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Odisha GK MCQ Question and Answer with easy explanations. Odisha State GK MCQ section provides you all type of GK mcq questions with explanations. OdishaState GK MCQ is important for exams like State PCS, IBPS, SCC, UPSC, NEET etc. Page-10 section-8

Each section contains 100 MCQs on Odisha .
91
Consider the following statements about Hirakud Power Plant
1. The power plant is operated by the Hindalco Industries.
2. The plant is located in Sambalpur district.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Hirakud Power Plant, located in Sambalpur district, is operated by the Hindalco Industries.
92
Consider the following statements about silver filigree of Odisha
1. It is one of the most exquisite form of silver work also known as Odisha Tarakasi.
2. The main centre for 'silver filigree' craft is Cuttack.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
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93
Consider the following statements.
1. Platinum metal content is 220-520 grams per tonne of ore in Odisha.
2. Copper ore and lead ore combinedly known as base metals.
Which among the above is/are correct?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
In Odisha, platinum metal content is 220-520 grammes per tonne of ore. Base metals are made up of copper ore and lead ore.
94
Consider the following statements:
1. In 1855, Henry Ricketts, the Commissioner of Odisha Division proposed the merger of Sambalpur with the Odisha Division.
2. In 1868, Sir Stafford Northcote, the Secretary of state for India, held the view that the Odia speaking areas should be grouped into a single administrative unit.
Which of the following is/are correct?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
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95
During whose reign Murshid Quli Khan became the Governor of Odisha?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
In 1701, Aurangzeb nominated Murshid Quli Khan as the Diwan of Bengal. He attempted to protect his province's interests by stopping the English East India Company from collecting revenues. He was given the title of Murshid Quli Khan on 23rd December, 1702.
96
In which among the following districts was Biju Krushak Kalyan Yojana launched initially in 2013?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
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97
Match the following lists
Tribes Areas
a. Kondhs 1. Malkangiri
b. Sauras 2. Dhenkanal
c. Koyas 3. Paralakhemundi
d. Matias 4. Niyamgiri range
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
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98
Match the following
List I (Newspaper) List II (Year of Publication)
a. Samaja 1. 1919
b. Sakala 2. 1983
c. Pragativadi 3. 1985
d. Kalinga Bharti 4. 1989
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
a. The Samaja is an Odia daily newspaper published in Cuttack, Odisha, India; it was founded in 1919 and is one of India's oldest newspapers.

b. Sakala, an Odia daily newspaper, was founded in 1983.

c. Pragativadi is a daily newspaper in Indian Odia published in Bhubaneswar since 1985. This is one of Odisha's most widely circulated newspapers.

d. Kalinga Bharti, a hindi daily newspaper that began publication in 1989.
99
Pragyan Ojha is associated with
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
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100
Ramatirtha Conservation Centre in Odisha runs conservation programme for protecting which endangered species?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
In accordance with the national project on crocodile conservation, a scheme based on the principle of 'Grow and Release' under captive breeding of crocodiles was started at Ramatirtha in 1979.