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Odisha General Knowledge & Odisha GK, Facts Question and Answer MCQs, PDF for all exams in Odisha 2021

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MOST IMPORTANT ODISHA GK MCQ QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1.Who was the last independent ruler of Odisha?

[A] Prataparudra deva

[B] Purusottam deva

[C] Viraja

[D] Mukunda deva

Answer:- D [Mukunda deva]

Notes:

It was 1568 when Mukundadeva ruled as the last Hindu king. He was killed in a battle against Afgan intruders of Bengal.

2.Sisupalgarh was excavated in the year?

[A] 1921

[B] 1922

[C] 1948

[D] 1952

Answer: C [1948]

Notes:

The major historical site Sisupalgarh was excavated by B.B Lai in 1948. It was discovered near Bhubaneswar.

3.According to Raghuvamsam of Kalidasa, which territory was mentioned as a neighbor of Kalinga?

[A] Utkal

[B] Tosali

[C] Kangoda

[D] Kosala

Correct Answer: A [Utkal]

Notes:

Utkal is mentioned as a neighbor of Kalinga in Raghuvamsham. Some scholars mentioned it as older than even Kalinga.

4.During the Ganga period Which among the following was/ were the main exporting commodities?

[A] Clothes

[B] Diamonds

[C] Elephants

[D] All of the above

Correct Answer: D [All of the above]

Notes:

Clothes, Diamonds, Elephants were the main exported things. Southeast Asian countries were the trade partners of Odisha.

5.Who wrote the Mahabharata in the Oriya language?

[A] Kamban

[B] Utbi

[C] Dandin

[D] Sarala Dasa

Correct Answer: D [Sarala Dasa]

Notes:

Sarala Dasa wrote Mahabharata in the Oriya language during the time of the Gajapati Dynasty. It is often compared with Raghuvansham of Kalidasa.

6.Who founded Utakal Brahmo Samaj in Odisha?

[A] Haranath Bhattacharya

[B] Keshab Ch. Sen

[C] Raja Rammohan Roy

[D] Debendranath Tagore

Correct Answer: A [Haranath Bhattacharya]

Notes:

Haranath Bhattacharya, a follower of Keshab Ch. Sen founded Utakal Brahmo Samaj in 1869. Keshab Chandra Sen joined Brahmo Samaj in 1857.

7.When did Debendranath Tagore join Brahmo Samaj?

[A] 1843

[B] 1856

[C] 1866

[D] 1880

Correct Answer: A [1843]

Notes:

Debendranath Tagore joined Brahmo samaj in 1843. The title ‘Brahmananda’ was given by him to Keshav Ch. Sen.

8.Railway in coastal Odisha started in?

[A] 1853

[B] 1876

[C] 1893

[D] 1896

Correct Answer: D [1896]

Notes:

In 1896 railways in the coastal area started. The first train service from Khurda to Bhubaneswar started on 20 July 1896.

9.Who gave the title “Utkalmani” to Gopabandhu Das?

[A] Prafulla Chandra Roy

[B] Mahatma Gandhi

[C] Jawaharlal Nehru

[D] B G Tilak

Correct Answer: A [Prafulla Chandra Roy]

Notes:

Shri Prafulla Chandra Roy gave the title Utkalmani (The jewel of Odisha) to Gopabandhu das. Prafulla ch. Roy established Bengal Chemical in 1901.

10.When did the Salt satyagraha under the leadership of Gopabandhu Chaudhury reach Inchudi?

[A] 6th April

[B] 8th April

[C] 12th April

[D] 16th April

Correct Answer: C [12th April]

Notes:

Their journey started on 6^th April 1930. They reached on 12^th April 1930. There were a number of 21 satyagrahis other than Gopabandhu Chaudhury and Harihar Das.

11.Which among the following is/ are the natural lakes situated in Odisha?

a) Chilika

b) Kolleru

c) Tampara

d) Ansupa

Select the correct option from the codes given below

[A] a only

[B] a, c & d

[C] b only

[D] a & b

Correct Answer: B [a, c & d]

Notes:

Chilika, Ansupa, Samargarh, Tampara are some of the natural lakes of Odisha. Chilika is the largest brackish water lake in India.

12.The scale of soil acidity measures the concentration of which of the following?

