Odisha State Information Quiz
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Which site is known for the rock inscriptions of Ashoka?

  • Dhauli
  • Sitabhanji
  • Jaugada (correct)
  • Udayagiri

    • What characterizes the geology of Odisha's central tract?

  • A series of plateaus and basins (correct)
  • Homogeneous flat lowland regions
  • Only deltaic alluvial deposits
  • Predominantly sandy coastal areas

    • What is locally known as Ravana Chhaya?

  • Rock paintings (correct)
  • An ancient temple
  • A historical site
  • An inscription

    • Which district is home to the rock-cut cell with Chandeswar Pillar?

    <p>Khurda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of geological formations can be found in Odisha's interior regions?

    <p>Some of the oldest rocks of the Earth's crust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest brackish water estuarine lake of Asia?

    <p>Chilika Lake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which district is associated with the highest waterfall of Odisha?

    <p>Mayurbhanj</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which convention is Chilika Lake recognized for its international importance?

    <p>Ramsar Convention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the height of the second highest waterfall, Khandadhar falls, in Odisha?

    <p>500 metres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is NOT listed as a primary inflow to Chilika Lake?

    <p>Mahanadi River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river flows through the Bijipur hills of Kalahandi district?

    <p>Nagavali River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dam is associated with the Mahanadi River?

    <p>Hirakud Dam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of lake is Chilika Lake?

    <p>Brackish water lagoon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is noted as a tributary of the Godavari?

    <p>Indravati River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is Anshupa Lake located?

    <p>In Cuttack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dam is associated with the Sankha River?

    <p>Mandira Dam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is Odisha's largest freshwater lake?

    <p>Kanjia Lake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river system has four distributaries, including Bhargavi and Kushabhadra?

    <p>Mahanadi River system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant designation does Chilika Lake hold?

    <p>World Heritage site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the Kolab River flow through?

    <p>Koraput districts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capital of Odisha?

    <p>Bhubaneswar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is the largest district by area in Odisha?

    <p>Mayurbhanj</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On which date is Utkala Dibasa celebrated in Odisha?

    <p>1 April</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the official language of Odisha?

    <p>Odia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is the state animal of Odisha?

    <p>Sambar Deer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the current Chief Minister of Odisha as of October 2023?

    <p>Naveen Patnaik</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest populated city in Odisha?

    <p>Cuttack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the state dance of Odisha?

    <p>Odissi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the longest river in Odisha?

    <p>Mahanadi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which animal is considered the state bird of Odisha?

    <p>Indian Roller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symbol represents the state flower of Odisha?

    <p>Ashoka</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the literacy rate of Odisha based on the 2011 Census?

    <p>73.45%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the state emblem of Odisha?

    <p>Lion Capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant cultural symbol of Odisha?

    <p>Chhau dance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which district is known for its crocodile sanctuary?

    <p>Angul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Pipili famous for?

    <p>Appliqué Works</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tribe is NOT listed as a tribe from Odisha?

    <p>Munda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Odisha's per capita income in 2011-12?

    <p>INR 48499</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is known for stone carving?

    <p>Barpali village</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which craft is associated with the Cuttack district?

    <p>Silver Filigree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which place is recognized as India's first heritage village?

    <p>Raghurajpur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected world output growth rate according to IMF in 2020-21?

    <p>-4.9 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Odisha State Information

    • Odisha was formed on April 1, 1936
    • The first capital was Cuttack and is now Bhubaneswar
    • Odisha currently has 30 districts and 314 blocks
    • Raghubar Das is the current Governor of Odisha
    • The current Chief Minister is Sri Mohan Charan Majhi
    • The Odisha High Court has 31 seats
    • The Odisha Legislative Assembly has 147 seats
    • Odisha has 21 seats in the Lok Sabha and 10 seats in the Rajya Sabha
    • Odisha has 4 neighboring states: West Bengal in the North-East, Jharkhand in the North, Andhra Pradesh in the South, and Chhattisgarh in the West
    • Odisha covers 155707 sq km
    • Odisha has 39.31% forest cover
    • Odisha has 2011 census population of 41947358
    • The Odisha sex ratio is 978 females per 1000 males
    • The Odisha population density is 269 per sq km
    • Odisha has a literacy rate of 73.45%
    • The Odisha male literacy rate is 82.40%
    • The Odisha female literacy rate is 64.36%
    • The Odisha Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is 40 per 1000 live births.
    • The Odisha Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) is 2.22 per 1000 live births
    • Mayurbhanj is the largest district (area wise).
    • Ganjam is the largest district (population wise).
    • Cuttack is the largest populated city.
    • Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar is the largest residential area.
    • Mahanadi River is the longest river.
    • Deomali, Koraput is the highest mountain peak.
    • Talcher Coal Mines is the largest mine.
    • Chilika (Puri, Khurda and Ganjam) is the largest lake.
    • Duduma ( formed by the Machkund river (the border of Koraput (Odisha) and Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh)) is the largest waterfall.
    • Atri (Baghamari, Khordha) is the largest hot springs.
    • Barabati Fort is the largest fort.
    • Barabati Stadium, Cuttack is the largest stadium.
    • Harekrushna Mahatab State Library, Bhubaneswar is the largest library.
    • Nandankanan is the largest zoo.
    • Ekamra Kanan Bhubaneswar is the largest park.
    • Biju Pattnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar is the largest airport.
    • Paradeep Port is the largest port.
    • Jayadeva State Museum, Bhubaneswar is the largest museum.
    • Khordha Road is The largest railway platform.
    • Bhubaneswar is The largest railway junction.
    • Chandipur, Balasore is The largest missile launching center of the DRDO.
    • Puri is The largest pilgrim center.
    • Sri Jagannath Temple, Puri is The largest temple.
    • Baliyatra (Cuttack) is The largest fair.
    • Naveen Patnaik is The longest-serving chief minister of Odisha
    • Krushna Chandra Gajapati was the first Prime Minister of Odisha (1946-May 1950).
    • Harekrushna Mahatab was the first Chief Minister of independent Odisha (April 1946 – June 1972).
    • Biswanath Das was the first Independent Chief Minister of Odisha (April 1971 – June 1972).
    • Nandini Satapathy (Jun 1972- Mar 1973) was the first woman Chief Minister of Odisha.
    • Udayagiri (Buddhist centre) is an important historical site in Odisha known for its Diamond Triangle
    • Jajpur is an important historical site in Odisha known for its Diamond Triangle

