Odisha State

Q. Chandra Kalicharan Patnaik was awarded the Padma Shri in …………..

A
1973
B
1972
C
1971
D
1976

Correct Answer

1971

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Which wildlife sanctuary of Odisha has a unique feature of being a tiger reserve, biosphere reserve and national park?
    A)Bhitarkanika
    B)Simlipal
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of these
    Answer: Simlipal
  • Q. Industrial Development Corporation of Odisha Limited was established in
    A)1962
    B)1955
    C)1951
    D)1964
    Answer: 1962
  • Q. Who among the following was an associate member of the Odisha Boundary Committee?
    A)H. M. Mehta
    B)T. R. Phukan
    C)S. N. Sinha
    D)All of these
    Answer: S. N. Sinha
  • 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. 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 award is given to a film personality for their outstanding contribution to Odia cinema?
    A)Sunder Dev Award
    B)Jaydeo Award
    C)National Film Award
    D)Odia Film Award
    Answer: Jaydeo Award
  • Q. When was the seat of Patna High Court set up at Cuttack?
    A)18th May, 1916
    B)1st January, 1920
    C)22nd September, 1919
    D)None of the above
    Answer: 18th May, 1916
  • Q. Assertion (A) The Paik Rebellion was a voice against the mighty Britishers. Reason (R) The tormenting Land Revenue System of the Britishers forced the Paik of Khurda to revolt against them. Select the correct answer :
    A)Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
    B)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
    C)A is true, but R is false.
    D)A is false, but R is true.
    Answer: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  • Q. Which fort in ancient times, served as a provincial Mauryan fortified capital of the province of Kalinga?
    A)Raibania Fort
    B)Barabati Fort
    C)Jaugada Fort
    D)Sisupalgarh Fort
    Answer: Jaugada Fort
  • Q. Which of the following is the first Odia newspaper of Odisha?
    A)Utkala Deepika
    B)Dharitri
    C)Dinalipi
    D)Anupam Bharat
    Answer: Utkala Deepika
  • Q. In which year was Utkal Samillani formed?
    A)1900
    B)1903
    C)1910
    D)1899
    Answer: 1903
  • Q. Which paintings are also known as ikons or Idital?
    A)Juang
    B)Saura
    C)Kissan
    D)Kondh
    Answer: Saura
  • Q. Magnetite ore found is Odisha is majorly found in rocks of which period?
    A)Tertiary period
    B)Pre-Cambrian period
    C)Gondwana rocks
    D)Quaternary period
    Answer: Pre-Cambrian period
  • Q. Consider the following about Paen Anba game. 1. It is played by both boys and girls of 5 to 8 years age group and it visualises the culinary tradition of Western Odisha. 2. Participants take water from pond or river and prepare different traditional food items symbolically. 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
  • Q. Which village is famous for pattachitra?
    A)Tusra
    B)Raghurajpur
    C)Paralakhemundi
    D)None of these
    Answer: Raghurajpur
  • 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
  • Q. Which ranges are highest in Odisha?
    A)Simlipal and Meghasani Mountains
    B)Common Interfluves of the Mahanadi, the Rushikulya and Vamsadhara
    C)Mankarnacha-Malayagiri and Gandhamardan Mountains
    D)Potangi and Chandragiri Mountain Ranges
    Answer: Potangi and Chandragiri Mountain Ranges
  • Q. Longest dam Hirakud on Mahanadi river is located in which district of Odisha?
    A)Balangir
    B)Mayurbhanj
    C)Sundergarh
    D)Sambalpur
    Answer: Sambalpur
  • 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. Which of the following is the highest literary award of Odisha?
    A)Atibadi Jagannath Das Award
    B)Sarala Samman
    C)Kalinga Literary Award
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Atibadi Jagannath Das Award

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