More Questions on Odisha
- Q. The total geographical area of Odisha extends over
A)1,65,700 sq km
B)1,55,707 sq km
C)1,45,707 sq km
D)None of the above
Answer: 1,55,707 sq km
- Q. Which of the following districts of Odisha has the highest population density in the state?
A)Khordha
B)Kandhamal
C)Gajapati
D)Jharsuguda
Answer: Khordha
- Q. Which literary source mentions about Kalinga and Odra and its sacred river Baitarani and Goddess Viraja?
A)Manu Smriti
B)Vayu Purana
C)The Mahabharata
D)None of the above
Answer: The Mahabharata
- Q. Madhubabu Aain Sahayata Kendra caters to which of the following
A)Provide free education in villages
B)Provide free legal aid service in villages
C)Provide free health check ups in villages
D)Provide free jobs in developmental works
Answer: Provide free legal aid service in villages
- Q. The first film to receive the National Award for best Feature Film in Odia language in 1961 was
A)Sri Lokenath
B)Aadim Vichar
C)Ahalya
D)Laxmi Pratima
Answer: Sri Lokenath
- Q. Which festival marks the demise and rebirth of Lord Jagannath of Puri?
A)Ratha Yatra
B)Netro Utsav
C)Navajoubanabesha
D)Nabakalebara
Answer: Nabakalebara
- Q. The normal duration of the Panchayats in Odisha is
A)Five years
B)Four years
C)Six years
D)No limit
Answer: Five years
- Q. The Ferro-Manganese Plant which is located at Joda in Keonjhar district is run by which company?
A)Jeypore Sugar Limited
B)Tata Iron and Steel Limited
C)Jindal Steel and Power
D)None of the above
Answer: Tata Iron and Steel Limited
- Q. The Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve is comprised of which of the following protected areas of Odisha?
A)Simlipal Tiger Reserve
B)Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
C)Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Which of the following is made as a part of rituals during mandala?
A)Jhoti
B)Muruja
C)Chita
D)Applique
Answer: Muruja
- Q. Deomali peak lies in which district of Odisha?
A)Rayagada
B)Gajapati
C)Koraput
D)Phulbani
Answer: Koraput
- Q. The great poet Jayadeva flourished during which dynasty in Odisha ?
A)Ganga
B)Gajapati
C)Bhoi
D)Karrani
Answer: Ganga
- Q. Surendra Sai revolted against the Britishers in 1833 from which region of Odisha?
A)Cuttack
B)Puri
C)Keonjhar
D)Sambalpur
Answer: Sambalpur
- Q. What was the name of the first progressive literature magazine started in the Odia language?
A)Adhunika
B)Amrita
C)Ananta
D)Vinay Patrika
Answer: Adhunika
- 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. Which among the following statements about Ratha Yatra is not correct?
A)Pulling the ropes of the chariots is considered sacred.
B)Ratha Yatra begins in the month of Jyestha and ends in Ashadha.
C)The cloth to cover the chariots is supplied by Odisha government.
D)All the three chariots are drawn on the same day.
Answer: Ratha Yatra begins in the month of Jyestha and ends in Ashadha.
- Q. Balasore was captured by which of the General of British?
A)Lord Wellesley
B)Captain Morgan
C)Lord Cornwallis
D)Warren Hastings
Answer: Captain Morgan
- Q. Consider the following about Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das 1. He was the first Oriya to be the member of Legislative Council and Member of Central Legislative Assembly. 2. He had the distinction of being the first Indian minister to sail over seas. 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. Who among the following Odia luminaries remained the guiding spirit of Utkal Sammilani?
A)Madhusudan Das
B)Gopabandhu Das
C)Baikunthanath Dey
D)Fakir Mohan Senapati
Answer: Madhusudan Das
- Q. Which is the second highest Literary Award in India?
A)Jnanpith Award
B)Sahitya Akademi Award
C)Sarala Samman
D)None of the above
Answer: Sahitya Akademi Award
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