21. Which of these is a premier technical institute in Odisha?

National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Berhampur
Odisha State Open University
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)

Detailed SolutionWhich of these is a premier technical institute in Odisha?

22. The current rate of basic VAT (Value Added Tax) in Odisha is:

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14%
15%
18%

Detailed SolutionThe current rate of basic VAT (Value Added Tax) in Odisha is:

23. Which government scheme provides financial assistance for setting up dairy units in Odisha?

Mukhyamantri Godhan Nyay Yojana
National Livestock Mission
Pashudhan Vikas Yojana
Rashtriya Gokul Mission

Detailed SolutionWhich government scheme provides financial assistance for setting up dairy units in Odisha?

24. A famous Odia poet and writer of the 15th century, known as the ‘Adi Kavi’, was: *

Sarala Das
Rabindranath Tagore
Kalidasa
Fakir Mohan Senapati

Detailed SolutionA famous Odia poet and writer of the 15th century, known as the ‘Adi Kavi’, was: *

25. Climate change poses a threat to food security in Odisha due to:

Increased droughts
Frequent cyclones
Unpredictable rainfall
All of the above

Detailed SolutionClimate change poses a threat to food security in Odisha due to:

26. Odisha’s state capital, known for its ancient temples, is:

Bhubaneswar
Cuttack
Puri
Rourkela

Detailed SolutionOdisha’s state capital, known for its ancient temples, is:

27. Under the NFSA, priority households in Odisha are entitled to receive how many kilograms of rice per month at a subsidized rate?

3 kg
5 kg
7 kg
10 kg

Detailed SolutionUnder the NFSA, priority households in Odisha are entitled to receive how many kilograms of rice per month at a subsidized rate?

28. The creation of elaborate idols of Goddess Durga for the Durga Puja festival involves skilled craftsmanship in: *

Clay modeling
Stone carving
Metal casting
Wood carving

Detailed SolutionThe creation of elaborate idols of Goddess Durga for the Durga Puja festival involves skilled craftsmanship in: *

29. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population constitutes approximately what percentage of Odisha’s population?

10%
22%
35%
45%

Detailed SolutionThe Scheduled Tribe (ST) population constitutes approximately what percentage of Odisha’s population?

30. Which district of Odisha has shown the highest increase in population in the last census?

Khordha
Ganjam
Cuttack
Sundargarh

Detailed SolutionWhich district of Odisha has shown the highest increase in population in the last census?