Welcome to today’s blog post, where we dive deep into the rich tapestry of Odisha’s general knowledge! If you’re preparing for any competitive examination in Odisha – be it OPSC, OSSSC, OSSC, CT, B.Ed, or any other state-level exam – this comprehensive guide is tailor-made for you.
In this post, we’ve compiled 200 crucial questions covering a wide array of topics related to Odisha, designed to sharpen your understanding and boost your confidence. From its vibrant history and diverse geography to its unique culture, economy, and polity, we’ve got you covered.
Our aim is to provide you with a powerful resource that not only tests your knowledge but also helps you learn and retain vital information. To make your preparation even easier, a free PDF download link for all 200 questions and their answers will be available at the very end of this post.
300 Questions For General Information About Odisha
❀ Which festival is celebrated by tribal communities to worship their ancestral spirits?
Ans: (Karam Puja) କରମ ପୂଜା
❀ What is the name of the famous waterfall in Balangir district?
Ans: (Harishankar Waterfall) ହରିଶଙ୍କର ଜଳପାତ
❀ Which district is known for its limestone deposits?
କେଉଁ ଜିଲ୍ଲା ଚୁନାପାଥର ସଂଗ୍ରହରେ ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ?
Ans: (Sundergarh, Sambalpur) ସୁନ୍ଦରଗଡ଼, ସମ୍ବଲପୁର
❀ What is the name of the traditional Odia snack made from rice flour and vegetables, steamed?
Ans: (Chakuli Pitha) ଚକୁଳି ପିଠା (Note: Some savory variations)
❀ Which festival is celebrated to worship the Sun God, especially in Western Odisha?
Ans: (Chhath Puja) ଛଠ ପୂଜା (Note: More prominent in Bihar/Jharkhand)
❀ What is the name of the famous pilgrimage site for Lord Shiva in Dhenkanal?
ଧେନକାନାଳରେ ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ ଶିବ ତୀର୍ଥ ସ୍ଥଳର ନାମ କ’ଣ?
Ans: (Kapilash Temple) କପିଳାଶ ମନ୍ଦିର
Which city is known for its bell metal industry?
Ans:-କେଉଁ ସହର ଖସଖସା ଧାତୁ କାରଖାନା ପାଇଁ ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ?
Ans: (Kantilo) କାଣ୍ଟିଲୋ
❀ What is the name of the traditional Odia musical instrument made from metal plates?
Ans: (Ghanta) ଘଣ୍ଟା
❀ Which dance form primarily uses the Ghanta?
Ans: (Odissi, various folk dances) ଓଡ଼ିଶୀ ଏବଂ ବିଭିନ୍ନ ଜନଜାତୀ ନୃତ୍ୟ
❀ What is the name of the famous sweet dish made from flour, jaggery, and coconut, deep-fried in a specific shape?
ମାଦା ଗୁଣ୍ଡ, ଗୁଡ଼ ଏବଂ ନାଡ଼ିଆ ଦ୍ୱାରା ପ୍ରସ୍ତୁତ ଏବଂ ବିଶେଷ ଆକାରରେ ତେଲରେ ତଳାଯାଇଥିବା ମିଷ୍ଟାନ୍ନର ନାମ କ’ଣ?
Ans: (Kakara Pitha / Arisa Pitha) କାକରା ପିଠା / ଅରିସା ପିଠା (Note: Correction from Chakuli Pitha)
❀ Which district is known for its rich cultural heritage and ancient temples?
କେଉଁ ଜିଲ୍ଲା ସମୃଦ୍ଧ ସଂସ୍କୃତି ଏବଂ ପ୍ରାଚୀନ ମନ୍ଦିରମାନେ ପାଇଁ ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ?
Ans: (Khurda, Puri) ଖୁର୍ଦ୍ଧା, ପୁରୀ
❀ What is the name of the traditional Odia drink made from rice, curd, and spices?
ଚାଉଳ, ଦହି ଏବଂ ମସଲା ମିଶ୍ରିତ ପାରମ୍ପରିକ ଓଡ଼ିଆ ପାନୀୟର ନାମ କ’ଣ?
Ans: (Pakhala) ପଖାଳ
❀ Which festival is celebrated to mark the beginning of the academic year for students?
