Odisha - Study Mode

[#516] Who established the first printing press of Odisha at Cuttack in 1837?
Correct Answer

(C) Christian Missionaries

Explanation

Solution: Christian missionaries were instrumental in establishing the first printing press in Odisha. They began by printing religious texts in Odia for the purpose of spreading Christian ideas. They established a press in Cuttack in 1837, dubbed the 'Cuttack Printing Press', and began publishing the earlier Odia journals. They established the press in Odisha.

[#517] Who launched the 'Honour for Women National Campaign' in India?
Correct Answer

(A) Mansi Pradhan

[#518] Assertion (A) Kharavela invaded the Satavahana kingdom and captured its territories. Reason (R) Chandravarman declared himself the Lord of Kalinga. Select the correct answers
Correct Answer

(C) A is true, but R is false.

Explanation

Solution: To prevent Kharavela from invading his country, King Satakarni of the western region sent him horses, elephants, chariots, and warriors in tribute. Umavarman was the first major monarch of the Mathara dynasty, declaring himself "Lord of Kalinga" in his thirty-first regnal year.

[#519] Consider the following about 'Makarmela' of Odisha 1. It is celebrated during mid-January. 2. Moon God is worshipped during 'Makar Mela'. Which of the given statements is/are correct?
Correct Answer

(A) Only 1

[#520] Consider the following about Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana 1. It is a health insurance scheme of journalists. 2. It provide insurance coverage of Rs. 2 lakh per annum.
Correct Answer

(C) Both 1 and 2