[A] Hydrogen ion

[B] Oxygen ion

[C] Nitrogen ion

[D] Ammonia ion

Correct Answer: A [Hydrogen ion]

Notes:

It is a scale that measures the concentration of Hydrogen ions held by the soil particles. Acidic soil has a pH value of less than 7.2

13.Brown forest soil in Odisha found in which among the following districts?

1. Phulbani

2. Kandhamal

3. Rayagada

4. Ganjam

Select the correct option from the codes given below

[A] 2 & 4

[B] 3 only

[C] 1 & 2

[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]

Notes:

Brown forest soil is found in the districts of Phulbani, Kandhamal, Rayagada and some parts of Ganjam and Nayagarh.

14.What is the name of the longest tributary of the Subarnarekha river?

[A] Dulang

[B] Kharkai

[C] Kanchi

[D] Raru

Correct Answer: B [Kharkai]

Notes:

Kharkai is the longest tributary of the Subarnarekha River. Kharkai dam is situated in Ichha, Odisha

15.Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the delta of which river?

[A] Mahanadi

[B] Brahmani

[C] Rushikulya

[D] Sabarmati

Correct Answer: B [Brahmani]

Notes:

The Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary is located at the delta of the Brahmani river. Bhitarkanika is famous for Estuarine crocodiles.

16.Salandi and Matai are the important tributaries of which river?

[A] Baitarani

[B] Subarnarekha

[C] Mahanadi

[D] Rushikulya

Correct Answer: A [Baitarani]

Notes:

Salandi and Matai are the tributaries of the Baitarani river. The Baitarani River enters the Bay of Bengal after joining Brahmani.

17.Arrange the following rivers of Odisha in ascending order of their length.

1. Brahmani

2. Mahanadi

3. Subarnarekha

4. Baitarani

Choose the correct option from the codes given below

[A] 1, 2, 3, 4

[B] 4, 1, 2, 3

[C] 4, 3, 1, 2

[D] 1, 4, 3, 2

Correct Answer: C [4, 3, 1, 2]

Notes:

Mahanadi (900 km), Brahmani (799 km), Subarnarekha (474 km), Baitarani (360 km)

18.Mahanadi river flows through which among the following states?

1. Odisha

2. West Bengal

3. Chattisgarh

4. Andhra Pradesh

Choose the correct option from the codes given below

[A] 1 & 4

[B] 1, 2 & 4

[C] 1, 3 & 4

[D] 1 & 3

Correct Answer: D [1 & 3]

Notes:

Mahanadi river flows through Chhattisgarh (357 km) and Odisha (494 km).

19.Hundru falls is situated over which river?

[A] Subarnarekha

[B] Baitarani

[C] Rushikulya

[D] Brahmani

Correct Answer: A [Subarnarekha]

Notes:

Hundru falls is situated on the course of the Subarnarekha River. It is situated in Jharkhand.

20.Groundnut production is highest in which district of Odisha?

[A] Kalahandi

[B] Jajpur

[C] Cuttack

[D] Balasore

Correct Answer: C [Cuttack]

Notes:

Cuttack is highest in groundnut production.

21.When soil remains in its original position it is called?

[A] Indigenous

[B] In situ

[C] Ex situ

[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: B [In situ]

Notes:

“In situ” is a Latin word which means it exists in the original position.

22.Which state has the largest area affected by Soil erosion?

[A] Odisha

[B] Rajasthan

[C] Uttar Pradesh

[D] Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan ]

Notes:

The largest area affected by soil erosion is in Rajasthan.

23.Barehipani Waterfalls is situated on the course of which river?

[A] Mahanadi

[B] Gobari

[C] Budhabalanga

[D] Prachi

Correct Answer: C [Budhabalanga]

Notes:

Barehipani Waterfalls is situated on the course of the Budhabalanga river. Barehipani (1309 ft) is the highest waterfall in Odisha.

24.“Matsya Tirtha” is another name for which waterfalls?

[A] Badaghagara

[B] Hundru

[C] Duduma

[D] Bhimkund

Correct Answer: C [Duduma]

Notes:

Duduma waterfall (Machkund river) is also known as Matsya tirtha.

25.Which among the following is/ are Rabi crops of Odisha?

1. Wheat

2. Maize

3.Watermelon

4. Gram

Choose the correct option from the codes given below :

[A] 1 & 4

[B] 3 only

[C] 1, 3 & 4

[D] 2 & 4

Correct Answer: A [1 & 4]

Notes:

Timeline of Rabi season- Sowing time- November and harvesting time- April. Major Rabi crops of Odisha- Wheat, Gram, Oilseeds

26.The Ramsar Convention was signed in which year?

