Q. Who established the first printing press of Odisha at Cuttack in 1837?

Correct Answer

Christian Missionaries

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. The most heroic role in the Dhenkanal uprising was played by
    A)Surendra Nath Das
    B)Sri Baishnab Charan Patnaik
    C)Dora Bisoi
    D)Radhanath Ray
    Answer: Sri Baishnab Charan Patnaik
  • Q. The port facilities for export of bauxite and aluminium are available at Visakhapatnam and
    A)Paradip
    B)Angul
    C)Keonjhar
    D)Balasore
    Answer: Paradip
  • Q. Which paintings are also known as ikons or Idital?
    A)Juang
    B)Saura
    C)Kissan
    D)Kondh
    Answer: Saura
  • Q. Who launched the ‘Honour for Women National Campaign’ in India?
    A)Sudarshan Pattnaik
    B)Mansi Pradhan
    C)Surendra Sai
    D)Biswanath Das
    Answer: Mansi Pradhan
  • 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. Consider the following statements about Odisha 1. It is the ninth largest state by area. 2. It is the eleventh largest state by population. 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 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. Which of the following is made as a part of rituals during mandala?
    A)Jhoti
    B)Muruja
    C)Chita
    D)Applique
    Answer: Muruja
  • Q. Which of the following is the first Odia newspaper of Odisha?
    A)Utkala Deepika
    B)Dharitri
    C)Dinalipi
    D)Anupam Bharat
    Answer: Utkala Deepika
  • Q. Which tree covers almost 33% of the forest cover in Odisha?
    A)Bamboo
    B)Sal
    C)Sundari
    D)Teak
    Answer: Sal
  • Q. Which Mathora king declared himself as Lord of the Kalinga?
    A)Shaktivarman
    B)Visakhavarman
    C)Prabhanjanavarman
    D)Umavarman
    Answer: Umavarman
  • Q. Who established the Kalinga Cup in football?
    A)Harekrushna Mahatab
    B)Biju Patnaik
    C)Surendra Sai
    D)Nandini Satapathy
    Answer: Biju Patnaik
  • Q. Meriah Sacrifice, the cause of Ghumsar Uprising was associated with
    A)Burning of Corn
    B)Animal Sacrifice
    C)Human Sacrifice
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Human Sacrifice
  • Q. In which of the following soils of Odisha production of rice takes place?
    A)Red soil
    B)Alluvial soil
    C)Yellow soil
    D)None of these
    Answer: Alluvial soil
  • Q. Which minister from Central Government was instrumental in integration of the Princely States of Odisha?
    A)Jawaharlal Nehru
    B)C. Rajagopalachari
    C)B. R. Ambedkar
    D)Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
    Answer: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  • Q. Who built the well decorated and well sculptured temple of Konark?
    A)Narashimadeva-I
    B)Angavimadev-I
    C)Narashimadeva-II
    D)Narashimadeva-III
    Answer: Narashimadeva-I
  • Q. Consider the following statement 1. The Department of Animal Husbandry work under Principle Secretary and Agriculture Production Commissioner. 2. Rural development through promotion livestock rearing is one of the major activity of Animal Husbandry Department. Which among the above are/is correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Adivasi Mela is held in which place of Odisha?
    A)Jharsuguda
    B)Balangir
    C)Bhubaneswar
    D)Keonjhar
    Answer: Bhubaneswar
  • Q. Which district of Odisha has the lowest Scheduled Caste population in the state as per Census 2011?
    A)Gajapati
    B)Boudh
    C)Bhadrak
    D)Khardha
    Answer: Gajapati
  • Q. Which is the largest river of Odisha?
    A)Mahanadi river
    B)Baitarani river
    C)Subarnarekha river
    D)Brahmani river
    Answer: Mahanadi river

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