Odisha State

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

Correct Answer

Both 1 and 2

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. As per Census 2011, what is the rank of Odisha in terms of ST population in the country?
    A)3
    B)2
    C)4
    D)5
    Answer: 3
  • Q. Which of the following is aimed to improve power distribution network of the state?
    A)RGGVY
    B)CAPEX
    C)BSVY
    D)BGJ
    Answer: CAPEX
  • Q. Consider the following statements. 1. This is a folk dance of Odisha where boys under 14 years dress up as females and dance to the tunes. 2. The acrobatic poses during the dance is appreciated by the audience. Which dance is mentioned in the above statements?
    A)Gotipua
    B)Mahari
    C)Paika
    D)Dalkhai
    Answer: Gotipua
  • Q. Consider the following statement 1. The Department of Animal Husbandry work under Principle Secretary and Agriculture Production Commissioner. 2. Rural development through promotion livestock rearing is one of the major activity of Animal Husbandry Department. Which among the above are/is correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Which among the following speak the language that is known as ‘Parji’?
    A)Dharuas
    B)Bondas
    C)Matias
    D)Bhumias
    Answer: Dharuas
  • Q. People in Odisha held protest meetings at which of the places during Swadeshi Movement?
    A)Sambalpur
    B)Balasore
    C)Puri
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Agricultural Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha Limited was established during the year
    A)2001
    B)2000
    C)1994
    D)1996
    Answer: 1996
  • Q. Colonel Harcourt lead the operation for capturing
    A)Baleswar and Puri
    B)Cuttack and Baleswar
    C)Sambalpur and Cuttack
    D)Cuttack and Puri
    Answer: Cuttack and Puri
  • Q. The highest peak of Odisha is
    A)Balia Pahar
    B)Deomali peak
    C)Badam Pahar
    D)Golikonda
    Answer: Deomali peak
  • Q. The aeronautical factory at Koraput district was established by Hindustan Aeronautical Limited (HAL) in collaboration with which country?
    A)USA
    B)Canada
    C)USSR
    D)Germany
    Answer: USSR
  • Q. Which of the following is the second largest river in Odisha?
    A)Brahmani
    B)Subarnarekha
    C)Mahanadi
    D)Baitarani
    Answer: Brahmani
  • Q. Which of the following districts of Odisha has the highest rural population in the state as per Census 2011?
    A)Boudh
    B)Nabarangpur
    C)Deogarh
    D)Khordha
    Answer: Boudh
  • 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 tribal festival Karma is mainly celebrated by which community?
    A)Farmers
    B)Blacksmiths
    C)Weavers
    D)Sculptures
    Answer: Farmers
  • Q. Consider the following statements about BGGY. 1. The Odisha Government launched this scheme in the state in February 2014. 2. This scheme was launched to develop the transport system in the rural areas. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)None of these
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. The East Coast Railway came into existence in
    A)1959
    B)1947
    C)1999
    D)2003
    Answer: 2003
  • Q. Absence of Bamboo growth is the most striking feature of which type of forests?
    A)Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests
    B)Northern Tropical Semi-Evergreen Forests
    C)Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests
    D)Tidal Forests
    Answer: Northern Tropical Semi-Evergreen Forests
  • Q. When was Sobuj Odisha Mission launched by Odisha State Government?
    A)Oct 2001
    B)Nov 2018
    C)Oct 2006
    D)Nov 2013
    Answer: Nov 2013
  • Q. Which of the following is a mask dance of Odisha?
    A)Mahari
    B)Odissi
    C)Medha
    D)Karma
    Answer: Medha
  • Q. Ravenshaw college was established in which year?
    A)1868
    B)1909
    C)1976
    D)1832
    Answer: 1868

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