[A] 1955

[B] 1961

[C] 1971

[D] 1998

Correct Answer: C [1971]

Notes:

The Ramsar convention was signed in 1971. Ramsar is a city in Iran.

27.Which site of Odisha is famous for its saltwater crocodiles and olive ridley sea turtles?

[A] Bhitarkanika Mangrove

[B] Ansupa lake

[C] Chilika lake

[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: A [Bhitarkanika Mangrove]

Notes:

Bhitarkanika Mangrove is famous for its saltwater crocodiles and olive ridley sea turtles. It is a Ramsar site in India.

28.What is the rank of Odisha in terms of per-capita dependence on forest for Bamboo?

[A] 5th

[B] 8th

[C] 10th

[D] 15th

Correct Answer: C [10th]

Notes:

Odisha ranks 10^th in terms of per-capita dependence on forest for Bamboo (0.010 tonnes)

29.Bhitarkanika Mangrove is situated in the deltas of which river pairs?

[A] Brahmani and Mahanadi

[B] Baitarani and Rushikulya

[C] Brahmani and Baitarani

[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: C [Brahmani and Baitarani]

Notes:

Bhitarkanika Mangrove is situated in the deltas of Brahmani and Baitarani. It covers an area of 650 sq km.

30.Iron ore was first discovered in which district of Odisha?

[A] Kalahand

[B] Koraput

[C] Jharsuguda

[D] Mayurbhanj

Correct Answer: D [Mayurbhanj]

Notes:

Iron ore was first discovered in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha by PN Bose in 1904.

31.What is the name of the important species of Chilika lake?

[A] Irrawaddy Dolphin

[B] Gharial

[C] Great Indian Bustard

[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: A [Irrawaddy Dolphin]

Notes:

Irrawaddy Dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris) is an important species of Chilika Lake. It is a critically endangered species.

32.What type of forest covers the maximum geographical area of Odisha?

[A] Very Dense Forest

[B] Moderately Dense Forest

[C] Open Forest

[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: C [Open Forest]

Notes:

Open Forest covers the maximum geographical area of Odisha (14.83%)

33.What is the rank of Odisha in terms of dependence on forests for fuelwood?

[A] 1st

[B] 2nd

[C] 4th

[D] 7th

Correct Answer: B [2nd]

Notes:

Odisha ranks second in terms of dependence on forests for fuelwood (9185.83 tonnes) after Maharashtra.

34.What type of forest is responsible for providing raw materials to the paper industry of Odisha?

[A] Tropical moist and deciduous forests

[B] Mangrove forest

[C] Tropical ever-green forest

[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: A [Tropical moist and deciduous forests]

Notes:

Bamboo found in the tropical moist and deciduous forests is the main source of raw materials for paper mills of Cuttack and Rayagada district.

35.“Mugger Crocodile scheme” at Ramatirtha, Jashipur was started in which year?

[A] 1950

[B] 1969

[C] 1979

[D] 1989

Correct Answer: C [1979]

Notes:

The mugger crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) scheme was started in 1979. In the same year, the government of Odisha designated Simlipal as a wildlife sanctuary.

36.What is the name of the dam which is located within the Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary?

[A] Mandira Dam

[B] Rengali Dam

[C] Deras Dam

[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: C [Deras Dam]

Notes:

Deras Dam is situated inside the Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary.

37.Odisha enjoys hegemony over the production of which of the following minerals?

[A] Chromite

[B] Copper

[C] Coal

[D] Bauxite

Correct Answer: A [Chromite]

Notes:

According to the Annual report 2018-19 published by the Government, Odisha produced almost the entire production (96%) of Chromite in India.

38.What is the rank of Odisha in Manganese production?

[A] 1st

[B] 2nd

[C] 4th

[D] 5th

Correct Answer: A [1st]

Notes:

Odisha ranks 1^st in Manganese production. Gondite mines of Odisha is famous for Manganese production.

39.Which district of Odisha is the main source of Tin ore in Odisha?

[A] Cuttack

[B] Balasore

[C] Malkangiri

[D] Nuapada

Correct Answer: C [Malkangiri]

Notes:

The main source of Tin ore in Odisha is the Malkangiri district. Cassiterides are important as a source of Tin.

