Odisha State

Q. King Asoka became Buddhist after he was horrified with the tyranny of Kalinga War. It was in:

A
261 BC
B
258 BC
C
200 BC
D
327 BC

Correct Answer

261 BC

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Jajpur Keonjhar and Dhenkanal districts of Odisha are rich in which metallic mineral?
    A)Magnetite
    B)Limestone
    C)Nickel Ore
    D)Chromite
    Answer: Chromite
  • Q. The second place in Odisha where Ashokan rocks edicts are found in
    A)Udayagiri
    B)Jaugada
    C)Lalitgiri
    D)Inchudi
    Answer: Jaugada
  • Q. Which species of tree is found in the North and North-East of the Brahmani river?
    A)Teak
    B)Sal
    C)Sundari
    D)Karika
    Answer: Sal
  • Q. In which year was the Sarala Samman Award constituted by the Government of Odisha?
    A)2000
    B)1983
    C)1996
    D)1954
    Answer: 1983
  • Q. Which community of Odisha is associated with Jhoomar dance?
    A)Mahantas
    B)Kaibarta
    C)Munda
    D)Both (B) and (C)
    Answer: Both (B) and (C)
  • Q. The South Coastal Plains comprises which of the following plains?
    A)Laccustrine Plain
    B)Baitarani Plain
    C)Pan Plain
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Laccustrine Plain
  • Q. Who were the rulers of Kalinga before the establishment of Maurya dynasty?
    A)Matharas
    B)Rashtrakutas
    C)Nandas
    D)Nalas
    Answer: Nandas
  • Q. Consider the following statements. 1. This is a folk dance of Odisha where boys under 14 years dress up as females and dance to the tunes. 2. The acrobatic poses during the dance is appreciated by the audience. Which dance is mentioned in the above statements?
    A)Gotipua
    B)Mahari
    C)Paika
    D)Dalkhai
    Answer: Gotipua
  • Q. The total length of Salandi river is about
    A)144 km
    B)100 km
    C)250 km
    D)461 km
    Answer: 144 km
  • Q. Which of the following is the medicinal plant which is found in Odisha?
    A)Kochila
    B)Sarpagandha
    C)Swasamari
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. The Satya Mahima Dharma preached
    A)Philanthropy
    B)Polytheism
    C)Priest Craft
    D)Idolatry
    Answer: Philanthropy
  • 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. What is the pre-historic name of Odisha?
    A)Kalinga
    B)Utkala
    C)Kosala
    D)Udra
    Answer: Kalinga
  • Q. The district of Odisha which has the lowest literacy rate in the state as per Census 2011 is
    A)Rayagada
    B)Nabarangpur
    C)Gajapati
    D)Ganjam
    Answer: Nabarangpur
  • Q. Boudh district in Odisha is famous for which type of cottage industry?
    A)Wood craft
    B)Firecracker making
    C)Handloom silk sarees
    D)Badi making
    Answer: Handloom silk sarees
  • Q. Which of the following activity is not related to Madhusudan Das?
    A)Odisha Tenancy Bill
    B)Utkal Union Conference
    C)Bengal Legislative Council
    D)Satyabadi School
    Answer: Satyabadi School
  • Q. Which company stands as the largest exporter of pig iron in Odisha?
    A)NALCO
    B)SAIL
    C)NINL
    D)SEZ
    Answer: NINL
  • 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. As per Census 2011 the Sex Ratio in Puri district stand at
    A)963
    B)978
    C)973
    D)993
    Answer: 963
  • Q. Which lake stretches through the district of Puri, Khurda and Ganjam?
    A)Kanjia
    B)Ansupa
    C)Chilika
    D)Tampara
    Answer: Chilika

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