Q. Who were the rulers of Kalinga before the establishment of Maurya dynasty?

Correct Answer

Nandas

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Which of the following was not one of the five sarkars under Akbar’s reign?
    A)Cuttack
    B)Bhadrak
    C)Bidar
    D)Jaleswar
    Answer: Bidar
  • Q. Which among the following steel plant in Odisha was set up with South Korean collaboration?
    A)Rourkela Steel Plant
    B)Nilachal Ispat Nigam Limited
    C)POSCO India Private Limited
    D)TATA Steel, Odisha division
    Answer: POSCO India Private Limited
  • Q. Earliest records of prose in Odia language is seen in which among the following things?
    A)Stone inscriptions
    B)Metal plates
    C)Silk patakas
    D)Palm leaves
    Answer: Palm leaves
  • Q. Who among the following is a renowned painter of traditional Tussar Pattachitra paintings?
    A)Kailash Chandra Meher
    B)Nandini Satapathy
    C)Surendra Sai
    D)Mansi Pradhan
    Answer: Kailash Chandra Meher
  • Q. The Utkal University of Culture for the promotion of performing arts is situated in which city of Odisha?
    A)Ganjam
    B)Cuttack
    C)Puri
    D)Bhubaneswar
    Answer: Bhubaneswar
  • Q. Who is considered the first martyr of freedom struggle against British rule in Odisha?
    A)Jayee Krushna Rajguru
    B)Bakshi Jagabandhu
    C)Gangadhar Paikaray
    D)Vir Surendra Sai
    Answer: Jayee Krushna Rajguru
  • 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. The lyrics written by famous Odia poet Baladeva Rath are the best example of
    A)Chitrakala
    B)Dhruvapada
    C)Chitrapada
    D)Panchal
    Answer: Chitrakala
  • Q. Anuradha Biswal is associated with
    A)Hockey
    B)Athletics
    C)Cricket
    D)Wrestling
    Answer: Athletics
  • Q. Who was a founding member of the National School of Sambalpur?
    A)Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanj Deo
    B)Chandra Sekhar Behera
    C)Raja Artatran Deo
    D)Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati
    Answer: Chandra Sekhar Behera
  • Q. Which of the following was the first Odia film of Odisha?
    A)Roles to Eight
    B)Sita Bibaha
    C)Sala Budha
    D)Chini
    Answer: Sita Bibaha
  • Q. The Indian Institute of Mass Communication is located in which district of Odisha?
    A)Malkangiri
    B)Cuttack
    C)Dhenkanal
    D)None ot the above
    Answer: Dhenkanal
  • Q. District Mineral Foundation came into existence in Odisha on
    A)14th January, 2006
    B)15th January, 2015
    C)12th January, 2018
    D)12th January, 2000
    Answer: 15th January, 2015
  • Q. Balipuja Geeta in Odisha is a form of
    A)Folk music
    B)Folk dance
    C)Musical instrument
    D)Odissi Raga
    Answer: Folk music
  • Q. Consider the following statements about East Coast Railway 1. Its most of the railway routes are near the coastal region of India. 2. Its zonal railway headquarters is functioning at Bhubaneswar. 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. Consider the following information regarding Kendrapara district. 1. As per historical evidence the district was the trade hub of the ancient Kalinga. 2. It is the first municipality of Odisha during the British Raj. Which of the above mentioned information is/are Correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Neither 1 nor 2
    D)Both 1 and 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Rs. 1 Lakh assistance to build house is provided under
    A)Nirman Shramik Pucca Ghar Yojana
    B)Harishchandra Sahayata Yojana
    C)Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana
    D)Madhu Babu Awas Yojana
    Answer: Nirman Shramik Pucca Ghar Yojana
  • Q. Rasol’ is famous for
    A)ruins of Buddhist temples
    B)rock-cut Vishnu
    C)prehistoric sites
    D)Ashokan prescriptions
    Answer: rock-cut Vishnu
  • Q. Dharitri newspaper was first published in the year
    A)1901
    B)1866
    C)1974
    D)2000
    Answer: 1974
  • Q. Which forests are locally known as ‘Hental Van’ ?
    A)Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests
    B)Northern Tropical Semi-Evergreen Forests
    C)Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests
    D)Tidal Forests
    Answer: Tidal Forests

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