[A] 32%

[B] 25%

[C] 41%

[D] 27%

Correct Answer: A [32%]

Notes:

GDP by sector in Odisha- Agriculture (27%), Industry (32%), Services (41%)

41.Which among the following IT parks is/ are situated in Odisha?

1. Infocity

2. Fortune Tower

3. IDCO Tower

4. Info park

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 & 2

[C] 1, 3 & 4

[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]

Notes:

IT parks situated in Bhubaneswar- Infocity, Fortune Tower, Tower 2000, IDCO Tower, Info park.

42.What is the smallest National highway of Odisha?

[A] NH-130 C

[B] NH-19 B

[C] NH-112 C

[D] NH-105

Correct Answer: A [NH-130 C]

Notes:

The smallest National highway of Odisha is NH- 130 C. The length of NH-130 C in Odisha is 20 km.

43.Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched in which year?

[A] 2000

[B] 2005

[C] 2011

[D] 2018

Correct Answer: A [2000]

Notes:

PMGSY was launched on 25^th December 2000.

44.The first train ran in Odisha in which year?

[A] 1853

[B] 1854

[C] 1896

[D] 1899

Correct Answer: C [1896]

Notes:

The first train ran in Odisha on 20^th July 1896 between Khurda and Bhubaneswar.

45.Airport Authority of India (AAI) was founded in which year?

[A] 1980

[B] 1982

[C] 1990

[D] 1995

Correct Answer: D [1995]

Notes:

Airport Authority of India (AAI) was founded in 1995. Its headquarter is situated in New Delhi.

46.Who was the editor of the newspaper “Asha”?

[A] Sushil Adhikari

[B] Ishwar Gupta

[C] Shashi Bhushan Rath

[D] Akshay Dutta

Correct Answer: C [Shashi Bhushan Rath]

Notes:

Shashi Bhushan Rath was the editor of the newspaper “Asha”. Asha was a weekly newspaper.

47.Kalahandi falls under which postal circle of Odisha?

[A] Bhubaneswar

[B] Berhampur

[C] Sambalpur

[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: B [Berhampur]

Notes:

Places fall under Berhampur region- Kalahandi, Asika, Koraput, Phulbani.

48.DD Odia channel was launched in which year?

[A] 1910

[B] 1950

[C] 1966

[D] 1994

Correct Answer: D [1994]

Notes:

DD Odia channel was launched in 1994. It was a state-owned tv channel

49.Which of the following is the first online magazine of Odisha?

[A] Ameodia

[B] Cuttack Standard

[C] Hitaisini

[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: A [Ameodia]

Notes:

The first online magazine of Odisha is Ameodia. It was started in 2009.

50.Which of the following ministers from the Central Government actively participated in The merger of the Princely States with Odisha?

[A] Harekrushna Mahatab

[B] Sardar Patel

[C] VP Menon

[D] Both Sardar Patel and VP Menon

Correct Answer: D [Both Sardar Patel and VP Menon]

Notes:

People associated with The merger of the Princely States with Odisha- Harekrushna Mahatab, Sardar Patel and VP Menon.

51.Who was the speaker of the first post-independent assembly of Odisha?

[A] Mukunda Prasad Das

[B] Nanda Kishore Das

[C] Surjya Narayan Patro

[D] Lal Mohan Patnaik

Correct Answer: B [Nanda Kishore Das]

Notes:

The speaker of the first post-independent assembly of Odisha was Nanda Kishore Das. The speaker of the first pre-independent assembly of Odisha was Mukunda Prasad Das. Current speaker (2020)- Surjya Narayan Patro.

52.Odisha State Vigilance was created in which year?

[A] 1936

[B] 1939

[C] 1940

[D] 1944

Correct Answer: D [1944]

Notes:

Odisha State Vigilance was created in the year 1944. It is an anti-corruption enforcement organization.

53.The subordinate courts work under which of the following authority?

[A] High Court

[B] President

[C] Governor

[D] Chief Minister

Correct Answer: A [High Court]

Notes:

The subordinate courts work under the High Court at the district and lower levels.

54.The word ‘Lok Adalat’ means?

[A] People’s Court

[B] Civil Court

[C] Criminal Court

[D] Marriage registry Court

Correct Answer: A [People’s Court]

Notes:

The word ‘Lok Adalat’ means ‘People’s Court’. Its system is based on Gandhian Principles.

55.The Chief Minister is Excluded within the jurisdiction of Lokayukta in which among the following states?

