More Questions on Odisha
- Q. As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Odisha is
A)86.88%
B)72.87%
C)91.66%
D)98.77%
Answer: 72.87%
- Q. Textile mill at Chaudwar gets its supply of raw cotton from the cotton belt located in
A)Western Peninsula
B)Eastern Peninsula
C)Northern Peninsula
D)Southern Peninsula
Answer: Western Peninsula
- Q. The Asian Athletics Championship 2017 was organised in which place of Odisha?
A)Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
B)Biju Patnaik Stadium, Rourkela
C)Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar
D)Ispat Stadium, Rourkela
Answer: Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar
- Q. Which of the following Yojana aims to provide connectivity to villages of rural areas of the country?
A)SHDP
B)PMGSY
C)RIDF
D)BGGY
Answer: PMGSY
- Q. Great epic ‘Geeta Govinda’ was written by which eminent literary personality of Odisha?
A)Jayadeva
B)Sarala Das
C)Upendra Bhanja
D)Malik Mohammad Jayasi
Answer: Jayadeva
- Q. By what name is the design drawn on the floor by women using rice powder or chalk powder known?
A)Pothi Chitra
B)Jhoti Chita
C)Pattachitra
D)None of these
Answer: Jhoti Chita
- Q. In which year was Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology formed?
A)2002
B)1962
C)1987
D)1953
Answer: 1962
- Q. Which among the following is an impact of Paik Rebellion?
A)Reduction in price of salt
B)Judicial reforms
C)Aboilition of Zamindari System
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. District Mineral Foundation came into existence in Odisha on
A)14th January, 2006
B)15th January, 2015
C)12th January, 2018
D)12th January, 2000
Answer: 15th January, 2015
- 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 is the largest river of Odisha?
A)Mahanadi river
B)Baitarani river
C)Subarnarekha river
D)Brahmani river
Answer: Mahanadi river
- Q. Which variety of silk is less popular than Tassar in Odisha?
A)Mulberry
B)Eri
C)Both (A) and (B)
D)Neither (A) nor (B)
Answer: Mulberry
- Q. District-wise in Odisha, which of the following is in second rank in jute production?
A)Mayurbhanj and Puri
B)Puri and Balasore
C)Puri and Cuttack
D)Balasore and Cuttack
Answer: Balasore and Cuttack
- Q. Kedu festival is celebrated in
A)Ganjam
B)Kandhamal
C)Koraput
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. The delta area of the state, North Balasore contains which type of soil?
A)Sandy loam
B)Clay loam
C)Silt sand
D)None of these
Answer: None of these
- Q. Match the following lists List I (Industries) List II (Areas) a. Refractory unit 1. Barbil b. Hira Cement Work 2. Gopalpur c. Indian Rare Earths Ltd. 3. Bardol d. Rourkela Steel Plant 4. Sambalpur
A)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
B)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
C)a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
D)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
Answer: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
- Q. Who appoints the members of the Odisha State Public Service Commission?
A)Governor
B)Chief Justice
C)Attorney General
D)Chief Minister
Answer: Governor
- Q. The Lokayukta Bill was passed by the Odisha State Assembly in which year?
A)2014
B)2018
C)2011
D)2016
Answer: 2014
- Q. Which temple was named as ‘Black Pagoda’?
A)Konark Sun temple
B)Jagannath temple
C)Brahmeswar temple
D)Mukteswar temple
Answer: Konark Sun temple
- Q. Who is regarded as the Noblest Son of Odisha?
A)Nilakantha Das
B)Pandit Gopabandhu Das
C)Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das
D)Biswanath Das
Answer: Pandit Gopabandhu Das
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