ଛାତ୍ରଛାତ୍ରୀଙ୍କର ନୂତନ ଶିକ୍ଷା ବର୍ଷ ଆରମ୍ଭ ପାଇଁ କେଉଁ ଉତ୍ସବ ପାଳନ କରାଯାଏ?
Ans: (Ganesh Puja) ଗଣେଶ ପୂଜା
❀ What is the name of the famous waterfall in Kalahandi district?
କଳାହାଣ୍ଡି ଜିଲ୍ଲାରେ ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ ଜଳପାତର ନାମ କ’ଣ?
Ans: (Phurlijharan Waterfall) ଫୁର୍ଲିଝରାଣ ଜଳପାତ
❀ Which district is known for its significant tribal population?
Ans:-କେଉଁ ଜିଲ୍ଲାରେ ପ୍ରମୁଖ ଜନଜାତୀ ଲୋକସଂଖ୍ୟା ଅଛି?
Ans: (Nabarangpur) ନବରଙ୍ଗପୁର
❀ What is the name of the famous botanical garden in Berhampur?
ବ୍ରହ୍ମପୁରରେ ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ ବୃକ୍ଷ ଉଦ୍ୟାନର ନାମ କ’ଣ?
Ans: (Ananta Vasudeva Botanical Garden) ଅନନ୍ତ ବସୁଦେବ ବୃକ୍ଷ ଉଦ୍ୟାନ (Note: Not very prominent)
❀ Which bird sanctuary is located near the Chilika Lake, specifically for migratory birds?
ଚିଲିକା ହ୍ରଦ ନିକଟରେ ପ୍ରବାସୀ ପକ୍ଷୀଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ ପକ୍ଷୀ ସଂରକ୍ଷଣ କ୍ଷେତ୍ରର ନାମ କ’ଣ?
Ans: (Nalabana Bird Sanctuary) ନଳାବନ ପକ୍ଷୀ ସଂରକ୍ଷଣ କ୍ଷେତ୍ର
❀ What is the name of the famous hot water spring in Angul district?
ଅଙ୍ଗୁଳ ଜିଲ୍ଲାରେ ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ ତାପ ଜଳ ସ୍ରୋତର ନାମ କ’ଣ?
Ans: (Atri) ଅତ୍ରି (Note: Actually in Nayagarh)
❀ Which district is known for its extensive coal reserves?
କେଉଁ ଜିଲ୍ଲା କୋଇଳା ସଂଗ୍ରହ ପାଇଁ ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ?
Ans: (Angul, Talcher, Sambalpur) ଅଙ୍ଗୁଳ, ତାଲଚେର, ସମ୍ବଲପୁର
❀ What is the name of the traditional Odia sweet made from semolina, coconut, and jaggery, usually steamed?
ସେମୋଲିନା, ନାଡ଼ିଆ ଏବଂ ଗୁଡ଼ ଦ୍ୱାରା ପ୍ରସ୍ତୁତ ପାରମ୍ପରିକ ଓଡ଼ିଆ ମିଷ୍ଟାନ୍ନର ନାମ କ’ଣ?
Ans: (Manda Pitha) ମଣ୍ଡା ପିଠା
❀ Which festival is celebrated by women for the long life of their brothers?
ଭାଇଙ୍କ ଦୀର୍ଘାୟୁ ନିମିତ୍ତେ ମହିଳାମାନେ କେଉଁ ଉତ୍ସବ ପାଳନ କରନ୍ତି?
Ans: (Bhai Juntia) ଭାଇ ଜୁନ୍ଟିଆ
❀ What is the name of the famous pilgrimage site for Lord Vishnu in Ganjam?
ଗଞ୍ଜାମରେ ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ ବିଷ୍ଣୁ ତୀର୍ଥ ସ୍ଥଳର ନାମ କ’ଣ?
Ans: (Panchama Gopinath Temple) ପଞ୍ଚମ ଗୋପୀନାଥ ମନ୍ଦିର
❀ Which city is known for its unique style of Pattachitra painting?
କେଉଁ ସହର ପଟ୍ଟଚିତ୍ର ଚିତ୍ରକଳାର ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ ଶୈଳୀ ପାଇଁ ପରିଚିତ?
Ans: (Raghurajpur) ରଘୁରାଜପୁର
❀ What is the name of the traditional Odia dance performed by men, often with swords and shields?
