ODISHA STATICS GK MCQ

 

1➤ Duduma waterfall is located on which river?

a)Mahanadi
b)Subarnarekha
c)Machkund
d)lndravati

➤ c)Machkund

This horsetail type waterfall is 175 metres (574 ft) in height and is formed by the Machkund river. It has two sub-waterfalls, one on the Odisha side and the other on the Andhra Pradesh side. Duduma is about 92 km from Koraput and about 177 km from Visakhapatnam.

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2➤ 2.Ansupa Lake is situated on which river Belt?

a)Mahanadi
b)Bhargavi
c)Baitarani
d)Bramhani

➤ a)Mahanadi

Ansupa Lake is a 231-hectare (570-acre) horseshoe-shaped fresh water oxbow lake on the left bank of the Mahanadi river, opposite Banki in Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

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3➤ . From which hills Salandi River Flows?

a)Deomali
b)Meghasini
c)Niyamgiri
d)Daringbadi

➤ b)Meghasini

The Salandi originates from the Meghasani hills of the Similipal in Mayurbhanja district. It flows a distance of 144 Km with a catchment area of 1800 Sq.Km.

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4➤ 4. In which district Silver Filigree work is found in Odisha?

a) Puri
b)Khorda
c)Sambalpur
d)Cuttack

➤ d)Cuttack

Cuttack District has a long tradition of meticulous and sophisticated craftsmanship in silver filigree works. Locally known as 'Tarakasi', the silver filigree of Cuttack is noted for its delicateness and intricate workmanship.

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5➤ 5.which district has the highest rice production in Odisha?

a)Koraput
b)Bolangir
c)khorda
d)Bargarh

➤ d)Bargarh

Bargarh, one of the districts of Odisha in India, is famously known as the “Rice Bowl of Odisha” for its intensive paddy cultivation. Situated about 20 kilometers from Bargarh District headquarters, Attabira Block produces a major portion of rice the states' rice.

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6➤ 6.Which of the following is the major tribe of Odisha?

a)Suras
b)Santals
c)Kondh
d) Bonda

➤ c)Kondh

The Kondha or Kandha is the largest tribe of the state in terms of population. They have a population of about one million and are based mainly in the Kandhamal and adjoining districts namely Rayagada, Koraput, Balangir and Boudh.

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7➤ .Which airport of Odisha has been renamed Veer Surendra sai Airport ?

a)Rourkela airport
b)Jharsuguda airport
c)Jaypore airport
d)Berhampur airport

➤ b)Jharsuguda airport

Union Cabinet has approved renaming Jharsuguda airport in Odisha as 'Veer Surendra Sai Airport'.

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8➤ 9.who lead The Khorda "Paika Rebellion" ?

a)Baxi Jagabandhu
b)Chakara Bisoi
c)Veer Surendra sai
d)Dharanidhar Bhuiyan

➤ a)Baxi Jagabandhu

Paika Rebellion of 1817 is an armed revolt against the British by the Paikas of Khurda in Odisha. The rebellion took form and shape under the leadership of Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhara. On 24th December 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative stamp and coin on the Paika Rebellion.

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9➤ Which of the following district of Odisha has topped in the production of Turmeric ?

Ganjam
Kandhamal
Mayurbhanj
Sundargarh

➤ Kandhamal

Kandhamal is famous for its local turmeric renowned as 'Kandhamal Haldi' which has earned the Geographical indication (GI) tag from Intellectual Property India, an organisation functioning under the auspices of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India).

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10➤ 1n which district Of Odisha Chhau dance is performed?

a)gajapati
b)Kandhamal
c)Mayurbhanj
d)Kalahandi

➤ b)Kandhamal

The Seraikella Chhau developed in Seraikela, when it was under the rule of Kalinga's Gajapati Rule the present day administrative headquarters of the Seraikela Kharsawan district of Jharkhand, the Purulia Chhau in Purulia district of West Bengal and the Mayurbhanj Chhau in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha.

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