More Questions on Odisha
- Q. Who founded Oxford Odissi Centre in the University of Oxford, in United Kingdom?
A)Gopal Chhutray
B)Baisali Mohanty
C)Kelucharan Mohapatra
D)Akshaya Mohanty
Answer: Baisali Mohanty
- Q. Odisha became a separate state on
A)1st April, 1936
B)1st April, 1935
C)1st March, 1935
D)1st April, 1938
Answer: 1st April, 1936
- Q. What is the share of wells, hand pumps and borewells in Odishan Irrigation System?
A)2/3 rd
B)1/3 rd
C)1/4 th
D)3/4 th
Answer: 2/3 rd
- 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. 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. Consider the following statements about Iron ore. 1. Iron ore was first discovered in Odisha by PN Bose in 1904. 2. The iron ore deposits of Odisha state occur in five districts including Koraput. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Both 1 and 2
D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Only 1
- Q. Name the award conferred to Nandini Satapathy for translating the famous novel ‘Lajja’ into Odia language?
A)Saraswati Puraskar
B)Utkal Sahitya Samaj Award
C)Odisha Sahitya Akademi Award
D)Sahitya Bharati Samman
Answer: Sahitya Bharati Samman
- Q. Odisha became a separate province in the year
A)1938
B)1925
C)1939
D)1936
Answer: 1936
- Q. Which variety of silk is less popular than Tassar in Odisha?
A)Mulberry
B)Eri
C)Both (A) and (B)
D)Neither (A) nor (B)
Answer: Mulberry
- 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. The National Waterway 14 is stretched over which river of Odisha?
A)Budhabalanga river
B)Subarnarekha river
C)Baitarani river
D)Birupa river
Answer: Baitarani river
- Q. Hirakud, the longest dam in the world is located on which river of Odisha?
A)Mahanadi
B)Rushikulya
C)Brahmani
D)Baitarani
Answer: Mahanadi
- Q. Which temple is built in 9th century AD and is dedicated to Lord Shiva?
A)Konark Sun temple
B)Jagannath temple
C)Brahmeshwar temple
D)Mukteswar temple
Answer: Mukteswar temple
- Q. Who is associated with Ghumsar Uprising that took place in 1835?
A)Dora Bissoi
B)Chandan Hajuri
C)Chakhi Khuntia
D)Ramakrusha Samantasinghar
Answer: Dora Bissoi
- 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. Match the following. List I (Personality) List II (Place) a. Akshaya Mohanty 1. Cuttack b. Prafulla Kar 2. Puri c. Gopal Chhotray 3. Jagatsinghpur d. Saswat Joshi 4. Balangir
A)a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
B)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
C)a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
D)a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
Answer: a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
- 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. Sonepur is an important town and headquarters of which district in Odisha?
A)Jagatsinghpur
B)Angul
C)Nayagarh
D)Subarnapur
Answer: Subarnapur
- Q. Mayurbhanj ranks high in the production of
A)Maize
B)Wheat
C)Coconut
D)Chillies
Answer: Maize
- Q. The playing of which among the following instruments represents good omen and a way of invoking the deities?
A)Ektara
B)Khanjarie
C)Flute
D)Conchshells
Answer: Conchshells
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