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. Grid Corporation of Odisha (GRIDCO) was incorporated on
    A)23rd May, 1996
    B)21st February, 1991
    C)8th April, 1994
    D)20th April, 1995
    Answer: 20th April, 1995
  • Q. Which temple is built in 9th century AD and is dedicated to Lord Shiva?
    A)Konark Sun temple
    B)Jagannath temple
    C)Brahmeshwar temple
    D)Mukteswar temple
    Answer: Mukteswar temple
  • Q. Consider the following about Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das 1. He was the first Oriya to be the member of Legislative Council and Member of Central Legislative Assembly. 2. He had the distinction of being the first Indian minister to sail over seas. 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. Brown soil is found in
    A)Kandhamal
    B)Phulbani
    C)Sambalpur
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Who has been honoured by the Biju Patnaik Bravery Award in the year 2017?
    A)Mohan Garada
    B)Harish Chandra Hilaal
    C)Shatrughan Pandav
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. By what name is the design drawn on the floor by women using rice powder or chalk powder known?
    A)Pothi Chitra
    B)Jhoti Chita
    C)Pattachitra
    D)None of these
    Answer: Jhoti Chita
  • Q. Which of the following schemes has been implemented for the attainment of the National Common Minimum Programme?
    A)BGJY
    B)BSVY
    C)RGGVY
    D)NBMMP
    Answer: RGGVY
  • Q. What is the share of wells, hand pumps and borewells in Odishan Irrigation System?
    A)2/3 rd
    B)1/3 rd
    C)1/4 th
    D)3/4 th
    Answer: 2/3 rd
  • Q. The literacy rate in Odisha as per census 2011 is
    A)72.87%
    B)64.01%
    C)86.80%
    D)92.77%
    Answer: 72.87%
  • Q. Which of the following is a mask dance of Odisha?
    A)Mahari
    B)Odissi
    C)Medha
    D)Karma
    Answer: Medha
  • Q. Colourful painted wood carving is mainly done in:
    A)Dhenkanal
    B)Deogarh
    C)Keonjhar
    D)Puri
    Answer: Puri
  • 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. The theme of Jatra folk drama is associated with
    A)humour
    B)secular themes
    C)valour of heroic characters
    D)All of the above
    Answer: secular themes
  • Q. Which of the following district is an important source of bauxite in Odisha?
    A)Ganjam
    B)Sundergarh
    C)Balasore
    D)Puri
    Answer: Sundergarh
  • Q. Biju Kanya Ratna Yojana is aimed at
    A)improving sex ratio at birth
    B)improving girl attendence in school
    C)sanitary pad distribution
    D)None of the above
    Answer: improving sex ratio at birth
  • Q. Longest dam Hirakud on Mahanadi river is located in which district of Odisha?
    A)Balangir
    B)Mayurbhanj
    C)Sundergarh
    D)Sambalpur
    Answer: Sambalpur
  • Q. The Chief Justice of Odisha High Court retires at the age of
    A)62 years
    B)60 years
    C)58 years
    D)56 years
    Answer: 62 years
  • Q. Who founded Oxford Odissi Centre in the University of Oxford, in United Kingdom?
    A)Gopal Chhutray
    B)Baisali Mohanty
    C)Kelucharan Mohapatra
    D)Akshaya Mohanty
    Answer: Baisali Mohanty
  • Q. Which district of Odisha has the lowest Scheduled Caste population in the state as per Census 2011?
    A)Gajapati
    B)Boudh
    C)Bhadrak
    D)Khardha
    Answer: Gajapati
  • Q. Hirakud Hydroelectric Project was inagurated by
    A)Biju Patnaik
    B)Sardar Patel
    C)Rajendra Prasad
    D)Jawaharlal Nehru
    Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru

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