Odisha - Study Mode

[#471] In which year the Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act or PESA was passed in the Parliament?
Correct Answer

(B) 1996

[#472] Jagannath temple belongs to which century?
Correct Answer

(C) 12 th

[#473] The Pilgrimage tax for the first time in the Odisha was introduced by
Correct Answer

(B) Marathas

Explanation

Solution: The Marathas levied a pilgrim tax on visitors to Jagannath shrine. A pre - colonial fee on pilgrims who visited the temple was restored by the 1806 laws. The levy was intended to be used for a variety of purposes, including paying temple officials' wages, however it did not prevent them from accepting voluntarily presented gifts.

[#474] Which of the following district do not get water from Hirakud project in Odisha?
Correct Answer

(B) Balasore

[#475] Which of the following fort was constructed by Ganga dynasty in 14 th century?
Correct Answer

(B) Barabati fort