Q. Which ruler of Somavamsi dynasty started the construction of Lingaraj temple?

Correct Answer

Yayati II

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Dongria Kondhs reside in which district?
    A)Balasore
    B)Koraput
    C)Sambalpur
    D)None of these
    Answer: Koraput
  • Q. The National Waterway 14 is stretched over which river of Odisha?
    A)Budhabalanga river
    B)Subarnarekha river
    C)Baitarani river
    D)Birupa river
    Answer: Baitarani river
  • Q. Which of the following festival starts on the auspicious day of Akshya Tritiya?
    A)Ratha Yatra
    B)Chandan Yarta
    C)Snana Yatra
    D)Bali Yatra
    Answer: Chandan Yarta
  • Q. Hirakud Hydroelectric Project was inagurated by
    A)Biju Patnaik
    B)Sardar Patel
    C)Rajendra Prasad
    D)Jawaharlal Nehru
    Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Q. Which temple was named as ‘Black Pagoda’?
    A)Konark Sun temple
    B)Jagannath temple
    C)Brahmeswar temple
    D)Mukteswar temple
    Answer: Konark Sun temple
  • Q. Which scheme run by Odisha Government ensures ‘Electricity to all’?
    A)Biju Saharanchal Vidyutikaran Yojana (BSVY)
    B)Biju Gram Jyoti Yojana (BGJY)
    C)Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Biju Gram Jyoti Yojana (BGJY)
  • Q. Match the following List I (Newspaper) List II (Language) a. Kalinga Bharti 1. English b. The Utkal Mail 2. Odia c. Hiranchal 3. Odia and Hindi d. The Kalinga Chronicle 4. Hindi
    A)a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
    B)a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
    C)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    D)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    Answer: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
  • Q. Which crop has largest area under cultivation in Odisha?
    A)Sugarcane
    B)Jute
    C)Paddy
    D)Cashewnut
    Answer: Paddy
  • 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. The first film to receive the National Award for best Feature Film in Odia language in 1961 was
    A)Sri Lokenath
    B)Aadim Vichar
    C)Ahalya
    D)Laxmi Pratima
    Answer: Sri Lokenath
  • Q. The largest group of Odissi dancers performed together to create a Guinness World Record on 23rd December, 2011, at
    A)Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
    B)Jawahar lal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
    C)Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata
    D)Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar
    Answer: Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar
  • Q. The Ghunta, Mana and Bati terms used in Gajapati Dynasty denoted what?
    A)Different units of land
    B)Revenue officers
    C)Different taxes
    D)Provinces
    Answer: Different units of land
  • Q. As per Census 2011 the Sex Ratio in Puri district stand at
    A)963
    B)978
    C)973
    D)993
    Answer: 963
  • Q. Which popular actor from Oria cinema received ‘Best Villian’ award several times?
    A)Bijaya Jena
    B)Pitobash Tripathy
    C)Dukhiram Swain
    D)Sisir Mishra
    Answer: Dukhiram Swain
  • Q. Which of the following is matched correctly? a. Hirapur of Nabrangpur Bauxite b. Adash area of Sambalpur Copper ore c. Mahanadi River Valley Gold d. Maliparbat Diamond deposit
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: b
  • Q. Which of the following Article of Constitution deals with the appointment of Governor?
    A)Article 159
    B)Article 163
    C)Article 217
    D)Article 155
    Answer: Article 155
  • Q. Odisha has which type of climate?
    A)Oceanic
    B)Mediterranean
    C)Tropical
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Tropical
  • Q. Godabarish Mahapatra was born in ………. district.
    A)Cuttack
    B)Khordha
    C)Balasore
    D)Angul
    Answer: Khordha
  • Q. Who appoints the members of the Odisha State Public Service Commission?
    A)Governor
    B)Chief Justice
    C)Attorney General
    D)Chief Minister
    Answer: Governor
  • Q. Which among the following livestock product forms the most popular food component in Odisha?
    A)Milk
    B)Poultry
    C)Meat
    D)Fish
    Answer: Fish

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