Odisha State

Q. Great epic ‘Geeta Govinda’ was written by which eminent literary personality of Odisha?

A
Jayadeva
B
Sarala Das
C
Upendra Bhanja
D
Malik Mohammad Jayasi

Correct Answer

Jayadeva

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Which of the following districts of Odisha are known as ‘twin cities of the state’?
    A)Rayagada - Malkangiri
    B)Cuttack - Bhubaneswar
    C)Angul - Keonjhar
    D)Bhadrak - Mayurbhanj
    Answer: Cuttack - Bhubaneswar
  • Q. The Kalinga International Literary Award for the year 2018 was given to
    A)Amish Tripathi
    B)Subhas Satpathy
    C)Bipin Nayak
    D)Abhaya Barik
    Answer: Amish Tripathi
  • Q. As per Census 2011, which district of Odisha has the highest sex-ratio?
    A)Rayagarh
    B)Nayagarh
    C)Angul
    D)Dhenkanal
    Answer: Rayagarh
  • 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. Who among the following freedom fighter was also a prolific writer?
    A)Krishnabala Sen
    B)Sarala Devi
    C)Malati Devi
    D)Rama Devi
    Answer: Sarala Devi
  • Q. Which of the following is at the top of the three tier Panchayat System in Odisha?
    A)Panchayat Samiti
    B)Zila Parishad
    C)Gram Panchayat
    D)Gram Sabha
    Answer: Zila Parishad
  • Q. Name the award conferred to Nandini Satapathy for translating the famous novel ‘Lajja’ into Odia language?
    A)Saraswati Puraskar
    B)Utkal Sahitya Samaj Award
    C)Odisha Sahitya Akademi Award
    D)Sahitya Bharati Samman
    Answer: Sahitya Bharati Samman
  • Q. The urban teledensity of Odisha is …………… than rural teledensity of Odisha.
    A)Higher
    B)Lower
    C)At par
    D)Slightly Higher
    Answer: Higher
  • Q. Name the apex body of Odisha Government to provide alternative/non conventional forms of energy in the state.
    A)OHPC
    B)OREDA
    C)GRIDCO
    D)OPTCL
    Answer: OREDA
  • Q. Which of the following institute was incorporated in 2004?
    A)ICAR-CRRI
    B)Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology
    C)Rajya Beej Evam Krishi Vikas Nigam Limited
    D)APICOL
    Answer: Rajya Beej Evam Krishi Vikas Nigam Limited
  • Q. Which of the following is a harvest festival celebrated in Odisha?
    A)Ekamra
    B)Chaitu Amavasya
    C)Karma festival
    D)Magha Parab
    Answer: Chaitu Amavasya
  • Q. Which waterfall is also known as ‘Matsya Tirtha’?
    A)Gandahati
    B)Duduma
    C)Barehipani
    D)Harishankar
    Answer: Duduma
  • Q. Who established ‘Sevaghar’ Ashram at Bari?
    A)Rama Devi
    B)Sarala Devi
    C)Malati Devi
    D)Sita Devi
    Answer: Rama Devi
  • Q. Which is a major East flowing river between Mahanadi and Godavari rivers?
    A)Vamsadhara
    B)Baitarani
    C)Indravati
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Vamsadhara
  • Q. Match the following. List-I (Waterfall) List-II (District) a. Hatipathar 1. Rayagada b. Kandadhar 2. Keonjhar c. Khanduala 3. Kalahandi d. Nrusinghanath 4. Bargarh
    A)a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
    B)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    C)a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
    D)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    Answer: a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
  • Q. Which among the following statements about Ratha Yatra is not correct?
    A)Pulling the ropes of the chariots is considered sacred.
    B)Ratha Yatra begins in the month of Jyestha and ends in Ashadha.
    C)The cloth to cover the chariots is supplied by Odisha government.
    D)All the three chariots are drawn on the same day.
    Answer: Ratha Yatra begins in the month of Jyestha and ends in Ashadha.
  • Q. Famous sand artists Sudarshan Pattnaik, creates his sand sculptures at which of the following place?
    A)Bandrabhan
    B)Puri
    C)Hoshangabad
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Which variety of silk is less popular than Tassar in Odisha?
    A)Mulberry
    B)Eri
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)Neither (A) nor (B)
    Answer: Mulberry
  • Q. Rural Infrastructure Development Fund was set up in which year?
    A)1999-2000
    B)1995-96
    C)2005-06
    D)2010-11
    Answer: 1995-96
  • Q. Surendra Sai revolted against the Britishers in 1833 from which region of Odisha?
    A)Cuttack
    B)Puri
    C)Keonjhar
    D)Sambalpur
    Answer: Sambalpur

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