    Important Historical Sites in Odisha

    • Ashoka rock inscriptions at Jaugada
    • Rock inscription of the edicts of Ashoka and the sculpture of elephant Dhauli, Khurda
    • Rock cut cell with a niche and an inscription of Chandeswar Pillar - Dhauli, Khurda

    Geography of Odisha

    • Odisha has a varied geological formation.
    • Odisha is located in the Indian subcontinent and lies on a fragment of the ancient supercontinent Gondwana.
    • The Odisha oldest rocks of the Earth's crust are located in the interior regions.
    • Odisha has deltaic alluvial deposits and sand located in the seaboard regions.
    • Odisha is characterized by its plateaus and basins occupying the eastern and inland areas.
    • Odisha's western region contains the Bijipur hills of the eastern ghats
    • Odisha's western regions contain the Indravati river that flows through the eastern h eastern ghats and flows toward Andhra Pradesh
    • Important irrigation facilities are supported by the Hirakud, Jharsuguda basins
    • Odisha is known for agriculture
    • The Kolab River flows through the Sinkaran hills of the Eastern Ghats and flows into the Godavari River

    Important Rivers and Dams of Odisha

    • Hirakud Dam is on the Mahanadi River.
    • Jalaput Dam is on the Machkund River.
    • Patora Dam is is on the Jonk River.
    • Rengali Dam is on the Brahmani River.
    • Mandira Dam is on the Sankha River.

    Important Lakes of Odisha

    • Chilika Lake is located in Puri, Bhusandpur and Rambha-Malud district and is known for being Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon
    • Anshupa Lake is located opposite Bankiin Cuttack district and is known as a freshwater lake.
    • Kanjia Lake is located near Nandankanan and is a freshwater lake
    • Sara is a freshwater lake located near Puri and is fed by four distributaries of the Mahanadi River
    • Tampara is a freshwater lake located alongside Chatrapur town and fed by the Rushikulya river backwater.

    Facts about Chilika Lake

    • Chilika Lake is the Largest brackish water estuarine lake in Asia.
    • The Chilika Lake is the Biggest lake in India.
    • Chilika Lake is the first Indian wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention (1981).
    • Some islands include: Badakuda, Breakfast, Kalijai Hill, Birds Island, Krushnaprasad (Old Parikuda), Nalabara, Nuapara, Somolo and Sanakuda
    • The Chilika Lake is fed by streams including the Bhargavi, Daya, Makra rivers.

    Waterfalls in Odisha

    • Barchipani Falls (Mayurbhanj) is on the Budhabalanga River and the highest waterfall at 400 metres.
    • Joranda Falls (Mayurbhanj) is on the Budhabalanga River.
    • Khandadhar Falls (Sundergarh) is on the Korapani Nala a tributary of the Brahamani River and is the second highest waterfall in Odisha.
    • Sanaghagarab & Badaghagara Falls (Keonjhar) are located near the Sun Temple and are perennial waterfalls.

    Places in Odisha and their facts

    • TKarpada (Angul) is a Scenic Spot with Wildlife and known for Textiles
    • Berhampur (Ganjam) is known for Tie and Dye Tassar Appliqué Works
    • Pipili (Puri) is India’s first heritage village and famous for Pattachitra Paintings.
    • Raghurajpur (Puri) is a Craft Village known for crafts like Combs of bones and horns.
    • Paralakhemundi (Gajapati) is known for Lac Craft & Lacquer Craft.
    • Cuttack (Cuttack) is known for Silver Filigree, Pottery and Terracotta.
    • Nabarangpur (Nabarangpur) is known for Stone Carving.
    • Barpali Village (Bargarh) is known for Stone Carving.

    Tribes in Odisha

    • Oraons, Bhumias, Gonds, Santals, Bondas, Matias, Dharuas, Parajas, Saura, Kondhs, Koyas, Didayees, Bathudi, Kolhas, Gadabas, and Holluvas

    Economy of Odisha

    • Per Capita Income (PCI) in Odisha in 2011-12 was INR 48499.
    • The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted the world output to grow at -4.9 percent in 2020-21.

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