Odisha 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

Correct Answer

261 BC

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Which one of the following is first Agri-Export Zone of Odisha?
    A)Sea Food Park, Dewas
    B)Rice Technology Park, Bhadrak
    C)Kandhamal
    D)Dhenkanal
    Answer: Kandhamal
  • Q. Consider the following statements. 1. Sanaghagara waterfall is a Perennial waterfall. 2. Joranda is in Similipal National Park. Which of the above statement is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)None of these
    Answer: Only 1
  • Q. “Infocity” in Odisha is situated in
    A)Bhubaneswar
    B)Puri
    C)Jharsuguda
    D)Sambalpur
    Answer: Bhubaneswar
  • Q. Which among the following is not a nickel producing area of Odisha?
    A)Sukinda valley
    B)Boudh district
    C)Kansa sector
    D)Simlipal ultramafic
    Answer: Boudh district
  • Q. Which among the following is a Municipal Corporation in Odisha?
    A)Berhampur
    B)Pipli
    C)Nayagarh
    D)Deogarh
    Answer: Berhampur
  • Q. The Kathargad-Dasmantpur is a breed of which of the following animals?
    A)Sheep
    B)Pig
    C)Buffalo
    D)Goat
    Answer: Sheep
  • Q. Which of the following schemes is destined to promote Odia language by providing scholarship?
    A)MO School Campaign
    B)Bhasha Brutti Puraskar Scholarship Programme
    C)Mukhyamantri Medhabruti Puraskar Yojana
    D)Sudakhya Yojana
    Answer: Bhasha Brutti Puraskar Scholarship Programme
  • 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. Which village is famous for pattachitra?
    A)Tusra
    B)Raghurajpur
    C)Paralakhemundi
    D)None of these
    Answer: Raghurajpur
  • Q. Who among the following initiated Ganga dynasty in Odisha?
    A)Anantavarman Chodagangadev
    B)Raja Rajadeva-I
    C)Vajarahasta-V
    D)Kamarnava
    Answer: Anantavarman Chodagangadev
  • Q. Which district is also known as ‘Home of Elephants and Tigers’ due to presence of dense forests?
    A)Balangir
    B)Dhenkanal
    C)Malkangiri
    D)Ganjam
    Answer: Dhenkanal
  • Q. Who served for the longest term in the position of Chief Justice of Odisha?
    A)Khaleel Ahmed
    B)R. Laxman Narasimham
    C)Bira Kishore Ray
    D)Lingaraj Panigrahi
    Answer: R. Laxman Narasimham
  • Q. Which community of Odisha is associated with Jhoomar dance?
    A)Mahantas
    B)Kaibarta
    C)Munda
    D)Both (B) and (C)
    Answer: Both (B) and (C)
  • Q. Consider the following statements about NALCO 1. NALCO was set up at Bhubaneswar in 1981 in collaboration with Aluminium Pechiney of USA. 2. It is the biggest in Asia and is located in Angul. 3. It is an integrated alumina/aluminium complex. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
    A)2 and 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)1 and 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: 2 and 3
  • 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 soils is rich in aluminiumand iron in the area of Odisha?
    A)Red and Yellow
    B)Red
    C)Black
    D)Laterite
    Answer: Laterite
  • Q. Gautam Kumar Kahali and Chandan Behera are associated with sports in Odisha?
    A)Wrestling
    B)Field Hockey
    C)Sword Fighting
    D)Rugby
    Answer: Wrestling
  • Q. How many SC communities are there in the state?
    A)87
    B)85
    C)90
    D)93
    Answer: 93
  • Q. For the purpose of efficient administration, Odisha is divided into how many revenue divisions?
    A)Three
    B)Five
    C)Thirty
    D)Fourteen
    Answer: Three
  • Q. Odisha High Court was formally inaugurated in which year?
    A)1948
    B)1947
    C)1949
    D)1950
    Answer: 1948

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