Odisha - Study Mode

[#356] Who were the first Europeans to make their settlements in Odisha?
Correct Answer

(A) Portuguese

Explanation

Solution: In Odisha, the Portuguese were the first Europeans to construct factories. They had a settlement in Pipili in Puri district. With the approval of the Mughal administration, the British founded a town in Hariharpur (modern day Jagatsinghpur) in 1633 to trade cotton commodities.

[#357] According to the India State of Forest Report, 2017, what is the reserved Forest cover in Odisha?
Correct Answer

(A) 58.90%

Explanation

Solution: According to the 2017 India State of Forest Report, Odisha has 58.90 percent conserved forest cover. The India State of Forest Report 2017 (ISFR 2017) is the 15 th in a series of reports produced by India's Forest Survey (FSI). The report, which was created using scientific tools, includes data on forest cover, tree cover, mangrove cover, carbon stock in India's forests, rising stock inside and outside forest areas, and forest cover in various patch size classes.

[#358] As per the Census 2011, which district has the highest population of Odisha?
Correct Answer

(B) Ganjam

[#359] Bhitarkanika National Park is located in which district of Odisha?
Correct Answer

(A) Kendrapara

Explanation

Solution: Bhitarkanika National Park is located in the Kendrapara District of Odisha. Bhitarkanika is home to one of India's greatest populations of endangered saltwater crocodiles, with 10% of adults over 6 metres in length. The rivers and creeks are home to over 1671 saltwater crocodiles.

[#360] By which of the following names the District of Cuttack is also known?
Correct Answer

(C) Millennium City

Explanation

Solution: The question is asking: What other names does the Cuttack district have? Let's look at the options: Option A: Silver City - Cuttack is indeed famous for its silver filigree work, so it's often called Silver City. Option B: Royal City - While Cuttack has a rich history, it's not commonly known as Royal City. Option C: Millennium City - Cuttack is also referred to as Millennium City due to its long and historic existence. Option D: Both (A) and (C) - Since Cuttack is known as both Silver City and Millennium City, this is the correct answer. Therefore, the correct answer is Option D: Both (A) and (C).