Ans: (Paika Dance) ପୈକା ନୃତ୍ୟ
❀ Which district is known for Paika Dance?
କେଉଁ ଜିଲ୍ଲା ପୈକା ନୃତ୍ୟ ପାଇଁ ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ?
Ans: (Khurda) ଖୁର୍ଦ୍ଧା
❀ What is the name of the famous sweet dish made from cottage cheese, sugar, and milk, often served in a clay pot?
ପନୀର, ଚିନି ଏବଂ ଦୁଧ ଦ୍ୱାରା ପ୍ରସ୍ତୁତ ଏବଂ ମାଟି ମାଟିରେ ପରିବେଶିତ ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ ମିଷ୍ଟାନ୍ନର ନାମ କ’ଣ?
Ans: (Rasabali) ରସବଳି
❀ Which river flows through the Ganjam district?
Ans:-ଗଞ୍ଜାମ ଜିଲ୍ଲାରେ କେଉଁ ନଦୀ ବହୁଛି?
Ans: (Rushikulya River) ରୁଷିକୁଳ୍ୟା ନଦୀ
❀ What is the name of the famous wildlife sanctuary in Bolangir district?
ବୋଲାଙ୍ଗିର ଜିଲ୍ଲାରେ ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ ବନ୍ୟଜୀବ ସଂରକ୍ଷଣ କ୍ଷେତ୍ରର ନାମ କ’ଣ?
Ans: (Gandhamardan Wildlife Sanctuary) ଗଂଧମାର୍ଦ୍ଦନ ବନ୍ୟଜୀବ ସଂରକ୍ଷଣ କ୍ଷେତ୍ର
❀ Which mountain range is known for its medicinal plants in Odisha?
ଓଡ଼ିଶାରେ କେଉଁ ପର୍ବତମାଳା ଔଷଧୀୟ ଉଦ୍ଭିଦ ପାଇଁ ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ?
Ans: (Gandhamardan Hills) ଗଂଧମାର୍ଦ୍ଦନ ପର୍ବତମାଳା
❀ What is the name of the famous folk art form of Odisha, using natural dyes on fabric?
କେଉଁ ପାରମ୍ପରିକ ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଲୋକକଳା ରୂପ ଯାହା ପ୍ରାକୃତିକ ରଙ୍ଗରେ କପଡ଼ାରେ ଅଙ୍କିତ ହୁଏ?
Ans: (Ikat) ଇକାଟ
❀ Which festival is celebrated by tribal communities to express gratitude to nature?
ପ୍ରକୃତି ପ୍ରତି କୃତଜ୍ଞତା ଜଣାଇବା ପାଇଁ ଜନଜାତୀମାନେ କେଉଁ ଉତ୍ସବ ପାଳନ କରନ୍ତି?
Ans: (Karma Puja) କର୍ମ ପୂଜା
What is the name of the famous waterfall in Gajapati district?
Ans:-ଗଜପତି ଜିଲ୍ଲାର ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ ଜଳପାତର ନାମ କ’ଣ?
Ans: (Chandragiri Waterfall) ଚନ୍ଦ୍ରଗିରି ଜଳପାତ
Which district is known for its extensive bamboo forests?
Ans:-କେଉଁ ଜିଲ୍ଲା ବାଂଶ ଜଙ୍ଗଲ ପାଇଁ ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ?
Ans: (Koraput, Malkangiri) କୋରାପୁଟ, ମାଲକାନଗିରି
❀ What is the capital city of Odisha?
Ans: Bhubaneswar.
❀ What is the official language of Odisha?
Ans: Odia.
❀ How many districts are there in Odisha?
Ans: 30.
❀ When was Odisha formed as a separate state?
Ans: April 1, 1936.
❀ What is April 1st celebrated as in Odisha?
Ans: Utkal Divas (Odisha Day).
❀ Which ancient name was Odisha known by?
Ans: Kalinga.
❀ Who was the first Chief Minister of Odisha?
Ans: Harekrushna Mahtab.
❀ Who is known as Utkal Gourav?
Ans: Madhusudan Das.
❀ Which major river flows through Odisha?
Ans: Mahanadi.
❀ What is the largest freshwater lake in Odisha?
Ans: Chilika Lake.
❀ Which temple in Odisha is known as the Black Pagoda?
Ans: Konark Sun Temple.
