Odisha State

Q. In which year was the Sarala Samman Award constituted by the Government of Odisha?

A
2000
B
1983
C
1996
D
1954

Correct Answer

1983

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. In which district of Odisha was first paper mill set up?
    A)Jharsuguda
    B)Cuttack
    C)Khordha
    D)Puri
    Answer: Jharsuguda
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Monsoon rainfall directly controls the crop conditions in Odisha. 2. Monsoon rainfall is considered ‘high’ when it is above 240 cm. Which of the statements given above is/are true?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Only 1
  • Q. Match the following List-I (Types of Forests) List-II (Location) a. Northern Tropical Semi-Evergreen Forests 1. Dhenkanal, Athgarh b. Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests 2. Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj c. Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests 3. Balangir, Kalahandi, Sambalpur d. Tidal/Mangrove Forests 4. Kendrapara, Bhadrak
    A)a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
    B)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    C)a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
    D)a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
    Answer: a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
  • Q. Dhanu Yatra Folk drama of Odisha is prevalent in
    A)Sambalpur
    B)Bargarh
    C)Puri
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Which actress from Cuttack received National Award for Best Director for her directoral debut ‘Tara’?
    A)Leslie Tripathy
    B)Elina Samantaray
    C)Mahasweta Ray
    D)Bijaya Jena
    Answer: Bijaya Jena
  • Q. Bodo Parja tribal dialect is spoken in
    A)Gajapati
    B)Koraput
    C)Ganjam
    D)Puri
    Answer: Koraput
  • Q. Who got the Sarala Sahitya Award for the year 2018?
    A)Ramakanta Rath
    B)Shatrughan Pandav
    C)Abhaya Barik
    D)Hrudananda Panigarhi
    Answer: Shatrughan Pandav
  • Q. Which soil in Odisha is formed as a result of weathering of basic rock in the low lying regions of Naupada, Balangir, Sonepur, Boudh, Sambalpur and Angul?
    A)Black Soil
    B)Broun Forest Soil
    C)Deltaic Alluvial Soil
    D)Laterite Soil
    Answer: Black Soil
  • Q. Chandan Yatra fair is organised in
    A)Balangir
    B)Puri
    C)Nuapada
    D)Koraput
    Answer: Puri
  • Q. Agricultural Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha Limited was established during the year
    A)2001
    B)2000
    C)1994
    D)1996
    Answer: 1996
  • Q. Consider the following Census information regarding Puri district? 1. This city is one of the four pilgrim centres of India. 2. Population density in the district is 488. Which of the above mentioned information 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. Biju Kanya Ratna Yojana is aimed at
    A)improving sex ratio at birth
    B)improving girl attendence in school
    C)sanitary pad distribution
    D)None of the above
    Answer: improving sex ratio at birth
  • Q. Which among the following is an Oriya magazine started in the pre-independence era?
    A)Utkal Prabha
    B)Rock Pebbles
    C)Niakhunta
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Who among the following is a renowned painter of traditional Tussar Pattachitra paintings?
    A)Kailash Chandra Meher
    B)Nandini Satapathy
    C)Surendra Sai
    D)Mansi Pradhan
    Answer: Kailash Chandra Meher
  • Q. Which among the following statements about Ratha Yatra is not correct?
    A)Pulling the ropes of the chariots is considered sacred.
    B)Ratha Yatra begins in the month of Jyestha and ends in Ashadha.
    C)The cloth to cover the chariots is supplied by Odisha government.
    D)All the three chariots are drawn on the same day.
    Answer: Ratha Yatra begins in the month of Jyestha and ends in Ashadha.
  • Q. Which player of Odisha won 2 silver medals in 2018 ‘Asian Games’ held in Jakarta?
    A)Katulu Ravi Kumar
    B)Sarbani Nanda
    C)Dutee Chand
    D)Natraj Behera
    Answer: Dutee Chand
  • Q. In which year the Odisha Assembly passed three Panchayat Bills related to local administration in rural areas?
    A)1991
    B)1998
    C)2012
    D)1984
    Answer: 1991
  • Q. The first film to receive the National Award for best Feature Film in Odia language in 1961 was
    A)Sri Lokenath
    B)Aadim Vichar
    C)Ahalya
    D)Laxmi Pratima
    Answer: Sri Lokenath
  • Q. Dhabaleswar and Barkul are highly visited by tourists for which sports in Odisha?
    A)Paen Anba
    B)Puchi
    C)Canoeing and Boating
    D)Wrestling
    Answer: Canoeing and Boating
  • Q. Which species of tree is found in the North and North-East of the Brahmani river?
    A)Teak
    B)Sal
    C)Sundari
    D)Karika
    Answer: Sal

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