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Weekly Practice Quiz For For OSSSC RI,ARI, Amin: August-4 Download PDF
Weekly Practice Quiz For For OSSSC RI,ARI, Amin: August-4
- In which year was the G20 Summit held, where the African Union (AU) was granted permanent membership?
(a) 2020
(b) 2021
(c) 2022
(d) 2023
Ans: (d) 2023 - Which country hosted the G20 Summit where the New Delhi Leaders Summit Declaration was adopted?
(a) India
(b) United States
(c) France
(d) Germany
Ans: (a) India - At the G20 Summit, which economic corridor was established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by India, the US, UAE, Saudi Arabia, France, Germany, Italy, and the European Union?
(a) India-Africa-Asia Economic Corridor
(b) India-China-Russia Economic Corridor
(c) India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
(d) India-Australia-New Zealand Economic Corridor
Ans: (c) India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor - How much funding did Britain commit to provide to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) at the G20 Leaders Summit in New Delhi?
(a) $1 billion
(b) $2 billion
(c) $3 billion
(d) $4 billion
Ans: (b) $2 billion - What is Alzheimer’s disease, recently seen in the news?
(a) A disorder primarily affecting the lungs
(b) A contagious viral infection
(c) A progressive brain condition affecting memory and cognitive skills
(d) A type of cancer
Ans: c) A progressive brain condition affecting memory and cognitive skills - “Bharat 5G Portal- an integrated portal”, recently seen in the news, is launched by which ministry?
(a) Ministry of Communication
(b) Ministry of Finance
(c) Ministry of Commerce & Industry
(d) Ministry Of Information & Broadcasting
Ans: a) Ministry of Communication - “Ungalai Thedi, Ungal Ooril” (Come Look for You, In Your Village) scheme, recently seen in the news, is launched by which state?
(a) Kerala
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Karnataka
Ans: b) Tamil Nadu - What is the main focus of the Bharat 5G Portal recently launched by the Ministry of Communication?
(a) Quantum computing
(b) Finance management
(c) 5G technology and innovation
(d) Agriculture development
Ans: c) 5G technology and innovation - In which Indian state was the recent sighting of a black panther captured on camera?
(a) Kerala
(b) Odisha
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Ans: (b) Odisha - When was the black panther first sighted in Odisha’s Sundargarh district?
(a) 2016
(b) 2017
(c) 2018
(d) 2019
Ans: (c) 2018 - Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which Indian state?
(a) Kerala
(b) Odisha
(c) Uttarakhand
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Ans: (b) OdishaWho organized the recent 3-day expedition at the Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha?
(a) Indian Wildlife Federation
(b) India Hikes
(c) National Geographic Society
(d) World Wildlife Fund
Ans: (b) India Hikes - In which Indian state is the Similipal Tiger Reserve implementing AI towers for early forest fire detection?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Odisha
(c) Uttarakhand
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Ans: (b) Odisha - What is the estimated cost of the AI towers being implemented for early forest fire detection in the Similipal Tiger Reserve?
(a) Rs 1 crore
(b) Rs 1.5 crore
(c) Rs 2 crore
(d) Rs 2.5 crore
Ans: (d) Rs 2.5 crore - What is the primary purpose of implementing AI towers in the Similipal Tiger Reserve?
(a) Wildlife conservation
(b) Bird watching
(c) Early forest fire detection
(d) Promoting eco-tourism
Ans: (c) Early forest fire detection - Where was the I-Hub inaugurated by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan?
(a) IIT-Delhi
(b) IIM-Sambalpur
(c) IIM-Ahmedabad
(d) IIT-Mumbai
Ans: (b) IIM-Sambalpur - What was the occasion for the inauguration of the I-Hub at IIM-Sambalpur?
(a) National Science Day celebration
(b) International Yoga Day
(c) 100 Cube Startup Conclave
(d) World Environment Day
Ans: (c) 100 Cube Startup Conclave - What support did Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan promise to startups during the inauguration of the I-Hub?
(a) Technical expertise
(b) Financial aid and resources
(c) Marketing strategies
(d) Legal advice
Ans: (b) Financial aid and resources - What is the primary objective of inaugurating the I-Hub at IIM-Sambalpur?
(a) To conduct academic research
(b) To promote sports and fitness
(c) To support and nurture startups
(d) To organize cultural events
Ans: (c) To support and nurture startups - Where was the Bhubaneswar ISBT (Inter-State Bus Terminal) inaugurated?
(a) Cuttack
(b) Puri
(c) Bhubaneswar
(d) Rourkela
Ans: (c) Bhubaneswar - What is the new name of the bus terminal inaugurated in Bhubaneswar?
(a) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Bus Terminal
(b) Mahatma Gandhi Bus Terminal
(c) Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bus Terminal
(d) Jawaharlal Nehru Bus Terminal
Ans: (c) Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bus Terminal - Who inaugurated the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bus Terminal in Bhubaneswar?
(a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
(b) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik
(c) President Ram Nath Kovind
(d) Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Ans: (b) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik - What special feature has been established at the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bus Terminal in Bhubaneswar?
(a) A food court
(b) A shopping complex
(c) A gallery showcasing Ambedkar’s contributions
(d) A theme park
Ans: (c) A gallery showcasing Ambedkar’s contributions - What is the new name of Baramunda Bus Terminal in Bhubaneswar?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru Bus Terminal
(b) Mahatma Gandhi Bus Terminal
(c) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Bus Terminal
(d) Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bus Terminal
Ans: (d) Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bus Terminal - The recently added wetlands in the Ramsar Convention’s global list, including Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary and Longwood Shola Reserve Forest, are located in which Indian state?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Kerala
(c) Karnataka
(d) Andhra Pradesh
Ans: a) Tamil Nadu - Which airport has been declared as an ‘International Airport’ by the Government of India?
(a) Surat Airport
(b) Shimla Airport
(c) Gorakhpur Airport
(d) Jorhat Airport
Ans: a) Surat Airport - What is ‘eROSITA’, recently mentioned in the news?
(a) Drone
(b) X-ray telescope
(c) Artificial Intelligence tool
(d) Submarine
Ans: b) X-ray telescope - The C-CARES web portal, recently launched by Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi, is associated with which sector?
(a) Petroleum sector
(b) Renewable energy sector
(c) Coal sector
(d) Agriculture sector
Ans: c) Coal sector - The ‘Digital Detox’ initiative, recently seen in the news, is associated with which state?
(a) Kerala
(b) Karnataka
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Maharashtra
Ans: b) Karnataka - What is Fentanyl, recently mentioned in the news?
(a) A type of drug
(b) Invasive plant
(c) Artificial intelligence tool
(d) Asteroid
Ans: a) A type of drug - The recently added wetlands in the Ramsar Convention’s global list aim to preserve which ecosystems?
(a) Desert ecosystems
(b) Coastal ecosystems
(c) Mountain ecosystems
(d) Wetland ecosystems
Ans: d) Wetland ecosystems - In which Indian state was the Swayam Yojana launched?
(a) Bihar
(b) Odisha
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Rajasthan
Ans: (b) Odisha - What is the age range of beneficiaries eligible for loans under the Swayam Yojana?
(a) 16-30
(b) 18-35
(c) 20-40
(d) 25-45
Ans: (b) 18-35 - What type of loans does the Swayam Yojana offer to young entrepreneurs?
(a) Interest-based loans
(b) Collateral-based loans
(c) Interest-free loans
(d) Business development loans
Ans: (c) Interest-free loans - How much financial support is provided to families with ration cards under the Swayam Yojana?
(a) Rs. 500
(b) Rs. 750
(c) Rs. 1,000
(d) Rs. 1,500
Ans: (c) Rs. 1,000 - What is the total amount allocated for running the Swayam Yojana for two years?
(a) Rs. 300 crore
(b) Rs. 400 crore
(c) Rs. 448 crore
(d) Rs. 500 crore
Ans: (c) Rs. 448 crore - What is the primary objective of the Swayam Yojana?
(a) Providing employment opportunities
(b) Offering interest-free loans to entrepreneurs
(c) Supporting education for youth
(d) Enhancing healthcare services
Ans: (b) Offering interest-free loans to entrepreneurs - How many young people from rural areas can avail assistance under the Swayam Yojana?
