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?

Correct Answer

Both 1 and 2

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Consider the following statements about sand art 1. Only sand and water is needed for this art. 2. This type of art form is developed in Puri. 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 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. Which type of forests cover the largest forest area of Odisha?
    A)Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests
    B)Northern Tropical Semi-Evergreen Forests
    C)Tidal Forests
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests
  • Q. Rusikulya Irrigation Project is related to
    A)Mahanadi
    B)Godavari
    C)Brahmani
    D)Baitarni
    Answer: Mahanadi
  • Q. Odisha is the largest producer of which among the following?
    A)Semi precious stones
    B)Stainless steel
    C)Cement
    D)Copper utensils
    Answer: Stainless steel
  • Q. Katulu Ravi Kumar is related to
    A)Canoeing and Boating
    B)Trekking
    C)Weightlifting
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Weightlifting
  • Q. Dhamra Port Company Ltd. is a joint venture project between
    A)Odisha Stevedors and Tata Steel
    B)Sara International and Tata Steel
    C)Tata Steel and Larsen and Toubro
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Tata Steel and Larsen and Toubro
  • Q. Ravenshaw Hindu Girl’s School was set up in
    A)1830 AD
    B)1790 AD
    C)1873 AD
    D)1900 AD
    Answer: 1873 AD
  • Q. Where was the Odisha State’s People’s Conference organised in 1931?
    A)Balasore
    B)Mayurbhanj
    C)Cuttack
    D)None of these
    Answer: Cuttack
  • 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. The first primary school was set up in which year in Odisha?
    A)1760 AD
    B)1600 AD
    C)1822 AD
    D)1901 AD
    Answer: 1822 AD
  • Q. Which district of Odisha has the highest literacy rate in the state as per Census 2011?
    A)Khordha
    B)Puri
    C)Nabarangpur
    D)Gajapati
    Answer: Khordha
  • Q. Which of the following statements is/are true about the Chilika lake? 1. It is the largest inland lake in the country. 2. It is an ecosystem with large fishery resources. Select the correct answer
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)None of these
    Answer: Only 2
  • Q. Chandrabhaga Mela (fair) is held in which district of Odisha?
    A)Sambalpur
    B)Deogarh
    C)Balangir
    D)Puri
    Answer: Puri
  • Q. In which month the whole state comes under the influence of South-West monsoon?
    A)May
    B)April
    C)June
    D)July
    Answer: June
  • Q. Which among the following are the traditional games of Odisha? 1. Gedi 2. Gilli Danda 3. Rassi Tana 4. Nadia Phinga
    A)2 and 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)3 and 4
    D)All of the above
    Answer: 3 and 4
  • Q. As per India State of Forest Report, 2017, which among the following districts has the lowest forest cover in Odisha?
    A)Bhadrak
    B)Cuttack
    C)Koraput
    D)Sundargarh
    Answer: Bhadrak
  • Q. The Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve is comprised of which of the following protected areas of Odisha?
    A)Simlipal Tiger Reserve
    B)Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
    C)Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Consider the following about Paen Anba game. 1. It is played by both boys and girls of 5 to 8 years age group and it visualises the culinary tradition of Western Odisha. 2. Participants take water from pond or river and prepare different traditional food items symbolically. Which of the above statements 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 normal duration of the Panchayats in Odisha is
    A)Five years
    B)Four years
    C)Six years
    D)No limit
    Answer: Five years

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