More Questions on Odisha
- Q. The construction of railways in coastal Odisha came up in which year?
A)1896
B)1886
C)1876
D)1866
Answer: 1896
- Q. Who among the following freedom fighter was also a prolific writer?
A)Krishnabala Sen
B)Sarala Devi
C)Malati Devi
D)Rama Devi
Answer: Sarala Devi
- Q. Which river flows over the states of Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal?
A)Sileru river
B)Tel river
C)Subarnarekha river
D)None of the above
Answer: Subarnarekha river
- Q. Simlipal Tiger Reserve came into existence in which year?
A)1967
B)1956
C)1986
D)1999
Answer: 1956
- 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. Which historical event of Odisha has been termed as the first war of Independence ?
A)Paik Rebellion
B)Battle of Buxar
C)Na'anka Famine
D)Satya Mahima Dharma
Answer: Paik Rebellion
- 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. Odisha is located in which part of India?
A)Southern Peninsula
B)Northern Plain
C)Eastern Coast
D)Western Coast
Answer: Eastern Coast
- Q. Which among the following was done first in Odisha among all the states in India?
A)Set up Panchayat Samities in Villages
B)Separate seat for women in Panchayat
C)Reservation for SC in Panchayat
D)Conduct election according to PESA
Answer: Conduct election according to PESA
- Q. When was the hero of Odisha, Laxman Naik executed?
A)23rd August, 1942
B)21st August, 1942
C)21st March, 1943
D)29th March, 1943
Answer: 29th March, 1943
- Q. Odisha was divided into how many sarkars under Akbar’s reign?
A)3
B)2
C)4
D)5
Answer: 5
- Q. Balasore was captured by which of the General of British?
A)Lord Wellesley
B)Captain Morgan
C)Lord Cornwallis
D)Warren Hastings
Answer: Captain Morgan
- Q. Which among the following is a Buddhist Literary Source of Odisha’s ancient history?
A)Avasyaka Niyukti
B)Kurudharma Jataka
C)Brihat Samhita
D)Harshacharita
Answer: Kurudharma Jataka
- Q. Which specie(s) of fish is/are cultured in brackish water found in coastal areas of Odisha?
A)Herrings
B)Shrimps
C)Hilsa
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Ulapgarh and Vikramkhol in Jharsuguda district are famous for which of the following work in Odisha?
A)Saura paintings
B)Rock paintings
C)Juang paintings
D)Kissan paintings
Answer: Rock paintings
- Q. Consider the following statements about silver filigree of Odisha 1. It is one of the most exquisite form of silver work also known as Odisha Tarakasi. 2. The main centre for ‘silver filigree’ craft is Cuttack. Which of the statements given above 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. Which of the following was the first Odia film of Odisha?
A)Roles to Eight
B)Sita Bibaha
C)Sala Budha
D)Chini
Answer: Sita Bibaha
- Q. Mapping of Industrial land in Odisha is done by
A)Go-PLUS
B)e-Biz
C)SSO
D)APAA
Answer: Go-PLUS
- Q. Which among the famous temple is located in Kendrapara district?
A)Lord Shiva
B)Lord Jagannath
C)Lord Baladev Jew
D)Goddess Bimalal
Answer: Lord Baladev Jew
- Q. Capital Bhubaneswar lies in which district of Odisha?
A)Cuttack
B)Balasore
C)Khordha
D)Puri
Answer: Khordha
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