(a) 50,000
(b) 75,000
(c) 1 lakh
(d) 1.5 lakh
Ans: (c) 1 lakh - When was the Swayam Yojana officially launched?
(a) 12th February 2022
(b) 12th February 2023
(c) 12th February 2024
(d) 12th February 2025
Ans: (c) 12th February 2024 - What is the total estimated cost of the Swayam Yojana to assist the people of Odisha?
(a) Rs. 500 crore
(b) Rs. 700 crore
(c) Rs. 1,000 crore
(d) Rs. 1,237.74 crore
Ans: (d) Rs. 1,237.74 crore - What is the primary objective of the KHUSI+ scheme recently expanded by the government in Odisha?
(a) To provide free sanitary napkins to all women in the state
(b) To distribute belted sanitary napkins for institutional deliveries and medical termination of pregnancy
(c) To promote awareness about menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls only
(d) To improve access to healthcare facilities for pregnant women
Ans: (b) To distribute belted sanitary napkins for institutional deliveries and medical termination of pregnancy - What is the main aim of expanding the KHUSI scheme to KHUSI+ in Odisha?
(a) To reduce maternal mortality and morbidity rates
(b) To increase government funding for healthcare facilities
(c) To provide employment opportunities for women
(d) To improve access to education for girls
Ans: (a) To reduce maternal mortality and morbidity rates - According to the National Family Health Survey 5, what percentage of women in Odisha are reported to be using hygienic menstrual protection?
(a) 70%
(b) 75%
(c) 81.5%
(d) 90%
Ans: (c) 81.5% - In which Indian state was the KHUSI scheme launched?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Odisha
(c) Kerala
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Ans: (b) Odisha - What does PM-KISAN stand for?
(a) Prime Minister’s Krishi Sankalp Nidhi
(b) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samriddhi Nidhi
(c) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi
(d) Prime Minister’s Kisan Suraksha Nidhi
Ans: (c) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi - When was the PM-KISAN scheme launched?
(a) 24th February 2018
(b) 24th February 2019
(c) 24th February 2020
(d) 24th February 2021
Ans: (b) 24th February 2019 - How is the financial benefit distributed to farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme?
(a) Through cash distribution
(b) Through cheque distribution
(c) Through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode
(d) Through crop insurance
Ans: (c) Through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode - In which Indian state was the ‘AMA BHOOMI’ initiative launched?
(a) Odisha
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Karnataka
Ans: (a) Odisha - What is the primary objective of the ‘AMA BHOOMI’ initiative?
(a) To promote agriculture in urban areas
(b) To improve transportation infrastructure
(c) To create and maintain open spaces for urban well-being
(d) To provide affordable housing for low-income families
Ans: (c) To create and maintain open spaces for urban well-being - What does the ‘AMA BHOOMI’ initiative focus on to mitigate urban challenges?
(a) Building skyscrapers
(b) Expanding industrial zones
(c) Creating and maintaining open spaces
(d) Increasing traffic congestion
Ans: (c) Creating and maintaining open spaces - How many types of open spaces are identified under the ‘AMA BHOOMI’ initiative?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 6
Ans: (c) 5 - In which Indian state was the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) Nabin Card introduced?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Odisha
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Tamil Nadu
Ans: (b) Odisha - What is the full form of BSKY in the context of the scheme introduced in Odisha?
(a) Biju Swasthya Kisan Yojana
(b) Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana
(c) Bharat Swasthya Kalyan Yojana
(d) Bharat Swasthya Krishi Yojana
Ans: (b) Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana - Who is eligible to receive the BSKY Nabin Card in rural areas according to the scheme?
(a) Only government employees
(b) Only income taxpayers
(c) All villagers, except government employees and income taxpayers
(d) Only villagers below the poverty line
Ans: (c) All villagers, except government employees and income taxpayers - What percentage of the population in Odisha receives cashless medical benefits under the BSKY scheme?
(a) 50%
(b) 60%
(c) 70%
(d) 80%
Ans: (d) 80% - How much financial assistance do women receive for medical expenses under the BSKY Nabin Card scheme?
(a) Up to Rs. 2 lakh
(b) Up to Rs. 5 lakh
(c) Up to Rs. 8 lakh
(d) Up to Rs. 10 lakh
Ans: (d) Up to Rs. 10 lakh - In which Indian state did the Transport department launch the Automated Driving Testing System (ADTS)?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Odisha
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Tamil Nadu
Ans: (b) Odisha - Who developed the software for the Automated Driving Testing System (ADTS) implemented in Odisha?
(a) Odisha State Government
(b) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
(c) National Informatics Centre (NI(c)
(d) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Ans: (b) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) - Which state government has launched the Nano Unicorn Scheme?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Odisha
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Tamil Nadu
Ans: (b) Odisha - What is the primary objective of the Nano Unicorn Scheme?
(a) Promoting large-scale industries in urban areas
(b) Fostering entrepreneurship and reducing unemployment in rural areas
(c) Providing financial assistance to existing microenterprises
(d) Supporting educational institutions in rural regions
Ans: (b) Fostering entrepreneurship and reducing unemployment in rural areas - How many mini-sized businesses (nano unicorns) does the Nano Unicorn Scheme aim to support by 2025-26?
(a) 800
(b) 1,000
(c) 1,200
(d) 1,500
Ans: (c) 1,200 - How much fund has been allocated by the state government for the Nano Unicorn Scheme?
(a) Rs 5.23 crore
(b) Rs 8.99 crore
(c) Rs 11.75 crore
(d) Rs 13.56 crore
Ans: (d) Rs 13.56 crore - What is the size category of businesses targeted under the Nano Unicorn Scheme?
(a) Large-scale businesses
(b) Medium-sized businesses
(c) Micro-sized businesses
(d) Mini-sized businesses
Ans: (d) Mini-sized businesses - Which European power was the first to establish settlements in Odisha?
(a) Britishers
(b) Portuguese
(c) Dutch
(d) French
Ans: (b) Portuguese - When was the Battle of Buxar fought, leading to the firm establishment of British rule in Odisha?
(a) 1757
(b) 1765
(c) 1776
(d) 1789
Ans: (b) 1765 - What were the major rebellions faced by the British administration in Odisha during their rule?
(a) Sepoy Mutiny and Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
(b) Paika Rebellion and Khurda Rebellion
(c) Salt Satyagraha and Non-Cooperation Movement
(d) Quit India Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement
Ans: (b) Paika Rebellion and Khurda Rebellion - Which of the following marked the beginning of modern history in Odisha?
(a) Independence of India
(b) Advent of European powers
(c) Establishment of Maurya dynasty
(d) Annexation by British East India Company
Ans: (b) Advent of European powers - What characterized the dynamic phase of Odishan history?
(a) Peaceful coexistence with British rule
(b) Collaboration with British administration
(c) Resistance and revolt against British administration
(d) Embracing British culture and values
Ans: (c) Resistance and revolt against British administration - Who was a prominent Odia poet and literary figure during the modern history period?
(a) Fakir Mohan Senapati
(b) Radhanath Ray
(c) Gopabandhu Das
(d) Gangadhar Meher
Ans: (b) Radhanath Ray - What was the name of the organization formed in Odisha for social and cultural reforms?
(a) Indian National Congress
(b) Utkal Congress
(c) Utkal Sammilani
(d) Swaraj Party
Ans: (a) Utkal Sammilani - When did the freedom struggle in Odisha begin after the British occupation?
(a) 1700
(b) 1750
(c) 1803
(d) 1857
Ans: (c) 1803 - In which year did the first agitation against British rule occur in Khurda?
(a) 1799
(b) 1802
(c) 1804
(d) 1810
Ans: (c) 1804 - Who was the king during the first agitation in Khurda against British rule?
(a) Mukunda Deva I
(b) Mukunda Deva II
(c) Raja Rammohan Roy
(d) Raja Gopabandhu Das
Ans: (b) Mukunda Deva II - What form did the early agitation against British rule take in Odisha?
