Odisha State

Q. From which region the district of Deogarh was carved out in 1994?

A
Subarnapur
B
Sambalpur
C
Koraput
D
Bargarh

Correct Answer

Sambalpur

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Which institution in Odisha maintains the Barabati Cricket Stadium located in Cuttack?
    A)Odisha Council of Sports
    B)Odisha Cricket Academy
    C)Odisha Cricket Association
    D)Odisha Sports Association
    Answer: Odisha Cricket Association
  • 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. What are ‘Baunsa-Taranga’ and ‘Katha-Taranga’ associated within the state of Odisha?
    A)Indigenous musical instruments of the state
    B)Steps of Odissi dance
    C)Folk music of Odisha
    D)A popular theatre in Odisha
    Answer: Indigenous musical instruments of the state
  • Q. King Asoka became Buddhist after he was horrified with the tyranny of Kalinga War. It was in:
    A)261 BC
    B)258 BC
    C)200 BC
    D)327 BC
    Answer: 261 BC
  • Q. Who of the following has received the Padma Shri in 2018 from Odisha?
    A)Gobardhan Panika
    B)Pravakara Maharan
    C)Bhabani Charan Patnaik
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Which district lies to the East of Balangir district?
    A)Kalahandi
    B)Sambalpur
    C)Bargarh
    D)Subarnapur
    Answer: Subarnapur
  • 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. Bhitarkanika National Park is located in which district of Odisha?
    A)Ganjam
    B)Kendrapara
    C)Kandhamal
    D)Boudh
    Answer: Kendrapara
  • 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. 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. Banku Bhai’, the Joker, is a main character of which of the following folk dramas of Odisha?
    A)Chadheya Nata
    B)Dhanu Yatra
    C)Jatra
    D)Leela
    Answer: Chadheya Nata
  • Q. Which of the following areas has flourishing ceramic glass industry in Odisha?
    A)Khansbahal
    B)Latikata
    C)Barang
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Name the art form of Odisha referred in these statements. 1. It is drawn on the floor. 2. Powders are obtained from grinding rice, dry leaves, turmeric, etc.
    A)Jhoti
    B)Sand art
    C)Muruja
    D)Tala pattachitra
    Answer: Muruja
  • Q. Which Naib Nazims attacked the Jagannath temple of Puri?
    A)Murshid Quli Khan II
    B)Alivardi Khan
    C)Suja-ud-din Muhammad
    D)Muhammad Taqi Khan
    Answer: Muhammad Taqi Khan
  • Q. When was Odisha made into a separate province by the Britishers?
    A)1st April, 1936
    B)12th March, 1901
    C)13th April, 1941
    D)15th March, 1912
    Answer: 1st April, 1936
  • Q. Which district of Odisha has maximum number of post offices in the state?
    A)Malkangiri
    B)Ganjam
    C)Angul
    D)Keonjhar
    Answer: Ganjam
  • Q. International award winning artist Sudarshan Patnaik is associated with
    A)Rock Sculptures
    B)Miniature Paintings
    C)Sand Sculptures
    D)Folk Singing
    Answer: Sand Sculptures
  • Q. Which of the following industries ranks amongst the most exported commodities from Odisha?
    A)Paper Mills
    B)Iron and Steel
    C)Handloom Industries
    D)Rubber
    Answer: Handloom Industries
  • Q. Precious minerals and gem stones are mostly found in which district of Odisha?
    A)Nayagarh
    B)Keonjhar
    C)Deogarh
    D)Mayurbhanj
    Answer: Deogarh
  • Q. Which award is given by Odisha Government for lifetime contribution to Odia literature?
    A)Kalinga Karubaki Award
    B)Kalinga Literary Award
    C)Sarala Samman Award
    D)Odisha Sahitya Akademi Award
    Answer: Kalinga Literary Award

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