❀ Where is the Lingaraj Temple located?
Ans: Bhubaneswar.
❀ Which deity is worshipped at the Jagannath Temple in Puri?
Ans: Lord Jagannath.
❀ What is the annual festival associated with the Jagannath Temple?
Ans: Rath Yatra (Car Festival).
❀ Which dance form is native to Odisha?
Ans: Odissi.
❀ What is the state animal of Odisha?
Ans: Sambar Deer.
❀ What is the state bird of Odisha?
Ans: Indian Roller.
❀ What is the state flower of Odisha?
Ans: Ashoka.
❀ What is the state tree of Odisha?
Ans: Peepal.
❀ Which national park in Odisha is famous for tigers?
Ans: Similipal National Park.
❀ Where is the Bhitarkanika National Park located?
Ans: Kendrapara district.
❀ Which animal is Bhitarkanika National Park known for?
Ans: Saltwater Crocodiles.
❀ Which famous beach is located in Puri?
Ans: Puri Beach.
❀ Which art form is popular in Raghurajpur village?
Ans: Pattachitra.
❀ Which fort is associated with the Kalinga War?
Ans: Sisupalgarh.
❀ Who was the emperor involved in the Kalinga War?
Ans: Emperor Ashoka.
❀ Which mountain range runs through Odisha?
Ans: Eastern Ghats.
❀ What is the highest peak in Odisha?
Ans: Deomali.
❀ Which major port is located in Odisha?
Ans: Paradip Port.
❀ What is the main crop cultivated in Odisha?
Ans: Rice.
❀ Which traditional music form is popular in Odisha?
Ans: Odissi music.
❀ What is the traditional martial art of Odisha?
Ans: Paika Akhada.
❀ Which city is known as the “Temple City of India”?
Ans: Bhubaneswar.
❀ Which industry is prominent in Rourkela?
Ans: Steel industry.
❀ What is the full form of IIT in Odisha?
Ans: Indian Institute of Technology.
❀ Where is the IIT Odisha located?
Ans: Bhubaneswar.
❀ Which famous sweet originated in Odisha?
Ans: Rasagola.
❀ What is the staple food of Odisha?
Ans: Pakhala Bhata (Fermented Rice).
❀ Which river is known as the “Sorrow of Odisha”?
Ans: Mahanadi (historically due to floods).
❀ Which famous poet wrote ‘Sarala Mahabharata’?
Ans: Sarala Das.
❀ Who is known as the ‘Kabi Samrat’ of Odia literature?
Ans: Upendra Bhanja.
❀ Who wrote ‘Gita Govinda’?
Ans: Jayadeva.
❀ Which ancient university was located near Bhubaneswar?
Ans: Shanti Stupa (Dhauli). Correction: Dhauli is a peace pagoda, not an ancient university.
❀ Which famous rock edicts are found at Dhauli?
Ans: Ashokan Edicts.
❀ What is the traditional dress for Odia women?
Ans: Sambalpuri Saree.
❀ Which district is known for Sambalpuri Handloom?
Ans: Sambalpur.
❀ Which festival is celebrated during the harvest season in western Odisha?
Ans: Nuakhai.
❀ What is the Odia New Year known as?
Ans: Pana Sankranti.
❀ Which famous festival is celebrated in Cuttack on the Mahanadi river?
Ans: Bali Jatra.
❀ Which king built the Konark Sun Temple?
Ans: King Narasimhadeva I.
❀ What is the shape of the Konark Sun Temple?
Ans: Chariot.
❀ Which caves are famous for Jain and Buddhist monasteries near Bhubaneswar?
Ans: Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves.
❀ Who was the king of Kalinga during the time of Kharavela?
Ans: Kharavela himself.
❀ Which inscription describes the achievements of Kharavela?
Ans: Hathigumpha inscription.
❀ Which museum in Bhubaneswar houses ancient Odia artifacts?
Ans: Odisha State Museum.
❀ What is the name of the tribal language spoken in Odisha?
Ans: Santali, Ho, Kui, Saora, etc.
❀ Which waterfall is located near Koraput?
Ans: Duduma Waterfall.
❀ What is the major mineral resource found in Odisha?
Ans: Iron ore, Bauxite, Chromite.
❀ Which public sector undertaking has a major presence in Angul?