(a) Peaceful protests
(b) Negotiations
(c) Armed resistance
(d) Cultural revival
Ans: (c) Armed resistance - Which of the following terms best describes the initial phase of the freedom struggle in Odisha?
(a) Collaboration
(b) Cooperation
(c) Resistance
(d) Submission
Ans: (c) Resistance - What is the birthdate of Aykrushana Mohapatra, also known as Jayee Rajguru, a prominent freedom fighter from Odisha?
(a) 29th October, 1769
(b) 29th October, 1739
(c) 29th November, 1739
(d) 29th September, 1769
Ans: (b) 29th October, 1739 - In which village was Jayee Rajguru born?
(a) Puri
(b) Biraharekrushnapur
(c) Chandipur
(d) Bhubaneswar
Ans: (b) Biraharekrushnapur - What was Jayee Rajguru’s original name?
(a) Aykrushana Mohapatra
(b) Jayakrushna Rajguru Mahapatra
(c) Haramani Devi
(d) Chand Rajguru
Ans: (b) Jayakrushna Rajguru Mahapatra - How is Jayee Rajguru commonly remembered in Indian history?
(a) The first Prime Minister of India
(b) A famous poet
(c) A prominent freedom fighter
(d) A renowned scientist
Ans: (c) A prominent freedom fighter - What significant role did Jayee Rajguru play in India’s struggle for independence?
(a) He was the chief architect of India’s Constitution
(b) He led the first peaceful protest against British rule
(c) He was perhaps the first from Odisha to attain martyrdom fighting against British rule
(d) He served as the Governor-General of India
Ans: (c) He was perhaps the first from Odisha to attain martyrdom fighting against British rule - What is the name of the first freedom fighter from Odisha, also known as the “first martyr” for the cause of Indian independence?
(a) Jayakrushna Rajguru Mahapatra
(b) Biraharekrushnapur Rajguru
(c) Jayee Rajguru
(d) Puri Mahapatra
Ans: (c) Jayee Rajguru - Where was Jayee Rajguru born?
(a) Bhubaneswar
(b) Cuttack
(c) Biraharekrushnapur
(d) Puri
Ans: (c) Biraharekrushnapur - What was Jayee Rajguru’s contribution to the freedom struggle?
(a) He led the first peaceful protest against British rule in Odisha
(b) He was perhaps the first from Odisha to attain martyrdom fighting against British rule
(c) He served as a diplomat negotiating with the British authorities
(d) He wrote influential books advocating for Indian independence
Ans: (b) He was perhaps the first from Odisha to attain martyrdom fighting against British rule - Who among the following Odisha leaders participated in the Great Revolt of 1857?
(a) Surendra Sai
(b) Ujjwal Shahi
(c) Madhusudan Das
(d) Both a and b
Ans: (d)Both (a) Surendra Sai and (b) Ujjwal Shahi - Who is regarded as the first freedom fighter of Odisha?
(a) Jayee Rajguru
(b) Surendra Sai
(c) Madhusudan Das
(d) Ujjwal Shahi
Ans: (a) Jayee Rajguru - Which rebellion did Surendra Sai and Ujjwal Shahi participate in?
(a) Khurda Rebellion
(b) Paika Rebellion
(c) Revolt of 1857
(d) Sannyasi Rebellion
Ans: (c) Revolt of 1857 - What significant event struck Odisha in 1866?
(a) Tribal uprisings
(b) Educational reforms
(c) The Revolt of 1857
(d) A great famine
Ans: (d) A great famine - How many deaths were estimated during the great famine of 1866 in Odisha?
(a) 100,000
(b) 500,000
(c) 1 million
(d) 2 million
Ans: (c) 1 million - Which educational reforms were introduced by the British after the famine of 1866 in Odisha?
(a) Industrial training
(b) Agricultural reforms
(c) Religious studies
(d) Educational reforms
Ans: (d) Educational reforms - Which socio-religious movement originated in Odisha during the mentioned period?
(a) Jainism
(b) Buddhism
(c) Satya Mahima Dharma
(d) Sikhism
Ans: (c) Satya Mahima Dharma - Who were the first Europeans to enter Odisha?
(a) Britishers
(b) Dutch
(c) Portuguese
(d) French
Ans: (c) Portuguese - Where did the Portuguese establish their settlements in Odisha?
(a) Bhubaneswar
(b) Puri
(c) Pipli in Balasore district
(d) Cuttack
Ans: (c) Pipli in Balasore district - Why did the Britishers initially face difficulties in establishing settlements in Odisha?
(a) Tribal uprisings
(b) Resistance from local rulers
(c) Presence of the Portuguese
(d) Hostile climate
Ans: (c) Presence of the Portuguese - When did Odisha become a separate province?
(a) 1935
(b) 1936
(c) 1947
(d) 1950
Ans: (b) 1936 - Who led the movement against the abolition of Odia as the court language of Sambalpur in 1895?
(a) Madan Mohan Mishra
(b) Brajamohan Patnaik
(c) Mahant Bihari Das
(d) All of the above
Ans: (d) All of the above - Which act regulated the formation and functioning of the Odisha Legislative Assembly in its pre-independent phase?
(a) Government of India Act, 1919
(b) Government of India Act, 1935
(c) Indian Independence Act, 1947
(d) Constitution of India, 1950
Ans: (b) Government of India Act, 1935 - Who was the first Chief Minister of Odisha?
(a) Harekrushna Mahatab
(b) Nabakrushna Choudhuri
(c) Biju Patnaik
(d) Giridhar Gamang
Ans: (a) Harekrushna Mahatab - Who succeeded Harekrushna Mahatab as the Chief Minister of Odisha?
(a) Nabakrushna Choudhuri
(b) Biju Patnaik
(c) Giridhar Gamang
(d) None of the above
Ans: (b) Nabakrushna Choudhuri - How many Lok Sabha constituencies does Odisha have?
(a) 15
(b) 18
(c) 21
(d) 24
Ans: (c) 21 - How many Rajya Sabha members are elected from Odisha by Members of the Odisha State Legislature?
(a) 5
(b) 7
(c) 10
(d) 12
Ans: (c) 10 - How many members comprise the Odisha Legislative Assembly?
(a) 100
(b) 120
(c) 147
(d) 200
Ans: (c) 147 - How many Assembly Constituencies are reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the Odisha Legislative Assembly?
(a) 24
(b) 33
(c) 50
(d) 60
Ans: (b) 33 - How many Assembly Constituencies are reserved for Scheduled Castes (S(c) in the Odisha Legislative Assembly?
(a) 24
(b) 33
(c) 50
(d) 60
Ans: (a) 24 - Which circular directed the abolition of Odia as the court language of Sambalpur in 1895?
(a) Risley Circular
(b) Andrew Fraser Circular
(c) Curzon Circular
(d) None of the above
Ans: (b) Andrew Fraser Circular - Who founded the Utkal Sammilani in 1903 to ventilate the grievances of the Odia-speaking people?
(a) Madan Mohan Mishra
(b) Brajamohan Patnaik
(c) Mahant Bihari Das
(d) Madhusudan Das
Ans: (d) Madhusudan Das - Which organization played a significant role in restoring the nationalism of Odisha?
(a) Ganjam Jatiya Samity
(b) Utkal Sammilani
(c) Indian National Congress
(d) None of the above
Ans: (b) Utkal Sammilani - In which year was the Ganjam National Conference held, expressing the desire for a united Odisha?
(a) 1895
(b) 1903
(c) 1907
(d) 1911
Ans: (c) 1907 - Who criticized the creation of Bihar and Odisha in the House of Lords in February 1912?
(a) Madan Mohan Mishra
(b) Brajamohan Patnaik
(c) Lord Curzon
(d) Mahant Bihari Das
Ans: (c) Lord Curzon - When was the province of Bihar and Odisha inaugurated?
(a) 1901
(b) 1911
(c) 1912
(d) 1920
Ans: (c) 1912 - Which publication strongly denounced Telugu ascendancy over Ganjam and pleaded for the fulfillment of the Odia demand for ‘Odian Odisha’?
