Q. Which literary source mentions about Kalinga and Odra and its sacred river Baitarani and Goddess Viraja?

Correct Answer

The Mahabharata

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Which dance in Odisha is similar to Karaga dance of Mysuru and is performed in the month of Chaitra?
    A)Ghanta Patua
    B)Medha
    C)Naga
    D)Odissi
    Answer: Ghanta Patua
  • Q. When was the first Odia National Conference held?
    A)November, 1907
    B)December, 1903
    C)April, 1896
    D)January, 1905
    Answer: December, 1903
  • Q. Odia is the ……. Indian classical language.
    A)2nd
    B)1st
    C)5th
    D)6th
    Answer: 6th
  • Q. The University of Sambalpur started functioning from which year?
    A)1984
    B)1967
    C)1999
    D)2012
    Answer: 1967
  • Q. Who among the following was selected as an important women member for Individual Civil-Disobedience Movement?
    A)Sarala Devi
    B)Malati Devi
    C)Ram Devi
    D)Krishnabala Sen
    Answer: Malati Devi
  • Q. Which among the following power plant is a joint venture of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh?
    A)Ib Power Plant
    B)Hirakud Thermal Power Plant
    C)Balimela Power Plant
    D)Rengali Power Plant
    Answer: Balimela Power Plant
  • Q. Consider the following statements about OCTDMS. 1. It has been formed as Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) under Department of Water Resources of Odisha. 2. It will operationalise the OCTMP. 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 soil in Odisha is formed as a result of weathering of basic rock in the low lying regions of Naupada, Balangir, Sonepur, Boudh, Sambalpur and Angul?
    A)Black Soil
    B)Broun Forest Soil
    C)Deltaic Alluvial Soil
    D)Laterite Soil
    Answer: Black Soil
  • Q. Who has been honoured by the Biju Patnaik Bravery Award in the year 2017?
    A)Mohan Garada
    B)Harish Chandra Hilaal
    C)Shatrughan Pandav
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Find the incorrect match List I List II a. Cuttack Conference 1. 14th December, 1947 b. Provincial Jurisdiction Act 2. 1st January, 1948 c. Prajamandal Conference 3. 10th August, 1947 d. Formation of Odisha Province 4. 1st April, 1936
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: b
  • Q. Srimati, Priya, Prasant are varieties of which crop grown in Odisha?
    A)Jute
    B)Mango
    C)Turmeric
    D)Rice
    Answer: Rice
  • 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. 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. The festival of Sitalsasthi relates to
    A)Ramayana
    B)marriage of Lord Shiva and Parvati
    C)Mahabharata
    D)victory of good over evil
    Answer: marriage of Lord Shiva and Parvati
  • Q. Who of the following is associated with Field Hockey Sport in Odisha?
    A)Ignace Tirkey
    B)Dilip Tirkey
    C)Birendra Lakra
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Which wildlife sanctuary in Odisha lies adjoining to Udanti Sanctuary of Chhattisgarh?
    A)Hadgarh
    B)Sunabeda
    C)Kuldiha
    D)Lakhari
    Answer: Sunabeda
  • Q. Consider the following statements. 1. The rivers of Odisha have deep valleys. 2. The state of Odisha is bound by Bay of Bengal on the South-East. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)All of the above
    Answer: Only 2
  • Q. When was Odisha Public Service Commission constituted?
    A)1st April, 1949
    B)11th November, 1947
    C)21st October, 1936
    D)1st March, 1950
    Answer: 1st April, 1949
  • Q. Which traditional game in Odisha is played by throwing coconut on land and water?
    A)Paen Anba
    B)Khapara Dian
    C)Nadia Phinga
    D)Machhasare Ghina
    Answer: Nadia Phinga
  • Q. The ‘Hira Cement Works’ in Odisha is run by the
    A)HINDALCO
    B)IDCO
    C)NALCO
    D)None of these
    Answer: IDCO

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