More Questions on Odisha
- Q. Which district is very famous for Applique work in Odisha?
A)Ganjam
B)Puri
C)Jajpur
D)Mayurbhahj
Answer: Puri
- Q. Name two hills containing many caves near Bhubaneswar.
A)Malayagiri and Ratnagiri
B)Khandagiri and Udayagiri
C)Lalitgiri and Pushagiri
D)Whalegiri and Barunei hill
Answer: Khandagiri and Udayagiri
- Q. Biju Expressway passes through which of the following districts of Odisha?
A)Koraput
B)Sundergarh
C)Jharsuguda
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. As per the Census 2011, which district has the highest population of Odisha?
A)Ganjam
B)Debagarh/Deogarh
C)Mayurbhanj
D)Subarnapur
Answer: Ganjam
- Q. Which festival is a 42 day long festival related to the Lord Jagannath’s festivals in Puri district?
A)Ashokashtami
B)Dola Purnima
C)Chandan Yatra
D)Sitalsasthi
Answer: Chandan Yatra
- 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. Who among the following was the sole delegate from Odisha to attend the Second Round Table Conference held in London in 1930?
A)Madhusudan Das
B)Basudev Sudhal Dev
C)Krushna Chandra Gajapati
D)Gopabandhu Das
Answer: Krushna Chandra Gajapati
- Q. Which actress from Cuttack received National Award for Best Director for her directoral debut ‘Tara’?
A)Leslie Tripathy
B)Elina Samantaray
C)Mahasweta Ray
D)Bijaya Jena
Answer: Bijaya Jena
- 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. Which specie(s) of fish is/are cultured in brackish water found in coastal areas of Odisha?
A)Herrings
B)Shrimps
C)Hilsa
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Rural Infrastructure Development Fund was set up in which year?
A)1999-2000
B)1995-96
C)2005-06
D)2010-11
Answer: 1995-96
- 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 of the following temple was rebuilt from its ruins in the 20th century?
A)Brahmeshwar temple
B)Mukteswar temple
C)Khichakeswari temple
D)Daiteswar temple
Answer: Khichakeswari temple
- Q. Which district of Odisha has the lowest Scheduled Caste population in the state as per Census 2011?
A)Gajapati
B)Boudh
C)Bhadrak
D)Khardha
Answer: Gajapati
- Q. Eram is famous as “Rakta Tirtha” for
A)Massacre at Melan Padia
B)Salt Satyagraha
C)Prajamandal Movement
D)Laxman Naik Rebellion
Answer: Massacre at Melan Padia
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. The maximum extension of low annual rainfall is found in South-East Odisha. 2. In the rolling uplands of the Baragarh plain and in the middle Brahmani catchment basin, the low rainfall is encountered. Which of the statements given above 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 first primary school was set up in which year in Odisha?
A)1760 AD
B)1600 AD
C)1822 AD
D)1901 AD
Answer: 1822 AD
- Q. Ganthi Ganana is played by Kharial tribes of which district of Odisha?
A)Balasore
B)Sundargarh
C)Shimuga
D)None of these
Answer: Sundargarh
- Q. Who among the following freedom fighter was also a prolific writer?
A)Krishnabala Sen
B)Sarala Devi
C)Malati Devi
D)Rama Devi
Answer: Sarala Devi
- Q. Who established ‘Sevaghar’ Ashram at Bari?
A)Rama Devi
B)Sarala Devi
C)Malati Devi
D)Sita Devi
Answer: Rama Devi
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