Q. Which ruler of Somavamsi dynasty started the construction of Lingaraj temple?

Correct Answer

Yayati II

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Consider the following statement 1. Central Institute of Fresh Water Aquacul- ture (CIFA) was established in 1990. 2. Chilika lake is the main source of brackish water fisheries in Odisha. Which among the above is/are correct?
    A)Only 1
    B)Only 2
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Only 2
  • Q. Which temple in Odisha was called as ‘White Pagoda’ by the Europeans?
    A)Lingaraja temple
    B)Rajarani temple
    C)Huma temple
    D)Jagannath temple
    Answer: Jagannath temple
  • Q. Famous Parasurameswar temple is situated in which city of Odisha?
    A)Cuttack
    B)Puri
    C)Bhubaneswar
    D)Konark
    Answer: Bhubaneswar
  • Q. Who is considered the first great poet of Odisha?
    A)Sarala Das
    B)Markanda Das
    C)Jagannath Das
    D)Balrama Das
    Answer: Sarala Das
  • Q. The Purnachandra Odia Bhashakosh contains word meanings in four languages: Odia, English, Hindi and
    A)Sanskrit
    B)Bengali
    C)Telegu
    D)French
    Answer: Bengali
  • Q. How many radio stations are there in Odisha?
    A)10
    B)3
    C)18
    D)28
    Answer: 28
  • Q. Which among the following Queen built the Gauri temple at Bhubaneswar?
    A)Gauri Mahadevi
    B)Vakula Mahadevi
    C)Prithvi Mahadevi
    D)None of these
    Answer: Gauri Mahadevi
  • Q. Which districts lie to the Cast of Keonjhar district?
    A)Mayurbhanj and Bhadrak
    B)Dhenkanal and Sundergarh
    C)Jajpur and Dhenkanal
    D)Bargarh and Bhadrak
    Answer: Mayurbhanj and Bhadrak
  • Q. Which of the following is the longest National Highway of Odisha at present?
    A)NH 326 New
    B)NH 516
    C)NH 26
    D)NH 57
    Answer: NH 326 New
  • Q. Bomkai, Kataki, Sambalpuri are important form of
    A)Sarees
    B)Wood craft
    C)Bamboo craft
    D)Applique work
    Answer: Sarees
  • Q. The ‘Olive Ridley Turtles’ are considered to be endangered because of their few remaining nesting sites in the world. In this context, which among the following statement(s) is/are correct? 1. Their peculiar behaviour of synchronised nesting in mass numbers is known as ‘Arribada’. 2. Gahirmatha Beach in Orissa is one of their few nesting grounds in the world.
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Which institution in Odisha maintains the Barabati Cricket Stadium located in Cuttack?
    A)Odisha Council of Sports
    B)Odisha Cricket Academy
    C)Odisha Cricket Association
    D)Odisha Sports Association
    Answer: Odisha Cricket Association
  • Q. Match the following lists Tribes Areas a. Kondhs 1. Malkangiri b. Sauras 2. Dhenkanal c. Koyas 3. Paralakhemundi d. Matias 4. Niyamgiri range
    A)a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
    B)a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
    C)a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
    D)a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
    Answer: a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
  • Q. Debasish Sarbeswar Mohanty belongs to which place of Odisha?
    A)Bargarh
    B)Puri
    C)Bhubaneswar
    D)Ganjam
    Answer: Bhubaneswar
  • Q. In which year Odisha hoisted the ‘Asia Rugby Women’s Championship’?
    A)2005
    B)2001
    C)2010
    D)2018
    Answer: 2018
  • Q. Which of the following is not true about Pala folk drama?
    A)It is enacted to show social harmony between Hindus and Muslims
    B)It is a musical dance drama
    C)It is very popular in the districts of Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Boudh and Nayagarh
    D)It's theme is based on Ramayana and Mahabharata
    Answer: It is very popular in the districts of Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Boudh and Nayagarh
  • Q. According to Koppen’s classification, what is the climate of Odisha?
    A)Tropical Monsoon
    B)Sub-humid type
    C)Tropical Savannah
    D)Sub-tropical semi-humid
    Answer: Tropical Savannah
  • Q. Which sports person of Odisha won 3 Gold medals in 2009 Commonwealth Games held in Malaysia?
    A)Katulu Ravi Kumar
    B)Natraj Behera
    C)Dispan Tirkey
    D)Sarita Routray
    Answer: Katulu Ravi Kumar
  • Q. Where in Odisha is Central University located?
    A)Khurda
    B)Keonjhar
    C)Koraput
    D)Bhadrak
    Answer: Koraput
  • Q. As per the Census 2011, which district has the highest population of Odisha?
    A)Ganjam
    B)Debagarh/Deogarh
    C)Mayurbhanj
    D)Subarnapur
    Answer: Ganjam

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