More Questions on Odisha
- 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. National Horticulture Mission is operationalised in Odisha since
A)2007-08
B)2004-05
C)2008-09
D)2005-06
Answer: 2005-06
- Q. Which of the following Articles of Constitution gives power to High Courts to issue the writs?
A)Article 226
B)Article 230
C)Article 224
D)Article 220
Answer: Article 226
- Q. The Kalyani project deals with which among the following in Odisha?
A)Livestock healthcare services
B)Integrated fisheries
C)Integrated Livestock Development Programme
D)None of the above
Answer: Integrated Livestock Development Programme
- 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 delta area of the state, North Balasore contains which type of soil?
A)Sandy loam
B)Clay loam
C)Silt sand
D)None of these
Answer: None of these
- Q. Consider the following soils 1. Red 2. Mixed Red and Black 3. Alluvial 4. Black and Brown Which of the above soils is/are found in Western undulating zone?
A)3 and 4
B)1 and 2
C)Only 2
D)All of these
Answer: 1 and 2
- Q. Consider the following statements about the Odisha Mining Corporation Limited (OMCL). 1. It was established on 16th May, 1956 as a joint venture company of Government of Odisha and Government of India. 2. It has been classified as a “Silver” Category State PSU. 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. Which of the following areas has flourishing ceramic glass industry in Odisha?
A)Khansbahal
B)Latikata
C)Barang
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. The total geographical area of Odisha extends over
A)1,65,700 sq km
B)1,55,707 sq km
C)1,45,707 sq km
D)None of the above
Answer: 1,55,707 sq km
- Q. Badaghagara waterfall lies in which district of Odisha?
A)Ganjam
B)Kendujhar
C)Gajapati
D)Sambalpur
Answer: Kendujhar
- Q. Which were the two important centres of Brahmo Movement in Odisha?
A)Balasore and Puri
B)Puri and Cuttack
C)Cuttack and Balasore
D)Khurda and Puri
Answer: Cuttack and Balasore
- Q. Deomali peak lies in which district of Odisha?
A)Rayagada
B)Gajapati
C)Koraput
D)Phulbani
Answer: Koraput
- 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 unit of Rengali Hydroelectric Power Plant was commissioned in
A)1995
B)1985
C)2005
D)1990
Answer: 1985
- Q. The Odisha Forest Development Corporation Ltd. came into existence in which year?
A)1905
B)1888
C)1947
D)1990
Answer: 1990
- Q. In which year Sambalpur was annexed under the Lord Dalhousie policy of Doctrine of Lapse?
A)1850
B)1849
C)1847
D)1852
Answer: 1849
- 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. How many radio stations are there in Odisha?
A)10
B)3
C)18
D)28
Answer: 28
- Q. Dhanu Yatra festival is related to which God/Goddess?
A)Saraswati
B)Krishna
C)Lord Shiva
D)Goddess Parvati
Answer: Krishna
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