Q. Which literary source mentions about Kalinga and Odra and its sacred river Baitarani and Goddess Viraja?

Correct Answer

The Mahabharata

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Which of the following rivers passes through Bhadrak district?
    A)Rishikulya
    B)Budhabalanga
    C)Mahanadi
    D)Salandi
    Answer: Salandi
  • Q. In which place of Odisha lies its second biggest temple of Lord Jagannath?
    A)Puri
    B)Keonjhar
    C)Angul
    D)Gajapati
    Answer: Angul
  • Q. The recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award from Odisha is …………… .
    A)Pratibha Ray
    B)Gopal Rath
    C)Gopinath Mohanty
    D)All of the above
    Answer: Gopal Rath
  • Q. Match the following lists List I List II a. Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary 1. Kashmir of Odisha b. Daringibadi 2. Tensa c. Gigantic Shiva Linga 3. Chandabaki d. Town Wonder Hill Station 4. Gupteswar Cave
    A)a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
    B)a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
    C)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    D)a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1
    Answer: a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
  • Q. Which of the following fort was constructed by Ganga dynasty in 14th century?
    A)Barabati fort
    B)Asurgarh fort
    C)Raibania fort
    D)None of these
    Answer: Barabati fort
  • Q. The Ghunta, Mana and Bati terms used in Gajapati Dynasty denoted what?
    A)Different units of land
    B)Revenue officers
    C)Different taxes
    D)Provinces
    Answer: Different units of land
  • Q. In which of the following place, sea-food processing industries are located in Odisha?
    A)Paradip
    B)Dubari
    C)Talcher
    D)Chaundwar
    Answer: Paradip
  • Q. Free of cost health services from district to sub-center level is provided by
    A)Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Yojana
    B)Anmol Yojana
    C)Universal Health Coverage
    D)Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana
    Answer: Universal Health Coverage
  • Q. Khushi scheme is related with
    A)a kit to new mother and baby
    B)free diagnostic health care services
    C)tablet computers to ANMs
    D)sanitary pads for girls
    Answer: sanitary pads for girls
  • Q. In which year DD Odia, a state owned TV channel, was launched in Odisha?
    A)1980
    B)1947
    C)1994
    D)2000
    Answer: 1994
  • Q. Mahima Mela’ or ‘Joranda Mela’ is held in which day?
    A)Jyestha Purnima
    B)Falgun Purnima
    C)Magha Purnima
    D)Ashadha Purnima
    Answer: Magha Purnima
  • Q. Bhima Bhoi was born in ………. district.
    A)Cuttack
    B)Ganjam
    C)Sambalpur
    D)Balasore
    Answer: Sambalpur
  • Q. The reason for starting the Odia Movement was
    A)separation of Oria speaking areas
    B)struggle for Independence
    C)merger with Sambalpur
    D)demand for separate province
    Answer: separation of Oria speaking areas
  • Q. Colonel Harcourt lead the operation for capturing
    A)Baleswar and Puri
    B)Cuttack and Baleswar
    C)Sambalpur and Cuttack
    D)Cuttack and Puri
    Answer: Cuttack and Puri
  • Q. As per Census 2011, which district of Odisha has the highest Urban population in the state?
    A)Sundargarh
    B)Khordha
    C)Sambalpur
    D)Cuttack
    Answer: Khordha
  • Q. Which dance of Odisha was started to popularise worship of Lord Shiva against the rise of Buddhism?
    A)Danda Nata
    B)Kela Keluni
    C)Ghanta Patua
    D)Dhap Dance
    Answer: Danda Nata
  • Q. Which district is associated with Karma Dance in Odisha?
    A)Mayurbhanj
    B)Sundargarh
    C)Sambalpur
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Which waterfall in Odisha is located near the Kalta iron mines in Sundargarh district?
    A)Khandadhar
    B)Miriglotah
    C)Phurli Jharan
    D)Putudi
    Answer: Miriglotah
  • Q. Consider the following statements. 1. The most important pulses grown in Odisha are gram, tur, arhar. 2. The Mahanadi delta, the Rushikulya plains and the Hirakud and Badimula regions are favourable for the cultivation of pulses. 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. Tampara lake lies in which district of Odisha?
    A)Jajpur
    B)Ganjam
    C)Nuapada
    D)Malkangiri
    Answer: Ganjam

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