Odisha State

Q. Which is the second highest Literary Award in India?

A
Jnanpith Award
B
Sahitya Akademi Award
C
Sarala Samman
D
None of the above

Correct Answer

Sahitya Akademi Award

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. What was the name of the first progressive literature magazine started in the Odia language?
    A)Adhunika
    B)Amrita
    C)Ananta
    D)Vinay Patrika
    Answer: Adhunika
  • Q. Which among the famous temple is located in Kendrapara district?
    A)Lord Shiva
    B)Lord Jagannath
    C)Lord Baladev Jew
    D)Goddess Bimalal
    Answer: Lord Baladev Jew
  • Q. Which of the following about Biju KBK plan is true?
    A)It later spread to four more districts
    B)It was initiated in Kalahandi, Balangir and Kendujhar districts
    C)This plan is implemented for development of tribal areas
    D)It is a centre-state initiative
    Answer: This plan is implemented for development of tribal areas
  • Q. Badaghagara waterfall lies in which district of Odisha?
    A)Ganjam
    B)Kendujhar
    C)Gajapati
    D)Sambalpur
    Answer: Kendujhar
  • Q. Which type of forests cover the largest forest area of Odisha?
    A)Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests
    B)Northern Tropical Semi-Evergreen Forests
    C)Tidal Forests
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests
  • Q. From which district of Odisha the weekly Asha was published first time in 1913?
    A)Ganjam
    B)Cuttack
    C)Puri
    D)Berhampur
    Answer: Ganjam
  • Q. Consider the following statements about the powers of High Courts 1. A High Court has the power of superintendence over all courts and tribunals in the state. 2. It also includes those courts which deal with the armed forces. 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. Under which scheme free dialysis service will be provided by Odisha State Government?
    A)Biju Sishu Suraksha Yojana
    B)Sampurna Scheme
    C)Sahaya Scheme
    D)Nidan Scheme
    Answer: Sahaya Scheme
  • Q. The Middle Coastal Plains comprise the compound deltas of the
    A)Subarnarekha and the Budhabalanga rivers
    B)Baitarani, Brahmani and Mahanadi rivers
    C)Rushikulya and Mahanadi rivers
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Baitarani, Brahmani and Mahanadi rivers
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. In 1855, Henry Ricketts, the Commissioner of Odisha Division proposed the merger of Sambalpur with the Odisha Division. 2. In 1868, Sir Stafford Northcote, the Secretary of state for India, held the view that the Odia speaking areas should be grouped into a single administrative unit. Which of the following is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. The district headquarters of Mayurbhanj district is at present located in
    A)Karanjia
    B)Jamada
    C)Baripada
    D)Thakurmunda
    Answer: Baripada
  • Q. Which waterfall in Odisha is located near the Kalta iron mines in Sundargarh district?
    A)Khandadhar
    B)Miriglotah
    C)Phurli Jharan
    D)Putudi
    Answer: Miriglotah
  • Q. Sri Chaitanya, the famous Vaishnava saint of Bengal, had come to Odisha during the reign of
    A)Kapilendra Deva
    B)Prataparudra Deva
    C)Chodaganga Deva
    D)Raja Rajadeva I
    Answer: Prataparudra Deva
  • Q. The world famous festival of ‘Ratha Yatra’ is celebrated in which month?
    A)Magha
    B)Kartik
    C)Ashadha
    D)Shravan
    Answer: Ashadha
  • Q. The Bondas tribal group in Odisha inhabit around which river?
    A)Subarnarekha
    B)Mahanadi
    C)Brahmani
    D)Machkund
    Answer: Machkund
  • Q. The Post Na’anka Era brought a massive change in the field of
    A)art and craft
    B)art and literature
    C)pottery and literature
    D)education and literature
    Answer: education and literature
  • 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. The Tara Tarini temple at Purnagiri hills is situated in which district of Odisha?
    A)Puri
    B)Ganjam
    C)Gajapati
    D)Koraput
    Answer: Ganjam
  • Q. The district of Balangir was formed on 1st November in the year
    A)1951
    B)1949
    C)1991
    D)1993
    Answer: 1949
  • Q. What is the local name of the hills with flat tops in Eastern Van Ghats region of Odisha?
    A)Little Sundarban
    B)Hental
    C)Jhoru
    D)Pats
    Answer: Pats

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