kalinga?
    A)Shaktivarman
    B)Visakhavarman
    C)Prabhanjanavarman
    D)Umavarman
    Answer: Umavarman
  • Q. Which place of Odisha is known as the ‘Sports Capital of India’?
    A)Bhubaneswar
    B)Cuttack
    C)Puri
    D)Ganjam
    Answer: Bhubaneswar
  • Q. Rusikulya Irrigation Project is related to
    A)Mahanadi
    B)Godavari
    C)Brahmani
    D)Baitarni
    Answer: Mahanadi

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