More Questions on Odisha
- Q. Which state bounds Odisha on the West?
A)Chhattisgarh
B)Maharashtra
C)Andhra Pradesh
D)Karnataka
Answer: Chhattisgarh
- Q. The Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is
A)Samaleswari temple
B)Jagannath temple
C)Vaital Deul temple
D)Brahmeshwar temple
Answer: Brahmeshwar temple
- Q. Consider the following statement(s) about the river Mahanadi 1. It is the major river of Odisha and the sixth largest river in India. 2. It originates from the Amarkantak hills of the Bastar plateau in Raipur district of Madhya Pradesh. Which of the statement(s) 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. Who is considered Kabi Samrat of Odia literature?
A)Ramachandra Pattanayka
B)Upendra Bhanja
C)Balarama Das
D)Gopala Praharaja
Answer: Upendra Bhanja
- Q. Anuradha Biswal is associated with
A)Hockey
B)Athletics
C)Cricket
D)Wrestling
Answer: Athletics
- Q. As per the Census 2011, which district has the highest population of Odisha?
A)Ganjam
B)Debagarh/Deogarh
C)Mayurbhanj
D)Subarnapur
Answer: Ganjam
- Q. Consider the following statements about BGGY. 1. The Odisha Government launched this scheme in the state in February 2014. 2. This scheme was launched to develop the transport system in the rural areas. 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. Match the following List I (Newspaper) List II (Language) a. Kalinga Bharti 1. English b. The Utkal Mail 2. Odia c. Hiranchal 3. Odia and Hindi d. The Kalinga Chronicle 4. Hindi
A)a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
B)a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
C)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
D)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
Answer: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
- Q. Name the award conferred to Nandini Satapathy for translating the famous novel ‘Lajja’ into Odia language?
A)Saraswati Puraskar
B)Utkal Sahitya Samaj Award
C)Odisha Sahitya Akademi Award
D)Sahitya Bharati Samman
Answer: Sahitya Bharati Samman
- Q. Which of the following dynasties has a prominent presence in the history of Sambalpur District?
A)Chalukya Dynasty
B)Ganga Dynasty
C)Somavamshi
D)Chauhan Dynasty
Answer: Somavamshi
- Q. IDCOL Ferro Chrome and Alloy Ltd is situated at
A)Rourkela
B)Keonjhar
C)Jajpur
D)Bargil
Answer: Jajpur
- Q. The main Bauxite deposits of Odisha are associated with
A)the Southern Ghats Super Group of Rocks
B)the Northern Ghats Super Group of Rocks
C)the Eastern Ghats Super Group of Rocks
D)the Western Ghats Super Group of Rocks
Answer: the Eastern Ghats Super Group of Rocks
- Q. Ama Clinic Yojana is launched on
A)1st June, 2018
B)1st January, 2018
C)15th August, 2018
D)None of the above
Answer: 1st January, 2018
- Q. Which ruler of Somavamsi dynasty started the construction of Lingaraj temple?
A)Yayati II
B)Indraratha
C)Janmejaya I
D)Janmejaya II
Answer: Yayati II
- 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. The Kedareshwar temple in Odisha is located in which district?
A)Balasore
B)Puri
C)Koraput
D)Dhenkanal
Answer: Koraput
- Q. Which district of Odisha has the lowest Scheduled Caste population in the state as per Census 2011?
A)Gajapati
B)Boudh
C)Bhadrak
D)Khardha
Answer: Gajapati
- Q. Which regulation act is being implemented in the state of Odisha to safeguard the coastalline areas?
A)Odisha Fishing Policy
B)Odisha Maritime Fishing
C)Odisha Coastal Line Fishing
D)None of the above
Answer: Odisha Maritime Fishing
- Q. Famous Parasurameswar temple is situated in which city of Odisha?
A)Cuttack
B)Puri
C)Bhubaneswar
D)Konark
Answer: Bhubaneswar
- Q. The Bondas tribal group in Odisha inhabit around which river?
A)Subarnarekha
B)Mahanadi
C)Brahmani
D)Machkund
Answer: Machkund
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