21. One of the major challenges towards food security in Odisha is:

Low agricultural productivity
Frequent natural disasters
Lack of storage facilities
All of the above

Detailed SolutionOne of the major challenges towards food security in Odisha is:

22. The ‘Sujal’ program of the Odisha government is primarily concerned with:

Fluoride mitigation
Safe drinking water
Sanitation and hygiene
River pollution control

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Sujal’ program of the Odisha government is primarily concerned with:

23. Which of these programs specifically focuses on empowering women through Self-Help Groups (SHGs)?

Mission Shakti
Swachh Bharat Mission
PMGSY
PMAY-G

Detailed SolutionWhich of these programs specifically focuses on empowering women through Self-Help Groups (SHGs)?

24. Which eminent mathematician and astronomer from ancient Odisha proposed the heliocentric theory?

Aryabhatta
Varahamihira
Bhaskaracharya
Samanta Chandra Sekhar

Detailed SolutionWhich eminent mathematician and astronomer from ancient Odisha proposed the heliocentric theory?

25. The ‘Niramaya’ scheme in Odisha provides:

Free medicines
Diagnostic services
Health insurance coverage
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Niramaya’ scheme in Odisha provides:

26. Which district in Odisha is famous for its rich Buddhist heritage?

Balasore
Jajpur
Bhadrak
Kendrapara

Detailed SolutionWhich district in Odisha is famous for its rich Buddhist heritage?

27. Which of these programs provides hot cooked meals to school children in Odisha?

ICDS
PDS
MDM
KALIA

Detailed SolutionWhich of these programs provides hot cooked meals to school children in Odisha?

28. The Hirakud Dam, one of the longest dams in the world, is built on which river in Odisha?

Brahmani
Baitarani
Rushikulya
Mahanadi

Detailed SolutionThe Hirakud Dam, one of the longest dams in the world, is built on which river in Odisha?

29. The Northern Revenue Division of Odisha primarily covers the region known as:

Coastal Plains
Western Uplands
Eastern Ghats
Southern Plateau

Detailed SolutionThe Northern Revenue Division of Odisha primarily covers the region known as:

30. Gender inequality is a factor that:

Negatively affects HDI
Has no impact on HDI
Positively influences HDI
Varies depending on location

Detailed SolutionGender inequality is a factor that: