GK Questions About Odisha
11. Panchayati Raj system was started in Odisha in which year?
[A] 1949
[B] 1951
[C] 1955
[D] 1961
D [1961]
Notes:
Panchayati Raj institution (PRI) was established in Odisha covering all villages in 1961.
12. Odisha Zila Parishad Act was enacted in which year?
[A] 1945
[B] 1959
[C] 1966
[D] 1987
B [1959]
Notes:
Zila Parishad is the Top Level of the Panchayati Raj system. It is an elected body. Odisha Zila Parishad Act was enacted in 1959. There are 30 Zila Parishad in Odisha.
13. Which of the following districts of Odisha is the smallest district by population?
[A] Jagatsinghpur
[B] Deogarh
[C] Sambalpur
[D] Cuttack
B [Deogarh]
Notes:
Deogarh is the smallest district of Odisha by population. Jagatsinghpur is the smallest district by area.
14. 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
D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Tourist Places of Nayagarh district- Udayapur Library, Golconda Temple, Dutikeswar Temple (Jamupatna), Raghunathjew Temple
15. Mayurbhanj district merged with Odisha in which year?
[A] 1936
[B] 1940
[C] 1945
[D] 1949
D [1949]
Notes:
Mayurbhanj district merged with Odisha on 1st January 1949. Before that, it was a princely state.
16. Which district of Odisha has the maximum forest cover as per the Forest survey, 2011?
[A] Mayurbhanj
[B] Sambalpur
[C] Cuttack
[D] Balasore
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.
17. Which among the following Forts is/ are situated in Odisha?
- 1. Sisupalgarh Fort
- 2. Raibania Fort
- 3. Jaugada Fort
- 4. Kangra Fort
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 4
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
C [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Forts of Odisha- Sisupalgarh Fort, Raibania Fort,Raibania Fort, Jaugada Fort, Barabati Fort
18. Odisha state museum was established in which year?
[A] 1932
[B] 1939
[C] 1942
[D] 1955
A [1932]
Notes:
Odisha state museum in Bhubaneswar was established in 1932. Later it was moved in 1960.
19. Who is known as the first poet in modern times?
[A] Radhanath Ray
[B] Jayadeva
[C] Dharanidhara Mshra
[D] Brindavan Das
A [Radhanath Ray]
Notes:
Radhanath Ray is known as the first poet in modern times. He was born in the Baleswar district of Odisha.
20. Khandua, Bomkai, Sambalpuri, Ikat are some of the examples of which of the following found in Odisha?
[A] Sarees
[B] Ornaments
[C] Bamboo Craft works
[D] None of the above
A [Sarees]
Notes:
Khandua, Bomkai, Sambalpuri, Ikat are some of the examples of traditional Sarees of Odisha.