(a) Utkal Sammilani
(b) Asha
(c) Utkala Dipika
(d) None of the above
Ans: (b) Asha - Who pleaded for the unification of Odia areas of Ganjam, Jayapore, Medinapur, Singhbhum, and Phulajhar with Odisha for Odia Mulaka in 1924?
(a) Madhusudan Das
(b) Krupasindhu Hota
(c) Mahant Bihari Das
(d) Madan Mohan Mishra
Ans: (b) Krupasindhu Hota - Which group of Odias demanded the placement of all Odia-speaking tracts under one government for moral, material, and intellectual improvement?
(a) Odias of Vizianagaram
(b) Odias of Berhampur Taluk
(c) Odias of Cuttack
(d) Odias of Puri
Ans: (a) Odias of Vizianagaram - Which legislative council was constituted under the Government of India Act 1909?
(a) Odisha Legislative Council
(b) Indian Legislative Council
(c) Central Legislative Council
(d) None of the above
Ans: (c) Central Legislative Council - How many additional members did Odisha have in the legislative council under the Government of India Act 1909?
(a) Two
(b) Three
(c) Four
(d) One
Ans: (d) One - Who proposed separate representation of Odisha in the Imperial Legislative Council to safeguard the interests of Odias in different areas?
(a) Mahant Bihari Das
(b) Balabhadra Suar
(c) Madhusudan Das
(d) Brajamohan Patnaik
Ans: (c) Madhusudan Das - In which year did the Indian National Congress mainly engage itself in the freedom movement of India, diverting its focus from the issue of Odisha union?
(a) 1911
(b) 1920
(c) 1903
(d) 1901
Ans: (b) 1920 - What was the legislative status of Odisha after the province of Bihar and Odisha was inaugurated in 1912?
(a) It became a separate province with its own legislative council.
(b) It remained only a commissioner’s division under Bihar.
(c) It became a part of Bengal province.
(d) None of the above
Ans: (b) It remained only a commissioner’s division under Bihar. - In which year did Odia become the official language of Odisha according to the Odisha Official Language Act?
(a) 1954
(b) 2011
(c) 2000
(d) 1975
Ans: (a) 1954 - What legislative body passed the Odisha Official Language Act, 1954?
(a) Odisha Legislative Assembly
(b) Indian Parliament
(c) Supreme Court of India
(d) President of India
Ans: (a) Odisha Legislative Assembly - In which year was the English rendering of ଓଡ଼ିଶା changed from “Orissa” to “Odisha”?
(a) 1954
(b) 2011
(c) 2000
(d) 1975
Ans: (b) 2011 - What legislation led to the change of name from “Orissa” to “Odisha” and the language from “Oriya” to “Odia”?
(a) Orissa (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2010
(b) Constitution (113th Amendment) Bill, 2010
(c) Both a and b
(d) None of the above
Ans: (c) Both a and b - Which legislative body passed the Orissa (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2010?
(a) Odisha Legislative Assembly
(b) Indian Parliament
(c) Supreme Court of India
(d) President of India
Ans: (b) Indian Parliament - What was the language name changed to after the passage of the Orissa (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2010?
(a) Oriya
(b) Odia
(c) Odiya
(d) Orissan
Ans: (b) Odia - Which state in India is the largest producer of bauxite?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Odisha
(d) Rajasthan
Ans: (c) Odisha - Approximately what percentage of India’s bauxite production does Odisha contribute?
(a) 25%
(b) 35%
(c) 50%
(d) 65%
Ans: (c) 50% - In which districts of Odisha is the major bauxite belt located?
(a) Keonjhar and Sundargarh
(b) Balasore and Mayurbhanj
(c) Kalahandi and Koraput
(d) Cuttack and Puri
Ans: (c) Kalahandi and Koraput - What is the nickname given to the city known for its aluminum industry in Odisha?
(a) Bhubaneswar
(b) Cuttack
(c) Angul
(d) Rourkela
Ans: (c) Angul - Which company is a significant player in the aluminum industry in Odisha?
(a) Tata Steel
(b) National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
(c) Vedanta Limited
(d) Hindalco Industries Limited
Ans: (b) National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) - What is the major application of bauxite in the aluminum industry?
(a) Refining into steel
(b) Manufacturing of cement
(c) Extraction of gold
(d) Production of aluminum metal
Ans: (d) Production of aluminum metal - What role does Kalahandi play in Odisha’s aluminum production?
(a) It is the largest consumer of aluminum products.
(b) It hosts major aluminum manufacturing plants.
(c) It is the primary source of bauxite mining.
(d) It is the leading exporter of aluminum goods.
Ans: (c) It is the primary source of bauxite mining. - What mineral does Odisha produce the most of?
(a) Coal
(b) Iron Ore
(c) Manganese
(d) Bauxite
Ans: (c) Manganese - Which state is the largest producer of manganese in India?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Karnataka
(c) Odisha
(d) Gujarat
Ans: (c) Odisha - What is manganese primarily used for in Odisha?
(a) Cement Production
(b) Steel Production
(c) Aluminum Production
(d) Fertilizer Manufacturing
Ans: (b) Steel Production - Which mineral resource contributes significantly to Odisha’s aluminum production?
(a) Iron Ore
(b) Bauxite
(c) Coal
(d) Chromite
Ans: (b) Bauxite - Which company is a major player in aluminum production in Odisha?
(a) Tata Steel
(b) Reliance Industries
(c) National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
(d) Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
Ans: (c) National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) - What percentage of India’s iron reserves does Odisha possess?
(a) 10%
(b) 15%
(c) 20%
(d) 25%
Ans: (d) 25% - What portion of India’s steel production capacity is contributed by Odisha?
(a) 5%
(b) 8%
(c) 10%
(d) 12%
Ans: (c) 10% - Which state leads in aluminium production within India?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Odisha
(d) Karnataka
Ans: (c) Odisha - What percentage of India’s manganese resources does Odisha account for?
(a) 30%
(b) 35%
(c) 44%
(d) 50%
Ans: (c) 44% - What is the primary industrial use of manganese in Odisha?
(a) Aluminum production
(b) Cement manufacturing
(c) Fertilizer production
(d) Steel manufacture
Ans: (d) Steel manufacture - Why has the government of Odisha geared up exploration efforts for manganese?
(a) To enhance agricultural production
(b) To promote tourism
(c) To cater to the steel industry’s needs
(d) To support the pharmaceutical industry
Ans: (c) To cater to the steel industry’s needs - What is the significance of manganese in the steel manufacturing process?
(a) It improves electrical conductivity
(b) It increases resistance to corrosion
(c) It enhances tensile strength and hardness
(d) It improves heat resistance
Ans: (c) It enhances tensile strength and hardness - Apart from steel, where else is manganese widely used?
(a) Glass manufacturing
(b) Paper production
(c) Plastic industry
(d) Textile manufacturing
Ans: (a) Glass manufacturing - Which three countries are among the world’s top producers of aluminum?
(a) China, India, Japan
(b) India, Russia, Brazil
(c) China, India, Russia
(d) Russia, Australia, United States
Ans: (c) China, India, Russia - Which mineral resource is primarily mined in Odisha?
(a) Coal
(b) Bauxite
(c) Iron Ore
(d) Gold
Ans: (c) Iron Ore - Which Indian state is the largest producer of bauxite?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Jharkhand
(c) Odisha
(d) Maharashtra
Ans: (c) Odisha - What percentage of India’s total bauxite production is contributed by Odisha?
(a) 24%
(b) 49%
(c) 8%
(d) 9%
Ans: (b) 49% - After Odisha, which state is the next largest producer of bauxite in India?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Jharkhand
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Chhattisgarh
Ans: (a) Gujarat - Which mineral is the largest contributor to Odisha’s economy?
(a) Coal
(b) Iron Ore
(c) Bauxite
(d) Chromite
Ans: (b) Iron Ore - What is the primary use of chromite in Odisha?
(a) Steel Production
(b) Aluminum Production
(c) Cement Manufacturing
(d) Fertilizer Industry
Ans: (a) Steel Production - What percentage of India’s iron ore production does Odisha account for?
