More Questions on Odisha
- Q. Which of the following is/are among the Special Economic Zones of Odisha?
A)Kalinga Nagar
B)Cuttack
C)Jharsuguda
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Consider the following statements. 1. The most important pulses grown in Odisha are gram, tur, arhar. 2. The Mahanadi delta, the Rushikulya plains and the Hirakud and Badimula regions are favourable for the cultivation of pulses. 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: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Hirakud Hydroelectric Project was inagurated by
A)Biju Patnaik
B)Sardar Patel
C)Rajendra Prasad
D)Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
- Q. When was the Utkal Sabha established at Cuttack?
A)1881
B)1880
C)1882
D)1883
Answer: 1882
- Q. Consider the following statements about the Saura tribe 1. Sauras are mainly concentrated in and around the Paralakhemundi and the Gunupur area of South Odisha. 2. They are called by various names such as Sabara, Saura, Sora, etc and have their racial affinity with the proto-austroloid physical feature. 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: Both 1 and 2
- 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. The other name of Sileru river is
A)Machkund
B)Salandi
C)Baitarani
D)Kolab
Answer: Machkund
- Q. When does the summer season commence in Odisha?
A)January
B)June
C)May
D)March
Answer: March
- 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. Which temple of Odisha resembles with the Kandariya Mahadeva temple of Khajuraho?
A)Rajarani temple
B)Kedareswar temple
C)Khichakeswari temple
D)Lingaraj temple
Answer: Rajarani temple
- Q. Which of the following districts of Odisha has the highest population density in the state?
A)Khordha
B)Kandhamal
C)Gajapati
D)Jharsuguda
Answer: Khordha
- Q. Which of the following are the principal centres of leather production in Odisha? 1. Cuttack 2. Boudh 3. Balangir 4. Keonjhar
A)1, 2 and 3
B)1 and 2
C)3 and 4
D)1 and 3
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
- Q. The Chief Justice of Odisha High Court retires at the age of
A)62 years
B)60 years
C)58 years
D)56 years
Answer: 62 years
- Q. Mapping of Industrial land in Odisha is done by
A)Go-PLUS
B)e-Biz
C)SSO
D)APAA
Answer: Go-PLUS
- Q. Dongria Kondhs reside in which district?
A)Balasore
B)Koraput
C)Sambalpur
D)None of these
Answer: Koraput
- Q. In which of the following place, sea-food processing industries are located in Odisha?
A)Paradip
B)Dubari
C)Talcher
D)Chaundwar
Answer: Paradip
- Q. Which game starts with Ratha Yatra?
A)Hatbika
B)Gedi
C)Bahu Chor
D)Nadia Phinga
Answer: Gedi
- Q. Which among the following is a river originating from Mahanadi Delta?
A)Nuna River
B)Soamoli River
C)Prachi River
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Which of the following forests are found at an elevation above 600 m in Odisha?
A)The Northern Tropical Semi-Evergreen Forests
B)Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests
C)Mangrove Forests
D)Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests
Answer: The Northern Tropical Semi-Evergreen Forests
- Q. Who was the first Chief Minister of Odisha State?
A)Surendra Sai
B)Harekrushna Mahatab
C)Gopabandhu Madhusudan Das
D)Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanj Deo
Answer: Harekrushna Mahatab
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