More Questions on Odisha
- Q. Which crop play a major role in the economy of Odisha?
A)Rabi
B)Kharif
C)Zaid
D)None of these
Answer: Rabi
- Q. Consider the following statements about Iron ore. 1. Iron ore was first discovered in Odisha by PN Bose in 1904. 2. The iron ore deposits of Odisha state occur in five districts including Koraput. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Both 1 and 2
D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Only 1
- Q. Sharaed or Autumn season prevails in Odisha from
A)Mid August to Mid October
B)Mid July to Mid September
C)Mid December to Mid February
D)Mid October to Mid November
Answer: Mid August to Mid October
- Q. Bodo Parja tribal dialect is spoken in
A)Gajapati
B)Koraput
C)Ganjam
D)Puri
Answer: Koraput
- Q. Livestock sector contributes …………… of the state’s Net Domestic Product.
A)7.25%
B)9%
C)8.25%
D)10%
Answer: 7.25%
- Q. Bhitarkanika Mangrove was designated as Ramsar Site in which year?
A)1978
B)1966
C)1999
D)2002
Answer: 2002
- Q. Satyabadi School in Puri during the Swadeshi Movement was established by
A)Gopabandhu Das
B)Nanda Kishore Das
C)Harekrushna Mahtab
D)Dibakar Patnaik
Answer: Gopabandhu Das
- Q. Jagannath temple belongs to which century?
A)11th
B)10th
C)12th
D)13th
Answer: 12th
- Q. Which among the following Irrigation project in Odisha is not based on Godavari basin?
A)Kolab Project
B)Kanupur Project
C)Potteru Project
D)Upper Indravati Project
Answer: Kanupur Project
- Q. Which of the following is the smallest National Highway in Odisha at present?
A)NH 220
B)NH 63
C)NH 130 C New
D)NH 326
Answer: NH 130 C New
- Q. Consider the following statement 1. Central Institute of Fresh Water Aquacul- ture (CIFA) was established in 1990. 2. Chilika lake is the main source of brackish water fisheries in Odisha. Which among the above is/are correct?
A)Only 1
B)Only 2
C)Both 1 and 2
D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Only 2
- Q. Safety of HIV Positive orphan children is envisaged under
A)Biju Sishu Suraksha Yojana
B)Sahaya Scheme
C)Sampurna Scheme
D)Anmol Scheme
Answer: Biju Sishu Suraksha Yojana
- Q. After the downfall of Gupta empire, many regional kingdoms emerged in Odisha from 6-9th century AD. Which is not one among them?
A)The Mudgalas
B)The Vigrahas
C)The Nagas
D)The Mandala states
Answer: The Nagas
- 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. Which of the following events in Odisha is similar to the Jallianwala Bagh incident in Punjab?
A)The Massacre of Eram
B)The Mathli Killing
C)Na'anka Famine
D)None of the above
Answer: The Massacre of Eram
- Q. Who among the following is a renowned painter of traditional Tussar Pattachitra paintings?
A)Kailash Chandra Meher
B)Nandini Satapathy
C)Surendra Sai
D)Mansi Pradhan
Answer: Kailash Chandra Meher
- Q. Which festival is a 42 day long festival related to the Lord Jagannath’s festivals in Puri district?
A)Ashokashtami
B)Dola Purnima
C)Chandan Yatra
D)Sitalsasthi
Answer: Chandan Yatra
- Q. Ghumra dance is prevalent in which district of Odisha?
A)Nuapada
B)Balangir
C)Kalahandi
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. The Boudh/Banda district was formed from the division of which region?
A)Kalahandi
B)Phulbani
C)Sambalpur
D)Mayurbhanj
Answer: Phulbani
- Q. Name the notable Odia writer who is the recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award, Jnanpith Award, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhusan?
A)Manoj Das
B)Sitakant Mahapatra
C)Pratibha Ray
D)Jayanta Mahapatra
Answer: Sitakant Mahapatra
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