More Questions on Odisha
- Q. Which river flows over the states of Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal?
A)Sileru river
B)Tel river
C)Subarnarekha river
D)None of the above
Answer: Subarnarekha river
- Q. In which year was the Sarala Samman Award constituted by the Government of Odisha?
A)2000
B)1983
C)1996
D)1954
Answer: 1983
- Q. Which is the main source of brackish water fisheries in Odisha?
A)Mahanadi river
B)Chilika lake
C)Rishikulya delta
D)Sara lake
Answer: Chilika lake
- Q. Which of the following about Biju KBK plan is true?
A)It later spread to four more districts
B)It was initiated in Kalahandi, Balangir and Kendujhar districts
C)This plan is implemented for development of tribal areas
D)It is a centre-state initiative
Answer: This plan is implemented for development of tribal areas
- Q. Who of the following has received the Padma Shri in 2018 from Odisha?
A)Gobardhan Panika
B)Pravakara Maharan
C)Bhabani Charan Patnaik
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Match the following lists List I (Power Projects) List II (Location) a. Talcher Thermal Power Station 1. Jharsuguda b. Ib Thermal Power Station 2. Angul c. Hirakud Power Plant 3. Malkangiri d. Balimela Hydro Electric Power Plant 4. Sambalpur
A)a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
B)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
C)a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
D)a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
Answer: a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
- Q. Who was the first Chief Justice of Odisha when India became a Republic?
A)Justice Bira Kishore Ray
B)Justice Lingaraj Panigrahi
C)Justice Khaleel Ahmed
D)Justice Satay Bhusan Burman
Answer: Justice Bira Kishore Ray
- Q. Which among the following folk drama is mainly associated with Ganjam district of Odisha?
A)Jatra
B)Daskathia
C)Leela
D)Pala
Answer: Daskathia
- Q. Which among the following was not an administrative unit of Britishers in Odisha?
A)Ganjam
B)Cuttack
C)Malkangiri
D)Sambalpur
Answer: Malkangiri
- Q. Which of the following industries ranks amongst the most exported commodities from Odisha?
A)Paper Mills
B)Iron and Steel
C)Handloom Industries
D)Rubber
Answer: Handloom Industries
- Q. An amount of Rs. 1000 as transportation cost to reach the hospital for pregnant women is given under
A)Sahaya Scheme
B)Biju Sishu Suraksha Yojana
C)Sampurna Scheme
D)Nidan Scheme
Answer: Sampurna Scheme
- Q. After India’s independence, the Odisha Legislative Assembly was elected for the first time in
A)1949
B)1947
C)1950
D)1952
Answer: 1952
- Q. Which of the following is a limestone cave?
A)Khandagiri cave
B)Gupteswar cave
C)Udayagiri cave
D)None of the above
Answer: Gupteswar cave
- Q. Which of the following dynasties has a prominent presence in the history of Sambalpur District?
A)Chalukya Dynasty
B)Ganga Dynasty
C)Somavamshi
D)Chauhan Dynasty
Answer: Somavamshi
- Q. Consider the following statements. 1. The rivers of Odisha have deep valleys. 2. The state of Odisha is bound by Bay of Bengal on the South-East. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Both 1 and 2
D)All of the above
Answer: Only 2
- Q. Which waterfall in Odisha is located near the Kalta iron mines in Sundargarh district?
A)Khandadhar
B)Miriglotah
C)Phurli Jharan
D)Putudi
Answer: Miriglotah
- Q. Which is the largest fresh water lake of Odisha
A)Chilika
B)Ansupa
C)Sara
D)Kanjia
Answer: Ansupa
- Q. Who appoints the members of the Odisha State Public Service Commission?
A)Governor
B)Chief Justice
C)Attorney General
D)Chief Minister
Answer: Governor
- Q. Bhima Bhoi was born in ………. district.
A)Cuttack
B)Ganjam
C)Sambalpur
D)Balasore
Answer: Sambalpur
- Q. The delta area of the state, North Balasore contains which type of soil?
A)Sandy loam
B)Clay loam
C)Silt sand
D)None of these
Answer: None of these
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