GK Questions About Odisha
21. Gold deposits of Odisha found in the river bed of which among the following rivers?
- 1. Mahanadi
- 2. Rushikulya
- 3. Baitarani
- 4. Subarnarekha
Choose the correct codes from the options given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 4
[C] 2 & 4
[D] 1, 3 & 4
B [1 & 4]
Notes:
Gold deposits are found in the Mahanadi River valley and river bed of the Subarnarekha River.
22. What type of coal is used in making coke?
[A] Lignite
[B] Bituminous
[C] Anthracite
[D] Peat
B [Bituminous]
Notes:
Bituminous (Black coal) is used in making coke or coking coal.
23. Ib valley coalfield is situated in which district of Odisha?
[A] Jagatsinghpur
[B] Jajpur
[C] Jharsuguda
[D] Rayagada
C [Jharsuguda]
Notes:
Ib valley coalfield is situated in Jharsuguda district. Ib is a tributary of Mahanadi.
24. The oldest sugar industry of Odisha is situated in which place?
[A] Aska
[B] Banapur
[C] Barkul
[D] Nagiri
A [Aska]
Notes:
The oldest sugar factory of Odisha is situated at Aska (Ganjam district).
25. What is the main objective of the Namak Majdoor Awaas Yojana scheme of Odisha?
[A] Creating salt trading point
[B] Providing shelters to bona fide salt workers
[C] Creating salt store house
[D] Providing medical insurance for salt workers
B [Providing shelters to bona fide salt workers]
Notes:
The main objective of Namak Majdoor Awaas Yojana- Providing shelters to bonafide salt workers in the state.
26. Uranium reserves are found in which among the following places of Odisha?
- 1. Sundergarh
- 2. Sambalpur
- 3. Bargarh
- 4. Mayurbhanj
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Uranium reserves are found in Sundergarh, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Mayurbhanj, Jharsuguda.
27. The East Coast Railway zone has how many divisions?
[A] 2
[B] 3
[C] 5
[D] 8
B [3]
Notes:
The East Coast Railway Zone has three divisions (Sambalpur, Khurda Road, Rayagada).
28. Which among the following is/ are correct about the Finance Department of Odisha?
- 1. It is responsible for the management of finance of the state
- 2. It is responsible for the execution of Budget
- 3. It renders financial advice
- 4. It is responsible for Public Expenditure Management
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Responsibilities of the Finance department of Odisha- It is responsible for the management of finance of the state, execution of Budget, rendering financial advice, Public Expenditure Management, raising tax and non-tax revenue, maintaining the public account of Odisha.
29. Who served as a Chief Justice of High Court, Chief Justice of Supreme Court and also the governor of Odisha?
[A] S Bobde
[B] Dipak Mishra
[C] Ranganath Mishra
[D] None of the above
C [Ranganath Mishra]
Notes:
Ranganath Mishra served these three posts. He served as Chief Justice of Odisha High Court for 3 years, as the 21st Chief Justice of India and the Governor of Odisha.
30. The subordinate courts works under which of the following authority?
[A] High Court
[B] President
[C] Governor
[D] Chief Minister
A [High Court]
Notes:
The subordinate courts work under High Court at the district and lower levels.