More Questions on Odisha
- Q. Odisha was divided into how many broad political divisions under the Marathas?
A)3
B)4
C)2
D)5
Answer: 2
- Q. Which of the following fort was constructed by Ganga dynasty in 14th century?
A)Barabati fort
B)Asurgarh fort
C)Raibania fort
D)None of these
Answer: Barabati fort
- Q. Oil seed bearing trees in Odisha like Karanj, Polanga, etc. can be used to produce which type of fuel?
A)Biomass
B)Biogas
C)Bio-diesel
D)None of these
Answer: Bio-diesel
- Q. The great poet Jayadeva flourished during which dynasty in Odisha ?
A)Ganga
B)Gajapati
C)Bhoi
D)Karrani
Answer: Ganga
- Q. Sharaed or Autumn season prevails in Odisha from
A)Mid August to Mid October
B)Mid July to Mid September
C)Mid December to Mid February
D)Mid October to Mid November
Answer: Mid August to Mid October
- Q. Which festival is the most important for the tribal people of Koraput district in Odisha?
A)Makar Sankranti
B)Magha Mela
C)Bija Pandu
D)Ekamra
Answer: Bija Pandu
- Q. Match the following lists List I (Sites) List II (Areas) a. Chudanga Gada 1. Khurda b. Sisupalgarh 2. Baleswar c. Barabati fort 3. Sarangagarh d. Raibania fort 4. Cuttack
A)a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
B)a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
C)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
D)a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
Answer: a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
- Q. Which among the following is not an Odisha State Political Party?
A)Samata Dal
B)Kosal Kranti Dal
C)Biju Janata Dal
D)Odisha Communist Party
Answer: Samata Dal
- Q. Who among the following was the first post Independence Speaker of Odisha State Assembly?
A)Nanda Kishore Mishra
B)Nilakantha Das
C)Lal Mohan Patnaik
D)Somnath Rath
Answer: Nanda Kishore Mishra
- Q. The Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve is comprised of which of the following protected areas of Odisha?
A)Simlipal Tiger Reserve
B)Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
C)Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Who launched the ‘Honour for Women National Campaign’ in India?
A)Sudarshan Pattnaik
B)Mansi Pradhan
C)Surendra Sai
D)Biswanath Das
Answer: Mansi Pradhan
- Q. What was the capital of Kalinga after its annexation with Magadha empire?
A)Samapa
B)Tosali
C)Sisupalgarh
D)Dantapura
Answer: Tosali
- 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 of the following statements is/are not correct about red soil of Odisha?
A)The soil is saline.
B)Its main features are coarse textures, single grained to weakly granular structured surface.
C)The red colour is due to presence of iron oxides.
D)All of the above.
Answer: The soil is saline.
- Q. In which month the whole state comes under the influence of South-West monsoon?
A)May
B)April
C)June
D)July
Answer: June
- Q. As per the Census 2011, which district has the highest population of Odisha?
A)Ganjam
B)Debagarh/Deogarh
C)Mayurbhanj
D)Subarnapur
Answer: Ganjam
- Q. The Kalinga International Literary Award for the year 2018 was given to
A)Amish Tripathi
B)Subhas Satpathy
C)Bipin Nayak
D)Abhaya Barik
Answer: Amish Tripathi
- Q. Which ranges are highest in Odisha?
A)Simlipal and Meghasani Mountains
B)Common Interfluves of the Mahanadi, the Rushikulya and Vamsadhara
C)Mankarnacha-Malayagiri and Gandhamardan Mountains
D)Potangi and Chandragiri Mountain Ranges
Answer: Potangi and Chandragiri Mountain Ranges
- Q. Consider the following statements. 1. The most important pulses grown in Odisha are gram, tur, arhar. 2. The Mahanadi delta, the Rushikulya plains and the Hirakud and Badimula regions are favourable for the cultivation of pulses. 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. Which National Waterway is stretched over Mahanadi river?
A)NW 22
B)NW 14
C)NW 64
D)NW 96
Answer: NW 64
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