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[#216] Which company stands as the largest exporter of pig iron in Odisha?
Correct Answer

(C) NINL

Explanation

Solution: Since 2004-05, Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited (NINL) has been India's top exporter of saleable pig iron. The NINL iron and steel facility in Kalinganagar, rural Odisha, is spread out over 2,500 acres and has the potential to manufacture 1.1 million tonnes of iron.

[#217] Which day is celebrated as the 'Odia Journalism Day'?
Correct Answer

(D) 4 th August

Explanation

Solution: The ‘Odia Journalism Day’ is celebrated on 4 th August. On that day in 1866 the first Odia newspaper, Utkala Deepika was published.

[#218] Which literary source mentions about Kalinga and Odra and its sacred river Baitarani and Goddess Viraja?
Correct Answer

(C) The Mahabharata

Explanation

Solution: Kalinga and Odra are first mentioned in the Mahabharata. This land, as well as its sacred river Vaitarani and Goddess Viraja, are mentioned in the Mahabharata.

[#219] Which of the following Articles of Constitution deals with creation of Unicameral or Bicameral Legislation by the states?
Correct Answer

(C) Article 169

Explanation

Solution: Article 169 of the Constitution allows Parliament to either create or abolish a Council in a state "if the Legislative Assembly of the State passes a resolution to that effect".

[#220] Which of the following is not a Hydel Power Project?
Correct Answer

(D) Talcher

Explanation

Solution: Indravati is the largest hydroelectricity generating project in Odisha wheras Talcher Thermal Power Station plant is one of the coal-based plants of NTPC.