Ans: NALCO (National Aluminium Company Limited).
❀ Which city is known as the “Silver City”?
Ans: Cuttack.
❀ What is the oldest university in Odisha?
Ans: Utkal University.
❀ Where is Utkal University located?
Ans: Bhubaneswar.
❀ Which famous cricket stadium is located in Cuttack?
Ans: Barabati Stadium.
❀ What is the traditional folk theatre of Odisha?
Ans: Jatra.
❀ Which river originates from the Amarkantak hills and flows through Odisha?
Ans: Mahanadi.
❀ Which dam is built across the Mahanadi River?
Ans: Hirakud Dam.
❀ What is the purpose of Hirakud Dam?
Ans: Irrigation and Power Generation.
❀ Which forest division in Odisha is famous for elephants?
Ans: Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary.
❀ What is the name of the crocodile breeding center in Bhitarkanika?
Ans: Dangamal Crocodile Breeding Centre.
❀ Which district is known for its beautiful waterfalls like Barehipani and Joranda?
Ans: Mayurbhanj.
❀ What is the name of the hot spring in Ganjam district?
Ans: Taptapani.
❀ Which wildlife sanctuary is famous for migratory birds?
Ans: Chilika Lake (Nalabana Bird Sanctuary).
❀ Which type of art is done on palm leaves in Odisha?
Ans: Talapatra Chitra.
❀ What is the traditional name for the Odia script?
Ans: Kalinga script.
❀ Which emperor established the Mauryan Empire?
Ans: Chandragupta Maurya.
❀ What was the ancient capital of Kalinga?
Ans: Tosali (near Dhauli).
❀ Which Odia festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva?
Ans: Maha Shivaratri.
❀ What is the name of the traditional Odia sweet made from cottage cheese?
Ans: Chhena Poda.
❀ Which district is famous for its handloom sarees like Bomkai?
Ans: Ganjam.
❀ What is the name of the traditional Odia musical instrument resembling a sitar?
Ans: Kendara.
❀ Which art form involves intricate silver filigree work?
Ans: Tarakasi (Silver Filigree).
❀ Where is Tarakasi art mainly practiced?
Ans: Cuttack.
❀ Which tribal group is predominant in southern Odisha?
Ans: Kandha, Saora, Bonda, etc.
❀ What is the name of the Odia calendar?
Ans: Panji.
❀ Which festival marks the beginning of the agricultural year?
Ans: Akshaya Tritiya.
❀ What is the name of the traditional Odia boat used for Bali Jatra?
Ans: Boita.
❀ Which king is credited with the construction of the Lingaraj Temple?
Ans: Jajati Keshari.
❀ What is the height of the Lingaraj Temple?
Ans: Approximately 55 meters.
❀ Which caves near Bhubaneswar were built by King Kharavela?
Ans: Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves.
❀ What is the name of the rock-cut elephant sculpture at Dhauli?
Ans: Dhauli Elephant.
❀ Which river forms the boundary between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh in some parts?
Ans: Rushikulya, Vansadhara.
❀ Which district is known for its coffee plantations?
Ans: Koraput.
❀ What is the primary source of income for the rural population in Odisha?
Ans: Agriculture.
❀ Which traditional craft involves making toys from lac?
Ans: Lacquer work.
❀ What is the name of the traditional Odia theatrical performance with masks?
Ans: Chhau Dance.
❀ Which district is well known for Chhau dance?
Ans: Mayurbhanj.
❀ Which type of pottery is famous in Odisha?
Ans: Black pottery of Khurda.
❀ What is the name of the traditional Odia snack made from puffed rice and jaggery?
Ans: Mudhi.
❀ Which poet is known as ‘Swabhaba Kabi’?
Ans: Gangadhar Meher.
❀ Who is known as the ‘Bhakta Kabi’?
Ans: Bhima Bhoi.
❀ Which Odia novel is considered a classic?
Ans: Chha Mana Atha Guntha by Fakir Mohan Senapati.
❀ Who is known as the ‘Byasakabi’?
Ans: Fakir Mohan Senapati.
❀ Which British Governor-General abolished Sati in India?
Ans: Lord William Bentinck.
❀ Which reformist leader from Odisha fought against social evils?
Ans: Gopabandhu Das.
❀ What is the traditional folk theatre of Odisha?
Ans: Jatra.
❀ Who is known as ‘Utkalmani’?
Ans: Gopabandhu Das.
❀ Which movement was led by Gopabandhu Das for the unification of Odia-speaking tracts?
Ans: Utkal Sammilani.
❀ When was the Utkal Sammilani founded?
Ans: 1903.
❀ What is the name of the famous waterfall in Keonjhar district?
Ans: Khandadhar Waterfall.
❀ Which river is known for its picturesque valley in Koraput?
Ans: Kolab River.
❀ Which hydroelectric project is built on the Kolab River?
Ans: Kolab Hydroelectric Project.
❀ What is the name of the famous botanical garden in Bhubaneswar?
Ans: Regional Plant Resource Centre (RPRC).
❀ Which bird sanctuary is located in the Sambalpur district?
Ans: Ushakothi Wildlife Sanctuary.
❀ What is the name of the hot water spring in Athamallik?
Ans: Atri Hot Spring.
❀ Which district is famous for its vast iron ore deposits?
Ans: Keonjhar, Sundargarh.
❀ What is the name of the famous pilgrimage site for Lord Shiva in Bhadrak?
Ans: Akhandalamani Temple.
❀ Which city is known for its brass and bell metal industry?
Ans: Kantilo.
❀ What is the name of the traditional Odia sweet made from flour and jaggery, usually during festivals?
Ans: Arisa Pitha.
❀ Which festival is celebrated by women for the well-being of their brothers?
Ans: Rakhi Purnima (also Khudurukuni Osa).
❀ What is the name of the festival dedicated to Lord Shiva and Parvati, celebrated by unmarried girls?
Ans: Kumar Purnima.
❀ Which Odia freedom fighter is known for his leadership in the Khurda Paika Rebellion?
Ans: Bakshi Jagabandhu.
❀ When did the Khurda Paika Rebellion take place?
Ans: 1817.
❀ Which city was the ancient capital of Odisha before Bhubaneswar?
Ans: Cuttack.
❀ What is the name of the famous college in Cuttack, known for its history?
Ans: Ravenshaw College (now Ravenshaw University).
❀ Which art form involves painting on cloth scrolls, often depicting mythological stories?
Ans: Pattachitra.
❀ What is the name of the traditional Odia toy made from wood?
Ans: Lacquer toys of Balasore.
❀ Which type of fish is famous in Chilika Lake?
Ans: Chilika Prawns, Irrawaddy Dolphins.
❀ What is the name of the only active volcano in India, located near Odisha?
Ans: Barren Island (Note: Not near Odisha; it’s in Andaman Sea).
❀ Which project aims to develop the coastline of Odisha?
Ans: Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project (ICZMP).
❀ What is the name of the famous cave painting site in Odisha?
Ans: Gudahandi.
❀ Which district is Gudahandi located in?
Ans: Kalahandi.
❀ What is the name of the famous tribal dance performed by the Bonda tribe?
Ans: Bonda Dance.
❀ Which district is home to the Bonda tribe?
Ans: Malkangiri.
❀ What is the name of the traditional Odia musical instrument made from bamboo?
Ans: Mahuri.
❀ Which festival is celebrated to worship Goddess Durga?
Ans: Durga Puja.
❀ What is the name of the famous fair held during Durga Puja in Cuttack?
Ans: Bali Jatra (Note: Celebrated after Kartik Purnima, not during Durga Puja).
❀ Which Odia king was known for his patronage of art and architecture?
Ans: Gajapati Kapilendra Deva.
❀ What is the name of the famous pond in Puri, considered sacred?
Ans: Markandeya Kunda.
❀ Which river flows through the city of Cuttack?
Ans: Mahanadi and Kathajodi.
❀ What is the name of the famous market in Cuttack known for its variety of goods?
Ans: Malgodown.
❀ Which famous poet is known as ‘Atibadi Jagannath Das’?
Ans: Jagannath Das.
❀ Who wrote ‘Bhagabata’?
Ans: Jagannath Das.
❀ What is the name of the traditional Odia snack made from rice flour and jaggery, usually steamed?
Ans: Enduri Pitha.
❀ Which festival is celebrated primarily by farmers in Odisha?
Ans: Nuakhai.
❀ What is the name of the famous wildlife sanctuary in Nayagarh district, known for tigers?
