More Questions on Odisha
- Q. Great epic ‘Geeta Govinda’ was written by which eminent literary personality of Odisha?
A)Jayadeva
B)Sarala Das
C)Upendra Bhanja
D)Malik Mohammad Jayasi
Answer: Jayadeva
- Q. Consider the following statements regarding powers of High Court 1. High Courts have full powers to make rules to regulate their business in relation to justice. 2. They can also punish for their own contempt. 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 is the second largest river in Odisha?
A)Brahmani
B)Subarnarekha
C)Mahanadi
D)Baitarani
Answer: Brahmani
- Q. The length of Brahmani river in Odisha is about
A)480
B)464
C)360
D)200
Answer: 480
- Q. As per Census 2011, which religious community has the highest concentration in the state of Odisha?
A)Sikh
B)Jain
C)Hindu
D)Buddhist
Answer: Hindu
- Q. Which traditional game in Odisha is played only by young girls?
A)Ganthi Ganana
B)Gedi
C)Puchi
D)Rassi Tana
Answer: Puchi
- Q. Consider the following about the plateaus in Odisha. 1. The Panposh – Keonjhar – Pallahara plateau comprises the Upper Baitarani catchment basin. 2. The Nabarangpur – Jayapore plateau comprises the Sabari basin. Which of the statements given above 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. An amount of Rs. 1000 as transportation cost to reach the hospital for pregnant women is given under
A)Sahaya Scheme
B)Biju Sishu Suraksha Yojana
C)Sampurna Scheme
D)Nidan Scheme
Answer: Sampurna Scheme
- 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
Answer: 261 BC
- Q. What are ‘Baunsa-Taranga’ and ‘Katha-Taranga’ associated within the state of Odisha?
A)Indigenous musical instruments of the state
B)Steps of Odissi dance
C)Folk music of Odisha
D)A popular theatre in Odisha
Answer: Indigenous musical instruments of the state
- Q. How many caves of Khandagiri depict paintings of Jain religion?
A)16
B)15
C)17
D)18
Answer: 15
- Q. Which of the following industries ranks amongst the most exported commodities from Odisha?
A)Paper Mills
B)Iron and Steel
C)Handloom Industries
D)Rubber
Answer: Handloom Industries
- Q. Grid Corporation of Odisha (GRIDCO) was incorporated on
A)23rd May, 1996
B)21st February, 1991
C)8th April, 1994
D)20th April, 1995
Answer: 20th April, 1995
- Q. Which of the temple is not one of the 5 Shiva temples of Jagamanda hills?
A)Mallikeswar
B)Manikeswar
C)Daiteswar
D)Podukeswar
Answer: Daiteswar
- Q. Consider the following statements about Odisha 1. It is the ninth largest state by area. 2. It is the eleventh largest state by population. Which of the statements given above 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. The Asian Athletics Championship 2017 was organised in which place of Odisha?
A)Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
B)Biju Patnaik Stadium, Rourkela
C)Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar
D)Ispat Stadium, Rourkela
Answer: Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar
- Q. Which of the following Odisha type Nagara style temples are found at Bhubaneswar? 1. Jagannath temple 2. Lingaraja temple 3. Sun temple 4. Mukteswar temple 5. Parasurameswara temple Choose the answer
A)Only 2
B)4 and 5
C)2, 4 and 5
D)1, 2 and 5
Answer: Only 2
- Q. Who had been the longest serving Chief Minister of Odisha?
A)Harekrushna Mahatab
B)Shri Naveen Patnaik
C)Shri Biju Patnaik
D)Shri Hemananda Biswal
Answer: Shri Naveen Patnaik
- Q. Which is the intermediate level of the Panchayati Raj System in Odisha?
A)Gram Panchayat
B)Panchayat Samiti
C)Gram Sabha
D)None of the above
Answer: Panchayat Samiti
- Q. The Ahar Yojana in Odisha was launched on
A)5th March, 2017
B)1st April, 2015
C)2nd February, 2018
D)1st April, 2013
Answer: 1st April, 2015
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