More Questions on Odisha
- Q. Ganthi Ganana is played by Kharial tribes of which district of Odisha?
A)Balasore
B)Sundargarh
C)Shimuga
D)None of these
Answer: Sundargarh
- Q. Manganese ore in Odisha is found in
A)Bonai
B)Koraput
C)Gangapur
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Consider the following statements about BGGY. 1. The Odisha Government launched this scheme in the state in February 2014. 2. This scheme was launched to develop the transport system in the rural areas. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Both 1 and 2
D)None of these
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Name the award conferred to Nandini Satapathy for translating the famous novel ‘Lajja’ into Odia language?
A)Saraswati Puraskar
B)Utkal Sahitya Samaj Award
C)Odisha Sahitya Akademi Award
D)Sahitya Bharati Samman
Answer: Sahitya Bharati Samman
- Q. Which of the following sanctuaries is the world’s largest nesting beach of Olive Ridley Sea Turtles?
A)Simlipal Wildlife Sanctuary
B)Gahirmatha Wildlife Sanctuary
C)Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary
D)Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: Gahirmatha Wildlife Sanctuary
- Q. Tampara lake lies in which district of Odisha?
A)Jajpur
B)Ganjam
C)Nuapada
D)Malkangiri
Answer: Ganjam
- Q. When did the Salt Law was broken in Inchudi of Balasore?
A)14th April, 1930
B)6th April, 1930
C)12th April, 1930
D)13th April, 1930
Answer: 14th April, 1930
- Q. Which of the following Article of Constitution deals with the appointment of Governor?
A)Article 159
B)Article 163
C)Article 217
D)Article 155
Answer: Article 155
- Q. Which Naib Nazims attacked the Jagannath temple of Puri?
A)Murshid Quli Khan II
B)Alivardi Khan
C)Suja-ud-din Muhammad
D)Muhammad Taqi Khan
Answer: Muhammad Taqi Khan
- Q. Which mountains are of volcanic origin in Odisha?
A)Meghasani mountain
B)Simlipal mountain
C)Gandhamardhan
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Which is regarded as the biggest medieval fort in Odisha and houses 161 fort goddesses?
A)Barabati
B)Jeypore
C)Raibania
D)Nilagiri
Answer: Raibania
- Q. How many caves of Khandagiri depict paintings of Jain religion?
A)16
B)15
C)17
D)18
Answer: 15
- Q. Peace Pagoda is located in which district of Odisha?
A)Jharsuguda
B)Angul
C)Khorda
D)Kendrapara
Answer: Khorda
- Q. Which of the following is a tribal festival in Odisha?
A)Magha Mela
B)Sume-Gelirak
C)Chandan Yatra
D)Rath Yatra
Answer: Sume-Gelirak
- 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 of the following are Chief ragas of Odissi music? 1. Kalyana 2. Nata 3. Shree Gowda 4. Baradi
A)2 and 3
B)1 and 2
C)3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Which of the following soils occurs in undulating and rolling terrains?
A)Red and Black
B)Red and Yellow
C)Alluvial
D)Laterite and Red
Answer: Red and Yellow
- Q. Sujatal Mohapatra received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2017, in the discipline
A)Odissi Dance
B)Odissi Music
C)Theatre
D)None of the above
Answer: Odissi Dance
- 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
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