Odisha State

Q. Balasore was captured by which of the General of British?

A
Lord Wellesley
B
Captain Morgan
C
Lord Cornwallis
D
Warren Hastings

Correct Answer

Captain Morgan

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Match the following lists List I (Sites) List II (Areas) a. Chudanga Gada 1. Khurda b. Sisupalgarh 2. Baleswar c. Barabati fort 3. Sarangagarh d. Raibania fort 4. Cuttack
    A)a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
    B)a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
    C)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    D)a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
    Answer: a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
  • Q. Stone carving is famous in
    A)Bhubaneswar
    B)Puri
    C)Lalitgari
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Match the following lists List I (Port) List II (District) a. Bali-Harichandi 1. Balasore b. Jatadhar Muhano 2. Puri c. Kirtania 3. Jagatsinghpur d. Palur 4. Ganjam
    A)a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
    B)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
    C)a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
    D)a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
    Answer: a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
  • Q. The Post Na’anka Era brought a massive change in the field of
    A)art and craft
    B)art and literature
    C)pottery and literature
    D)education and literature
    Answer: education and literature
  • Q. Rusikulya Irrigation Project is related to
    A)Mahanadi
    B)Godavari
    C)Brahmani
    D)Baitarni
    Answer: Mahanadi
  • Q. Terracotta work is famous in
    A)Jagatsinghpur
    B)Koraput
    C)Rayagada
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Bhawanipatna is the district headquarters of which district?
    A)Nabarangapur
    B)Rayagarh
    C)Kalahandi
    D)Boudh
    Answer: Kalahandi
  • Q. Who among the following formed ‘Utkal Brahmo Samaj’ at Cuttack?
    A)Pratap Chandra
    B)Keshab Chandra Sen
    C)Rammohan Roy
    D)Haranath Bhattacharya
    Answer: Haranath Bhattacharya
  • Q. Manganese ore in Odisha is found in
    A)Bonai
    B)Koraput
    C)Gangapur
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. The total geographical area of Odisha extends over
    A)1,65,700 sq km
    B)1,55,707 sq km
    C)1,45,707 sq km
    D)None of the above
    Answer: 1,55,707 sq km
  • Q. What is the dominant species of tree in the Tropical Moist Deciduous forests in Odisha?
    A)Male Bamboo
    B)Sal
    C)Theory Bamboo
    D)Both (B) and (C)
    Answer: Sal
  • Q. An amount of Rs. 1000 as transportation cost to reach the hospital for pregnant women is given under
    A)Sahaya Scheme
    B)Biju Sishu Suraksha Yojana
    C)Sampurna Scheme
    D)Nidan Scheme
    Answer: Sampurna Scheme
  • Q. Consider the following information regarding Kendrapara district. 1. As per historical evidence the district was the trade hub of the ancient Kalinga. 2. It is the first municipality of Odisha during the British Raj. Which of the above mentioned information is/are Correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Neither 1 nor 2
    D)Both 1 and 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. In 1855, Henry Ricketts, the Commissioner of Odisha Division proposed the merger of Sambalpur with the Odisha Division. 2. In 1868, Sir Stafford Northcote, the Secretary of state for India, held the view that the Odia speaking areas should be grouped into a single administrative unit. Which of the following is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Which temple in Odisha was called as ‘White Pagoda’ by the Europeans?
    A)Lingaraja temple
    B)Rajarani temple
    C)Huma temple
    D)Jagannath temple
    Answer: Jagannath temple
  • Q. The ‘Olive Ridley Turtles’ are considered to be endangered because of their few remaining nesting sites in the world. In this context, which among the following statement(s) is/are correct? 1. Their peculiar behaviour of synchronised nesting in mass numbers is known as ‘Arribada’. 2. Gahirmatha Beach in Orissa is one of their few nesting grounds in the world.
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Dhabaleswar and Barkul are highly visited by tourists for which sports in Odisha?
    A)Paen Anba
    B)Puchi
    C)Canoeing and Boating
    D)Wrestling
    Answer: Canoeing and Boating
  • Q. Which is the important craft of Kansari caste in Odisha?
    A)Brass and bell metal ware
    B)Bamboo craft
    C)Silver filigree
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Brass and bell metal ware
  • Q. Who was the first lady Chief Minister of Odisha?
    A)Smt Nandini Satpathy
    B)Narmada Kar
    C)Giribala Mohanty
    D)Sudhansubala Das
    Answer: Smt Nandini Satpathy
  • Q. Birds island is a part of which sanctuary of Odisha?
    A)Chilika Lake Bird Sanctuary
    B)Nandankanan Wildlife Sanctuary
    C)Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary
    D)Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary
    Answer: Chilika Lake Bird Sanctuary

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