Q. The Kalinga International Literary Award for the year 2018 was given to

Correct Answer

Amish Tripathi

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. The playing of which among the following instruments represents good omen and a way of invoking the deities?
    A)Ektara
    B)Khanjarie
    C)Flute
    D)Conchshells
    Answer: Conchshells
  • Q. Sri Chaitanya, the famous Vaishnava saint of Bengal, had come to Odisha during the reign of
    A)Kapilendra Deva
    B)Prataparudra Deva
    C)Chodaganga Deva
    D)Raja Rajadeva I
    Answer: Prataparudra Deva
  • Q. The ‘Olive Ridley Turtles’ are considered to be endangered because of their few remaining nesting sites in the world. In this context, which among the following statement(s) is/are correct? 1. Their peculiar behaviour of synchronised nesting in mass numbers is known as ‘Arribada’. 2. Gahirmatha Beach in Orissa is one of their few nesting grounds in the world.
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Letter to establish High Court of Patna was issued under which Section of the Government of India Act, 1915?
    A)Section 113
    B)Section 112
    C)Section 114
    D)Section 115
    Answer: Section 113
  • Q. Which among the following are the major spices produced in Odisha?
    A)Ginger
    B)Turmeric
    C)Pepper
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. From which region the district of Deogarh was carved out in 1994?
    A)Subarnapur
    B)Sambalpur
    C)Koraput
    D)Bargarh
    Answer: Sambalpur
  • Q. Which of the following is also known as Mukhyamantri Chakshyu Janta Karya-kram?
    A)Sunetra Scheme
    B)Nirmal Scheme
    C)Anmol Yojana
    D)Nidan Scheme
    Answer: Sunetra Scheme
  • Q. Which among the following cyclone have hit Odisha in 2018?
    A)Cyclone Hudhud
    B)Cyclone Titli
    C)Cyclone Viyaru
    D)Cyclone Phailin
    Answer: Cyclone Titli
  • Q. Quli Qutb Shah invaded Odisha during the reign of which ruler?
    A)Raghuji Bhonsle I
    B)Prataparudra Deva
    C)Narasimha Deva
    D)Govind Vidyadhara
    Answer: Prataparudra Deva
  • Q. Khushi scheme is related with
    A)a kit to new mother and baby
    B)free diagnostic health care services
    C)tablet computers to ANMs
    D)sanitary pads for girls
    Answer: sanitary pads for girls
  • 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. The district headquarters of Mayurbhanj district is at present located in
    A)Karanjia
    B)Jamada
    C)Baripada
    D)Thakurmunda
    Answer: Baripada
  • Q. Match the following. Scheme Objective a. Sunetra Yojana 1. Free Diagnostic Healthcare b. Nirmal Scheme 2. Universal Eye Healthcare c. Anmol Yojana 3. Upgrading Standards of Ancillary Services d. Nidan Yojana 4. Tablet Computers to ANMs
    A)a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
    B)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    C)a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
    D)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    Answer: a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
  • Q. Govinda Vidyadhar recognised river Godavari as the boundary between Golkonda and Odisha by signing a treaty with whom?
    A)Sultan of Odisha
    B)Sultan of Bengal
    C)Sultan of Golkonda
    D)Sultan of Maratha
    Answer: Sultan of Golkonda
  • Q. Sambalpur and its adjoining feudatory states were transferred to Odisha division in which of the following year?
    A)1902
    B)1900
    C)1905
    D)1910
    Answer: 1905
  • Q. Mahima Mela’ or ‘Joranda Mela’ is held in which day?
    A)Jyestha Purnima
    B)Falgun Purnima
    C)Magha Purnima
    D)Ashadha Purnima
    Answer: Magha Purnima
  • Q. Balipuja Geeta in Odisha is a form of
    A)Folk music
    B)Folk dance
    C)Musical instrument
    D)Odissi Raga
    Answer: Folk music
  • Q. The basin of Talcher coalfield mainly occupies the
    A)Subarnarekha river valley
    B)Rushikulya river valley
    C)Brahmani river valley
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Brahmani river valley
  • Q. In which year was the Sarala Samman Award constituted by the Government of Odisha?
    A)2000
    B)1983
    C)1996
    D)1954
    Answer: 1983
  • Q. The Purnachandra Odia Bhashakosh contains word meanings in four languages: Odia, English, Hindi and
    A)Sanskrit
    B)Bengali
    C)Telegu
    D)French
    Answer: Bengali

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