Odisha State

Q. What was the earlier name of Abdul Kalam Island that is located off the coast of Odisha?

A
Subalaya Island
B
Shortt's Island
C
Wheeler's Island
D
Nalaban Island

Correct Answer

Wheeler's Island

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Which physiographic part of Odisha is most suited for agricultural activities?
    A)Sub montane tract of Rishikulya plains
    B)Coastal plains in South
    C)Malkangiri uplands of Sabari basin
    D)Flood plains of Mahanadi
    Answer: Flood plains of Mahanadi
  • Q. How many central plateaus are there in Odisha?
    A)3
    B)2
    C)4
    D)5
    Answer: 2
  • Q. Which among the following is an impact of Paik Rebellion?
    A)Reduction in price of salt
    B)Judicial reforms
    C)Aboilition of Zamindari System
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Which districts of Odisha face destruction of forests due to practice of podu cultivation?
    A)Cuttack
    B)Phulbani
    C)Jagatsinghpur
    D)Puri
    Answer: Phulbani
  • Q. Rusikulya Irrigation Project is related to
    A)Mahanadi
    B)Godavari
    C)Brahmani
    D)Baitarni
    Answer: Mahanadi
  • Q. Consider the following statement 1. Central Institute of Fresh Water Aquacul- ture (CIFA) was established in 1990. 2. Chilika lake is the main source of brackish water fisheries in Odisha. Which among the above is/are correct?
    A)Only 1
    B)Only 2
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Only 2
  • Q. The river originating from the Gonasika hills of the Kendujhar district is
    A)Subarnarekha
    B)Brahmani
    C)Baitarani
    D)Bahuda
    Answer: Baitarani
  • Q. The highest peak of Odisha is
    A)Balia Pahar
    B)Deomali peak
    C)Badam Pahar
    D)Golikonda
    Answer: Deomali peak
  • Q. Chudanga Gada is located in the village Baranga of
    A)Cuttack
    B)Puri
    C)Sambalpur
    D)Bhubaneswar
    Answer: Cuttack
  • Q. Who among the following freedom fighter was also a prolific writer?
    A)Krishnabala Sen
    B)Sarala Devi
    C)Malati Devi
    D)Rama Devi
    Answer: Sarala Devi
  • Q. Which temple of Odisha resembles with the Kandariya Mahadeva temple of Khajuraho?
    A)Rajarani temple
    B)Kedareswar temple
    C)Khichakeswari temple
    D)Lingaraj temple
    Answer: Rajarani temple
  • Q. Which is the second most important cash crop in Odisha?
    A)Sugarcane
    B)Jute
    C)Rice
    D)Oilseeds
    Answer: Sugarcane
  • Q. In which year was Odisha Cricket Association was formed?
    A)1967
    B)1982
    C)1955
    D)1949
    Answer: 1949
  • Q. Which river is known as Sorrow of Odisha?
    A)Brahmani
    B)Mahanadi
    C)Baitarani
    D)Rushikulya
    Answer: Mahanadi
  • Q. Which of the following forests are found at an elevation above 600 m in Odisha?
    A)The Northern Tropical Semi-Evergreen Forests
    B)Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests
    C)Mangrove Forests
    D)Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests
    Answer: The Northern Tropical Semi-Evergreen Forests
  • Q. The festival of Raksha Bandhan is known by which other name in Odisha?
    A)Dola Purnima
    B)Gamha Purnima
    C)Ashadha Purnima
    D)None of these
    Answer: Gamha Purnima
  • Q. Which area of Odisha is called the ‘Hexadeltaic region’ or the ‘Gift of Six Rivers’?
    A)Middle Mountainous and Highlands Region
    B)Coastal Plains
    C)Central Plateaus
    D)Western Rolling Uplands
    Answer: Coastal Plains
  • Q. Bhitarkanika was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in the year
    A)1975
    B)1984
    C)1962
    D)1948
    Answer: 1975
  • Q. Which of the following schemes has been implemented for the attainment of the National Common Minimum Programme?
    A)BGJY
    B)BSVY
    C)RGGVY
    D)NBMMP
    Answer: RGGVY
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The earliest use of prose can be found in Madala Panji or the Palm-leaf Chronicles. 2. They belong to Jagannatha temple at Puri, dating back to the 12th century. 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

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