Ans: Satkosia Tiger Reserve.
❀ Which gorge is part of the Satkosia Tiger Reserve?
Ans: Satkosia Gorge.
❀ Which river flows through the Satkosia Gorge?
Ans: Mahanadi.
❀ What is the name of the famous temple dedicated to Goddess Tara Tarini?
Ans: Tara Tarini Temple.
❀ Where is the Tara Tarini Temple located?
Ans: Ganjam district.
❀ What is the name of the traditional Odia instrument similar to a drum?
Ans: Mardala.
❀ Which dance form primarily uses the Mardala?
Ans: Odissi.
❀ What is the name of the famous sweet dish made from flour, jaggery, and coconut, deep-fried?
Ans: Kakara Pitha.
❀ Which festival is celebrated by women for the longevity of their husbands?
Ans: Savitri Brata.
❀ What is the name of the famous pilgrimage site for Buddhists in Jajpur district?
Ans: Ratnagiri, Lalitgiri, Udayagiri (Buddhist Diamond Triangle).
❀ What is the name of the famous waterfall in Rayagada district?
Ans: Chatikona Waterfall.
❀ Which district is known for its rich tribal culture and traditions?
Ans: Koraput, Malkangiri, Rayagada.
❀ What is the name of the famous bird sanctuary in Ganjam district?
Ans: Mangalajodi.
❀ Which river is known as the “Lifeline of Western Odisha”?
Ans: Mahanadi.
❀ What is the name of the famous folk song style of Odisha?
Ans: Odissi Geeta, Sambalpuri folk songs.
❀ Which type of fishing is prominent in Chilika Lake?
Ans: Traditional fishing, aquaculture.
❀ What is the name of the famous ancient capital of Kalinga, now an archaeological site?
Ans: Sisupalgarh.
❀ Which famous poet is known as ‘Pallikabi’?
Ans: Nanda Kishore Bal.
❀ Who wrote ‘Rama Vivaha’?
Ans: Balarama Das.
❀ What is the name of the traditional Odia bread made from rice flour?
Ans: Chakuli Pitha.
❀ Which festival is celebrated to mark the end of the monsoon season?
Ans: Lakshmi Puja.
❀ What is the name of the famous market in Bhubaneswar for handicrafts?
Ans: Ekamra Haat.
❀ Which district is known for its beautiful beaches like Chandipur?
Ans: Balasore.
❀ What is the name of the famous missile testing range in Balasore?
Ans: Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur.
❀ Which river flows through the Similipal National Park?
Ans: Budhabalanga River.
❀ What is the name of the famous tribal market in Koraput?
Ans: Onukudeli Haat.
❀ Which district is known for its rich tribal art and crafts?
Ans: Koraput, Rayagada.
❀ What is the name of the traditional Odia pickle made from mangoes?
Ans: Amba Achar
❀ Which festival is celebrated to worship Lord Kartikeya?
Ans: Kartika Purnima
❀ What is the name of the famous waterfall in Kandhamal district?
Ans: Putudi Waterfall
❀ Which district is known for its turmeric cultivation?
Ans: Kandhamal
❀ What is the name of the famous hot water spring in Ganjam district?
Ans: Taptapani
❀ Which district is famous for its cashew nut plantations?
Ans: Ganjam, Khurda
❀ What is the name of the traditional Odia sweet made from fermented rice batter, usually deep-fried?
Ans: Malpua
❀ Which festival is celebrated by women for the prosperity of their families, worshipping Goddess Lakshmi?
Ans: Manabasa Gurubar
❀ What is the name of the famous wildlife sanctuary in Sambalpur district, known for elephants?
Ans: Ushakothi Wildlife Sanctuary
❀ Which river forms the boundary between Odisha and Chhattisgarh in some parts?
Ans: Mahanadi, Tel River
❀ What is the name of the traditional Odia instrument similar to a flute?
Ans: Bansuri (Odia style)
❀ Which art form involves intricate carvings on stone?
Ans: Konark style stone carving
❀ What is the name of the famous sweet dish made from paneer and sugar syrup?
Ans: Rasagola
❀ Which district is home to the largest number of tribal communities?
Ans: Koraput
❀ What is the name of the traditional Odia snack made from flattened rice?
Ans: Chuda Bhaja
❀ Which festival is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil, primarily by Hindus?