1. Odisha

2. Uttar Pradesh

3. Rajasthan

4. Maharashtra

Choose the correct option from the codes given below :

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 & 3

[C] 2 & 4

[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]

Notes:

The Chief Minister is included within the jurisdiction of Lokayukta in- Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat. And the excluded states are Odisha, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar.

56.The circuit court of Patna High Court held its first sitting at which place?

[A] Cuttack

[B] Balasore

[C] Sambalpur

[D] Bhadrak

Correct Answer: A [Cuttack]

Notes:

The circuit court of Patna High Court held its first sitting at Cuttack on 18^th May 1916.

57.Sambalpur is the headquarters of which of the following divisions?

[A] Southern Revenue Division

[B] Central Revenue Division

[C] Northern Revenue Division

[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: C [Northern Revenue Division]

Notes:

Sambalpur is the headquarters of the Northern revenue division of Odisha. The Northern division comprises the districts of Sambalpur, Sundergarh,Balangir, Dhenkanal, Angul, Bargarh, Nuapada, Subarnapur, Jharsuguda and Deogarh.

59.How many Municipal Corporations are there in Odisha?

[A] 5

[B] 7

[C] 9

[D] 11

Correct Answer: A [5]

Notes:

There are 5 Municipal Corporations in Odisha. They are Berhampur, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Rourkela and Sambalpur Municipal Corporation.

60.Which of the following districts of Odisha is the largest by area?

[A] Mayurbhanj

[B] Cuttack

[C] Sambalpur

[D] Ganjam

Correct Answer: A [Mayurbhanj]

Notes:

Mayurbhanj is the largest district of Odisha by area and Ganjam is largest by population

61.Which of the following caves of Odisha is a limestone cave?

[A] Ratnagiri Cave

[B] Borra Caves

[C] Gupteswar Cave

[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: C [Gupteswar Cave]

Notes:

Gupteswar (Hidden God) Cave is a limestone cave. This cave is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

62.Which among the following tourist places is/ are situated in Nayagarh district?

1. Udayapur Library

2. Raghunathjew Temple

3. Golconda Temple

4. Dutikeswar Temple

Choose the correct option from the codes given below :

[A] 1 only

[B] 1, 2 & 3

[C] 1, 3 & 4

[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]

Notes:

Tourist Places of Nayagarh district- Udayapur Library, Golconda Temple, Dutikeswar Temple (Jamupatna), Raghunathjew Temple.

63.Which among the following tribes is/ are found in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha?

1. Santal

2. Ho

3. Munda

4. Bhuinya

Choose the correct option from the codes given below :

[A] 1 only

[B] 1, 2 & 3

[C] 1, 3 & 4

[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]

Notes:

The tribes found in the Mayurbhanj district- Santal, Ho, Munda, Bhuinya, Mankadia, Kharia

64.Which district of Odisha has the maximum forest cover as per the Forest survey, 2011?

[A] Mayurbhanj

[B] Sambalpur

[C] Cuttack

[D] Balasore

Correct Answer: A [Mayurbhanj]

Notes:

Mayurbhanj district of Odisha has the maximum forest cover. More than 39% of the total geographical area is covered with Hills and Forest.

65.Which among the following archaeological sites of Odisha is situated in Jharsuguda district?

1. Bikramkhol

2. Ushakothi cave

3. Kolabira fort

Choose the correct option from the codes given below :

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 & 2

[C] 1 & 3

[D] 1, 2 & 3

Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]

Notes:

Archaeological sites of Jharsuguda district- Ushakothi cave, Kolabira fort (Beside the riverbank of Tel river), Bikramkhol

66.Which of the following temples of Odisha is a Panchayatana temple?

[A] Brahmeshwar Temple

[B] Daiteswar Temple

[C] Khichakeswari Temple

[D] Mukteswar Temple

Correct Answer: A [Brahmeshwar Temple]

Notes:

Most of the Hindu temples are built in the Panchayatana layout (Four subsidiary shrines surround the main shrine). Brahmeshwar Temple is a Panchayatana type temple.

67.Which of the following temples of Odisha is the first temple to have the entrance hall attached with the ‘Sanctum Sanctorum’?

[A] Mukteswar Temple

[B] Samaleswari Temple

[C] Sun Temple

[D] Parasurameswar Temple

Correct Answer: D [Parasurameswara Temple]

Notes:

Parasurameswara Temple is the first temple to have the entrance hall attached to the ‘Sanctum Sanctorum’. In this temple, Lord Shiva is worshipped as Parasuram.

