Q. Which temple has been described as ‘time quintessence of Orissan architecture’?

Correct Answer

Lingaraj temple

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. To the East of the Gajapati district which of the following is situated
    A)Phulbani
    B)Rayagada
    C)Andhra Pradesh
    D)Ganjam
    Answer: Andhra Pradesh
  • Q. Which of the following is matched correctly? a. Hirapur of Nabrangpur Bauxite b. Adash area of Sambalpur Copper ore c. Mahanadi River Valley Gold d. Maliparbat Diamond deposit
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: b
  • Q. Kaincha’ is a type of
    A)Golden grass
    B)Tribe
    C)Bamboo
    D)None of these
    Answer: Golden grass
  • Q. Which port is situated between Paradip and Visakhapatnam ports?
    A)Palur
    B)Gopalpur
    C)Chudamani
    D)Kirtania
    Answer: Gopalpur
  • Q. The Pilgrimage tax for the first time in the Odisha was introduced by
    A)Marathas
    B)Mughals
    C)Daud Karrani
    D)Mukundadeva
    Answer: Marathas
  • Q. Odisha became a separate state on
    A)1st April, 1936
    B)1st April, 1935
    C)1st March, 1935
    D)1st April, 1938
    Answer: 1st April, 1936
  • 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. Gautam Kumar Kahali and Chandan Behera are associated with sports in Odisha?
    A)Wrestling
    B)Field Hockey
    C)Sword Fighting
    D)Rugby
    Answer: Wrestling
  • Q. The headquarters of Odisha Olympic Association is located in
    A)Cuttack
    B)Puri
    C)Bhubaneswar
    D)Dhenkanal
    Answer: Cuttack
  • Q. Rakesh Oram, Susmita Malik and Manisha Panna are associated with which sports in Odisha?
    A)Rugby
    B)Wrestling
    C)Football
    D)Hockey
    Answer: Football
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The earliest use of prose can be found in Madala Panji or the Palm-leaf Chronicles. 2. They belong to Jagannatha temple at Puri, dating back to the 12th century. Which of the above statements 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. Chandan Yatra fair is organised in
    A)Balangir
    B)Puri
    C)Nuapada
    D)Koraput
    Answer: Puri
  • Q. Odisha has received how many Padma Vibhushan so far?
    A)two
    B)one
    C)three
    D)four
    Answer: three
  • Q. Odisha PVTG Empowerment and Livelihood Improvement Programme (OPELIP) is not launched in
    A)Malkangiri
    B)Keonjhar
    C)Koraput
    D)Deogarh
    Answer: Koraput
  • Q. Birds island is a part of which sanctuary of Odisha?
    A)Chilika Lake Bird Sanctuary
    B)Nandankanan Wildlife Sanctuary
    C)Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary
    D)Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary
    Answer: Chilika Lake Bird Sanctuary
  • Q. Tandava’, ‘Lasya’ and ‘Navatala’ systems are associated with which dance of Odisha.
    A)Chhau
    B)Mahari
    C)Paika
    D)Odissi
    Answer: Odissi
  • Q. Which actress from Cuttack received National Award for Best Director for her directoral debut ‘Tara’?
    A)Leslie Tripathy
    B)Elina Samantaray
    C)Mahasweta Ray
    D)Bijaya Jena
    Answer: Bijaya Jena
  • Q. The lyrics written by famous Odia poet Baladeva Rath are the best example of
    A)Chitrakala
    B)Dhruvapada
    C)Chitrapada
    D)Panchal
    Answer: Chitrakala
  • Q. Retting process is used in which craft of Odisha?
    A)Coir Craft
    B)Metal Craft
    C)Lacquer Craft
    D)None of these
    Answer: Coir Craft
  • Q. Surendra Sai revolted against the Britishers in 1833 from which region of Odisha?
    A)Cuttack
    B)Puri
    C)Keonjhar
    D)Sambalpur
    Answer: Sambalpur

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