Q. The reason for starting the Odia Movement was

Correct Answer

separation of Oria speaking areas

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Arrange the following districts of Odisha in descending order as per the child population (0-6 years) in the state. 1. Balleshwar 2. Cuttack 3. Kendujhar 4. Mayurbhanj
    A)4, 1, 2, 3
    B)1, 2, 3, 4
    C)2, 3, 1, 4
    D)4, 2, 1, 3
    Answer: 4, 1, 2, 3
  • Q. Consider the following statements about China clay. 1. It is clay-like material comprising mostly mineral Kaolinite. 2. Badampahar-Joshipur, Karanjia-Ramchandrapur belt are the most important China clay producing areas of the state. 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. Which language got the classical language status in 2014?
    A)Telugu
    B)Tamil
    C)Odia
    D)Sanskrit
    Answer: Odia
  • Q. Who is considered the first martyr of freedom struggle against British rule in Odisha?
    A)Jayee Krushna Rajguru
    B)Bakshi Jagabandhu
    C)Gangadhar Paikaray
    D)Vir Surendra Sai
    Answer: Jayee Krushna Rajguru
  • Q. Who is called the great nationalist of Odisha during 1857 revolt in Odisha?
    A)Vir Surendra Sai
    B)Jayee Rajguru
    C)Surendra Das
    D)Bakshi Jagabandhu
    Answer: Vir Surendra Sai
  • Q. Ganthi Ganana is played by Kharial tribes of which district of Odisha?
    A)Balasore
    B)Sundargarh
    C)Shimuga
    D)None of these
    Answer: Sundargarh
  • Q. Which areas in Odisha receive more than 5 cm of rainfall during winters?
    A)Puri and Khurda
    B)Koraput
    C)Phulbani
    D)Both (B) and (C)
    Answer: Both (B) and (C)
  • Q. Bodo Parja tribal dialect is spoken in
    A)Gajapati
    B)Koraput
    C)Ganjam
    D)Puri
    Answer: Koraput
  • Q. Surendra Sai revolted against the Britishers in 1833 from which region of Odisha?
    A)Cuttack
    B)Puri
    C)Keonjhar
    D)Sambalpur
    Answer: Sambalpur
  • Q. Which Article states that the first meeting of Legislative Assembly will begin with an address by the Governor?
    A)Article 197
    B)Article 176 (1)
    C)Article 353 (2)
    D)Article 212 (1)
    Answer: Article 176 (1)
  • Q. Colonel Harcourt lead the operation for capturing
    A)Baleswar and Puri
    B)Cuttack and Baleswar
    C)Sambalpur and Cuttack
    D)Cuttack and Puri
    Answer: Cuttack and Puri
  • Q. The territory of the Sailodbhava dynasty was known as
    A)Kalinga Mandala
    B)Kalinga Dynasty
    C)Kongoda Desh
    D)Kangoda Mandala
    Answer: Kangoda Mandala
  • Q. Each district is governed by a District Collector who is chosen invariably from
    A)Odisha Administrative Service
    B)Indian Administrative Service
    C)Indian Revenue Service
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Indian Administrative Service
  • Q. Which stupa was built by Japan Buddha Sangh?
    A)Ratnagiri
    B)Dhauli
    C)Chandragiri
    D)Udayagiri
    Answer: Dhauli
  • Q. The festival of Sitalsasthi relates to
    A)Ramayana
    B)marriage of Lord Shiva and Parvati
    C)Mahabharata
    D)victory of good over evil
    Answer: marriage of Lord Shiva and Parvati
  • Q. The Kedareshwar temple in Odisha is located in which district?
    A)Balasore
    B)Puri
    C)Koraput
    D)Dhenkanal
    Answer: Koraput
  • 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. Deomali peak lies in which district of Odisha?
    A)Rayagada
    B)Gajapati
    C)Koraput
    D)Phulbani
    Answer: Koraput
  • Q. What was the earlier name of Abdul Kalam Island that is located off the coast of Odisha?
    A)Subalaya Island
    B)Shortt's Island
    C)Wheeler's Island
    D)Nalaban Island
    Answer: Wheeler's Island
  • Q. Sarala Devi observed fast during 6th April to 13th April 1921 for
    A)Non-Cooperation Movement
    B)Civil Disobedience Movement
    C)Quit India Movement
    D)Swadeshi Movement
    Answer: Non-Cooperation Movement

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