Odisha State

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

Correct Answer

Sitakant Mahapatra

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) 1. It was constituted in 1984 under the Department of Science and Technology. 2. Aims to popularise the exploitation and use of renewable energy resources in the state. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. TDCCOL is the apex organisation for TSP area, it is functioning since
    A)1951-52
    B)1961-62
    C)1975-76
    D)1971-72
    Answer: 1971-72
  • Q. Simlipal Biosphere Reserve was notified by the Government of India in which year?
    A)1974
    B)1956
    C)1994
    D)2001
    Answer: 1994
  • Q. China clay is found to occur in a long belt stretching from the Southern Singhbhum to which granite belt?
    A)Mayurbhanj
    B)Koraput
    C)Sukinda
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Mayurbhanj
  • Q. The Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha, came into existence in which year?
    A)1890 AD
    B)1800 AD
    C)1901 AD
    D)1993 AD
    Answer: 1993 AD
  • Q. Consider the following about Chandipur Beach 1. It is situated in Puri district. 2. It is famous for huge water recession of upto 4km during ebb tide. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)None of these
    Answer: Only 2
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The earliest use of prose can be found in Madala Panji or the Palm-leaf Chronicles. 2. They belong to Jagannatha temple at Puri, dating back to the 12th century. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. In performing the Odissi dance, which is the first step or phase
    A)Sthai
    B)Pallavi
    C)Mangalacharan
    D)Moksha
    Answer: Mangalacharan
  • Q. Match the following lists List I (Sites) List II (Areas) a. Chudanga Gada 1. Khurda b. Sisupalgarh 2. Baleswar c. Barabati fort 3. Sarangagarh d. Raibania fort 4. Cuttack
    A)a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
    B)a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
    C)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    D)a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
    Answer: a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
  • Q. Which of the following about Biju KBK plan is true?
    A)It later spread to four more districts
    B)It was initiated in Kalahandi, Balangir and Kendujhar districts
    C)This plan is implemented for development of tribal areas
    D)It is a centre-state initiative
    Answer: This plan is implemented for development of tribal areas
  • Q. Which is a major East flowing river between Mahanadi and Godavari rivers?
    A)Vamsadhara
    B)Baitarani
    C)Indravati
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Vamsadhara
  • Q. Government of Odisha provides free education from +2 to post graduation for which social group?
    A)Physically disabled children
    B)Children without biological parents
    C)Children in foster care
    D)Both (A) and (C)
    Answer: Both (A) and (C)
  • 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. Match the following lists Tribes Areas a. Kondhs 1. Malkangiri b. Sauras 2. Dhenkanal c. Koyas 3. Paralakhemundi d. Matias 4. Niyamgiri range
    A)a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
    B)a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
    C)a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
    D)a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
    Answer: a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
  • Q. Which of the following district do not get water from Hirakud project in Odisha?
    A)Balasore
    B)Bargarh
    C)Balangir
    D)Sambalpur
    Answer: Balasore
  • 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. Which University was set up in Odisha to promote Sanskrit language in the state?
    A)Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Visvavidyalaya
    B)Utkal University
    C)KIIT University
    D)North Odisha University
    Answer: Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Visvavidyalaya
  • Q. Which district is associated with Karma Dance in Odisha?
    A)Mayurbhanj
    B)Sundargarh
    C)Sambalpur
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Raw material is soaked, then beaten into pulp and mixed with many other materials. 2. Masks, handbags and toys are made out of it. These statements describe which handicraft of Odisha?
    A)Paper Mache
    B)Pattachitra
    C)Terracotta
    D)Sholapith work
    Answer: Paper Mache
  • Q. Naga Dance is mainly performed in
    A)Puri
    B)Balangir
    C)Khordha
    D)Sundargarh
    Answer: Puri

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