More Questions on Odisha
- Q. Which literary source mentions about Kalinga and Odra and its sacred river Baitarani and Goddess Viraja?
A)Manu Smriti
B)Vayu Purana
C)The Mahabharata
D)None of the above
Answer: The Mahabharata
- Q. When was the hero of Odisha, Laxman Naik executed?
A)23rd August, 1942
B)21st August, 1942
C)21st March, 1943
D)29th March, 1943
Answer: 29th March, 1943
- Q. Chandaka Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in
A)Cuttack
B)Khurda
C)Boudh
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Match the following. List-I (Waterfall) List-II (District) a. Hatipathar 1. Rayagada b. Kandadhar 2. Keonjhar c. Khanduala 3. Kalahandi d. Nrusinghanath 4. Bargarh
A)a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
B)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
C)a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
D)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
Answer: a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
- Q. Who is considered Kabi Samrat of Odia literature?
A)Ramachandra Pattanayka
B)Upendra Bhanja
C)Balarama Das
D)Gopala Praharaja
Answer: Upendra Bhanja
- Q. What is the place of Odisha in the cultivation of jute?
A)4th
B)3rd
C)5th
D)6th
Answer: 4th
- Q. The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) 1. It was constituted in 1984 under the Department of Science and Technology. 2. Aims to popularise the exploitation and use of renewable energy resources in the state. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A)Both 1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 2
D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Which of the following dynasties has a prominent presence in the history of Sambalpur District?
A)Chalukya Dynasty
B)Ganga Dynasty
C)Somavamshi
D)Chauhan Dynasty
Answer: Somavamshi
- Q. When does the summer season commence in Odisha?
A)January
B)June
C)May
D)March
Answer: March
- Q. Which district is also known as ‘Home of Elephants and Tigers’ due to presence of dense forests?
A)Balangir
B)Dhenkanal
C)Malkangiri
D)Ganjam
Answer: Dhenkanal
- Q. The High Court of Odisha is situated where in Odisha?
A)Puri
B)Balasore
C)Bhubaneswar
D)Cuttack
Answer: Cuttack
- Q. Which lake is a horse-shoe shaped fresh water lake?
A)Chilika lake
B)Ansupa lake
C)Hirakud reservoir
D)Kanjia lake
Answer: Ansupa lake
- Q. Who built the well decorated and well sculptured temple of Konark?
A)Narashimadeva-I
B)Angavimadev-I
C)Narashimadeva-II
D)Narashimadeva-III
Answer: Narashimadeva-I
- Q. Hirakud Hydroelectric Project was inagurated by
A)Biju Patnaik
B)Sardar Patel
C)Rajendra Prasad
D)Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
- Q. The Chhanda (metrical section) contains the essence of Odissi music, it is composed of
A)Kala (time)
B)Bhava (theme)
C)Swara (tune)
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Which was named as Sarangagarh as the area had several water bodies filled with lotus?
A)Barabati Fort
B)Chudanga Gada
C)Jaugada Fort
D)Raibania Fort
Answer: Chudanga Gada
- Q. Which among the following is one of the largest wintering ground for the migratory waterfowl in India?
A)Chilika Lake, Odisha
B)Ghana Sanctuary, Rajasthan
C)Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Haryana
D)Dal Lake, Kashmir
Answer: Chilika Lake, Odisha
- Q. Sujatal Mohapatra received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2017, in the discipline
A)Odissi Dance
B)Odissi Music
C)Theatre
D)None of the above
Answer: Odissi Dance
- Q. Which among the following dance of Odisha is also known as Rookmar Nacha?
A)Jhoomar Dance
B)Paika Dance
C)Chhau Dance
D)Mahari Dance
Answer: Chhau Dance
- 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
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