Odisha State

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

Correct Answer

All of these

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. The festival of Raksha Bandhan is known by which other name in Odisha?
    A)Dola Purnima
    B)Gamha Purnima
    C)Ashadha Purnima
    D)None of these
    Answer: Gamha Purnima
  • Q. Consider the following statements about Purnachandra Bhashakosh 1. There is a monumental work of 7 volumes that contains 9500 pages. 2. It is sort of Odia dictionary created by Gopal Chandra Prahraj. Which of the following 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. Consider the following statements about Hirakud Power Plant 1. The power plant is operated by the Hindalco Industries. 2. The plant is located in Sambalpur district. 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. In which year DD Odia, a state owned TV channel, was launched in Odisha?
    A)1980
    B)1947
    C)1994
    D)2000
    Answer: 1994
  • Q. Which dance of Odisha was started to popularise worship of Lord Shiva against the rise of Buddhism?
    A)Danda Nata
    B)Kela Keluni
    C)Ghanta Patua
    D)Dhap Dance
    Answer: Danda Nata
  • Q. After the downfall of Gupta empire, many regional kingdoms emerged in Odisha from 6-9th century AD. Which is not one among them?
    A)The Mudgalas
    B)The Vigrahas
    C)The Nagas
    D)The Mandala states
    Answer: The Nagas
  • Q. Who had led the Prajamandal Movement in the area of Dhenkanal?
    A)Baishnab Charan Pattanaik
    B)Banamali Das
    C)Sarangdhar Das
    D)Prananath Pattanaik
    Answer: Baishnab Charan Pattanaik
  • Q. How many ST communities are there in the state?
    A)57
    B)45
    C)62
    D)68
    Answer: 62
  • Q. As per India State of Forest Report, 2017, which district of Odisha has the highest forest cover?
    A)Bhadrak
    B)Jajpur
    C)Kandhamal
    D)Cuttack
    Answer: Kandhamal
  • Q. Rs. 1 Lakh assistance to build house is provided under
    A)Nirman Shramik Pucca Ghar Yojana
    B)Harishchandra Sahayata Yojana
    C)Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana
    D)Madhu Babu Awas Yojana
    Answer: Nirman Shramik Pucca Ghar Yojana
  • Q. Which dance festival of Odisha starts from Bhadra Shukla Ekadashi and continues till the month of Ashwin?
    A)Ghanta Patua Dance
    B)Medha Dance
    C)Dalkhai Dance
    D)Karma Dance
    Answer: Karma Dance
  • Q. Which among the following power plant is a joint venture of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh?
    A)Ib Power Plant
    B)Hirakud Thermal Power Plant
    C)Balimela Power Plant
    D)Rengali Power Plant
    Answer: Balimela Power Plant
  • Q. Consider the following about Sudakhya Yojana. 1. It aim to increase the number of girl students from 7% to 30% in ITI. 2. The time period of the scheme is 2 years from 2019-2021. Which of the above are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Only 1
  • Q. The tribal festival Karma is mainly celebrated by which community?
    A)Farmers
    B)Blacksmiths
    C)Weavers
    D)Sculptures
    Answer: Farmers
  • Q. The port facilities for export of bauxite and aluminium are available at Visakhapatnam and
    A)Paradip
    B)Angul
    C)Keonjhar
    D)Balasore
    Answer: Paradip
  • Q. Which of the following Odisha type Nagara style temples are found at Bhubaneswar? 1. Jagannath temple 2. Lingaraja temple 3. Sun temple 4. Mukteswar temple 5. Parasurameswara temple Choose the answer
    A)Only 2
    B)4 and 5
    C)2, 4 and 5
    D)1, 2 and 5
    Answer: Only 2
  • Q. Bhitarkanika National Park came into existence in
    A)1973
    B)1962
    C)1998
    D)2000
    Answer: 1998
  • 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. Who built the well decorated and well sculptured temple of Konark?
    A)Narashimadeva-I
    B)Angavimadev-I
    C)Narashimadeva-II
    D)Narashimadeva-III
    Answer: Narashimadeva-I
  • Q. Which temple is located in Jajpur?
    A)Biraja
    B)Huma
    C)Kichakeswari
    D)None of these
    Answer: Biraja

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