Odisha State

Q. Which is the second highest Literary Award in India?

A
Jnanpith Award
B
Sahitya Akademi Award
C
Sarala Samman
D
None of the above

Correct Answer

Sahitya Akademi Award

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The maximum extension of low annual rainfall is found in South-East Odisha. 2. In the rolling uplands of the Baragarh plain and in the middle Brahmani catchment basin, the low rainfall is encountered. Which of the statements given above 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. The highest peak of Odisha is
    A)Balia Pahar
    B)Deomali peak
    C)Badam Pahar
    D)Golikonda
    Answer: Deomali peak
  • Q. China clay is found to occur in a long belt stretching from the Southern Singhbhum to which granite belt?
    A)Mayurbhanj
    B)Koraput
    C)Sukinda
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Mayurbhanj
  • Q. The order that issued restoring Odia as official language of Sambalpur was
    A)Sachchidanand Sinha Resolution
    B)Sambalpur Hitaisini
    C)Boundary Commission Report
    D)Risley Circular
    Answer: Risley Circular
  • 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. Manji Gunda’ is a type of:
    A)Kondh painting
    B)Juang painting
    C)Kissan painting
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Kondh painting
  • Q. Which temple was named as ‘Black Pagoda’?
    A)Konark Sun temple
    B)Jagannath temple
    C)Brahmeswar temple
    D)Mukteswar temple
    Answer: Konark Sun temple
  • 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. As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Odisha is
    A)86.88%
    B)72.87%
    C)91.66%
    D)98.77%
    Answer: 72.87%
  • Q. In which year the Odia Film Industry became a recognised film industry in the state by the Government of Odisha?
    A)1936
    B)1905
    C)1974
    D)1990
    Answer: 1974
  • Q. Arni breed of Koraput in Odisha consists of which livestock population?
    A)Goat
    B)Pig
    C)Buffalo
    D)Sheep
    Answer: Buffalo
  • 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. 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. Boudh district in Odisha is famous for which type of cottage industry?
    A)Wood craft
    B)Firecracker making
    C)Handloom silk sarees
    D)Badi making
    Answer: Handloom silk sarees
  • Q. Which of the following districts of Odisha has the highest population growth in the state?
    A)Jagatsinghpur
    B)Balangir
    C)Bargarh
    D)Kendrapara
    Answer: Balangir
  • Q. During whose reign Murshid Quli Khan became the Governor of Odisha?
    A)Aurangzeb
    B)Shah Jahan
    C)Jahangir
    D)Akbar
    Answer: Aurangzeb
  • Q. Which of the following is/are among the Special Economic Zones of Odisha?
    A)Kalinga Nagar
    B)Cuttack
    C)Jharsuguda
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Consider the following statement 1. Central Institute of Fresh Water Aquacul- ture (CIFA) was established in 1990. 2. Chilika lake is the main source of brackish water fisheries in Odisha. Which among the above is/are correct?
    A)Only 1
    B)Only 2
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Only 2
  • Q. Deomali peak lies in which district of Odisha?
    A)Rayagada
    B)Gajapati
    C)Koraput
    D)Phulbani
    Answer: Koraput
  • Q. Which of the following regions of Odisha is famous for its jewellery work?
    A)Puri
    B)Berhampur
    C)Ganjam
    D)Rasulgarh
    Answer: Berhampur

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