More Questions on Odisha
- 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. Name the important species of tree which is found in Northern Tropical Semi-Evergreen Forests?
A)Mango
B)Rai
C)Arjun
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Which among the following speak the language that is known as ‘Parji’?
A)Dharuas
B)Bondas
C)Matias
D)Bhumias
Answer: Dharuas
- Q. Which among the following power plant is a joint venture of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh?
A)Ib Power Plant
B)Hirakud Thermal Power Plant
C)Balimela Power Plant
D)Rengali Power Plant
Answer: Balimela Power Plant
- Q. In which rank Odisha stands in sugarcane production in India?
A)8th
B)7th
C)9th
D)10th
Answer: 8th
- Q. Which of the following sanctuaries is also known as Nalabana Bird Sanctuary?
A)Gahirmatha
B)Chilika
C)Bhitarkanika
D)Badrama
Answer: Chilika
- Q. Consider the following districts of Odisha 1. Sambalpur 2. Sundargarh 3. Cuttack 4. Balasore Which of the given districts is/are important for bidi production?
A)2 and 3
B)1 and 2
C)3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- 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. 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. 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. A memorial award is given in the memory of which famous director from Ollywood?
A)Bijoy Ketan Mishra
B)Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami
C)Sulagna Panigrahi
D)Mihir Kumar Das
Answer: Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami
- Q. Consider the following statements: 1. In 1855, Henry Ricketts, the Commissioner of Odisha Division proposed the merger of Sambalpur with the Odisha Division. 2. In 1868, Sir Stafford Northcote, the Secretary of state for India, held the view that the Odia speaking areas should be grouped into a single administrative unit. Which of the following is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Both 1 and 2
D)None of the above
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Which ruler of Somavamsi dynasty started the construction of Lingaraj temple?
A)Yayati II
B)Indraratha
C)Janmejaya I
D)Janmejaya II
Answer: Yayati II
- Q. The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha came into existence in which year?
A)1930
B)1901
C)1953
D)1980
Answer: 1953
- Q. The Bhauma-Kara dynasty in Odisha had commercial relations with which country?
A)Ceylon
B)Egypt
C)Indonesia
D)Rome
Answer: Ceylon
- Q. The Kolab reservoir is located in which district of Odisha?
A)Balasore
B)Mayurbhanj
C)Keonjhar
D)Koraput
Answer: Koraput
- Q. Which language is spoken by the Sauras tribe of Odisha?
A)Gondi
B)Kuvi
C)Munda
D)Dharua
Answer: Munda
- Q. Consider the following statements about the Saura tribe 1. Sauras are mainly concentrated in and around the Paralakhemundi and the Gunupur area of South Odisha. 2. They are called by various names such as Sabara, Saura, Sora, etc and have their racial affinity with the proto-austroloid physical feature. 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. 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. The tribal group Matias live in which district(s) of Odisha?
A)Kalahandi
B)Balangir
C)Dhenkanal
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
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