More Questions on Odisha
- Q. Consider the following statements. 1. This is a folk dance of Odisha where boys under 14 years dress up as females and dance to the tunes. 2. The acrobatic poses during the dance is appreciated by the audience. Which dance is mentioned in the above statements?
A)Gotipua
B)Mahari
C)Paika
D)Dalkhai
Answer: Gotipua
- Q. Who among the following was the first President of Utkal Sabha at Cuttack?
A)Gauri Shankar
B)Kasinath Das
C)Madhusudan Das
D)None of the above
Answer: Kasinath Das
- Q. Those forests where the right of grazing and cultivation is subjected to a few minor restrictions are known as
A)Reserved forests
B)Protected forests
C)Unclassed forests
D)None of the above
Answer: Protected forests
- Q. As per Census 2011, what is the rank of Odisha in terms of SC population in the country?
A)12
B)11
C)13
D)14
Answer: 11
- Q. Retting process is used in which craft of Odisha?
A)Coir Craft
B)Metal Craft
C)Lacquer Craft
D)None of these
Answer: Coir Craft
- Q. Ravenshaw college was established in which year?
A)1868
B)1909
C)1976
D)1832
Answer: 1868
- Q. Who was the founder of Bhoi dynasty in Odisha?
A)Chakra Pratap
B)Govinda Vidyadhar
C)Janardhan Vidyadhar
D)Narasimha Jena
Answer: Govinda Vidyadhar
- Q. Cuttack is immensely popular for its:
A)Filigree works
B)Balijatra
C)Dussehra
D)All of the above
Answer: Filigree works
- Q. Animal Mask Dance of Odisha is prevalent in which district of Odisha?
A)Puri
B)Ganjam
C)Balangir
D)Angul
Answer: Ganjam
- Q. Which among the following temple is one of the Char Dhams intended to be visited by the Hindus in Odisha?
A)Konark temple
B)Jagannath temple
C)Dhakeswari temple
D)Dwarkadhish
Answer: Jagannath temple
- 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. Who established ‘Sevaghar’ Ashram at Bari?
A)Rama Devi
B)Sarala Devi
C)Malati Devi
D)Sita Devi
Answer: Rama Devi
- Q. Which lake is directly connected with the Mahanadi river by a channel, Kabula Nalla?
A)Chilika Lake
B)Ansupa Lake
C)Kanjia Lake
D)Pata Lake
Answer: Ansupa Lake
- Q. Satyabadi School was established in
A)Puri
B)Cuttack
C)Bhubaneswar
D)Balasore
Answer: Puri
- Q. Odia speaking areas were attached with which among the following provinces in British India?
A)Bengal Province
B)Bombay Province
C)Madras Province
D)Both (B) and (C)
Answer: Both (B) and (C)
- 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. Which is the highest waterfall of Odisha?
A)Duduma
B)Gandahati
C)Barehipani
D)Hatipathar
Answer: Barehipani
- Q. Bamboo craft of Odisha usually involve 1. Basketry 2. Mattress
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Both 1 and 2
D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Who appoints the members of the Odisha State Public Service Commission?
A)Governor
B)Chief Justice
C)Attorney General
D)Chief Minister
Answer: Governor
- Q. Bhitarkanika National Park came into existence in
A)1973
B)1962
C)1998
D)2000
Answer: 1998
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