Odisha State

Q. Under which Governor General, British rule was first established in Odisha?

A
Lord Wellesley
B
Lord Dufferin
C
Lord Linlithgow
D
Robert Clive

Correct Answer

Robert Clive

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. How many National Parks are there in Odisha?
    A)6
    B)2
    C)11
    D)15
    Answer: 2
  • Q. Consider the following statements about the Odisha Mining Corporation Limited (OMCL). 1. It was established on 16th May, 1956 as a joint venture company of Government of Odisha and Government of India. 2. It has been classified as a “Silver” Category State PSU. 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: Only 1
  • Q. Simlipal National Park is located in which district of Odisha?
    A)Nuapada
    B)Kalahandi
    C)Mayurbhanj
    D)Koraput
    Answer: Mayurbhanj
  • Q. The construction of railways in coastal Odisha came up in which year?
    A)1896
    B)1886
    C)1876
    D)1866
    Answer: 1896
  • Q. The East Coast Railway came into existence in
    A)1959
    B)1947
    C)1999
    D)2003
    Answer: 2003
  • Q. Paradeep, the only major port in Odisha is located in the district of
    A)Jagatsinghpur
    B)Puri
    C)Baleswar
    D)Bhadrak
    Answer: Jagatsinghpur
  • Q. Which of the following is not true about Pala folk drama?
    A)It is enacted to show social harmony between Hindus and Muslims
    B)It is a musical dance drama
    C)It is very popular in the districts of Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Boudh and Nayagarh
    D)It's theme is based on Ramayana and Mahabharata
    Answer: It is very popular in the districts of Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Boudh and Nayagarh
  • Q. In which place of Odisha Ekamravam Scheme meaning one-mango-tree forest is developed in Odisha?
    A)Deogarh
    B)Cuttack
    C)Bhubaneswar
    D)Nabarangapur
    Answer: Bhubaneswar
  • Q. The Gajapati district is named after
    A)Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati Narayan Deo
    B)Maharaja Ramachandra
    C)Maharaja Gajapati Kapilendra Dev
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati Narayan Deo
  • Q. The Ferro-Manganese Plant which is located at Joda in Keonjhar district is run by which company?
    A)Jeypore Sugar Limited
    B)Tata Iron and Steel Limited
    C)Jindal Steel and Power
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Tata Iron and Steel Limited
  • 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
    Answer: 1866-67
  • Q. Which of the following festival starts on the auspicious day of Akshya Tritiya?
    A)Ratha Yatra
    B)Chandan Yarta
    C)Snana Yatra
    D)Bali Yatra
    Answer: Chandan Yarta
  • Q. Who was the founder of Utkal Sammilani?
    A)Nilakantha Das
    B)Pandit Gopabandhu Das
    C)Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das
    D)Biswanath Das
    Answer: Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das
  • Q. Which district in Odisha has highest concentration of SC population?
    A)Malkangiri
    B)Gajapati
    C)Ganjam
    D)Angul
    Answer: Ganjam
  • Q. Which of the following is the second largest river in Odisha?
    A)Brahmani
    B)Subarnarekha
    C)Mahanadi
    D)Baitarani
    Answer: Brahmani
  • Q. Who is also known as Utkal Kesari?
    A)Madhusudan Das
    B)Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati
    C)Pandit Gopabandhu Das
    D)Harekrushna Mahatab
    Answer: Harekrushna Mahatab
  • Q. Which specie(s) of fish is/are cultured in brackish water found in coastal areas of Odisha?
    A)Herrings
    B)Shrimps
    C)Hilsa
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Which festival is a 42 day long festival related to the Lord Jagannath’s festivals in Puri district?
    A)Ashokashtami
    B)Dola Purnima
    C)Chandan Yatra
    D)Sitalsasthi
    Answer: Chandan Yatra
  • Q. The tribal festival Karma is mainly celebrated by which community?
    A)Farmers
    B)Blacksmiths
    C)Weavers
    D)Sculptures
    Answer: Farmers
  • Q. Which of the following districts of Odisha has the highest rural population in the state as per Census 2011?
    A)Boudh
    B)Nabarangpur
    C)Deogarh
    D)Khordha
    Answer: Boudh

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