68.Which of the following forts is regarded as the biggest medieval fort in Odisha?

[A] Nilagiri

[B] Sisupalgarh

[C] Barabati

[D] Raibania

Correct Answer: D [Raibania]

Notes:

Raibania fort is situated in the Baleswar district. It is regarded as the biggest medieval fort in Odisha and it houses 161 fort goddesses.

69.Who is considered as the Kabi Samrat of Odia literature?

[A] Upendra Bhanja

[B] Vrindavan Das

[C] Trilochan Das

[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: A [Upendra Bhanja]

Notes:

Upendra Bhanja is known as the Kabi Samrat (The emperor of poets) of Odia literature. He is also considered as the greatest poet of Ritiyuga (16th-17th century). Bhanjanagar town is named after him.

70.Most of the paintings of the Kissan tribal community depict which of the following activities?

[A] Agricultural activities

[B] Industrial activities

[C] House making activities

[D] Fishing activities

Correct Answer: A [Agricultural activities]

Notes:

The name of the deity of the Kissan tribal community is Samlai. Most of their paintings depict agricultural activities.

71.Jagannath Das is famous in which of the following traditions of Odisha?

[A] Yatra

[B] Leela

[C] Dance

[D] Drama

Correct Answer: B [Leela]

Notes:

Jagannath Das is a famous name in the tradition of Leela. Leela is performed in Ganjam, Cuttack, Boudh, Nayagarh district of Odisha.

72.Prahlad Natak belongs to which of the following districts of Odisha?

[A] Baleswar

[B] Cuttack

[C] Mayurbhanj

[D] Ganjam

Correct Answer: D [Ganjam]

Notes:

Prahlad Natak belongs to the Ganjam district of Odisha. It is similar to the Suanga folk drama.

73.Abhima Sundar Gotipua Nrutya Parishad is located in which of the following districts of Odisha?

[A] Cuttack

[B] Baleswar

[C] Bhadrak

[D] Puri

Correct Answer: D [Puri]

Notes:

Abhima Sundar Gotipua Nrutya Parishad is located in Puri district ( Raghurajpur). It was established by Sri Laxman Maharana.

74.The grand gathering of Taratarini Mela in Odisha takes place on which of the following days of Chaitra month?

[A] Sunday

[B] Monday

[C] Tuesday

[D] Saturday

Correct Answer: C [Tuesday]

Notes:

The grand gathering of Taratarini Mela in Odisha takes place on the third Tuesday of the month of Chaitra (March-April).

75.Who is the director of the Odia movie Phula Chandana?

[A] Himanshu Rai

[B] Prashanta Nanda

[C] Mohammad Mohsin

[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: C [Mohammad Mohsin]

Notes:

The name of the director of the Odia movie Phula Chandana is Mohammad Mohsin. It was released in 1982. Mohammad Mohsin won the Odisha State Film Award (Best Director) for this film.

76.Who among the following is a famous weightlifter of Odisha?

[A] Anuradha Biswal

[B] Katulu Ravi Kumar

[C] Padmini Rout

[D] Dilip Tirkey

Correct Answer: B [Katulu Ravi Kumar]

Notes:

Katulu Ravi Kumar is a famous weightlifter of Odisha. He was born in Berhampur in the year 1988. He received the Arjuna Award in 2010.

77.Which of the following sportspersons of Odisha won three gold medals in 2009 Commonwealth Games?

[A] Dilip Tirkey

[B] Dutee Chand

[C] Katulu Ravi Kumar

[D] Padmini Rout

Correct Answer: C [Katulu Ravi Kumar]

Notes:

A famous weightlifter from Odisha, Katulu Ravi Kumar won three gold medals in 2009 Commonwealth Games which was hosted by Malaysia. He belongs to the Berhampur of Odisha.

78.Which of the following sportspersons of Odisha won two silver medals in 2018 ‘Asian Games’ held in Jakarta?

[A] Padmini Rout

[B] Katulu Ravi Kumar

[C] Sorabani Nanda

[D] Dutee Chand

Correct Answer: D [Dutee Chand]

Notes:

Dutee Chand won two silver medals in the 2018 ‘Asian Games’ held in Jakarta. She was born in Jajpur district of Odisha.

79.The Padma Vibhushan Award was received by Odiyan Personalities how many times?

[A] One

[B] Three

[C] Four

[D] Sixth

Correct Answer: B [Three]

Notes:

The Padma Vibhushan Award was received by Odiyan Personalities three times. Kelucharan Mohapatra (2000), Sitakant Mohapatra (2011), Raghunath Mohapatra (2013).

80.The acceleration of Women’s education in Odisha was marked by setting up which of the following schools?

[A] Mission Girls School

[B] Ravenshaw Hindu Girls School

[C] Subhadra Mahatab Girls High School

[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: B [Ravenshaw Hindu Girls School]

Notes:

The acceleration of Women’s education in Odisha was marked by setting up Ravenshaw Hindu Girls School. It was founded in 1873 AD by T E Ravenshaw.

81.Biju Patnaik Sports Award was instituted in which year?

[A] 2001-02

[B] 2004-05

[C] 2007-08

[D] 2011-12

Correct Answer: A [2001-02]

Notes:

Biju Patnaik Sports Award was instituted in 2001-02. It is the highest honor to felicitate the sportspersons and coaches of the state.

82.Which of the following is the highest literary award of Odisha?

[A] Odisha Sahitya Akademi Award

[B] Atibadi Jagannath Das Award

[C] Kalinga Literary Award

[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: B [Atibadi Jagannath Das Award]

Notes:

Atibadi Jagannath Das Award is the highest literary award of Odisha. From the year 1993, Odisha Sahitya Academy has been giving this award for lifetime contribution to Odia literature.

83.Who is the recipient of the Kalinga Kaurwaki Award 2018?

[A] Padmaja Pal

[B] Smriti Mohapatra

[C] Nirupama Rao

[D] Panchanan Gayet

Correct Answer: C [Nirupama Rao]

Notes:

The Kalinga Kaurwaki Award is named after the Kalinga princess Karubaki. Nirupama Rao won the Kalinga Kaurwaki Award 2018.

84.Who of the following personalities of Odisha is/ are recipients of the Padma Shri in 2019?

1. Daitari Naik

2. Kamala Pujari

3. Gobardhan Panika

4. Devarapalli Prakash Rao

Choose the correct option from the codes given below :

[A] 1 only

[B] 1, 2 & 4

[C] 1, 3 & 4

[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

Correct Answer: B [1, 2 & 4]

Notes:

The recipients of Padma Shri in 2019 from Odisha- Daitari Naik, Devarapalli Prakash Rao, Kamala Pujari.

85.Tarun Kanti Mishra won the Sahitya Akademi Award 2019 for which of the following books?

[A] Bhaswati

[B] Mahagana

[C] Bitansa

[D] Bahubrihi

Correct Answer: A [Bhaswati]

Notes:

Tarun Kanti Mishra won the Sahitya Akademi Award for his book of short stories ‘Bhaswati’ for writings in the Odia language.

86.The Right to Education Act, 2009 was implemented in Odisha in which year?

[A] 2000

[B] 2010

[C] 2012

[D] 2015

Correct Answer: B [2010]

Notes:

The Right to Education Act, 2009 was implemented in Odisha in 2010. As per the RTE Act, a state should ensure Free compulsory education to all children in the age group of 6 to 14 years as it is a Fundamental Right.

87.All Indian Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) is located in which of the following places of Odisha?

[A] Cuttack

[B] Bhubaneswar

[C] Puri

[D] Rourkela

Correct Answer: B [Bhubaneswar]

Notes:

All Indian Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) is located in Bhubaneswar. I t was established in the year 2012.

88.SC and ST population of Odisha constitutes what percent of the total population?

[A] 39.98%

[B] 30.12%

[C] 25.15%

[D] 19.65%

Correct Answer: A [39.98%]

Notes:

In Odisha, the total SC and ST population is 39.98% percent of the total population. 62 Schedule tribes and 93 Schedule caste communities are there in the state.

89.Which of the following tribes of Odisha are treated as low among the other tribes?

[A] Dharuas

[B] Matias

[C] Didayis

[D] Koyas

Correct Answer: B [Matias]

Notes:

Matias are found in Malkangiri, Balangir, Kalahandi, Dhenkanal districts of Odisha. They are treated as low among the other tribes?

90.Which of the following districts of Odisha has the highest population growth?

[A] Boudh

[B] Balasore

[C] Cuttack

[D] Balangir

Correct Answer: D [Balangir]

Notes:

Balangir district of Odisha has the highest population growth which is 23.32% (As per the census 2011).

