Odisha State

Q. What is the pre-historic name of Odisha?

A
Kalinga
B
Utkala
C
Kosala
D
Udra

Correct Answer

Kalinga

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Which among the following is an Oriya magazine started in the pre-independence era?
    A)Utkal Prabha
    B)Rock Pebbles
    C)Niakhunta
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha came into existence in which year?
    A)1930
    B)1901
    C)1953
    D)1980
    Answer: 1953
  • Q. Which language is spoken by the Sauras tribe of Odisha?
    A)Gondi
    B)Kuvi
    C)Munda
    D)Dharua
    Answer: Munda
  • Q. Which is the intermediate level of the Panchayati Raj System in Odisha?
    A)Gram Panchayat
    B)Panchayat Samiti
    C)Gram Sabha
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Panchayat Samiti
  • 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 among the following district has government farms for the rearing of goats?
    A)Sundargarh
    B)Mayurbhanj
    C)Deogarh
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Manji Gunda’ is a type of:
    A)Kondh painting
    B)Juang painting
    C)Kissan painting
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Kondh painting
  • Q. Which literary source mentions about Kalinga and Odra and its sacred river Baitarani and Goddess Viraja?
    A)Manu Smriti
    B)Vayu Purana
    C)The Mahabharata
    D)None of the above
    Answer: The Mahabharata
  • Q. The first legislation of the Odisha Gram Panchayat Act prescribing Constitution, Power and Functioning of Gram Panchayats in Odisha was passed in
    A)1948
    B)1947
    C)1950
    D)1952
    Answer: 1948
  • Q. Animal Mask Dance of Odisha is prevalent in which district of Odisha?
    A)Puri
    B)Ganjam
    C)Balangir
    D)Angul
    Answer: Ganjam
  • Q. Which of the following is correct about Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana? 1. Rs. 3 lakh per family per annum insurance. 2. Additional amount of Rs. 2 lakh for women.
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Only 2
  • Q. As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Odisha is
    A)86.88%
    B)72.87%
    C)91.66%
    D)98.77%
    Answer: 72.87%
  • Q. Which among the following is not a children magazine in Oriya language?
    A)Ameodia
    B)Nandan Kanam
    C)Kunikatha
    D)Suna Bhauni
    Answer: Ameodia
  • Q. Who among the following was the first President of Utkal Sabha at Cuttack?
    A)Gauri Shankar
    B)Kasinath Das
    C)Madhusudan Das
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Kasinath Das
  • Q. Meriah Sacrifice, the cause of Ghumsar Uprising was associated with
    A)Burning of Corn
    B)Animal Sacrifice
    C)Human Sacrifice
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Human Sacrifice
  • Q. Which of the following regions of Odisha is famous for its jewellery work?
    A)Puri
    B)Berhampur
    C)Ganjam
    D)Rasulgarh
    Answer: Berhampur
  • Q. Which among the following measure is taken to check iron toxicity in lowland soils in Odisha?
    A)Avoidance of fallow land
    B)Application of organic manures
    C)Constructing embankments across the slope
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Constructing embankments across the slope
  • Q. According to which of the following Articles, there shall be a Governor for each state of India?
    A)Article 153
    B)Article 152
    C)Article 156
    D)Article 171
    Answer: Article 153
  • Q. By which of the following names the District of Cuttack is also known?
    A)Royal City
    B)Silver City
    C)Millennium City
    D)Both (A) and (C)
    Answer: Silver City
  • Q. Jatin Das is a famous
    A)dancer
    B)painter
    C)politician
    D)freedom fighter
    Answer: painter

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