More Questions on Odisha
- Q. The word ‘Peda’ among the Koya tribal group of Malkangiri means what?
A)A traditional food
B)Head of a village
C)Type of folk dance
D)A musical instrument
Answer: Head of a village
- Q. Consider the following statements about Hirakud Power Plant 1. The power plant is operated by the Hindalco Industries. 2. The plant is located in Sambalpur district. 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. 100% LED street lighting and piped water supply to all districts in the Odisha is envisaged under
A)Baristha Nagarika Yatra
B)UNNATI Scheme
C)Ama Ghar LED Light Karyakram
D)None of the above
Answer: UNNATI Scheme
- Q. Which river is known as Sorrow of Odisha?
A)Brahmani
B)Mahanadi
C)Baitarani
D)Rushikulya
Answer: Mahanadi
- Q. The Keonjhar postal division in Odisha falls under which postal region?
A)Bhubaneswar
B)Sambalpur
C)Berhampur
D)None of these
Answer: Sambalpur
- Q. Which hot spring is the largest thermal field in Odisha?
A)Tarabalo
B)Taptapani
C)Atri
D)Deulajhari
Answer: Tarabalo
- Q. The Gajapati district is named after
A)Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati Narayan Deo
B)Maharaja Ramachandra
C)Maharaja Gajapati Kapilendra Dev
D)None of the above
Answer: Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati Narayan Deo
- Q. Which of the following is correct about Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana? 1. Rs. 3 lakh per family per annum insurance. 2. Additional amount of Rs. 2 lakh for women.
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Both 1 and 2
D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Only 2
- Q. Sarala Devi observed fast during 6th April to 13th April 1921 for
A)Non-Cooperation Movement
B)Civil Disobedience Movement
C)Quit India Movement
D)Swadeshi Movement
Answer: Non-Cooperation Movement
- Q. The South Coastal Plains comprises which of the following plains?
A)Laccustrine Plain
B)Baitarani Plain
C)Pan Plain
D)None of the above
Answer: Laccustrine Plain
- Q. The Biju Patnaik Bravery Award is given by which department in Odisha?
A)Odisha Department of Sports and Youth Services
B)Odisha Department of Arts and Culture
C)Odisha Department of Literary Awards
D)Home Department, Odisha
Answer: Odisha Department of Sports and Youth Services
- Q. Which place in Odisha is famous for Lacquer work?
A)Parsurameswar
B)Bhubaneswar
C)Nabarangpur
D)Digapahadi
Answer: Nabarangpur
- Q. How many times there had been Presidents rule in Odisha?
A)8 times
B)Never
C)6 times
D)5 times
Answer: 6 times
- Q. Chandrabhaga Mela (fair) is held in which district of Odisha?
A)Sambalpur
B)Deogarh
C)Balangir
D)Puri
Answer: Puri
- Q. The total geographical area of Odisha extends over
A)1,65,700 sq km
B)1,55,707 sq km
C)1,45,707 sq km
D)None of the above
Answer: 1,55,707 sq km
- Q. The river originating from the Gonasika hills of the Kendujhar district is
A)Subarnarekha
B)Brahmani
C)Baitarani
D)Bahuda
Answer: Baitarani
- Q. The aeronautical factory at Koraput district was established by Hindustan Aeronautical Limited (HAL) in collaboration with which country?
A)USA
B)Canada
C)USSR
D)Germany
Answer: USSR
- 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. As per Census 2011, what is the rank of Odisha in terms of Scheduled Tribe population among all India states?
A)2nd
B)1st
C)4th
D)5th
Answer: 2nd
- Q. Name two hills containing many caves near Bhubaneswar.
A)Malayagiri and Ratnagiri
B)Khandagiri and Udayagiri
C)Lalitgiri and Pushagiri
D)Whalegiri and Barunei hill
Answer: Khandagiri and Udayagiri
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