Odisha State

Q. Odisha was affected by Na’anka Famine during which of these years?

A
1780-85
B
1866-67
C
1832-36
D
1698-1701

Correct Answer

1866-67

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Match the following lists List I (Industries) List II (Areas) a. Refractory unit 1. Barbil b. Hira Cement Work 2. Gopalpur c. Indian Rare Earths Ltd. 3. Bardol d. Rourkela Steel Plant 4. Sambalpur
    A)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    B)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    C)a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
    D)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
    Answer: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
  • Q. Consider the following rivers of Odisha. 1. Baitarani 2. Brahmani 3. Subarnarekha 4. Rushikulya Which of the river(s) is/are originated from Chota Nagpur Plateau?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)2 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 4
    Answer: 2 and 3
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Schedule Caste Welfare Advisory Board was constituted under Odisha Scheduled Caste Welfare Advisory Rule, 1957. 2. CM is the Chairman of monitoring Committee constituted for the implementation of the Prevention of Atrocity Act, 1995. 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. People in Odisha held protest meetings at which of the places during Swadeshi Movement?
    A)Sambalpur
    B)Balasore
    C)Puri
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Which district has the highest literacy rate in Odisha as per Census 2011?
    A)Khordha
    B)Nabarangpur
    C)Cuttack
    D)Jajpur
    Answer: Khordha
  • Q. The original jurisdiction of the High Courts also extends to the matters of
    A)matrimonial
    B)admiralty
    C)contempt of court
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Who was the first President of Utkal Pradesh Congress Committee in 1921?
    A)Krushna Chandra Gajapati
    B)H.K Mahtab
    C)Gopabandhu Das
    D)Madhusudhan Das
    Answer: Gopabandhu Das
  • Q. Who among the following received Award for Outstanding Sportperson of the state of Odisha in 2017?
    A)Rajesh Meher
    B)Pramod Bhagat
    C)Dispan Tirkey
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Belpahar area of old Sambalpur district has richest deposite of ………….. in India.
    A)China clay
    B)Platinum
    C)Tin
    D)Fire clay
    Answer: Fire clay
  • Q. Which organisation in Odisha aims to develop solar power plants and solar parks?
    A)Grid Corporation of Odisha (GRIDCO)
    B)Green Energy Development Corporation of Odisha Limited (GEDCOL)
    C)Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC)
    D)Capital Expenditure Programme (CAPEX)
    Answer: Green Energy Development Corporation of Odisha Limited (GEDCOL)
  • Q. Changu Nata Dance is mainly performed by which community of Odisha?
    A)Bathudi
    B)Bhuiyan
    C)Kharia
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Consider the following urban areas in Odisha 1. Subarnapur 2. Sunabeda 3. Angul 4. Bhawanipatna Which of the above areas are Municipalities?
    A)Only 1 and 2
    B)All of these
    C)Only 3 and 4
    D)Only 4
    Answer: Only 3 and 4
  • Q. Find the incorrect match List I List II a. Cuttack Conference 1. 14th December, 1947 b. Provincial Jurisdiction Act 2. 1st January, 1948 c. Prajamandal Conference 3. 10th August, 1947 d. Formation of Odisha Province 4. 1st April, 1936
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: b
  • Q. The reason for starting the Odia Movement was
    A)separation of Oria speaking areas
    B)struggle for Independence
    C)merger with Sambalpur
    D)demand for separate province
    Answer: separation of Oria speaking areas
  • Q. Consider the following statement about Tensa 1. Tensa has been declared the best mine the Director General of Mines Safety, GOI. 2. Tensa is surrounded by green forest with mineral deposit. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)None of these
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Who has been honoured by the Biju Patnaik Bravery Award in the year 2017?
    A)Mohan Garada
    B)Harish Chandra Hilaal
    C)Shatrughan Pandav
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. What is the main theme of the Paika Dance that takes place in the villages of Odisha?
    A)Scenes from Puranas
    B)Krishna Leela
    C)Battles
    D)Bhakti
    Answer: Battles
  • 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. Which part of the Middle Mountainous region of Odisha is a poly-cyclic region?
    A)Mankarnacha-Malayagiri and Gandhamardhan Mountains
    B)Simplipal and Meghasani Mountains
    C)Watershed between the Brahmani and the Mahanadi
    D)Potangi and Chandragiri Mountain Ranges
    Answer: Mankarnacha-Malayagiri and Gandhamardhan Mountains
  • Q. Which of the following statements is/are not correct about red soil of Odisha?
    A)The soil is saline.
    B)Its main features are coarse textures, single grained to weakly granular structured surface.
    C)The red colour is due to presence of iron oxides.
    D)All of the above.
    Answer: The soil is saline.

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