(a) 35%
(b) 47%
(c) 57%
(d) 62%
Ans: (c) 57% - Over what period has iron ore production in Odisha seen a significant increase?
(a) 2000-2010
(b) 2010-2020
(c) 1990-2000
(d) 1980-1990
Ans: (b) 2010-2020 - In which districts of Odisha were gold reserves found?
(a) Cuttack and Puri
(b) Deogarh, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj
(c) Koraput and Sundargarh
(d) Balasore and Bhadrak
Ans: (b) Deogarh, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj - When were the first surveys conducted to identify gold reserves in Odisha?
(a) 1950s and 1960s
(b) 1970s and 1980s
(c) 1990s and 2000s
(d) 2010s and 2020s
Ans: (b) 1970s and 1980s - What is the primary purpose of a national park?
(a) To promote urban development
(b) To conserve natural ecosystems
(c) To facilitate industrial expansion
(d) To encourage hunting and fishing activities
Ans: (b) To conserve natural ecosystems - When was Bhitarkanika National Park established?
(a) 1985
(b) 1998
(c) 2005
(d) 2010
Ans: (b) 1998 - What is the total area covered by Bhitarkanika National Park?
(a) 100 sq km
(b) 200 sq km
(c) 145 sq km
(d) 50 sq km
Ans: (c) 145 sq km - Which district is Bhitarkanika National Park located in?
(a) Cuttack
(b) Kendrapara
(c) Puri
(d) Bhubaneswar
Ans: (b) Kendrapara - What are some of the important fauna species found in Bhitarkanika National Park?
(a) Lion, Tiger, Elephant
(b) Crocodile, King Cobra, Indian Python
(c) Deer, Rabbit, Squirrel
(d) Peacock, Parrot, Sparrow
Ans: (b) Crocodile, King Cobra, Indian Python - Where is the Mahanadi Elephant Reserve located?
A. Mayurbhanj district
B. Angul district
C. Sundergarh district
D. Puri district
Ans: B. Angul district - When did the Mahanadi Elephant Reserve come into existence?
A. 1994
B. 2002
C. 2007
D. 2010
Ans: B. 2002 - Which of the following districts does Mahanadi Elephant Reserve border?
A. Angul, Cuttack, Nayagarh, Kandhamal, and Dhenkanal
B. Mayurbhanj, Balangir, Kendujhar, Jharsuguda, and Bhadrak
C. Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, and Khordha
D. Sambalpur, Sundargarh, and Jharsuguda
Ans: A. Angul, Cuttack, Nayagarh, Kandhamal, and Dhenkanal - What is the total area covered by the Mahanadi Elephant Reserve?
A. 427 sq km
B. 963.87 sq km
C. 1,038 sq km
D. 4,374 sq km
Ans: C. 1,038 sq km - Which of the following wildlife divisions is not part of the Mahanadi Elephant Reserve?
A. Satkosi Wildlife Division
B. Mahanadi Wildlife Division
C. Simlipal Wildlife Division
D. Athamalik Forest Division
Ans: C. Simlipal Wildlife Division - How many elephant reserves are there in Odisha?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Ans: B. 2 - Which river does the Mahanadi Elephant Reserve derive its name from?
A. Brahmaputra
B. Ganges
C. Mahanadi
D. Godavari
Ans: C. Mahanadi - What endangered species can be found in the Mahanadi Elephant Reserve?
A. Bengal Tiger
B. Gharial
C. Snow Leopard
D. Red Panda
Ans: B. Gharial - What type of forests are predominant in the Mahanadi Elephant Reserve?
A. Rainforests
B. Desert Scrub
C. Moist Deciduous Forests
D. Coniferous Forests
Ans: C. Moist Deciduous Forests - Which of the following bird species is not found in the Mahanadi Elephant Reserve?
A. Hornbills
B. Peafowl
C. Penguins
D. River Tern
Ans: C. Penguins - In which district is Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary located?
(a) Kendrapara
(b) Puri
(c) Cuttack
(d) Khordha
Ans: (b) Puri - When was Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary established?
(a) 1972
(b) 1984
(c) 1990
(d) 2001
Ans: (b) 1984 - What is the approximate area covered by Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) 45.32 sq km
(b) 61.84 sq km
(c) 71.72 sq km
(d) 83.96 sq km
Ans: (c) 71.72 sq km - Which animal is considered the ideal habitat of the Chousingha in Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Black Buck
(b) Spotted Deer
(c) Monkey
(d) Hyena
Ans: (a) Black Buck - What are some important features of Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Dense tropical rainforests
(b) Arid desert landscape
(c) Dry deciduous mixed forests with rich wildlife
(d) Snow-capped mountains
Ans: (c) Dry deciduous mixed forests with rich wildlife - Which famous dam reservoir is located in the Western region of Odisha?
(a) Rourkela Dam
(b) Hirakud Dam
(c) Sambalpur Dam
(d) Bargarh Dam
Ans: (b) Hirakud Dam - What type of forest tree vegetation is predominant in the Western region of Odisha?
(a) Teak Forests
(b) Sal Forests
(c) Pine Forests
(d) Tropical Dry Deciduous forests
Ans: (d) Tropical Dry Deciduous forests - Which hill range in the Western region of Odisha is renowned for its rich medicinal flora?
(a) Similipal Hill Range
(b) Mahendragiri Hill Range
(c) Gandhamardan Hill Range
(d) Niyamgiri Hill Range
Ans: (c) Gandhamardan Hill Range - What type of forest cover can be found in the Western region of Odisha?
(a) Evergreen Forests
(b) Mangrove Forests
(c) Semi-Evergreen Forests
(d) Tropical Rainforests
Ans: (c) Semi-Evergreen Forests - Which forest range is famous for its large wildlife population in the Western region of Odisha?
(a) Badarama Forest Range
(b) Similipal Forest Range
(c) Lakhari Valley Sanctuary
(d) Chandaka Forest Range
Ans: (c) Lakhari Valley Sanctuary - When did Simlipal Tiger Reserve come into existence?
(a) 1956
(b) 1966
(c) 1976
(d) 1986
Ans: (a) 1956 - Which district of Odisha is Simlipal Tiger Reserve located in?
(a) Sundargarh
(b) Mayurbhanj
(c) Keonjhar
(d) Balasore
Ans: (b) Mayurbhanj - What is the approximate area covered by Simlipal Tiger Reserve?
(a) 1,500 sq km
(b) 2,250 sq km
(c) 2,750 sq km
(d) 3,000 sq km
Ans: (c) 2,750 sq km - In which year was Simlipal Tiger Reserve selected for implementation of the first phase of Project Tiger?
(a) 1963
(b) 1973
(c) 1983
(d) 1993
Ans: (b) 1973 - Which of the following species is NOT found in Simlipal Tiger Reserve according to the passage?
(a) Leopard
(b) Elephant
(c) Tiger
(d) Rhino
Ans: (d) Rhino - What is the total population of Odisha as per the 2011 Census?
(a) 4,19,74,218
(b) 4,12,19,346
(c) 4,19,72,318
(d) 4,27,56,901
Ans: (a) 4,19,74,218 - What percentage of the Indian population does Odisha account for according to the Census 2011?
(a) 2.64%
(b) 3.47%
(c) 5.21%
(d) 6.83%
Ans: (b) 3.47% - In which position does Odisha rank in terms of population among the states and union territories of India?
(a) 9th
(b) 10th
(c) 11th
(d) 12th
Ans: (c) 11th - What is the number of male population in Odisha according to the Census 2011?
(a) 2,12,12,136
(b) 2,07,62,082
(c) 2,19,35,790
(d) 2,25,84,931
Ans: (a) 2,12,12,136 - Which district of Odisha has the highest population according to the Census 2011?
(a) Ganjam
(b) Deogarh
(c) Jajpur
(d) Cuttack
Ans: (a) Ganjam - What was the total population growth rate of Odisha as per the Census 2011 data?
(a) 11.8%
(b) 14.05%
(c) 23.32%
(d) 26.9%
Ans: (b) 14.05% - Which area experienced the highest growth rate according to Census 2011 data?
