11. The per capita availability of food grains in Odisha is:

Below the national average
Equal to the national average
Above the national average
Highly fluctuating

Detailed SolutionThe per capita availability of food grains in Odisha is:

12. What percentage of Odisha’s population is directly dependent on agriculture?

Around 25%
Around 40%
Around 60%
Around 80%

Detailed SolutionWhat percentage of Odisha’s population is directly dependent on agriculture?

13. The ‘KALIA’ scheme in Odisha aims to improve HDI primarily by:

Boosting agricultural productivity
Providing income support
Enhancing food security
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe ‘KALIA’ scheme in Odisha aims to improve HDI primarily by:

14. Which sector typically receives the highest allocation in Odisha’s state budget?

Education
Agriculture
Infrastructure
Health

Detailed SolutionWhich sector typically receives the highest allocation in Odisha’s state budget?

15. What is Odisha’s approximate Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth rate target for the current fiscal year?

5-6%
8-9%
10-12%
Over 12%

Detailed SolutionWhat is Odisha’s approximate Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth rate target for the current fiscal year?

16. An advantage of promoting renewable energy in Odisha is: *

Reducing dependence on fossil fuels
Addressing climate change
Decentralized power generation
All of the above

Detailed SolutionAn advantage of promoting renewable energy in Odisha is: *

17. Which tier of the Panchayati Raj system is responsible for the preparation of development plans at the block level?

Gram Panchayat
Panchayat Samiti
Zilla Parishad
Gram Sabha

Detailed SolutionWhich tier of the Panchayati Raj system is responsible for the preparation of development plans at the block level?

18. The Gram Sabha, the assembly of all adult members of a village, plays a crucial role in:

Approving development plans
Social audits
Electing representatives
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Gram Sabha, the assembly of all adult members of a village, plays a crucial role in:

19. A leader from Odisha who played a significant role in India’s Constituent Assembly was: *

Biju Patnaik
Harekrushna Mahtab
Bhubanananda Das
Nilakantha Das

Detailed SolutionA leader from Odisha who played a significant role in India’s Constituent Assembly was: *

20. Who among these is a renowned Odissi dance exponent and Padma Vibhushan awardee?

Gangadhar Pradhan
Kelucharan Mohapatra
SonalMansingh
Kumkum Mohanty

Detailed SolutionWho among these is a renowned Odissi dance exponent and Padma Vibhushan awardee?