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[#851] Terracotta work is famous in
Correct Answer
(D) All of these
[#852] The first Congress Ministry was made under the leadership of
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(A) Biswanath Das
Explanation
Solution: Utkal Congress was a political party in the Indian state of Odisha. It was formed in 1969 when Biju Patnaik left Indian National Congress. After the 1971 Odisha elections UC took part in the Bishwanath Das ministry in the state.
[#853] Dhokra craft is famous in
Correct Answer
(D) All of these
[#854] Meriah Sacrifice, the cause of Ghumsar Uprising was associated with
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(C) Human Sacrifice
Explanation
Solution: Khond Uprising took place in Orissa in 1846 and 1855. The Khond people were led by Chakra Bisoi. The Khonds in Orissa played a vital role in preparing the revolt of 1857 against the British Government. Their mutiny included tribals from Ghumsar, China ki Medi, Kalahandi and Patna. The movement was led by Chakra Bisnoi who was a young Raja. There were many causes of the revolt which included British Government stopping the Mariah System (Traditional Human Sacrifice practiced by the Khonds), introduction of the new taxes by the British Government and the convergence of Zamindars and Moneylenders into their areas which was causing the tribal’s untold misery.
[#855] Name the apex body of Odisha Government to provide alternative/non conventional forms of energy in the state.
Correct Answer
(A) OREDA
Explanation
Solution: Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) is the apex body of Odisha Government to provide alternative/non conventional forms of energy in the state.