(a) Rural areas
(b) Urban areas
(c) Both rural and urban areas had the same growth rate
(d) Growth rate was not specified for any particular area
Ans: (b) Urban areas (26.9%) - What was the population growth rate of rural areas in Odisha as per Census 2011?
(a) 7.50%
(b) 11.8%
(c) 14.05%
(d) 23.32%
Ans: (b) 11.8% - Which district in Odisha had the highest population growth rate according to Census 2011?
(a) Jagatsinghpur
(b) Balangir
(c) Cuttack
(d) Puri
Ans: (b) Balangir (23.32%) - What was the population growth rate of Jagatsinghpur district in Odisha as per Census 2011?
(a) 7.50%
(b) 11.8%
(c) 14.05%
(d) 23.32%
Ans: (a) 7.50% - What is the total population density of Odisha as per Census 2011?
(a) 270 persons per sq km
(b) 800 persons per sq km
(c) 91 persons per sq km
(d) 979 persons per sq km
Ans: (a) 270 persons per sq km - Which district in Odisha has the highest population density?
(a) Khordha
(b) Kandhamal
(c) Rayagada
(d) Nayagarh
Ans: (a) Khordha - What is the sex ratio of Odisha as per Census 2011?
(a) 979 females per 1000 males
(b) 1051 females per 1000 males
(c) 915 females per 1000 males
(d) 987 females per 1000 males
Ans: (a) 979 females per 1000 males - Which district in Odisha has the highest sex ratio?
(a) Rayagada
(b) Khordha
(c) Nayagarh
(d) Kandhamal
Ans: (a) Rayagada - What is the sex ratio among the SC population in Odisha?
(a) 987 females per 1000 males
(b) 1029 females per 1000 males
(c) 932 females per 1000 males
(d) 941 females per 1000 males
Ans: (b) 1029 females per 1000 males - What percentage of the population in Odisha follows Hinduism?
(a) 93.63%
(b) 2.77%
(c) 2.17%
(d) 1.43%
Ans: (a) 93.63% - What is the literacy rate of Odisha as per Census 2011?
(a) 72.97%
(b) 86.88%
(c) 46.43%
(d) 81.59%
Ans: (a) 72.9% - Which district in Odisha has the highest literacy rate?
(a) Khordha
(b) Nabarangpur
(c) Rayagada
(d) Kandhamal
Ans: (a) Khordha - What is the male literacy rate of Odisha?
(a) 81.59%
(b) 69.02%
(c) 52.24%
(d) 70.22%
Ans: (a) 81.59% - What is the rural literacy rate of Odisha as per Census 2011?
(a) 70.22%
(b) 85.75%
(c) 69.02%
(d) 52.24%
Ans: (a) 70.22% - What is the total child population (0-6 years) of Odisha as per Census 2011?
(a) 53,73,194
(b) 52,73,194
(c) 54,73,194
(d) 51,73,194
Ans: (b) 52,73,194 - Which district in Odisha has the highest child population (0-6 years) as per Census 2011?
(a) Deogarh
(b) Ganjam
(c) Khordha
(d) Boudh
Ans: (b) Ganjam - What is the child population (0-6 years) in Deogarh district as per Census 2011?
(a) 39,917
(b) 42,158
(c) 48,165
(d) 56,271
Ans: (a) 39,917 - What percentage of the total population of Odisha is classified as rural as per Census 2011?
(a) 81.67%
(b) 83.31%
(c) 84.92%
(d) 79.15%
Ans: (b) 83.31% - Which district in Odisha has the highest rural population percentage as per Census 2011?
(a) Boudh
(b) Khordha
(c) Ganjam
(d) Deogarh
Ans: (a) Boudh - What is the percentage of urban population in Odisha as per Census 2011?
(a) 18.45%
(b) 16.69%
(c) 14.23%
(d) 20.11%
Ans: (b) 16.69% - Which district in Odisha has the highest urban population percentage as per Census 2011?
(a) Khordha
(b) Boudh
(c) Ganjam
(d) Deogarh
Ans: (a) Khordha - What is the urban population percentage in Boudh district as per Census 2011?
(a) 4.63%
(b) 8.25%
(c) 12.47%
(d) 15.93%
Ans: (a) 4.63% - In terms of Scheduled Caste population, what rank does Odisha hold among all states as per Census 2011?
(a) 9th
(b) 11th
(c) 13th
(d) 15th
Ans: (b) 11th - What percentage of the total population of Odisha is constituted by the Scheduled Caste population as per Census 2011?
(a) 15.2%
(b) 17.1%
(c) 19.5%
(d) 21.8%
Ans: (b) 17.1% - Which dynasty was the first to establish a strong empire in Odisha during the Medieval era?
(a) Gajapati Dynasty
(b) Bhoi Dynasty
(c) Ganga or Eastern Ganga Dynasty
(d) Karrani Dynasty
Ans: (c) Ganga or Eastern Ganga Dynasty - Which renowned temples were built by the Ganga rulers during their reign in Odisha?
(a) Sun Temple and Lingaraja Temple
(b) Meenakshi Temple and Brihadeeswarar Temple
(c) Konark Temple and Jagannath Temple
(d) Kailasanathar Temple and Hoysaleswara Temple
Ans: (c) Konark Temple and Jagannath Temple - Who established the Gajapati dynasty in Odisha?
(a) Emperor Kapilendra Deva
(b) Marathas
(c) Mughals
(d) Karrani Dynasty
Ans: (a) Emperor Kapilendra Deva - Which dynasty was the first Muslim empire in Odisha?
(a) Karrani Dynasty
(b) Gajapati Dynasty
(c) Bhoi Dynasty
(d) Marathas
Ans: (a) Karrani Dynasty - Who took over Odisha after the Karrani Dynasty, making it a part of their empire?
(a) Marathas
(b) British
(c) Mughals
(d) Naib Nazims of Bengal
Ans: (d) Naib Nazims of Bengal - Who was the founder of the Ganga dynasty?
(a) Anantavarman Vajrahasta V
(b) Chodagangadeva
(c) Konkani Varma
(d) Narasimhadeva I
Ans: (c) Konkani Varma - Which of the following rulers of the Ganga dynasty is credited with ruling over the region extending from the Ganga to the Godavari?
(a) Chodagangadeva
(b) Rajaraja II
(c) Anangabhimadeva III
(d) Narasimhadeva I
Ans: (a) Chodagangadeva - During the rule of the Ganga dynasty, which of the following temple architectures reached its zenith?
(a) Mukhlingam
(b) Shri Kurman
(c) Simhachalam
(d) Sun temple at Konark
Ans: (d) Sun temple at Konark - Who among the following rulers of the Ganga dynasty is associated with the construction of the famous Sun temple at Konark?
(a) Rajaraja II
(b) Anangabhimadeva III
(c) Narasimhadeva I
(d) Bhanudeva IV
Ans: (c) Narasimhadeva I - Which poet flourished during the reign of Rajaraja II of the Ganga dynasty?
(a) Kalidasa
(b) Tulsidas
(c) Kabir
(d) Jayadeva
Ans: (d) Jayadeva - Who founded the Gajapati dynasty and is also known as Kapilendra Routray?
(a) Purushottam Deva
(b) Prataparudra Deva
(c) Kapilendra Deva
(d) Kakharua Deva
Ans: (c) Kapilendra Deva - Which Odia poet wrote the Mahabharata in the Odia language during the Gajapati period?
(a) Sarala Dasa
(b) Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
(c) Kabir Das
(d) Tulsidas
Ans: (a) Sarala Dasa - Who was the most powerful Hindu king of his time and expanded the Odisha empire from the lower Ganga to the Cauvery?
(a) Purushottam Deva
(b) Prataparudra Deva
(c) Kapilendra Deva
(d) Kakharua Deva
Ans: (c) Kapilendra Deva - Who was the last ruler of the Gajapati dynasty, and who killed him?
(a) Prataparudra Deva, killed by Kakharua Deva
(b) Kakharua Deva, killed by Govinda Vidyadhara
(c) Kapilendra Deva, killed by Purushottam Deva
(d) Purushottam Deva, killed by Prataparudra Deva
Ans: (b) Kakharua Deva, killed by Govinda Vidyadhara - During whose reign did Sri Chaitanya, the famous Vaishnav saint of Bengal, come to Odisha?
