Odisha State

Q. Balasore was captured by which of the General of British?

A
Lord Wellesley
B
Captain Morgan
C
Lord Cornwallis
D
Warren Hastings

Correct Answer

Captain Morgan

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Harishpur, the region of first British settlement is in
    A)Pipili
    B)Balasore
    C)Jagatsinghpur
    D)Dhamara
    Answer: Jagatsinghpur
  • Q. Which dance of Odisha was started to popularise worship of Lord Shiva against the rise of Buddhism?
    A)Danda Nata
    B)Kela Keluni
    C)Ghanta Patua
    D)Dhap Dance
    Answer: Danda Nata
  • 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. The Odisha Bridge and Projects Construction Corporation Limited works under which department of Government of Odisha?
    A)Design, Planning and Investigation
    B)State Highways
    C)Research Department
    D)Works Department
    Answer: Works Department
  • Q. Longest dam Hirakud on Mahanadi river is located in which district of Odisha?
    A)Balangir
    B)Mayurbhanj
    C)Sundergarh
    D)Sambalpur
    Answer: Sambalpur
  • 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. How many ST communities are there in the state?
    A)57
    B)45
    C)62
    D)68
    Answer: 62
  • Q. Odisha was divided into how many broad political divisions under the Marathas?
    A)3
    B)4
    C)2
    D)5
    Answer: 2
  • Q. Biju Patnaik Hockey Stadium is located in which place of Odisha?
    A)Sambalpur
    B)Bhubaneswar
    C)Rourkela
    D)Malkangiri
    Answer: Rourkela
  • Q. Which is the important craft of Kansari caste in Odisha?
    A)Brass and bell metal ware
    B)Bamboo craft
    C)Silver filigree
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Brass and bell metal ware
  • Q. Which of the following is not a Hydel Power Project?
    A)Rengali
    B)Balimela
    C)Indravati
    D)Talcher
    Answer: Talcher
  • Q. Match the following lists List I (Port) List II (District) a. Bali-Harichandi 1. Balasore b. Jatadhar Muhano 2. Puri c. Kirtania 3. Jagatsinghpur d. Palur 4. Ganjam
    A)a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
    B)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
    C)a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
    D)a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
    Answer: a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
  • Q. The first unit of Rengali Hydroelectric Power Plant was commissioned in
    A)1995
    B)1985
    C)2005
    D)1990
    Answer: 1985
  • 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. Which district of Odisha has maximum number of post offices in the state?
    A)Malkangiri
    B)Ganjam
    C)Angul
    D)Keonjhar
    Answer: Ganjam
  • Q. Which state bounds Odisha on the West?
    A)Chhattisgarh
    B)Maharashtra
    C)Andhra Pradesh
    D)Karnataka
    Answer: Chhattisgarh
  • Q. Which among the following is not a Kharif crop is Odisha?
    A)Maize
    B)Wheat
    C)Groundnut
    D)Cotton
    Answer: Wheat
  • Q. Who is famously known as ‘Utkala Gaurav’ in Odisha?
    A)Surendra Sai
    B)Madhusudan Das
    C)Gopabandhu Das
    D)Krushna Chandra Dev
    Answer: Madhusudan Das
  • Q. Which of the following is smaller in area than the Jajpur district?
    A)Angul
    B)Bhadrak
    C)Balangir
    D)Boudh
    Answer: Bhadrak
  • Q. Which of the following is a harvest festival celebrated in Odisha?
    A)Ekamra
    B)Chaitu Amavasya
    C)Karma festival
    D)Magha Parab
    Answer: Chaitu Amavasya

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