Q. Which of the following committee was appointed by the Government of British India to assess the merger of Ganjam with Odisha?

Correct Answer

Philip-Duff Committee

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. When was Sobuj Odisha Mission launched by Odisha State Government?
    A)Oct 2001
    B)Nov 2018
    C)Oct 2006
    D)Nov 2013
    Answer: Nov 2013
  • Q. Which of the following rivers has cut deep and narrow valleys in the middle mountainous and highlands region of Odisha?
    A)Brahmani
    B)Baitarani
    C)Mahanadi
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. The iron ore rich zone is Odisha is
    A)Dhenkanal-Koraput
    B)Tomka-Daitari of Jajpur
    C)Sukinda Valley
    D)Eastern Ghats super group of rocks
    Answer: Tomka-Daitari of Jajpur
  • Q. Consider the following statements about the Rourkela Steel Plant 1. It is the first integrated steel plant in the Public Sector in India. 2. The plant has a capacity to produce 1.9 million tonnes of crude steel. 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. Safety of HIV Positive orphan children is envisaged under
    A)Biju Sishu Suraksha Yojana
    B)Sahaya Scheme
    C)Sampurna Scheme
    D)Anmol Scheme
    Answer: Biju Sishu Suraksha Yojana
  • Q. The Kolab reservoir is located in which district of Odisha?
    A)Balasore
    B)Mayurbhanj
    C)Keonjhar
    D)Koraput
    Answer: Koraput
  • Q. Bodha Dayini published from Balasore in 1861 was
    A)First Oriya Daily
    B)First Oriya Weekly
    C)First Oriya Magazine
    D)First Bimonthly Magazine
    Answer: First Oriya Magazine
  • Q. Which of the following fort was constructed by Ganga dynasty in 14th century?
    A)Barabati fort
    B)Asurgarh fort
    C)Raibania fort
    D)None of these
    Answer: Barabati fort
  • Q. Who among the following was the Chairman of the Odisha Boundary Committee?
    A)C. I. Phillip
    B)T. R. Phukan
    C)T. E. Ravenshaw
    D)Sir Samuel O' Donnel
    Answer: Sir Samuel O' Donnel
  • Q. The first unit of Rengali Hydroelectric Power Plant was commissioned in
    A)1995
    B)1985
    C)2005
    D)1990
    Answer: 1985
  • Q. In which place of Odisha Ekamravam Scheme meaning one-mango-tree forest is developed in Odisha?
    A)Deogarh
    B)Cuttack
    C)Bhubaneswar
    D)Nabarangapur
    Answer: Bhubaneswar
  • Q. Consider the following statements about the Saura tribe 1. Sauras are mainly concentrated in and around the Paralakhemundi and the Gunupur area of South Odisha. 2. They are called by various names such as Sabara, Saura, Sora, etc and have their racial affinity with the proto-austroloid physical feature. 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. Cuttack is immensely popular for its:
    A)Filigree works
    B)Balijatra
    C)Dussehra
    D)All of the above
    Answer: Filigree works
  • Q. Which dance of Odisha was started to popularise worship of Lord Shiva against the rise of Buddhism?
    A)Danda Nata
    B)Kela Keluni
    C)Ghanta Patua
    D)Dhap Dance
    Answer: Danda Nata
  • Q. Sulaiman Karrani appointed which of the following two governors of Odisha and Puri?
    A)Mansingh and Qutlu Khan
    B)Nasir and Qutlu Khan
    C)Baqar and Taqi Khan
    D)Lodi and Qutlu Khan
    Answer: Lodi and Qutlu Khan
  • 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 among the following measure is taken to check iron toxicity in lowland soils in Odisha?
    A)Avoidance of fallow land
    B)Application of organic manures
    C)Constructing embankments across the slope
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Constructing embankments across the slope
  • Q. Madhu Babu Pension Yojana Scheme is for
    A)for construction worker
    B)only old age people
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: None of the above
  • Q. Match the following lists List I (Power Projects) List II (Location) a. Talcher Thermal Power Station 1. Jharsuguda b. Ib Thermal Power Station 2. Angul c. Hirakud Power Plant 3. Malkangiri d. Balimela Hydro Electric Power Plant 4. Sambalpur
    A)a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
    B)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    C)a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
    D)a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
    Answer: a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
  • Q. Sujatal Mohapatra received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2017, in the discipline
    A)Odissi Dance
    B)Odissi Music
    C)Theatre
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Odissi Dance

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