General knowledge questions and answers about Orissa

 Orissa

General knowledge Quiz QuestionsaboutIndian state - Orissa for all competitive exams like upsc, psc, bank exams, quiz, intelligence bureau, ibps, bank clerk, RRB and postal assistant.


1. What is the capital of Orissa ?
Answer: Bhuvaneshwar


2. Which is the state animal of Odisha ?
Answer: Elephant, Sambar


3. Which Indian state is known as "Soul of India" ?
Answer: Orissa


4. Which Indian state was known as Kalinga in ancient age ?
Answer: Odisha


5. Which Indian state was known as Utkala in ancient age ?
Answer: Odisha


6. Which Indian state was known as Udra desh in ancient age ?
Answer: Odisha


7. What is the name of classical dance of Orissa ?
Answer: Odissi


8. Which dance is known as Sculpture in Motion ?
Answer: Odissi


9. What is the former capital of Orissa ?
Answer: Cuttack
 

10. Which is the first state to privatize the production and distribution of electricity in India ?
 Answer: Odisha


11. Which Indian state has highest percentage of poverty rate in India ?
Answer: Orissa


12. Which is the first state to eradicate Malaria in India ?
Answer:  Odisha


13. Who is the first chief minister of Orissa ?
Answer: Harekrushna Mahatab


14. Who is the present chief minister of Orissa ?
Answer: Naveen Patnaik


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