Odisha State

Q. Which dance of Odisha was started to popularise worship of Lord Shiva against the rise of Buddhism?

A
Danda Nata
B
Kela Keluni
C
Ghanta Patua
D
Dhap Dance

Correct Answer

Danda Nata

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Which among the following beach is located in Baleswar district?
    A)Gopalpur
    B)Aryapalli
    C)Sonapur
    D)Candipur
    Answer: Candipur
  • Q. Which soil in Odisha is rich in calcium and iron and the texture is light to medium
    A)Red Soil
    B)Mixed red and black soil
    C)Black Soil
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Mixed red and black soil
  • Q. Which among the following is a river originating from Mahanadi Delta?
    A)Nuna River
    B)Soamoli River
    C)Prachi River
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. The first primary school was set up in which year in Odisha?
    A)1760 AD
    B)1600 AD
    C)1822 AD
    D)1901 AD
    Answer: 1822 AD
  • Q. Which district is not covered under scheduled area in Odisha as per order 1977?
    A)Koraput
    B)Mayurbhanj
    C)Sundargarh
    D)Nayagarh
    Answer: 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. What are ‘Baunsa-Taranga’ and ‘Katha-Taranga’ associated within the state of Odisha?
    A)Indigenous musical instruments of the state
    B)Steps of Odissi dance
    C)Folk music of Odisha
    D)A popular theatre in Odisha
    Answer: Indigenous musical instruments of the state
  • Q. Consider the following statements. 1. This is a folk dance of Odisha where boys under 14 years dress up as females and dance to the tunes. 2. The acrobatic poses during the dance is appreciated by the audience. Which dance is mentioned in the above statements?
    A)Gotipua
    B)Mahari
    C)Paika
    D)Dalkhai
    Answer: Gotipua
  • Q. Which is the second highest Literary Award in India?
    A)Jnanpith Award
    B)Sahitya Akademi Award
    C)Sarala Samman
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Sahitya Akademi Award
  • Q. Which of the following districts in Odisha has tribal blocks?
    A)Ganjam
    B)Malkangiri
    C)Gajapati
    D)Both (A) and (C)
    Answer: Both (A) and (C)
  • Q. Which award is given by Odisha Government for lifetime contribution to Odia literature?
    A)Kalinga Karubaki Award
    B)Kalinga Literary Award
    C)Sarala Samman Award
    D)Odisha Sahitya Akademi Award
    Answer: Kalinga Literary Award
  • Q. Rusikulya Irrigation Project is related to
    A)Mahanadi
    B)Godavari
    C)Brahmani
    D)Baitarni
    Answer: Mahanadi
  • Q. The per-capita milk consumption in Odisha as compared to all India is
    A)higher
    B)lower
    C)at per
    D)data not known
    Answer: lower
  • 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. The district of Jagatsinghpur falls in which division of Odisha?
    A)Northern
    B)Southern
    C)Central
    D)None of these
    Answer: Central
  • Q. Which of the following forests are found at an elevation above 600 m in Odisha?
    A)The Northern Tropical Semi-Evergreen Forests
    B)Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests
    C)Mangrove Forests
    D)Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests
    Answer: The Northern Tropical Semi-Evergreen Forests
  • Q. Which among the following dance of Odisha is also known as Rookmar Nacha?
    A)Jhoomar Dance
    B)Paika Dance
    C)Chhau Dance
    D)Mahari Dance
    Answer: Chhau Dance
  • Q. Which among the following institution in Odisha was set up by the Government of British India?
    A)Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack
    B)National Law University, Cuttack
    C)Both of the above
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack
  • Q. Earliest records of prose in Odia language is seen in which among the following things?
    A)Stone inscriptions
    B)Metal plates
    C)Silk patakas
    D)Palm leaves
    Answer: Palm leaves
  • Q. What type of local administration is there in Talcher in the district of Angul in Odisha?
    A)Municipality
    B)Village Panchayat
    C)Panchayat Samiti
    D)Municipal Corporation
    Answer: Municipality

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