More Questions on Odisha
- Q. Rusikulya Irrigation Project is related to
A)Mahanadi
B)Godavari
C)Brahmani
D)Baitarni
Answer: Mahanadi
- Q. What is the dominant species of tree in the Tropical Moist Deciduous forests in Odisha?
A)Male Bamboo
B)Sal
C)Theory Bamboo
D)Both (B) and (C)
Answer: Sal
- Q. As per Census 2011, what is the rank of Odisha in terms of SC population in the country?
A)12
B)11
C)13
D)14
Answer: 11
- Q. Kedu festival is celebrated in
A)Ganjam
B)Kandhamal
C)Koraput
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. The Monolith called Chandeswar Pillar is situated in
A)Dhauli, Khurda
B)Rasol, Dhenkanal
C)Panday, Ganjam
D)Siriapur, Cuttack
Answer: Siriapur, Cuttack
- Q. Simlipal Biosphere Reserve was notified by the Government of India in which year?
A)1974
B)1956
C)1994
D)2001
Answer: 1994
- Q. Match the following. List I (Personality) List II (Place) a. Akshaya Mohanty 1. Cuttack b. Prafulla Kar 2. Puri c. Gopal Chhotray 3. Jagatsinghpur d. Saswat Joshi 4. Balangir
A)a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
B)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
C)a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
D)a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
Answer: a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
- Q. What is the main theme of the Paika Dance that takes place in the villages of Odisha?
A)Scenes from Puranas
B)Krishna Leela
C)Battles
D)Bhakti
Answer: Battles
- Q. Who/What was Kalapahar in context of Medieval History of Odisha?
A)A high mountain with temple at top
B)A cruel king of Gajapati Dynasty
C)A kind of pilgrimage tax
D)Hindu general of Sulaiman Karrani
Answer: Hindu general of Sulaiman Karrani
- 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. What is the place of Odisha in the cultivation of jute?
A)4th
B)3rd
C)5th
D)6th
Answer: 4th
- Q. Naga Dance is mainly performed in
A)Puri
B)Balangir
C)Khordha
D)Sundargarh
Answer: Puri
- Q. Which of the following is incorrect? Organisations Founders a. Prajamandal H. K. Mahtab b. Satyabadi School Gopabandhu Das c. All India Charkha Association Sarala Devi d. Navajeevan Mandal Rama Devi
A)b
B)a
C)c
D)d
Answer: c
- Q. Which among the following is an apex body of Odisha Government for planning and implementing technical education?
A)Department of Technical Education
B)Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar
C)Biju Patnaik Institute of Technology
D)Education Ministry
Answer: Department of Technical Education
- Q. What was the earlier name of Abdul Kalam Island that is located off the coast of Odisha?
A)Subalaya Island
B)Shortt's Island
C)Wheeler's Island
D)Nalaban Island
Answer: Wheeler's Island
- Q. Which of the following dance is associated with ‘Devadasi’ system in Odisha?
A)Mahari
B)Odissi
C)Chhau
D)Changu Nata
Answer: Mahari
- Q. Name the notable Odia writer who is the recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award, Jnanpith Award, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhusan?
A)Manoj Das
B)Sitakant Mahapatra
C)Pratibha Ray
D)Jayanta Mahapatra
Answer: Sitakant Mahapatra
- Q. What is the percentage of land exploited for cultivation in Odisha?
A)55%
B)50%
C)40%
D)45%
Answer: 40%
- Q. Consider the following statements about the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) 1. It is the first integrated steel plant, set up with German collaboration. 2. It undertakes measures in the area of pollution control.
A)Both 1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 2
D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Bhitarkanika Mangrove was designated as Ramsar Site in which year?
A)1978
B)1966
C)1999
D)2002
Answer: 2002
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