Q. The State of Odisha has received how many Jnanpith Awards so far?

Correct Answer

Four

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Which of the following is the longest National Highway of Odisha at present?
    A)NH 326 New
    B)NH 516
    C)NH 26
    D)NH 57
    Answer: NH 326 New
  • Q. What is the share of wells, hand pumps and borewells in Odishan Irrigation System?
    A)2/3 rd
    B)1/3 rd
    C)1/4 th
    D)3/4 th
    Answer: 2/3 rd
  • Q. When was the hero of Odisha, Laxman Naik executed?
    A)23rd August, 1942
    B)21st August, 1942
    C)21st March, 1943
    D)29th March, 1943
    Answer: 29th March, 1943
  • Q. Match the following Location Minerals a. Sargipali belt 1. Dolomite b. Gangapur and Vindhya 2. Kyanite c. Magarmuhan 3. Graphite d. Mayurbhanj 4. Pyrophyllite
    A)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    B)a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
    C)a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
    D)a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
    Answer: a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
  • Q. How much money is given to pregnant women who visit public health facilities under Drop Back Assistance Programme?
    A)Rs. 700
    B)Rs. 1000
    C)Rs. 1500
    D)Rs. 500
    Answer: Rs. 500
  • Q. Odisha has received how many Padma Vibhushan so far?
    A)two
    B)one
    C)three
    D)four
    Answer: three
  • Q. Consider the following statements about Hirakud Power Plant 1. The power plant is operated by the Hindalco Industries. 2. The plant is located in Sambalpur district. 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. 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. Consider the following statements about OCTDMS. 1. It has been formed as Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) under Department of Water Resources of Odisha. 2. It will operationalise the OCTMP. 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. The coastal plains of Odisha stretch on the Eastern Coast of India from which river in the North-East?
    A)The Budhabalanga
    B)The Brahmani
    C)The Subarnarekha
    D)The Vamsadhara
    Answer: The Subarnarekha
  • Q. Match the following List I (Newspaper) List II (Year of Publication) a. Samaja 1. 1919 b. Sakala 2. 1983 c. Pragativadi 3. 1985 d. Kalinga Bharti 4. 1989
    A)a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
    B)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    C)a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
    D)a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
    Answer: a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
  • Q. Who got the Akademi Yuva Puraskar in 2018 for the Book ‘SoSo’?
    A)Jayadratha Suna
    B)Sujit Kumar Panda
    C)Maheswar Mohanty
    D)Birendra Mohanty
    Answer: Jayadratha Suna
  • Q. Who received the Odisha Sahitya Akademi Award for the year 2014 in the discipline of ‘Children’s Literature’?
    A)Subhas Satpathy
    B)Abhaya Barik
    C)Basant Kishora Sahu
    D)Indira Dash
    Answer: Basant Kishora Sahu
  • Q. Which of the temple is not one of the 5 Shiva temples of Jagamanda hills?
    A)Mallikeswar
    B)Manikeswar
    C)Daiteswar
    D)Podukeswar
    Answer: Daiteswar
  • Q. Which is the most popular novel written by Fakir Mohan Senapati?
    A)Nagala Chauthi
    B)Yugalamath
    C)Chha Mana Atha Guntha
    D)Kanaklata
    Answer: Chha Mana Atha Guntha
  • Q. Which of the following is a mask dance of Odisha?
    A)Mahari
    B)Odissi
    C)Medha
    D)Karma
    Answer: Medha
  • Q. Colourful painted wood carving is mainly done in:
    A)Dhenkanal
    B)Deogarh
    C)Keonjhar
    D)Puri
    Answer: Puri
  • Q. Match the following lists List I List II a. Biju Pattnaik Internationa 1. Sambalpur b. Cuttack 2. Rasgovindpur Airstrip c. Hirakud Airstrip 3. Bhubaneswar d. Balasore 4. Charbatia Airstrip
    A)a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1
    B)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    C)a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
    D)a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
    Answer: a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
  • Q. Bhitarkanika Mangrove was designated as Ramsar Site in which year?
    A)1978
    B)1966
    C)1999
    D)2002
    Answer: 2002
  • Q. As per Census 2011, which among the following districts has the highest ST literacy rate?
    A)Puri
    B)Kalahandi
    C)Bhadrak
    D)Rayagada
    Answer: Puri

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