Odisha State

Q. Which community of Odisha is associated with Jhoomar dance?

A
Mahantas
B
Kaibarta
C
Munda
D
Both (B) and (C)

Correct Answer

Both (B) and (C)

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Which is the largest river of Odisha?
    A)Mahanadi river
    B)Baitarani river
    C)Subarnarekha river
    D)Brahmani river
    Answer: Mahanadi river
  • Q. What was the capital of Kalinga after its annexation with Magadha empire?
    A)Samapa
    B)Tosali
    C)Sisupalgarh
    D)Dantapura
    Answer: Tosali
  • Q. In which year DD Odia, a state owned TV channel, was launched in Odisha?
    A)1980
    B)1947
    C)1994
    D)2000
    Answer: 1994
  • Q. Who was the first Odisha Chief Minister?
    A)Harekrushna Mahatab
    B)Krishna Chandra Gajapati Narayan Deo
    C)Shri Biju Patnaik
    D)Shri Shiva Tripathy
    Answer: Harekrushna Mahatab
  • Q. As per Census 2011, what is the rank of Odisha in terms of ST population in the country?
    A)3
    B)2
    C)4
    D)5
    Answer: 3
  • Q. How many National Parks are there in Odisha?
    A)6
    B)2
    C)11
    D)15
    Answer: 2
  • Q. Stone carving is famous in
    A)Bhubaneswar
    B)Puri
    C)Lalitgari
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. In 1855, Henry Ricketts, the Commissioner of Odisha Division proposed the merger of Sambalpur with the Odisha Division. 2. In 1868, Sir Stafford Northcote, the Secretary of state for India, held the view that the Odia speaking areas should be grouped into a single administrative unit. Which of the following is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Match the following lists. Arjuna Award Winner Sports a. K. Ravi Kumar 1. Cycling b. Rachita Mishra Panda 2. Athletics c. Minati Mohapatra 3. Weightlifting d. Dilip Tirkey 4. Hockey
    A)a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
    B)a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
    C)a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
    D)a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
    Answer: a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
  • Q. In which year was Odisha Cricket Association was formed?
    A)1967
    B)1982
    C)1955
    D)1949
    Answer: 1949
  • 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. Industrial Development Corporation of Odisha Limited was established in
    A)1962
    B)1955
    C)1951
    D)1964
    Answer: 1962
  • Q. Who established the Kalinga Cup in football?
    A)Harekrushna Mahatab
    B)Biju Patnaik
    C)Surendra Sai
    D)Nandini Satapathy
    Answer: Biju Patnaik
  • Q. Mayurbhanj ranks high in the production of
    A)Maize
    B)Wheat
    C)Coconut
    D)Chillies
    Answer: Maize
  • Q. Which waterfall is also known as ‘Matsya Tirtha’?
    A)Gandahati
    B)Duduma
    C)Barehipani
    D)Harishankar
    Answer: Duduma
  • Q. Which traditional game in Odisha is played only by young girls?
    A)Ganthi Ganana
    B)Gedi
    C)Puchi
    D)Rassi Tana
    Answer: Puchi
  • Q. The Biju Patnaik Bravery Award is given by which department in Odisha?
    A)Odisha Department of Sports and Youth Services
    B)Odisha Department of Arts and Culture
    C)Odisha Department of Literary Awards
    D)Home Department, Odisha
    Answer: Odisha Department of Sports and Youth Services
  • Q. Who founded Oxford Odissi Centre in the University of Oxford, in United Kingdom?
    A)Gopal Chhutray
    B)Baisali Mohanty
    C)Kelucharan Mohapatra
    D)Akshaya Mohanty
    Answer: Baisali Mohanty
  • Q. Which among the following is a coastal district of Odisha?
    A)Balasore
    B)Gajapati
    C)Nuapada
    D)Bargarh
    Answer: Balasore
  • Q. Who was the first Governor of Odisha?
    A)Sir John Austen Hubback
    B)M. Asaf Ali
    C)Bhimsen Sachar
    D)V. P. Menon
    Answer: Sir John Austen Hubback

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