Odisha State

Q. Who were the first Europeans to make their settlements in Odisha?

A
Britishers
B
Portuguese
C
Dutch
D
French

Correct Answer

Portuguese

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. The number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of Odisha is
    A)140
    B)135
    C)145
    D)147
    Answer: 147
  • Q. The district of Odisha which has the lowest Scheduled tribe population in the state as per Census 2011, is
    A)Ganjam
    B)Puri
    C)Nabarangpur
    D)Gajapati
    Answer: Puri
  • Q. Which of the following is also known as Mukhyamantri Chakshyu Janta Karya-kram?
    A)Sunetra Scheme
    B)Nirmal Scheme
    C)Anmol Yojana
    D)Nidan Scheme
    Answer: Sunetra Scheme
  • 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 dance in Odisha is similar to Karaga dance of Mysuru and is performed in the month of Chaitra?
    A)Ghanta Patua
    B)Medha
    C)Naga
    D)Odissi
    Answer: Ghanta Patua
  • Q. The Chhanda (metrical section) contains the essence of Odissi music, it is composed of
    A)Kala (time)
    B)Bhava (theme)
    C)Swara (tune)
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Chhau dance is especially performed in which festival of Odisha?
    A)Uda Parba
    B)Chitau Amavasya
    C)Nuakhai
    D)Durga Puja
    Answer: Uda Parba
  • Q. Which of the following committee was appointed by the Government of British India to assess the merger of Ganjam with Odisha?
    A)Philip Committee
    B)Simon Commission
    C)Philip-Duff Committee
    D)Atlee Committee
    Answer: Philip-Duff Committee
  • Q. The state of Odisha is benefited by how many Inland National Waterways?
    A)3
    B)1
    C)6
    D)12
    Answer: 6
  • Q. The second place in Odisha where Ashokan rocks edicts are found in
    A)Udayagiri
    B)Jaugada
    C)Lalitgiri
    D)Inchudi
    Answer: Jaugada
  • Q. Under which scheme free dialysis service will be provided by Odisha State Government?
    A)Biju Sishu Suraksha Yojana
    B)Sampurna Scheme
    C)Sahaya Scheme
    D)Nidan Scheme
    Answer: Sahaya Scheme
  • Q. For the purpose of efficient administration, Odisha is divided into how many revenue divisions?
    A)Three
    B)Five
    C)Thirty
    D)Fourteen
    Answer: Three
  • Q. Which festival is a 42 day long festival related to the Lord Jagannath’s festivals in Puri district?
    A)Ashokashtami
    B)Dola Purnima
    C)Chandan Yatra
    D)Sitalsasthi
    Answer: Chandan Yatra
  • Q. 100% LED street lighting and piped water supply to all districts in the Odisha is envisaged under
    A)Baristha Nagarika Yatra
    B)UNNATI Scheme
    C)Ama Ghar LED Light Karyakram
    D)None of the above
    Answer: UNNATI Scheme
  • Q. Dongria Kondhs reside in which district?
    A)Balasore
    B)Koraput
    C)Sambalpur
    D)None of these
    Answer: Koraput
  • Q. State Highways Development Programme came into existence in the year
    A)2005-06
    B)2001-02
    C)2010-11
    D)2013-14
    Answer: 2013-14
  • Q. Sri Sri university is located in
    A)Cuttack
    B)Puri
    C)Bhubaneswar
    D)Koraput
    Answer: Cuttack
  • Q. Who among the following Chief Justice of Odisha High Court also served as Chief Judge of Supreme Court?
    A)Dipak Mishra
    B)Ranganath Mishra
    C)G. B. Pattanaik
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Which among the following steel plant in Odisha was set up with South Korean collaboration?
    A)Rourkela Steel Plant
    B)Nilachal Ispat Nigam Limited
    C)POSCO India Private Limited
    D)TATA Steel, Odisha division
    Answer: POSCO India Private Limited
  • Q. Who among the following received Award for Outstanding Sportperson of the state of Odisha in 2017?
    A)Rajesh Meher
    B)Pramod Bhagat
    C)Dispan Tirkey
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above

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