Odisha State

Q. Bodha Dayini published from Balasore in 1861 was

A
First Oriya Daily
B
First Oriya Weekly
C
First Oriya Magazine
D
First Bimonthly Magazine

Correct Answer

First Oriya Magazine

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Mayurbhanj ranks high in the production of
    A)Maize
    B)Wheat
    C)Coconut
    D)Chillies
    Answer: Maize
  • Q. Which of the following are the principal centres of leather production in Odisha? 1. Cuttack 2. Boudh 3. Balangir 4. Keonjhar
    A)1, 2 and 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)3 and 4
    D)1 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. What is the main theme of the Paika Dance that takes place in the villages of Odisha?
    A)Scenes from Puranas
    B)Krishna Leela
    C)Battles
    D)Bhakti
    Answer: Battles
  • Q. Mughal Tamasa folk theatre/drama is prevalent in
    A)Bhadrak
    B)Balasore
    C)Puri
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Consider the following statements about the Saura tribe 1. Sauras are mainly concentrated in and around the Paralakhemundi and the Gunupur area of South Odisha. 2. They are called by various names such as Sabara, Saura, Sora, etc and have their racial affinity with the proto-austroloid physical feature. Which of the above statements 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. Which crop play a major role in the economy of Odisha?
    A)Rabi
    B)Kharif
    C)Zaid
    D)None of these
    Answer: Rabi
  • Q. Which of the following districts of Odisha are known as ‘twin cities of the state’?
    A)Rayagada - Malkangiri
    B)Cuttack - Bhubaneswar
    C)Angul - Keonjhar
    D)Bhadrak - Mayurbhanj
    Answer: Cuttack - Bhubaneswar
  • Q. Which river is known as Sorrow of Odisha?
    A)Brahmani
    B)Mahanadi
    C)Baitarani
    D)Rushikulya
    Answer: Mahanadi
  • Q. Medicinal plant garden Ekamravan is located where in Odisha?
    A)Puri
    B)Bhubaneswar
    C)Cuttack
    D)Sambalpur
    Answer: Bhubaneswar
  • Q. Who is called the great nationalist of Odisha during 1857 revolt in Odisha?
    A)Vir Surendra Sai
    B)Jayee Rajguru
    C)Surendra Das
    D)Bakshi Jagabandhu
    Answer: Vir Surendra Sai
  • Q. Indravati Water Project is located in which of the following districts of Odisha?
    A)Koraput
    B)Nabarangapur
    C)Malkangiri
    D)Ganjam
    Answer: Nabarangapur
  • Q. Consider the following statements. 1. The most important pulses grown in Odisha are gram, tur, arhar. 2. The Mahanadi delta, the Rushikulya plains and the Hirakud and Badimula regions are favourable for the cultivation of pulses. Which of the above statements 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. The district headquarters of Mayurbhanj district is at present located in
    A)Karanjia
    B)Jamada
    C)Baripada
    D)Thakurmunda
    Answer: Baripada
  • Q. Who had been the longest serving Chief Minister of Odisha?
    A)Harekrushna Mahatab
    B)Shri Naveen Patnaik
    C)Shri Biju Patnaik
    D)Shri Hemananda Biswal
    Answer: Shri Naveen Patnaik
  • 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 among the following regions in Odisha experience high monsoon rainfall?
    A)Balasore and Mayurbhanj
    B)Phulbani and Phiringia
    C)Koraput and Ganjam
    D)Middle Baitarini Basin
    Answer: Phulbani and Phiringia
  • Q. Which of the following is not a Hydel Power Project?
    A)Rengali
    B)Balimela
    C)Indravati
    D)Talcher
    Answer: Talcher
  • Q. How much money is given to pregnant women who visit public health facilities under Drop Back Assistance Programme?
    A)Rs. 700
    B)Rs. 1000
    C)Rs. 1500
    D)Rs. 500
    Answer: Rs. 500
  • Q. Angul Aluminium Park was established by
    A)OFDC
    B)IPICOL
    C)IDCOL
    D)IDCO
    Answer: IDCO
  • Q. Consider the following statements about eniment Odia writer Sitakant Mohapatra. 1. He is the winner of Jnanpith Award in 1986. 2. He is the recipient of Padma Vibhushan Award in 2011. 3. He has written Sabder Akash. Which of the following is/are true?
    A)Only 2 and 3
    B)Only 1 and 2
    C)Only 1 and 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these

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