Odisha - Study Mode

[#266] When was the Utkal Sabha established at Cuttack?
Correct Answer

(C) 1882

Explanation

Solution: An association named 'Utkal Sabha' was established at Cuttack in 1882 to spearhead the socio-political activities of the people. The 'Utkal Sabha' was soon regarded
as the most important and prominent political organisation of the intelligentsia in the main town of the Orissa Division.

[#267] Which award is given to a film personality for their outstanding contribution to Odia cinema?
Correct Answer

(A) Jaydeo Award

Explanation

Solution: A film personality receives the Jaydeo Award for their outstanding contribution to Odia cinema.

[#268] Which districts lie to the Cast of Keonjhar district?
Correct Answer

(B) Mayurbhanj and Bhadrak

[#269] Which lake lies near Puri district of Odisha?
Correct Answer

(A) Chilika

Explanation

Solution: Chilika is Asia's largest estuary brackish water lake. It is 1100 square kilometres in size. Puri on the east, Khurda on the north, and Ganjam on the south are the three districts of Odisha that are covered.

[#270] Which minister from Central Government was instrumental in integration of the Princely States of Odisha?
Correct Answer

(D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Explanation

Solution: The Central Government's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was instrumental in the integration of Odisha's princely states. He was the unbreakable man who united 562 princely states into the Union of India and prevented the newly independent country from becoming a Balkanized mess.