(a) Purushottam Deva
(b) Prataparudra Deva
(c) Kapilendra Deva
(d) Kakharua Deva
Ans: (b) Prataparudra Deva - Who was the first Muslim ruler to establish control over Odisha in 1568?
(a) Sulaiman Khan Karrani
(b) Daud Khan Karrani
(c) Lodi Khan
(d) Qutlu Khan Lohani
Ans: (a) Sulaiman Khan Karrani - Where did Sulaiman Khan Karrani transfer his capital to?
(a) Gaur
(b) Tandah
(c) Puri
(d) RajMahal
Ans: (b) Tandah - Who were the appointed governors of Odisha and Puri by Sulaiman Khan Karrani?
(a) Daud Khan Karrani and Kalapahar
(b) Lodi Khan and Qutlu Khan Lohani
(c) RajMahal and Gaur
(d) Tukario and Katak
Ans: (b) Lodi Khan and Qutlu Khan Lohani - What was the outcome of the Battle of Tukario in 1575?
(a) Sulaiman Khan Karrani’s victory
(b) Mughal victory
(c) Treaty of Katak
(d) Transfer of power to Daud Khan Karrani
Ans: (b) Mughal victory - Who was the Hindu general known for bringing large-scale destruction to temples and facilitating the victory of the Karrani dynasty?
(a) Daud Khan Karrani
(b) Sulaiman Khan Karrani
(c) Kalapahar
(d) Lodi Khan
Ans: (c) Kalapahar - Who was the Mughal general responsible for the beginning of Mughal rule in Odisha?
(a) Qutlu Khan Lohani
(b) Nasir Khan
(c) Raja Mansingh
(d) Daud Khan Karrani
Ans: (c) Raja Mansingh - When did Qutlu Khan Lohani declare himself independent and assume the title of ‘Qutlu Shah’?
(a) 1590
(b) 1592
(c) 1593
(d) 1595
Ans: (a) 1590 - Who was appointed as the Governor of Odisha by Qutlu Shah?
(a) Daud Khan Karrani
(b) Nasir Khan
(c) Raja Mansingh
(d) Qutlu Khan Lohani
Ans: (b) Nasir Khan - Which region of Odisha was surrendered by Nasir Khan during his governance?
(a) Cuttack
(b) Bhubaneswar
(c) Puri
(d) Balasore
Ans: (c) Puri - When did Mansingh, the Governor of Bihar, defeat Nasir Khan and bring Odisha under Mughal rule?
(a) 18th April, 1590
(b) 18th April, 1592
(c) 18th April, 1593
(d) 18th April, 1595
Ans: (b) 18th April, 1592 - Who was appointed as the Subahdar of Odisha during Aurangzeb’s reign?
(a) Murshid Quli Khan-I
(b) Suja-ud-din Muhammad Khan
(c) Muhammad Taqi Khan
(d) Alivardi Khan
Ans: (a) Murshid Quli Khan-I - Which Naib Nazim of Bengal sent a large amount of revenue from Odisha to the Delhi Court for securing his position?
(a) Murshid Quli Khan-I
(b) Suja-ud-din Muhammad Khan
(c) Muhammad Taqi Khan
(d) Alivardi Khan
Ans: (b) Suja-ud-din Muhammad Khan - Who attacked the Jagannath temple at Puri during their tenure as the deputy Governor of Odisha?
(a) Murshid Quli Khan-I
(b) Suja-ud-din Muhammad Khan
(c) Muhammad Taqi Khan
(d) Alivardi Khan
Ans: (c) Muhammad Taqi Khan - Who revived the worship of lords in the grand temple at Puri during their administration of Odisha?
(a) Murshid Quli Khan-II
(b) Suja-ud-din Muhammad Khan
(c) Muhammad Taqi Khan
(d) Alivardi Khan
Ans: (a) Murshid Quli Khan-II - Who defeated Sarfarag Khan in the Battle of Giria and became the ruler of Odisha?
(a) Murshid Quli Khan-I
(b) Suja-ud-din Muhammad Khan
(c) Muhammad Taqi Khan
(d) Alivardi Khan
Ans: (d) Alivardi Khan - Which body of water borders Odisha on the east?(a) Arabian Sea
(b) Indian Ocean
(c) Bay of Bengal
(d) Pacific Ocean
Ans: (c) Bay of Bengal - Between which parallels of latitude is Odisha located?(a) 15.49’N and 20.34’N
(b) 16.49’N and 22.34’N
(c) 17.49’N and 23.34’N
(d) 17.49’N and 22.34’N
Ans: (d) 17.49’N and 22.34’N - Which two states border Odisha on the west and the south respectively?(a) Telangana and Tamil Nadu
(b) Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu
(c) Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh
(d) Madhya Pradesh and Telangana
Ans: (c) Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh - What is the total length of Odisha’s coastline?(a) About 300 kms
(b) About 350 kms
(c) About 400 kms
(d) About 450 kms
Ans: (d) About 450 kms - Between which meridians of longitude is Odisha located?(a) 81.27’E and 87.29’E
(b) 80.27’E and 86.29’E
(c) 79.27’E and 85.29’E
(d) 82.27’E and 88.29’E
Ans: (a) 81.27’E and 87.29’E - Which state shares its border with Odisha in the west and northwest?(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Jharkhand
(c) Chhattisgarh
(d) West Bengal
Ans: (c) Chhattisgarh - Which state shares its border with Odisha in the north-east?(a) West Bengal
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Karnataka
Ans: (a) West Bengal - Which state shares its border with Odisha in the north?(a) Maharashtra
(b) Gujarat
(c) Jharkhand
(d) Rajasthan
Ans: (c) Jharkhand - Which state shares its border with Odisha in the south?(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Karnataka
(d) Kerala
Ans: (b) Andhra Pradesh - What is the total area of Odisha in square kilometers?(a) 1,55,707 km²
(b) 1,45,607 km²
(c) 1,35,707 km²
(d) 1,65,707 km²
Ans: (a) 1,55,707 km² - What is the approximate length of Odisha from north to south in kilometers?(a) 500 km
(b) 600 km
(c) 700 km
(d) 800 km
Ans: (c) 700 km - What is the approximate width of Odisha from east to west in kilometers?(a) 400 km
(b) 450 km
(c) 500 km
(d) 550 km
Ans: (c) 500 km - What is the alternative name for the Odisha Coastal Plains?(a) Utkal Plains
(b) Satpura Plains
(c) Coromandel Plains
(d) Malwa Plains
Ans: (a) Utkal Plains - Which major rivers form the deltas in the Odisha Coastal Plains?(a) Ganges, Yamuna, and Brahmaputra
(b) Mahanadi, Brahmani, and Subarnarekha
(c) Krishna, Godavari, and Cauvery
(d) Indus, Chenab, and Jhelum
Ans: (b) Mahanadi, Brahmani, and Subarnarekha - What is another name given to the Odisha Coastal Plains due to the deltas of the six major rivers?(a) Hexadeltaic region
(b) Triveni region
(c) Panchanadi region
(d) Trivandrum region
Ans: (a) Hexadeltaic region - Which age do the Odisha Coastal Plains belong to geologically?(a) Jurassic Age
(b) Paleogene and Neogene ages
(c) Triassic Age
(d) Cretaceous Age
Ans: (b) Paleogene and Neogene ages - What is the maximum width of the Odisha Coastal Plains near?(a) Subarnarekha Delta
(b) Brahmani Delta
(c) Mahanadi Delta
(d) Rushikulya Delta
Ans: (c) Mahanadi Delta - What is the name given to the region stretching from the Subarnarekha basin to the Rushikulya basin?(a) Tri-deltaic region
(b) Bi-deltaic region
(c) Hexadeltaic region
(d) Tetradeltaic region
Ans: (c) Hexadeltaic region - Where are the Odisha Coastal Plains narrowest?(a) Ganjam District
(b) Puri District
(c) Khordha District
(d) Baleshwar District
Ans: (a) Ganjam District - What is the narrowest part of the Odisha Coastal Plains known as?(a) Balasore Plain
(b) Mahanadi Plain
(c) Ganjam Plain
(d) Khordha Plain
Ans: (c) Ganjam Plain - Which district is the Northern Coastal Plain located in?(a) Khordha
(b) Baleshwar (Balasore)
(c) Ganjam
(d) Puri
Ans: (b) Baleshwar (Balasore) - Which region in Odisha is known as the “Gift of Six Rivers”?(a) Western Ghats
(b) Southern Coastal Plains
(c) Northern Plateau
(d) Hexadeltaic region
Ans: (d) Hexadeltaic region - What is the dominant feature of the Odisha Coastal Plains?
