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. The place in Ganjam district famous for hot water springs is
    A)Tensa
    B)Mahendragiri
    C)Taptapani
    D)Daringbadi
    Answer: Taptapani
  • Q. Tampara lake lies in which district of Odisha?
    A)Jajpur
    B)Ganjam
    C)Nuapada
    D)Malkangiri
    Answer: Ganjam
  • Q. When did the Muslim rule in Odisha begin?
    A)1578
    B)1568
    C)1588
    D)1582
    Answer: 1568
  • Q. Which of the following mineral deposit is found in the riverbeds of Subarnarekha?
    A)Platinum
    B)Dolomite
    C)Gold
    D)Bauxite
    Answer: Gold
  • Q. Who launched the ‘Honour for Women National Campaign’ in India?
    A)Sudarshan Pattnaik
    B)Mansi Pradhan
    C)Surendra Sai
    D)Biswanath Das
    Answer: Mansi Pradhan
  • Q. Which were the two important centres of Brahmo Movement in Odisha?
    A)Balasore and Puri
    B)Puri and Cuttack
    C)Cuttack and Balasore
    D)Khurda and Puri
    Answer: Cuttack and Balasore
  • Q. The Gajapati district is named after
    A)Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati Narayan Deo
    B)Maharaja Ramachandra
    C)Maharaja Gajapati Kapilendra Dev
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati Narayan Deo
  • Q. The Kedareshwar temple in Odisha is located in which district?
    A)Balasore
    B)Puri
    C)Koraput
    D)Dhenkanal
    Answer: Koraput
  • Q. When did the Salt Law was broken in Inchudi of Balasore?
    A)14th April, 1930
    B)6th April, 1930
    C)12th April, 1930
    D)13th April, 1930
    Answer: 14th April, 1930
  • Q. What was the capital of Kalinga after its annexation with Magadha empire?
    A)Samapa
    B)Tosali
    C)Sisupalgarh
    D)Dantapura
    Answer: Tosali
  • Q. Consider the following statements about East Coast Railway 1. Its most of the railway routes are near the coastal region of India. 2. Its zonal railway headquarters is functioning at Bhubaneswar. 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. Which of the following rivers passes through Bhadrak district?
    A)Rishikulya
    B)Budhabalanga
    C)Mahanadi
    D)Salandi
    Answer: Salandi
  • Q. Who was the great introducer of ultra modern style in modern Odia poetry?
    A)Sachi Kanta Raut Ray
    B)Kuntala Kumari Sabat
    C)Gopala Prahraja
    D)Nanda Kishore Bal
    Answer: Sachi Kanta Raut Ray
  • Q. Which among the following are the major spices produced in Odisha?
    A)Ginger
    B)Turmeric
    C)Pepper
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. The literacy rate in Odisha as per census 2011 is
    A)72.87%
    B)64.01%
    C)86.80%
    D)92.77%
    Answer: 72.87%
  • Q. Who among the following transferred his capital from Simhapura to Pishtapura?
    A)Vishakavarman
    B)Umavarman
    C)Shaktivarman
    D)None of these
    Answer: Shaktivarman
  • Q. Who among the following was the Chairman of the Odisha Boundary Committee?
    A)C. I. Phillip
    B)T. R. Phukan
    C)T. E. Ravenshaw
    D)Sir Samuel O' Donnel
    Answer: Sir Samuel O' Donnel
  • Q. Which wildlife sanctuary is also known as ‘Ushakothi Sanctuary’?
    A)Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary
    B)Gahirmatha Wildlife Sanctuary
    C)Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary
    D)Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary
    Answer: Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Q. Lateritic soil is not found in which Agro-climatic zone?
    A)South Eastern Ghat
    B)Eastern Ghat High Land
    C)Western Central Table Land
    D)Mid Central Table Land
    Answer: Eastern Ghat High Land
  • Q. Which sportsperson of Odisha won a Gold and a Silver medal in 2016 ‘South Asian Games’ held in Assam?
    A)Dutee Chand
    B)Srabani Nanda
    C)Katulu Ravi Kumar
    D)Sarita Routray
    Answer: Srabani Nanda

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