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. Consider the following statements about the powers of High Courts 1. A High Court has the power of superintendence over all courts and tribunals in the state. 2. It also includes those courts which deal with the armed forces. 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: Only 1
  • Q. The district of Jagatsinghpur falls in which division of Odisha?
    A)Northern
    B)Southern
    C)Central
    D)None of these
    Answer: Central
  • Q. Who among the following is master craftsman of Odisha Pattachitra Paintings?
    A)Jatin Das
    B)Jayanta Meher
    C)Shri Prasanna Acharya
    D)Chakra Bisoi
    Answer: Jayanta Meher
  • Q. The State Reservoir Fishery Policy permits the transfer of reservoirs which have an area of how many acres?
    A)100
    B)10
    C)1 lakh
    D)None of the above
    Answer: 100
  • Q. The Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve is comprised of which of the following protected areas of Odisha?
    A)Simlipal Tiger Reserve
    B)Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
    C)Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Who among the following is not a poet of ‘Panchasakhas’?
    A)Achyutananda Das
    B)Balaram Das
    C)Arjuna Das
    D)Jagannath Das
    Answer: Arjuna Das
  • Q. In which year was Odisha Cricket Association was formed?
    A)1967
    B)1982
    C)1955
    D)1949
    Answer: 1949
  • Q. Which community of Odisha is associated with Jhoomar dance?
    A)Mahantas
    B)Kaibarta
    C)Munda
    D)Both (B) and (C)
    Answer: Both (B) and (C)
  • Q. Which wildlife sanctuary is also a tiger reserve Odisha?
    A)Simlipal Wildlife Sanctuary
    B)Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Western Undulating Zone belongs to
    A)Kendrapara
    B)Sundargarh
    C)Kalahandi
    D)Angul
    Answer: Kalahandi
  • Q. Major projects namely Upper Indrabati Left Canal System and Upper Kolab Irrigation Project have been sanctioned under which scheme?
    A)Odisha Community Tank Management Project (OCTMP)
    B)Odisha Integrated Irrigated Agriculture and Water Management Investment Project (OIIAWMIP)
    C)Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
  • Q. Which is the second most important cash crop in Odisha?
    A)Sugarcane
    B)Jute
    C)Rice
    D)Oilseeds
    Answer: Sugarcane
  • 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. Satyabadi School in Puri during the Swadeshi Movement was established by
    A)Gopabandhu Das
    B)Nanda Kishore Das
    C)Harekrushna Mahtab
    D)Dibakar Patnaik
    Answer: Gopabandhu Das
  • Q. What was the name of the first progressive literature magazine started in the Odia language?
    A)Adhunika
    B)Amrita
    C)Ananta
    D)Vinay Patrika
    Answer: Adhunika
  • Q. The Meghas ruled over which part of Kosala?
    A)East Kosala
    B)North Kosala
    C)South Kosala
    D)West Kosala
    Answer: South Kosala
  • Q. Colourful painted wood carving is mainly done in:
    A)Dhenkanal
    B)Deogarh
    C)Keonjhar
    D)Puri
    Answer: Puri
  • Q. Which Mathora king declared himself as Lord of the Kalinga?
    A)Shaktivarman
    B)Visakhavarman
    C)Prabhanjanavarman
    D)Umavarman
    Answer: Umavarman
  • Q. The Taratarini Mela of Odisha takes place on which days of Chaitra month?
    A)Tuesday
    B)Monday
    C)Wednesday
    D)Thursday
    Answer: Tuesday
  • Q. Which among the following institution in Odisha was set up by the Government of British India?
    A)Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack
    B)National Law University, Cuttack
    C)Both of the above
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack

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