More Questions on Odisha
- 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. Mahanadi Elephant Reserve is located in which district of Odisha?
A)Cuttack
B)Angul
C)Nayagarh
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Bhawanipatna is the district headquarters of which district?
A)Nabarangapur
B)Rayagarh
C)Kalahandi
D)Boudh
Answer: Kalahandi
- Q. The Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha, came into existence in which year?
A)1890 AD
B)1800 AD
C)1901 AD
D)1993 AD
Answer: 1993 AD
- Q. The rise of ‘Sarala Yuga’ in Medieval Odisha is most important contribution of which dynasty?
A)Bhoi Dynasty
B)Ganga Dynasty
C)Gajapati Dynasty
D)The Mughals
Answer: Gajapati Dynasty
- Q. Who was the first Chief Justice of Odisha when India became a Republic?
A)Justice Bira Kishore Ray
B)Justice Lingaraj Panigrahi
C)Justice Khaleel Ahmed
D)Justice Satay Bhusan Burman
Answer: Justice Bira Kishore Ray
- 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. Peace Pagoda is located in which district of Odisha?
A)Jharsuguda
B)Angul
C)Khorda
D)Kendrapara
Answer: Khorda
- Q. Which dance in Odisha is similar to Karaga dance of Mysuru and is performed in the month of Chaitra?
A)Ghanta Patua
B)Medha
C)Naga
D)Odissi
Answer: Ghanta Patua
- Q. Which scheme run by Odisha Government ensures ‘Electricity to all’?
A)Biju Saharanchal Vidyutikaran Yojana (BSVY)
B)Biju Gram Jyoti Yojana (BGJY)
C)Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY)
D)None of the above
Answer: Biju Gram Jyoti Yojana (BGJY)
- 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. Who was the first Governor of Odisha?
A)Sir John Austen Hubback
B)M. Asaf Ali
C)Bhimsen Sachar
D)V. P. Menon
Answer: Sir John Austen Hubback
- Q. Which variety of silk is less popular than Tassar in Odisha?
A)Mulberry
B)Eri
C)Both (A) and (B)
D)Neither (A) nor (B)
Answer: Mulberry
- Q. How many Central Universities are there in Odisha?
A)3
B)1
C)5
D)7
Answer: 1
- Q. When was the first Odia National Conference held?
A)November, 1907
B)December, 1903
C)April, 1896
D)January, 1905
Answer: December, 1903
- Q. The use of art in music is called
A)Chitrakala
B)Dhruvapada
C)Chitrapada
D)Panchal
Answer: Chitrakala
- Q. Which festival marks the demise and rebirth of Lord Jagannath of Puri?
A)Ratha Yatra
B)Netro Utsav
C)Navajoubanabesha
D)Nabakalebara
Answer: Nabakalebara
- Q. Who among the following freedom fighter was also a prolific writer?
A)Krishnabala Sen
B)Sarala Devi
C)Malati Devi
D)Rama Devi
Answer: Sarala Devi
- Q. The state of Odisha is benefited by how many Inland National Waterways?
A)3
B)1
C)6
D)12
Answer: 6
- Q. In which year was Odisha Cricket Association was formed?
A)1967
B)1982
C)1955
D)1949
Answer: 1949
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