More Questions on Odisha
- Q. Which among the famous temple is located in Kendrapara district?
A)Lord Shiva
B)Lord Jagannath
C)Lord Baladev Jew
D)Goddess Bimalal
Answer: Lord Baladev Jew
- 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. Consider the following statements about BGGY. 1. The Odisha Government launched this scheme in the state in February 2014. 2. This scheme was launched to develop the transport system in the rural areas. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Both 1 and 2
D)None of these
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Greek historian Pliny mentions Odisha by which name?
A)Kosala
B)Kalinga
C)Toshali
D)Udra
Answer: Kalinga
- Q. In which of the following soils of Odisha production of rice takes place?
A)Red soil
B)Alluvial soil
C)Yellow soil
D)None of these
Answer: Alluvial soil
- Q. Match the following lists. List-I List-II a. Zone of Transition 1. Source of Hydro Electrical Projects b. Little Sundarbans 2. Coastal Plains c. Rice Bowl 3. Sub-montane tract of the Rushikulya Plains d. Flood Plains 4. Salt tract along the coast
A)a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
B)a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
C)a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
D)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
Answer: a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
- Q. World Famous Odissi dancer Kelucharan Mohapatra was born where in Odisha?
A)Cuttack
B)Puri
C)Mayurbhanj
D)Bhubaneswar
Answer: Puri
- Q. The State of Odisha has received how many Jnanpith Awards so far?
A)Two
B)One
C)Three
D)Four
Answer: Four
- Q. Who was the first Indian Governor of Odisha?
A)Bhimsen Sachar
B)Saiyid Fazl Ali
C)V. P. Menon
D)Sir Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi
Answer: Sir Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi
- Q. Which state was not amalgamated into Odisha in 1948?
A)Balasore
B)Mayurbhanj
C)Cuttack
D)None of the above
Answer: Mayurbhanj
- Q. Which region among the physiographic regions of Odisha is marked by a number of watersheds?
A)Rolling Uplands
B)Coastal Plains
C)Middle Mountainous and the Highlands Region
D)Major Flood Plains
Answer: Middle Mountainous and the Highlands Region
- Q. Which ranges are highest in Odisha?
A)Simlipal and Meghasani Mountains
B)Common Interfluves of the Mahanadi, the Rushikulya and Vamsadhara
C)Mankarnacha-Malayagiri and Gandhamardan Mountains
D)Potangi and Chandragiri Mountain Ranges
Answer: Potangi and Chandragiri Mountain Ranges
- Q. The tribal festival Karma is mainly celebrated by which community?
A)Farmers
B)Blacksmiths
C)Weavers
D)Sculptures
Answer: Farmers
- Q. The High Court of Odisha is situated where in Odisha?
A)Puri
B)Balasore
C)Bhubaneswar
D)Cuttack
Answer: Cuttack
- Q. The Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) in Odisha is (as per 2014-16)
A)120 per 100000 live births
B)110 per 100000 live births
C)180 per 100000 live births
D)200 per 100000 live births
Answer: 180 per 100000 live births
- Q. The Monolith called Chandeswar Pillar is situated in
A)Dhauli, Khurda
B)Rasol, Dhenkanal
C)Panday, Ganjam
D)Siriapur, Cuttack
Answer: Siriapur, Cuttack
- 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. 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. Consider the following statement about State Reservoir Fishery Policy. 1. It permit the leasing of area of 100 acres and above. 2. Aims to attract public sector investment. Which among the above is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Both 1 and 2
D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Only 1
- Q. The recommendation to formulate a scheme for consolidating all Odia speaking areas first was suggested by
A)Sachchidanand Sinha Resolution
B)Philip-Duff Committee
C)Boundary Commission
D)None of the above
Answer: Sachchidanand Sinha Resolution
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