Odisha State

Q. Which of the following statements is/are not correct about red soil of Odisha?

A
The soil is saline.
B
Its main features are coarse textures, single grained to weakly granular structured surface.
C
The red colour is due to presence of iron oxides.
D
All of the above.

Correct Answer

The soil is saline.

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. The East Coast Railway came into existence in
    A)1959
    B)1947
    C)1999
    D)2003
    Answer: 2003
  • Q. Who among the following was an associate member of the Odisha Boundary Committee?
    A)H. M. Mehta
    B)T. R. Phukan
    C)S. N. Sinha
    D)All of these
    Answer: S. N. Sinha
  • Q. Which festival is the most important for the tribal people of Koraput district in Odisha?
    A)Makar Sankranti
    B)Magha Mela
    C)Bija Pandu
    D)Ekamra
    Answer: Bija Pandu
  • Q. Where was the first cement industry started in Odisha?
    A)Rajgangpur
    B)Raibaga
    C)Panposh
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Rajgangpur
  • Q. Which of the following is an apex body for milk procurement and marketing in Odisha?
    A)OMFED
    B)OMD
    C)OMEFD
    D)OMDEF
    Answer: OMFED
  • Q. Which literary source mentioned Odisha as Kalinganagara situated on the West of Gomti river?
    A)Arthasastra
    B)Brihaspati Smriti
    C)Ramayana
    D)Avasyaka Niryukti
    Answer: Ramayana
  • Q. Jatin Das is a famous
    A)dancer
    B)painter
    C)politician
    D)freedom fighter
    Answer: painter
  • Q. Simlipal Tiger Reserve came into existence in which year?
    A)1967
    B)1956
    C)1986
    D)1999
    Answer: 1956
  • Q. Which of the following dynasties has a prominent presence in the history of Sambalpur District?
    A)Chalukya Dynasty
    B)Ganga Dynasty
    C)Somavamshi
    D)Chauhan Dynasty
    Answer: Somavamshi
  • Q. Which among the following is not an Odisha State Political Party?
    A)Samata Dal
    B)Kosal Kranti Dal
    C)Biju Janata Dal
    D)Odisha Communist Party
    Answer: Samata Dal
  • Q. The festival in which Lord Lingaraj is taken in a chariot from main temple to Rameshwar temple is
    A)Chaitra Parba
    B)Taratarini Mela
    C)Ashokastami
    D)Sitalsasthi
    Answer: Ashokastami
  • 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 of the following mineral deposit is found in the riverbeds of Subarnarekha?
    A)Platinum
    B)Dolomite
    C)Gold
    D)Bauxite
    Answer: Gold
  • Q. Odisha has received how many Padma Vibhushan so far?
    A)two
    B)one
    C)three
    D)four
    Answer: three
  • Q. The Kedareshwar temple in Odisha is located in which district?
    A)Balasore
    B)Puri
    C)Koraput
    D)Dhenkanal
    Answer: Koraput
  • Q. Forests in Odisha are classified into how many broad divisions?
    A)3
    B)2
    C)4
    D)5
    Answer: 4
  • Q. Which day is celebrated as the ‘Odia Journalism Day’?
    A)3rd March
    B)1st January
    C)5th June
    D)4th August
    Answer: 4th August
  • Q. Which among the following is one of the largest wintering ground for the migratory waterfowl in India?
    A)Chilika Lake, Odisha
    B)Ghana Sanctuary, Rajasthan
    C)Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Haryana
    D)Dal Lake, Kashmir
    Answer: Chilika Lake, Odisha
  • 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. Which specie(s) of fish is/are cultured in brackish water found in coastal areas of Odisha?
    A)Herrings
    B)Shrimps
    C)Hilsa
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above

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