Q. Consider the following statements about the Saura tribe 1. Sauras are mainly concentrated in and around the Paralakhemundi and the Gunupur area of South Odisha. 2. They are called by various names such as Sabara, Saura, Sora, etc and have their racial affinity with the proto-austroloid physical feature. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Correct Answer

Both 1 and 2

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Consider the following statements about the power of superintendence of High Courts 1. Constitution does not place any restriction on the powers of High Courts to have superintendence over the subordinate courts. 2. Supreme Court has similar power vis-a-vis, the High Court. 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. Who became the first Chief Justice of Odisha to be appointed as the Governor (acting) of the state?
    A)Justice Harilal Agarwal
    B)Justice Ranganath Mishra
    C)Justice Gati Krushna Mishra
    D)Justice Siba Narayan Shankar
    Answer: Justice Ranganath Mishra
  • Q. What were the objective of Utkala Sammilani?
    A)All round development of Odias
    B)Merger of Odia speaking tracts
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None the above
    Answer: Merger of Odia speaking tracts
  • Q. Who was the first Chief Minister of Odisha State?
    A)Surendra Sai
    B)Harekrushna Mahatab
    C)Gopabandhu Madhusudan Das
    D)Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanj Deo
    Answer: Harekrushna Mahatab
  • 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. The Utkal University of Culture for the promotion of performing arts is situated in which city of Odisha?
    A)Ganjam
    B)Cuttack
    C)Puri
    D)Bhubaneswar
    Answer: Bhubaneswar
  • Q. In which year was Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology formed?
    A)2002
    B)1962
    C)1987
    D)1953
    Answer: 1962
  • Q. Match the following List-I (Rivers) List-II (Origins) a. Rushikulya 1. Rushimal Mountain b. Budhabalanga 2. Simlipal massif c. Subarnarekha 3. Chota Nagpur Plateau d. Salandi 4. Meghasani mountain
    A)a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
    B)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    C)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    D)a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
    Answer: a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
  • Q. Who among the following initiated Ganga dynasty in Odisha?
    A)Anantavarman Chodagangadev
    B)Raja Rajadeva-I
    C)Vajarahasta-V
    D)Kamarnava
    Answer: Anantavarman Chodagangadev
  • Q. The recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award from Odisha is …………… .
    A)Pratibha Ray
    B)Gopal Rath
    C)Gopinath Mohanty
    D)All of the above
    Answer: Gopal Rath
  • Q. Debasish Sarbeswar Mohanty belongs to which place of Odisha?
    A)Bargarh
    B)Puri
    C)Bhubaneswar
    D)Ganjam
    Answer: Bhubaneswar
  • Q. Ratna Naik of Keonjhar is associated with the uprising of which of the movement?
    A)Bhuyan
    B)Ghumsar
    C)Satya mahima Dharma
    D)Brahmo
    Answer: Bhuyan
  • Q. Which of the following temple was rebuilt from its ruins in the 20th century?
    A)Brahmeshwar temple
    B)Mukteswar temple
    C)Khichakeswari temple
    D)Daiteswar temple
    Answer: Khichakeswari temple
  • Q. Which district of Odisha has the lowest Scheduled Caste population in the state as per Census 2011?
    A)Gajapati
    B)Boudh
    C)Bhadrak
    D)Khardha
    Answer: Gajapati
  • Q. Which wildlife sanctuary is also known as ‘Ushakothi Sanctuary’?
    A)Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary
    B)Gahirmatha Wildlife Sanctuary
    C)Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary
    D)Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary
    Answer: Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Q. Consider the following statements about High Courts 1. The High Court may be moved by any interested party to exercise its power of revision. 2. However it cannot take suo-moto call for records and pass necessary action. 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. The road networks of Odisha consists of National Highways, State Highways and
    A)Urban Roads
    B)District Roads
    C)Rural Roads
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Apart from Odisha, Odia is spoken in parts of
    A)Jharkhand
    B)West Bengal
    C)Chhattisgarh
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Which place in Odisha was the seat of Mughal administration during Shah Jahan’s reign?
    A)Cuttack
    B)Khurda
    C)Puri
    D)Ganjam
    Answer: Cuttack
  • 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

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