Q. After the downfall of Gupta empire, many regional kingdoms emerged in Odisha from 6-9th century AD. Which is not one among them?

Correct Answer

The Nagas

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. King Asoka became Buddhist after he was horrified with the tyranny of Kalinga War. It was in:
    A)261 BC
    B)258 BC
    C)200 BC
    D)327 BC
    Answer: 261 BC
  • Q. When was the first Odia National Conference held?
    A)November, 1907
    B)December, 1903
    C)April, 1896
    D)January, 1905
    Answer: December, 1903
  • Q. Who was the head of the Satya Mahima Dharma?
    A)Dhenkanal
    B)Mahima Gosain
    C)Dora Bisoi
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Mahima Gosain
  • Q. Lateritic soil is not found in which Agro-climatic zone?
    A)South Eastern Ghat
    B)Eastern Ghat High Land
    C)Western Central Table Land
    D)Mid Central Table Land
    Answer: Eastern Ghat High Land
  • Q. Name the notable Odia writer who is the recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award, Jnanpith Award, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhusan?
    A)Manoj Das
    B)Sitakant Mahapatra
    C)Pratibha Ray
    D)Jayanta Mahapatra
    Answer: Sitakant Mahapatra
  • Q. The iron ore rich zone is Odisha is
    A)Dhenkanal-Koraput
    B)Tomka-Daitari of Jajpur
    C)Sukinda Valley
    D)Eastern Ghats super group of rocks
    Answer: Tomka-Daitari of Jajpur
  • Q. Which river flows over the states of Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal?
    A)Sileru river
    B)Tel river
    C)Subarnarekha river
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Subarnarekha river
  • Q. Which of the following temple is classified as ‘Panchatanaya’?
    A)Brahmeshwar
    B)Daiteswar
    C)Khichakeswari
    D)Mukteswar
    Answer: Brahmeshwar
  • Q. Bhawanipatna is the district headquarters of which district?
    A)Nabarangapur
    B)Rayagarh
    C)Kalahandi
    D)Boudh
    Answer: Kalahandi
  • Q. Name two hills containing many caves near Bhubaneswar.
    A)Malayagiri and Ratnagiri
    B)Khandagiri and Udayagiri
    C)Lalitgiri and Pushagiri
    D)Whalegiri and Barunei hill
    Answer: Khandagiri and Udayagiri
  • Q. Who was the first Governor of Independent Odisha?
    A)V. P. Menon
    B)Sir John Austen Hubback
    C)Dr. Kailash Nath Katju
    D)M. Asaf Ali
    Answer: Dr. Kailash Nath Katju
  • 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
    Answer: Wheeler's Island
  • Q. Which among the following folk drama is mainly associated with Ganjam district of Odisha?
    A)Jatra
    B)Daskathia
    C)Leela
    D)Pala
    Answer: Daskathia
  • Q. Livestock sector contributes …………… of the state’s Net Domestic Product.
    A)7.25%
    B)9%
    C)8.25%
    D)10%
    Answer: 7.25%
  • Q. Laterite Soil is found in
    A)Dhenkanal
    B)Cuttack
    C)Puri
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Which among the following region is an orchid rich forest found in Odisha?
    A)Simlipal hills
    B)Gandhamardan hills
    C)Mahendragiri hills
    D)Both (B) and (C)
    Answer: Both (B) and (C)
  • Q. Consider the following statements. 1. Gangapur group, Vindhya and Eastern Ghats are limestone producing area. 2. Dolomite is mostly confined to Gangapur and Vindhya group. Which among the above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Bodo Parja tribal dialect is spoken in
    A)Gajapati
    B)Koraput
    C)Ganjam
    D)Puri
    Answer: Koraput
  • Q. Odisha Wildlife Organisation of Odisha came into existence in which year?
    A)1974
    B)1966
    C)1987
    D)1999
    Answer: 1974
  • 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

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