ODISHA QUIZ

 

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

A. Portuguese  

B. Britishers  

C. Dutch  

D. French 

2. Who was known as father of Odia Language?

A. Sarala Das 

B. Upendra Bhanja

C. Fakir Mohan Senapati 

D. Radhanath Ray

3. Odia is the ____________ Indian Classical language.

A. 1st

B. 2nd

C. 5th

D. 6th

4. The High Elevation Research Center / High Altitude Research Station of the OUAT is situated at :

A. Malkanagiri

B. Semiliguda

C. Damanjodi

D. Patangi

Explanation :

The OUAT also has other research stations, including:

• Sugarcane Research Station: Located in Nayagarh 
• Seed Research Farm: Located in Gambharipali, Bargarh 
• Center for Pulses Research: Located in Berhampur 
• Regional Research and Technology Transfer Station: Located in Semiliguda, Koraput

5. Which of the following is known Peace Pagoda of Odisha ?

A. Dhauli Giri

B. Lalit Giri

C. Udaya Giri

D. Khanda Giri

Explanation :

The Peace Pagoda built by the Kalinga Nippon Budha Sangha in 1973 and known as Shanti Stupa commemorates the change of heart of Emperor .

6. King Kharavela works mentioned in which of the following caves inscription in Odisha ?

A. Rani Gumpha

B. Hati Gumpha

C. Vyaghra Gumpha

D. Ananta Gumpha

7. When did the Barabati Fort fell in the hands of British?

A. 1798

B. 1800

C. 1803

D. 1812

8. Under which Governor General, British rule was first established in Odisha?

A. Lord Dufferin

B. Lord Wellesley

C. Lord Linlithgow

D. Robert Clive

9. How many rock cut caves are there in Udayagiri caves ?

A. 15

B. 16

C. 17

D. 18

10. Great epic 'Geeta Govinda' was written by _____.

A. Sarala Das

B. Jayadeva

C. Upendra Bhanja

D. Malik Mohammad Jayasi

11. Who was the Prime Minister of Odisha when India attained Independence?

A. Harekrushna Mahatab

B. Sir John Austen Hubback 

C. Madhusudan Das

D. Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati 

12. Who was the first Governor of Odisha?

A. M Asaf Ali

B. Sir John Austen Hubback 

C. Bhimsen Sachar

D. VP Menon

13. The Lokayukta Bill was passed by Odisha State Assembly in which year?

A. 2018

B. 2016

C. 2011

D. 2014

14. Who was the first Chief Justice of Odisha when India became a Republic?

A. Justice Lingaraj Panigrahi

B. Justice Bira Kishore Ray

C. Justice Khaleel Ahmed

D. Justice Satay Bhusan Burman

15. Odisha Wildlife Organisation came into existence in which year?

A. 1966

B. 1974

C. 1987

D. 1999

16. Which of the following temple's chariot is placed on twelve pairs of carved wheels?

A. Jagannath temple 

B. Lingaraj temple 

C. Sun temple 

D. Rajarani temple 

17. Which of the following is a limestone caves?

A. Gupteswar cave 

B. Khandagiri cave

C. Udayagiri cave

D. None

18. The magnificent horn works are speciality of which district in Odisha ?

A. Gajapati 

B. Kandhamal

C. Kalahandi

D. Jharsuguda

19. Which village is famous for pattachitra?

A. Raghurajpur

B. Tusra

C. Paralakhemundi

D. None

20. Chhau dance is especially performed in which festival of Odisha?

A. Chitau Amabasya

B. Uda Parba 

C. Nuakhai 

D. Durga Puja