Q.1.
Consider the following about Chandipur Beach
1. It is situated in Puri district.
2. It is famous for huge water recession of upto 4km during ebb tide.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q.2.
Consider about the aim of State Tourism Policy, 2016
1. To promote sustainable tourism as a mean of economic and inclusive growth, social equity and integration.
2. Promote the image of Odisha abroad.
3. Give high priority to development and promotion of the prime tourism products, conservation of heritage, natural environment, etc.
4. Ensuring beneficial outcome to all the stakeholders.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q.3.
Match the following lists
List I (Sites) List II (Areas)
a. Chudanga Gada 1. Khurda
b. Sisupalgarh 2. Baleswar
c. Barabati fort 3. Sarangagarh
d. Raibania fort 4. Cuttack
Q.4.
Match the following lists
List I List II
a. Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary 1. Kashmir of Odisha
b. Daringibadi 2. Tensa
c. Gigantic Shiva Linga 3. Chandabaki
d. Town Wonder Hill Station 4. Gupteswar Cave
Q.5.
Match the following.
Artists Awards
a. Sonal Mansingh 1. Nrutyamani Award
b. Gangadhar Pradhan 2. Jayadeva Award
c. Prafulla Kar 3. Padma Vibhushan
d. Akshaya Mohanty 4. Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja Award
Q.6.
The '64 Yogi shrine' of Ranipur Jharial is situated in which district?
Q.7.
Which is the largest fresh water lake of Odisha
Q.8.
Consider the following statements.
1. Sanaghagara waterfall is a Perennial waterfall.
2. Joranda is in Similipal National Park.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
Q.9.
Consider the following statement about Tensa
1. Tensa has been declared the best mine the Director General of Mines Safety, GOI.
2. Tensa is surrounded by green forest with mineral deposit.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q.10.
The Monolith called Chandeswar Pillar is situated in
Q.11.
Which among the following beach is located in Baleswar district?
Q.12.
Who founded Oxford Odissi Centre in the University of Oxford, in United Kingdom?
Q.13.
International award winning artist Sudarshan Patnaik is associated with
Q.14.
Which among the following district of Odisha shares its Western boundary with Chhatttisgarh?
Q.15.
Consider the following Census information regarding Puri district?
1. This city is one of the four pilgrim centres of India.
2. Population density in the district is 488.
Which of the above mentioned information is/are correct?
Q.16.
Which among the following district has sex ratio better but literacy rate lower than combined rate of Odisha?
Q.17.
'Rasol' is famous for
Q.18.
Consider the following statements.
1. This is a folk dance of Odisha where boys under 14 years dress up as females and dance to the tunes.
2. The acrobatic poses during the dance is appreciated by the audience.
Which dance is mentioned in the above statements?
Q.19.
Which district of Odisha shares its borders with Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh?
Q.20.
Consider the following information regarding Kendrapara district.
1. As per historical evidence the district was the trade hub of the ancient Kalinga.
2. It is the first municipality of Odisha during the British Raj.
Which of the above mentioned information is/are Correct?
Q.21.
Match the following.
List I (Dance) List II (District)
a. Mahari 1. Puri
b. Chhau 2. Mayurbhanj
c. Danda 3. Ganjam
d. Paika 4. Cuttack
Q.22.
The second place in Odisha where Ashokan rocks edicts are found in
Q.23.
Match the following.
List I (Personality) List II (Place)
a. Akshaya Mohanty 1. Cuttack
b. Prafulla Kar 2. Puri
c. Gopal Chhotray 3. Jagatsinghpur
d. Saswat Joshi 4. Balangir
Q.24.
World Famous Odissi dancer Kelucharan Mohapatra was born where in Odisha?
Q.25.
Odisha Dance Academy was founded in which year in Odisha?
Q.26.
The Gajapati district is named after
Q.27.
The place in Ganjam district famous for hot water springs is
Q.28.
The Utkal University of Culture for the promotion of performing arts is situated in which city of Odisha?
Q.29.
To the East of the Gajapati district which of the following is situated
Q.30.
Which popular hill station is nicknamed as Kashmir of Odisha?
Q.31.
Consider the following statements in relation with National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) in Odisha.
1. 1st implemented in Odisha by the Agricultural Department of Odisha in 2013.
2. It includes Soil Health Management.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?

Explanation

Q.32.
Match the following.
List-I (Waterfall) List-II (District)
a. Hatipathar 1. Rayagada
b. Kandadhar 2. Keonjhar
c. Khanduala 3. Kalahandi
d. Nrusinghanath 4. Bargarh

Explanation

Q.33.
Match the following
List-I (Rivers) List-II (Origins)
a. Rushikulya 1. Rushimal Mountain
b. Budhabalanga 2. Simlipal massif
c. Subarnarekha 3. Chota Nagpur Plateau
d. Salandi 4. Meghasani mountain

Explanation

Q.34.
The Boudh/Banda district was formed from the division of which region?
Q.35.
Dhanu Yatra festival is related to which God/Goddess?
Q.36.
Who among the following received Award for Outstanding Sportperson of the state of Odisha in 2017?
Q.37.
Biju Kanya Ratna Yojana is aimed at
Q.38.
Changu Nata Dance is mainly performed by which community of Odisha?
Q.39.
Chhau dance is especially performed in which festival of Odisha?
Q.40.
Which district lies to the East of Balangir district?
Q.41.
How many rock cut caves are there in Udayagiri caves?
Q.42.
Indravati Water Project is located in which of the following districts of Odisha?
Q.43.
Match the following lists
List I (Industries) List II (Areas)
a. Refractory unit 1. Barbil
b. Hira Cement Work 2. Gopalpur
c. Indian Rare Earths Ltd. 3. Bardol
d. Rourkela Steel Plant 4. Sambalpur
Q.44.
Consider the following about the Chilika lake.
1. It is a lagoon with brackish water.
2. It has been declared a bird sanctuary by Government of Odisha in 1987.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Q.45.
Which dance festival of Odisha starts from Bhadra Shukla Ekadashi and continues till the month of Ashwin?
Q.46.
Consider the following statements about OCTDMS.
1. It has been formed as Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) under Department of Water Resources of Odisha.
2. It will operationalise the OCTMP.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Explanation

Q.47.
Which of the following statements about Dola Purnima is/are correct?
1. In Odisha it is celebrated for five days.
2. Cattle are fed sumptuously in this festival.
Q.48.
Which waterfall in Odisha is located near the Kalta iron mines in Sundargarh district?

Explanation

Q.49.
Which were the two important centres of Brahmo Movement in Odisha?

Explanation

Q.50.
Who among the following is master craftsman of Odisha Pattachitra Paintings?