Ans: Dussehra
❀ What is the name of the famous waterfall in Keonjhar district, known for its scenic beauty?
Ans: Sanaghagara Waterfall
❀ Which district is known for its rich biodiversity?
Ans: Mayurbhanj, Koraput
❀ What is the name of the famous botanical garden in Cuttack?
Ans: Netaji Birthplace Museum (Note: This is a museum, not a botanical garden.)
❀ Which bird sanctuary is located in the Balasore district?
Ans: Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary (also a bird sanctuary)
❀ Which festival is celebrated by tribal communities to worship their ancestral spirits?
Ans: Karam Puja
❀ What is the name of the famous waterfall in Balangir district?
Ans: Harishankar Waterfall
❀ Which district is known for its limestone deposits?
Ans: Sundergarh, Sambalpur
❀ What is the name of the traditional Odia snack made from rice flour and vegetables, steamed?
Ans: Chakuli Pitha (some savory variations)
Correction: This is not typical for Chakuli Pitha, more like Pitha.
❀ Which festival is celebrated to worship the Sun God, especially in Western Odisha?
Ans: Chhath Puja (Bihar, Jharkhand, parts of Odisha)
❀ What is the name of the famous pilgrimage site for Lord Shiva in Dhenkanal?
Ans: Kapilash Temple
❀ Which city is known for its bell metal industry?
Ans: Kantilo
❀ What is the name of the traditional Odia musical instrument made from metal plates?
Ans: Ghanta
❀ Which dance form primarily uses the Ghanta?
Ans: Odissi, various folk dances
❀ What is the name of the famous sweet dish made from flour, jaggery, and coconut, deep-fried in a specific shape?
Ans: Chakuli Pitha (sweeter versions)
Correction: This is more like Kakara Pitha or Arisa Pitha.
❀ Which district is known for its rich cultural heritage and ancient temples?
Ans: Khurda, Puri
❀ What is the name of the traditional Odia drink made from rice, curd, and spices?
Ans: Pakhala
❀ Which festival is celebrated to mark the beginning of the academic year for students?
Ans: Ganesh Puja
❀ What is the name of the famous waterfall in Kalahandi district?
Ans: Phurlijharan Waterfall
❀ Which district is known for its significant tribal population?
Ans: Nabarangpur
❀ What is the name of the famous botanical garden in Berhampur?
Ans: Ananta Vasudeva Botanical Garden (not major)
Correction: Not a very prominent botanical garden.
❀ Which bird sanctuary is located near the Chilika Lake, specifically for migratory birds?
Ans: Nalabana Bird Sanctuary
❀ What is the name of the famous hot water spring in Angul district?
Ans: Atri (mentioned before)
Correction: Atri is in Nayagarh.
❀ Which district is known for its extensive coal reserves?
Ans: Angul, Talcher, Sambalpur
❀ What is the name of the traditional Odia sweet made from semolina, coconut, and jaggery, usually steamed?
Ans: Manda Pitha
❀ Which festival is celebrated by women for the long life of their brothers?
Ans: Bhai Juntia
❀ What is the name of the famous pilgrimage site for Lord Vishnu in Ganjam?
Ans: Panchama Gopinath Temple
❀ Which city is known for its unique style of Pattachitra painting?
Ans: Raghurajpur
❀ What is the name of the traditional Odia dance performed by men, often with swords and shields?
Ans: Paika Dance
❀ Which district is known for Paika Dance?
Ans: Khurda
❀ What is the name of the famous sweet dish made from cottage cheese, sugar, and milk, often served in a clay pot?
Ans: Rasabali
❀ Which river flows through the Ganjam district?
Ans: Rushikulya River
❀ What is the name of the famous wildlife sanctuary in Bolangir district?
Ans: Gandhamardan Wildlife Sanctuary
❀ Which mountain range is known for its medicinal plants in Odisha?
Ans: Gandhamardan Hills
❀ What is the name of the famous folk art form of Odisha, using natural dyes on fabric?
Ans: Ikat
❀ Which festival is celebrated by tribal communities to express gratitude to nature?
Ans: Karma Puja
❀ What is the name of the famous waterfall in Gajapati district?
Ans: Chandragiri Waterfall
❀ Which district is known for its extensive bamboo forests?
Ans: Koraput, Malkangiri