Q. Name the notable Odia writer who is the recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award, Jnanpith Award, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhusan?

Correct Answer

Sitakant Mahapatra

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Mahatma Gandhi came to Odisha for promoting Non-Cooperation Movement in year.
    A)1922
    B)1920
    C)1921
    D)1919
    Answer: 1921
  • Q. The State Reservoir Fishery Policy permits the transfer of reservoirs which have an area of how many acres?
    A)100
    B)10
    C)1 lakh
    D)None of the above
    Answer: 100
  • Q. Which among the following is an impact of Paik Rebellion?
    A)Reduction in price of salt
    B)Judicial reforms
    C)Aboilition of Zamindari System
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel came to Odisha for its merger in
    A)1947
    B)1946
    C)1948
    D)1949
    Answer: 1947
  • Q. Which of the following Articles of Constitution gives power to High Courts to issue the writs?
    A)Article 226
    B)Article 230
    C)Article 224
    D)Article 220
    Answer: Article 226
  • Q. Who among the following is master craftsman of Odisha Pattachitra Paintings?
    A)Jatin Das
    B)Jayanta Meher
    C)Shri Prasanna Acharya
    D)Chakra Bisoi
    Answer: Jayanta Meher
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The maximum extension of low annual rainfall is found in South-East Odisha. 2. In the rolling uplands of the Baragarh plain and in the middle Brahmani catchment basin, the low rainfall is encountered. 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. Name the apex body of Odisha Government to provide alternative/non conventional forms of energy in the state.
    A)OHPC
    B)OREDA
    C)GRIDCO
    D)OPTCL
    Answer: OREDA
  • Q. Consider the following statements about OCTDMS. 1. It has been formed as Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) under Department of Water Resources of Odisha. 2. It will operationalise the OCTMP. 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 is associated with Ghumsar Uprising that took place in 1835?
    A)Dora Bissoi
    B)Chandan Hajuri
    C)Chakhi Khuntia
    D)Ramakrusha Samantasinghar
    Answer: Dora Bissoi
  • Q. When did the Barabati fort fell in the hands of British?
    A)1800
    B)1798
    C)1803
    D)1812
    Answer: 1803
  • Q. Consider the following statements about the Rourkela Steel Plant 1. It is the first integrated steel plant in the Public Sector in India. 2. The plant has a capacity to produce 1.9 million tonnes of crude steel. 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. The first primary school was set up in which year in Odisha?
    A)1760 AD
    B)1600 AD
    C)1822 AD
    D)1901 AD
    Answer: 1822 AD
  • Q. The Gajapati district is named after
    A)Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati Narayan Deo
    B)Maharaja Ramachandra
    C)Maharaja Gajapati Kapilendra Dev
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati Narayan Deo
  • Q. In which among the following districts was Biju Krushak Kalyan Yojana launched initially in 2013?
    A)Dhenkanal
    B)Balasore
    C)Angul
    D)Puri
    Answer: Angul
  • Q. Which scheme run by Odisha Government ensures ‘Electricity to all’?
    A)Biju Saharanchal Vidyutikaran Yojana (BSVY)
    B)Biju Gram Jyoti Yojana (BGJY)
    C)Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Biju Gram Jyoti Yojana (BGJY)
  • Q. Vaital Deul temple is dedicated to
    A)Lord Balabhadra
    B)Lord Shiva
    C)Goddess Chamunda
    D)God Surya
    Answer: Goddess Chamunda
  • Q. As per Census 2011 the Sex Ratio in Puri district stand at
    A)963
    B)978
    C)973
    D)993
    Answer: 963
  • Q. How many central plateaus are there in Odisha?
    A)3
    B)2
    C)4
    D)5
    Answer: 2
  • Q. The coastal plains of Odisha stretch on the Eastern Coast of India from which river in the North-East?
    A)The Budhabalanga
    B)The Brahmani
    C)The Subarnarekha
    D)The Vamsadhara
    Answer: The Subarnarekha

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