91.Which of the following districts of Odisha has the highest population growth?

[A] Boudh

[B] Balasore

[C] Cuttack

[D] Balangir

Correct Answer: D [Balangir]

Notes:

Balangir district of Odisha has the highest population growth which is 23.32% (As per the census 2011).

92.Which of the following districts of Odisha has the lowest sex ratio as per census 2011?

[A] Nayagarh

[B] Rayagada

[C] Boudh

[D] Kandhamal

Correct Answer: A [Nayagarh]

Notes:

Nayagarh district has the lowest sex ratio (915) as per census 2011. Rayagada district has the highest sex ratio.

93.What is the main objective of the ‘Jalsathi’ program launched in Odisha?

[A] To supply safe drinking water

[B] To secure the underground water storage

[C] To save the Mahanadi river from pollution

[D] To create reservoir for rain water storage

Correct Answer: A [To supply safe drinking water]

Notes:

The main objective of the ‘Jalsathi’ program is to supply safe drinking water to all households of Odisha. The Government appointed Jalsathis (Volunteers), who will work as the link between the consumers and the Public Health Engineering Organisation or the Water Corporation of Odisha.

94.Mission Purvodaya which is aimed at making Odisha the steel hub of India is a joint venture between the Government of India and which of the following countries?

[A] China

[B] Japan

[C] Britain

[D] France

Correct Answer: B [Japan]

Notes:

Mission Purvodaya (Launched in January 2020) which is aimed at making Odisha the steel hub of India is a joint venture between the Government of India and Japan. Kalinganagar city is selected to make the epicenter of Mission Purvodaya.

95.As per the recent report published on 24th February 2020, the dolphin population has been reduced to almost half in which of the following sanctuaries of Odisha?

[A] Nalbana Sanctuary

[B] Gahirmatha Marine sanctuary

[C] Debigarh Marine Sanctuary

[D] Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary

Correct Answer: B [Gahirmatha Marine sanctuary]

Notes:

As per the recent report published on 24th February 2020, the dolphin population has been reduced to almost half in the Gahirmatha Marine sanctuary (A part of Bhitarkanika National Park).

96.As per the new annual budget 2020-21, Odisha planned to transform which of the following cities as the World Heritage City?

[A] Balasore

[B] Bhubaneswar

[C] Puri

[D] Rourkela

Correct Answer: C [Puri]

Notes:

As per the new annual budget 2020-21, Odisha planned to transform Puri as a World Heritage City. Odisha invested 3208 crores for the implementation of this project.

97.What is the rank of Odisha in the list of Gross Net Domestic Product for the year (As per the report in 2020-21)?

[A] 10th

[B] 11th

[C] 16th

[D] 18th

Correct Answer: C [16th]

Notes:

Odisha ranked 16th in the list of Gross Net Domestic Product (USD 82 Billion) for the year (As per the report in 2020-21). Maharashtra ranked first in that list.

98.What is the objective of Gangadhar Meher Sikhya Manakbrudhi Yojana of Odisha?

[A] To provide free school bag to the students

[B] To provide free text book and uniform to the student

[C] To provide bicycle to the student

[D] All of the above

Correct Answer: D [All of the above]

Notes:

Gangadhar Meher is one of the famous poets of Odisha. Gangadhar Meher Sikhya Manakbrudhi Yojana of Odisha aims at providing education accessories like School Bags (Class I to V), uniforms (Class I to VIII), books (Class I to VIII) and bicycles (For class IX) to the students of Government and fully aided schools. The government allocated an amount of 231 crores in this 2020-21 budget.

99.What is the main objective of the ‘MAMATA’ scheme launched in Odisha?

[A] To reduce maternal and infant mortality rate

[B] To provide free health care to farmers

[C] To provide free education to girls from class I to VI

[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: A [To reduce maternal and infant mortality rate]

Notes:

‘MAMATA’ scheme of Odisha aims at reducing the maternal and infant mortality rate. It was launched in the year 2011.

100.The recent budget of Odisha (2020-21) planned to provide what amount of money to Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) for agricultural education, infrastructure, research?

[A] Rs. 100 crores

[B] Rs. 150 crores

[C] Rs. 200 crores

[D] Rs. 250 crores

Correct Answer: B [Rs. 150 crores]

Notes:

Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) is situated in Bhubaneswar. The recent budget of Odisha (2020-21) planned to provide Rs. 150 crores to OUAT for agricultural education, infrastructure, research.