Odisha State

Q. Who founded Oxford Odissi Centre in the University of Oxford, in United Kingdom?

A
Gopal Chhutray
B
Baisali Mohanty
C
Kelucharan Mohapatra
D
Akshaya Mohanty

Correct Answer

Baisali Mohanty

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. In which year was Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology formed?
    A)2002
    B)1962
    C)1987
    D)1953
    Answer: 1962
  • Q. National Horticulture Mission is operationalised in Odisha since
    A)2007-08
    B)2004-05
    C)2008-09
    D)2005-06
    Answer: 2005-06
  • Q. Which among the following was done first in Odisha among all the states in India?
    A)Set up Panchayat Samities in Villages
    B)Separate seat for women in Panchayat
    C)Reservation for SC in Panchayat
    D)Conduct election according to PESA
    Answer: Conduct election according to PESA
  • Q. In which of the following place, sea-food processing industries are located in Odisha?
    A)Paradip
    B)Dubari
    C)Talcher
    D)Chaundwar
    Answer: Paradip
  • Q. Which region among the physiographic regions of Odisha is marked by a number of watersheds?
    A)Rolling Uplands
    B)Coastal Plains
    C)Middle Mountainous and the Highlands Region
    D)Major Flood Plains
    Answer: Middle Mountainous and the Highlands Region
  • Q. Who among the following is a renowned painter of traditional Tussar Pattachitra paintings?
    A)Kailash Chandra Meher
    B)Nandini Satapathy
    C)Surendra Sai
    D)Mansi Pradhan
    Answer: Kailash Chandra Meher
  • Q. Gopalila’ and ‘Danda Kandhei’ are a form of which folk drama/play of Odisha?
    A)Puppet Play
    B)Prahlad Natak
    C)Leela
    D)Jatra
    Answer: Puppet Play
  • Q. Which among the following is not a nickel producing area of Odisha?
    A)Sukinda valley
    B)Boudh district
    C)Kansa sector
    D)Simlipal ultramafic
    Answer: Boudh district
  • Q. Which fort in ancient times, served as a provincial Mauryan fortified capital of the province of Kalinga?
    A)Raibania Fort
    B)Barabati Fort
    C)Jaugada Fort
    D)Sisupalgarh Fort
    Answer: Jaugada Fort
  • Q. Which of the following industries ranks amongst the most exported commodities from Odisha?
    A)Paper Mills
    B)Iron and Steel
    C)Handloom Industries
    D)Rubber
    Answer: Handloom Industries
  • Q. Who established ‘Indian Art and Craft Academy for Women’ for the upliftment of poorest girls and women of KBK districts of Odisha?
    A)Mansi Pradhan
    B)Kailash Chandra Meher
    C)Nandini Satapathy
    D)Surendra Sai
    Answer: Kailash Chandra Meher
  • Q. Which of the following areas has flourishing ceramic glass industry in Odisha?
    A)Khansbahal
    B)Latikata
    C)Barang
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • 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
  • Q. Which of the following forests covers the maximum area of forest cover in Odisha?
    A)Very Dense forest
    B)Open forest
    C)Moderately Dense forest
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Open forest
  • Q. Bhima Bhoi was born in ………. district.
    A)Cuttack
    B)Ganjam
    C)Sambalpur
    D)Balasore
    Answer: Sambalpur
  • Q. Which community of Odisha is associated with Jhoomar dance?
    A)Mahantas
    B)Kaibarta
    C)Munda
    D)Both (B) and (C)
    Answer: Both (B) and (C)
  • Q. After India’s independence, the Odisha Legislative Assembly was elected for the first time in
    A)1949
    B)1947
    C)1950
    D)1952
    Answer: 1952
  • Q. Dongria Kondhs reside in which district?
    A)Balasore
    B)Koraput
    C)Sambalpur
    D)None of these
    Answer: Koraput
  • Q. The festival in which Lord Lingaraj is taken in a chariot from main temple to Rameshwar temple is
    A)Chaitra Parba
    B)Taratarini Mela
    C)Ashokastami
    D)Sitalsasthi
    Answer: Ashokastami
  • Q. The Panchayat Samiti is located at
    A)Block level
    B)District level
    C)Village level
    D)None of these
    Answer: Block level

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