(a) Rolling hills
(b) Sedimentary landforms
(c) Rocky coastline
(d) Sand dunes
Ans: (b) Sedimentary landforms - What forms the western boundary of the Odisha Coastal Plains?
(a) Satpura Range
(b) Vindhya Range
(c) Eastern Ghats
(d) Western Ghats
Ans: (c) Eastern Ghats - Which basin is the southernmost part of the Odisha Coastal Plains located in?
(a) Subarnarekha Basin
(b) Brahmani Basin
(c) Mahanadi Basin
(d) Rushikulya Basin
Ans: (d) Rushikulya Basin - Which district contains the Middle Coastal Plain of Odisha?
(a) Baleshwar
(b) Ganjam
(c) Puri
(d) Khordha
Ans: (c) Puri - What is the dominant feature in the Central Plateau region of Odisha?
(a) High mountains
(b) Fertile plains
(c) Dense forests
(d) Coastal plains
Ans: (b) Fertile plains - Which rivers’ deltas make up the North Coastal Plain of Odisha?(a) Mahanadi and Brahmani
(b) Budhabalanga and Subarnarekha
(c) Baitarani and Rushikulya
(d) Ganga and Yamuna
Ans: (b) Budhabalanga and Subarnarekha - What characterizes the Middle Coastal Plain of Odisha?(a) It is the narrowest coastal plain.
(b) It is comprised of the deltas of the Budhabalanga and Subarnarekha rivers.
(c) It is the widest and largest coastal plain.
(d) It is home to the Chilika Lake.
Ans: (c) It is the widest and largest coastal plain. - Which region of Odisha consists of the lacustrine plain of Chilika Lake and the Rushikulya River delta?(a) North Coastal Plain
(b) Middle Coastal Plain
(c) South Coastal Plain
(d) Western Plateau
Ans: (c) South Coastal Plain - What is found in the Middle Coastal Plain of Odisha that provides evidence of past ‘back bays’?(a) Rocky outcrops
(b) Sand dunes
(c) Lakes
(d) Hills
Ans: (c) Lakes - What was Baji Rout’s profession?(a) Farmer
(b) Soldier
(c) Boatman
(d) Teacher
Ans: (c) Boatman - What did Baji Rout refuse to do for the Indian Imperial Police?(a) Guide them to a hideout
(b) Ferry them across the Brahmani River
(c) Provide them with food and water
(d) Give them shelter for the night
Ans: (b) Ferry them across the Brahmani River - Where did the incident involving Baji Rout and the Indian Imperial Police take place?(a) Puri Beach
(b) Chilika Lake
(c) Mahanadi River
(d) Nilakanthapur Ghat, Bhuban, Dhenkanal district
Ans: (d) Nilakanthapur Ghat, Bhuban, Dhenkanal district - On what date did Baji Rout lose his life for refusing to comply with the Indian Imperial Police?(a) 5 October 1926
(b) 11 October 1938
(c) 26 January 1950
(d) 15 August 1947
Ans: (b) 11 October 1938 - Who gave the slogan “Tum mujhe khoon do, main tumhe azaadi doonga”?(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Subhash Chandra Bose
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Sardar Patel
Ans: (b) Subhash Chandra Bose - The slogan “Karo ya maro” was given by which Indian freedom fighter?(a) Lala Lajpat Rai
(b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) Bhagat Singh
Ans: (c) Mahatma Gandhi - Which freedom fighter is associated with the slogan “Inquilab Zindabad”?(a) Bhagat Singh
(b) Subhash Chandra Bose
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans: (a) Bhagat Singh - “Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamare dil me hai” was a slogan given by which freedom fighter?(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Bhagat Singh
(c) Ramprasad Bismil
(d) Subhash Chandra Bose
Ans: (c) Ramprasad Bismil - Who popularized the slogan “Satyameva Jayate”?(a) Subhash Chandra Bose
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(d) Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya
Ans: (d) Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya - When was Madhusudan Das born?(a) 4 February 1934
(b) 28 April 1848
(c) 1 April 1936
(d) 15 August 1947
Ans: (b) 28 April 1848 - What organization did Madhusudan Das found in 1903?(a) Utkal Sabha
(b) Odisha Union
(c) Utkal Sammilani
(d) Indian National Congress
Ans: (c) Utkal Sammilani - When is Madhusudan Das’s birthday celebrated as Lawyers’ Day in Odisha?(a) 28 April
(b) 4 February
(c) 15 August
(d) 1 April
Ans: (a) 28 April - What is one of the titles given to Madhusudan Das?(a) Mahatma
(b) Bapu
(c) Utkal Gouraba (Pride of Utkal)
(d) Deshbandhu
Ans: (c) Utkal Gouraba (Pride of Utkal) - Madhusudan Das was known for campaigning for the unification of which Indian region?(a) Bengal
(b) Karnataka
(c) Odisha
(d) Punjab
Ans: (c) Odisha - What is the nickname given to Parbati Giri?(a) Rani of Jhansi
(b) Utkal Gouraba
(c) Mother Teresa of Western Odisha
(d) Nightingale of Odisha
Ans: (c) Mother Teresa of Western Odisha - Which Indian state is associated with both Sarala Devi and Parbati Giri?(a) West Bengal
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Odisha
(d) Gujarat
Ans: (c) Odisha - In which field was Sarala Devi a prominent figure?(a) Music and Arts
(b) Freedom movement
(c) Agriculture
(d) Business
Ans: (b) Freedom movement - Who is considered Odisha’s first lady freedom fighter?(a) Parbati Giri
(b) Sarala Devi
(c) Madhusudan Das
(d) Jayee Rajguru
Ans: (b) Sarala Devi - Who is Sarala Devi?(a) A prominent social reformer from Maharashtra
(b) The first female graduate from Odisha
(c) A prominent freedom fighter from Odisha
(d) A musician known for her classical singing
Ans: (c) A prominent freedom fighter from Odisha - When did Mahatma Gandhi first visit Odisha?(a) March 23, 1921
(b) April 15, 1922
(c) February 10, 1923
(d) May 30, 1924
Ans: (a) March 23, 1921 - What significant event was taking place on Mahatma Gandhi’s first visit to Odisha?(a) Diwali
(b) Holi
(c) Dola Purnima
(d) Pongal
Ans: (c) Dola Purnima - Where did Mahatma Gandhi conduct his first meeting in Odisha on March 24, 1921?(a) Puri Beach
(b) Gandhi Padia in Bhadrak
(c) Qadam-e-Rasool in Cuttack
(d) Brahmapur Stadium
Ans: (c) Qadam-e-Rasool in Cuttack - Who gave the title “Utkalmani” to Gopabandhu Das?(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Prafulla Chandra Roy
(d) Subhas Chandra Bose
Ans: (c) Prafulla Chandra Roy - What does the title “Utkalmani” mean?(a) The Brave Heart of Odisha
(b) The Teacher of Odisha
(c) The Jewel of Odisha
(d) The Voice of Odisha
Ans: (c) The Jewel of Odisha - In which district is Sakhigopal, the place where Gopabandhu Das established the Satyabadi High School, located?(a) Cuttack
(b) Puri
(c) Khordha
(d) Balasore
Ans: (b) Puri - What was the name of the monthly literary magazine launched by Gopabandhu Das?(a) Satyabadi
(b) Utkal Deepika
(c) Prajatantra
(d) The Odisha Review
Ans: (a) Satyabadi
