Odisha - Study Mode

[#256] As per Census 2011, which district of Odisha has the highest sex-ratio?
Correct Answer

(B) Rayagarh

[#257] Cassiterites is the only important source of which mineral found in Odisha?
Correct Answer

(B) Tin

Explanation

Solution: Cassiterite was the chief tin ore throughout ancient history and remains the most important source of tin today.

[#258] Chandaka Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in
Correct Answer

(D) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: Chandaka Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary lies partly within Khurda and partly in Cuttack Districts of Orissa state and in close proximity of the state capital, Bhubaneswar.

[#259] Dongria Kondhs reside in which district?
Correct Answer

(A) Koraput

[#260] In which year Sambalpur was annexed under the Lord Dalhousie policy of Doctrine of Lapse?
Correct Answer

(A) 1849

Explanation

Solution: Under Lord Dalhousie's Doctrine of Lapse doctrine, Sambalpur was annexed in 1850. The Doctrine of Lapse was implemented by Lord Dalhousie, who was the Governor General for the East India Company in India between 1848 and 1856. As per the 'Doctrine of Lapse', if any ruler of a princely state died without a natural heir, the
states' authority will pass to the British East India Company.