More Questions on Odisha
- Q. Which scheme run by Odisha Government ensures ‘Electricity to all’?
A)Biju Saharanchal Vidyutikaran Yojana (BSVY)
B)Biju Gram Jyoti Yojana (BGJY)
C)Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY)
D)None of the above
Answer: Biju Gram Jyoti Yojana (BGJY)
- 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. Which among the following regions in Odisha experience high monsoon rainfall?
A)Balasore and Mayurbhanj
B)Phulbani and Phiringia
C)Koraput and Ganjam
D)Middle Baitarini Basin
Answer: Phulbani and Phiringia
- Q. Which of the following districts of Odisha has the lowest population growth in the state?
A)Khordha
B)Jagatsinghpur
C)Boudh
D)Nayagarh
Answer: Jagatsinghpur
- Q. Who among the following became a martyr in Odisha during the Quit India Movement?
A)Birsa Munda
B)Baji Raut
C)Laxman Naik
D)Raghu Dibakar
Answer: Laxman Naik
- Q. Consider the following statements about Odisha. 1. The Odisha Legislative Assembly is a Bicameral State Legislature. 2. The seat of Odisha Legislative Assembly is 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: Only 2
- Q. Who is considered the first great poet of Odisha?
A)Sarala Das
B)Markanda Das
C)Jagannath Das
D)Balrama Das
Answer: Sarala Das
- Q. What is the percentage of land exploited for cultivation in Odisha?
A)55%
B)50%
C)40%
D)45%
Answer: 40%
- 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. Who was the first Prime Minister of Odisha province in British India?
A)Krushna Chandra Gajapati
B)Sada Shiv Tripathy
C)Biswanath Das
D)Harekrushna Mahatab
Answer: Krushna Chandra Gajapati
- Q. Consider the following statement about Matsyajibi Basagruha Yojana 1. Aims to provide pucca houses to the marine fisherman. 2. If provide financial assistance of Rs. 1.30 lakh for IAP districts Which among the 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. Which of the following coins suggest that trade and commerce existed in Odisha?
A)Nala coins
B)Puri-Kushana coins
C)Punch-marked coins
D)Gupta coins
Answer: Gupta coins
- Q. Livestock sector contributes …………… of the state’s Net Domestic Product.
A)7.25%
B)9%
C)8.25%
D)10%
Answer: 7.25%
- Q. When was State Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority constituted?
A)2009
B)1993
C)2011
D)2015
Answer: 2009
- Q. Which river is known as Sorrow of Odisha?
A)Brahmani
B)Mahanadi
C)Baitarani
D)Rushikulya
Answer: Mahanadi
- Q. Which traditional game in Odisha is played only by young girls?
A)Ganthi Ganana
B)Gedi
C)Puchi
D)Rassi Tana
Answer: Puchi
- 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. Which literary source mentions about Kalinga and Odra and its sacred river Baitarani and Goddess Viraja?
A)Manu Smriti
B)Vayu Purana
C)The Mahabharata
D)None of the above
Answer: The Mahabharata
- Q. The Kathargad-Dasmantpur is a breed of which of the following animals?
A)Sheep
B)Pig
C)Buffalo
D)Goat
Answer: Sheep
- Q. Consider the following statement 1. Central Institute of Fresh Water Aquacul- ture (CIFA) was established in 1990. 2. Chilika lake is the main source of brackish water fisheries in Odisha. Which among the above is/are correct?
A)Only 1
B)Only 2
C)Both 1 and 2
D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Only 2
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