1. Which of these sectors is exempted from professional tax in Odisha?

Agriculture
Legal Services
Medical Services
IT Services

Detailed SolutionWhich of these sectors is exempted from professional tax in Odisha?

2. A challenge to the implementation of the Forest Rights Act in Odisha is: *

Lack of awareness among tribal communities
Bureaucratic hurdles
Conflicting claims over forest land
All of the above

Detailed SolutionA challenge to the implementation of the Forest Rights Act in Odisha is: *

3. The primary link between the government and the people at the village level is the:

Sarpanch
Block Development Officer
Tehsildar
District Magistrate

Detailed SolutionThe primary link between the government and the people at the village level is the:

4. The ‘Budget Stabilization Fund’ in Odisha helps:

Manage revenue volatility
Finance disaster relief
Reduce borrowing costs
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Budget Stabilization Fund’ in Odisha helps:

5. Which irrigation project is known as the ‘lifeline of Kalahandi’?

Indravati Project
Hirakud Project
Mahanadi Delta Project
Rengali Project

Detailed SolutionWhich irrigation project is known as the ‘lifeline of Kalahandi’?

6. The famous sand artist whose intricate creations have gained worldwide recognition is:

Bishnu Mohapatra
Durgamohan Das
Sudarsan Pattnaik
L Eswar Rao

Detailed SolutionThe famous sand artist whose intricate creations have gained worldwide recognition is:

7. Who among these Odia personalities is a renowned wildlife conservationist and Padma Shri awardee?

Sarojini Nanda
Belinda Wright
Daitari Naik
Nandini Satpathy

Detailed SolutionWho among these Odia personalities is a renowned wildlife conservationist and Padma Shri awardee?

8. The district with the largest geographical area in Odisha is:

Mayurbhanj
Kalahandi
Ganjam
Koraput

Detailed SolutionThe district with the largest geographical area in Odisha is:

9. Which government program in Odisha specifically focuses on improving girls’ education?

Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya
Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya
Prerana
Shiksha Vikas Yojana

Detailed SolutionWhich government program in Odisha specifically focuses on improving girls’ education?

10. The primary focus of ‘Ama Hospital’ program in Odisha is:

Transformation of government hospitals
Construction of new hospitals
Training of healthcare workers
Rural health outreach

Detailed SolutionThe primary focus of ‘Ama Hospital’ program in Odisha is: