Odisha State

Q. What is the main theme of the Paika Dance that takes place in the villages of Odisha?

A
Scenes from Puranas
B
Krishna Leela
C
Battles
D
Bhakti

Correct Answer

Battles

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. As per Census 2011, which district of Odisha has the highest Urban population in the state?
    A)Sundargarh
    B)Khordha
    C)Sambalpur
    D)Cuttack
    Answer: Khordha
  • Q. Which among the following livestock product forms the most popular food component in Odisha?
    A)Milk
    B)Poultry
    C)Meat
    D)Fish
    Answer: Fish
  • Q. The Football Association has its headquarters at
    A)Ganjam
    B)Cuttack
    C)Puri
    D)Sundargarh
    Answer: Cuttack
  • Q. The longitudinal extension of Odisha is from
    A)81°27'E to 87°29'E
    B)17°49'E to 22°34'E
    C)91°27'E to 77°29'E
    D)82°27'E to 97°29'E
    Answer: 81°27'E to 87°29'E
  • Q. The Chhanda (metrical section) contains the essence of Odissi music, it is composed of
    A)Kala (time)
    B)Bhava (theme)
    C)Swara (tune)
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Which district of Odisha has the highest Scheduled Caste population in the state as per Census-2011?
    A)Subarnapur/Sonepur
    B)Gajapati
    C)Jajpur
    D)Bhadrak
    Answer: Subarnapur/Sonepur
  • Q. Nala dynasty (4-5 century AD) was centered around which modern districts of Odisha?
    A)Cuttack and Khordha
    B)Ganjam and Gajapati
    C)Malkangiri and Ganjam
    D)Koraput and Kalahandi
    Answer: Koraput and Kalahandi
  • Q. The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) 1. It was constituted in 1984 under the Department of Science and Technology. 2. Aims to popularise the exploitation and use of renewable energy resources in the state. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Bhitarkanika Mangrove was designated as Ramsar Site in which year?
    A)1978
    B)1966
    C)1999
    D)2002
    Answer: 2002
  • Q. Which among the following is a Municipal Corporation in Odisha?
    A)Berhampur
    B)Pipli
    C)Nayagarh
    D)Deogarh
    Answer: Berhampur
  • 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
  • Q. Steel city Rourkela lies in which district of Odisha?
    A)Jharsuguda
    B)Sundergarh
    C)Keonjhar
    D)Mayurbhanj
    Answer: Sundergarh
  • Q. Consider the following statements about China clay. 1. It is clay-like material comprising mostly mineral Kaolinite. 2. Badampahar-Joshipur, Karanjia-Ramchandrapur belt are the most important China clay producing areas of the state. 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. The ‘Hira Cement Works’ in Odisha is run by the
    A)HINDALCO
    B)IDCO
    C)NALCO
    D)None of these
    Answer: IDCO
  • Q. The territory of the Sailodbhava dynasty was known as
    A)Kalinga Mandala
    B)Kalinga Dynasty
    C)Kongoda Desh
    D)Kangoda Mandala
    Answer: Kangoda Mandala
  • Q. Which National Waterway is stretched over Mahanadi river?
    A)NW 22
    B)NW 14
    C)NW 64
    D)NW 96
    Answer: NW 64
  • Q. Which of the following forests covers the maximum area of forest cover in Odisha?
    A)Very Dense forest
    B)Open forest
    C)Moderately Dense forest
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Open forest
  • Q. Who served for the longest term in the position of Chief Justice of Odisha?
    A)Khaleel Ahmed
    B)R. Laxman Narasimham
    C)Bira Kishore Ray
    D)Lingaraj Panigrahi
    Answer: R. Laxman Narasimham
  • Q. Who founded Oxford Odissi Centre in the University of Oxford, in United Kingdom?
    A)Gopal Chhutray
    B)Baisali Mohanty
    C)Kelucharan Mohapatra
    D)Akshaya Mohanty
    Answer: Baisali Mohanty
  • Q. Which temple is located in Jajpur?
    A)Biraja
    B)Huma
    C)Kichakeswari
    D)None of these
    Answer: Biraja

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