Q. The State of Odisha has received how many Jnanpith Awards so far?

Correct Answer

Four

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Who is the 14th Chief Minister of Odisha?
    A)Naveen Patnaik
    B)Nandini Satapathy
    C)Prasanna Acharya
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Naveen Patnaik
  • Q. The super cyclonic storm that created massive destruction in Odisha came in which year?
    A)14-17 Apr, 2009
    B)8-14 Oct, 2014
    C)10-14 May, 2013
    D)25 Oct-4 Nov, 1999
    Answer: 25 Oct-4 Nov, 1999
  • Q. Which is the most popular novel written by Fakir Mohan Senapati?
    A)Nagala Chauthi
    B)Yugalamath
    C)Chha Mana Atha Guntha
    D)Kanaklata
    Answer: Chha Mana Atha Guntha
  • Q. Consider the following rivers of Odisha. 1. Baitarani 2. Brahmani 3. Subarnarekha 4. Rushikulya Which of the river(s) is/are originated from Chota Nagpur Plateau?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)2 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 4
    Answer: 2 and 3
  • Q. Odisha has received how many Padma Vibhushan so far?
    A)two
    B)one
    C)three
    D)four
    Answer: three
  • Q. Consider the following objectives of Odisha Solar Policy, 2013 1. Contributing to long term energy security. 2. Creation of skilled and semi-skilled manpower resources. 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. Which player of Odisha won 2 silver medals in 2018 ‘Asian Games’ held in Jakarta?
    A)Katulu Ravi Kumar
    B)Sarbani Nanda
    C)Dutee Chand
    D)Natraj Behera
    Answer: Dutee Chand
  • Q. Who among the following Chief Justice of Odisha High Court also served as Chief Judge of Supreme Court?
    A)Dipak Mishra
    B)Ranganath Mishra
    C)G. B. Pattanaik
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Which state bounds Odisha on the West?
    A)Chhattisgarh
    B)Maharashtra
    C)Andhra Pradesh
    D)Karnataka
    Answer: Chhattisgarh
  • 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. Which famous cuisine of Odisha includes a preparation of vegetables and lentils?
    A)Dalma
    B)Pakhal
    C)Chennapoda
    D)Sakara
    Answer: Dalma
  • Q. Match the following List I (Newspaper) List II (Year of Publication) a. Samaja 1. 1919 b. Sakala 2. 1983 c. Pragativadi 3. 1985 d. Kalinga Bharti 4. 1989
    A)a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
    B)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    C)a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
    D)a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
    Answer: a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
  • Q. Indravati Water Project is located in which of the following districts of Odisha?
    A)Koraput
    B)Nabarangapur
    C)Malkangiri
    D)Ganjam
    Answer: Nabarangapur
  • Q. In which of the following place, sea-food processing industries are located in Odisha?
    A)Paradip
    B)Dubari
    C)Talcher
    D)Chaundwar
    Answer: Paradip
  • Q. The literacy rate in Odisha as per census 2011 is
    A)72.87%
    B)64.01%
    C)86.80%
    D)92.77%
    Answer: 72.87%
  • Q. Henry Ricketts proposed the merger of which place in Odisha division in 1855?
    A)Mayurbhanj
    B)Sambalpur
    C)Nilgiri
    D)Bihar
    Answer: Sambalpur
  • Q. Which of the following is a tribal festival in Odisha?
    A)Magha Mela
    B)Sume-Gelirak
    C)Chandan Yatra
    D)Rath Yatra
    Answer: Sume-Gelirak
  • Q. The ’64 Yogi shrine’ of Ranipur Jharial is situated in which district?
    A)Balangir
    B)Angul
    C)Balasore
    D)Cuttack
    Answer: Balangir
  • Q. Koraput, Balangir and Kalahandi have suitable soil and climate conditions for
    A)cashew
    B)oil seeds
    C)coconut
    D)cotton
    Answer: cotton
  • Q. In which of the following soils of Odisha production of rice takes place?
    A)Red soil
    B)Alluvial soil
    C)Yellow soil
    D)None of these
    Answer: Alluvial soil

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