41. What is the name of the first film of Odisha?
[A] Sita Bibaha
[B] Alamara
[C] Nua Bou
[D] Lalita
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Correct Answer: A [Sita Bibaha]
Notes:
Sita Bibaha is the first film of Odisha. It was released in the year 1936. The name of the director is Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami.
42. The state government of Odisha established the Odisha Film Development Corporation in which place?
[A] Bhubaneswar
[B] Cuttack
[C] Balasore
[D] Bhadrak
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Correct Answer: B [Cuttack]
Notes:
In the year 1976, the state government of Odisha established the Odisha Film Development Corporation in Cuttack
43. Which of the following games of Odisha is played by throwing coconut on land or water?
[A] Nadia Phinga
[B] Khapara Dian
[C] Machhasare Ghina
[D] Paen Anba
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Correct Answer: A [Nadia Phinga]
Notes:
Nadia Phinga is a traditional game of Odisha. It is played by throwing coconut on land or water. One whose coconut travels the longest distance will be declared as the winner.
44. Who is the recipient of the Kalinga Karubaki Award 2018?
[A] Padmaja Pal
[B] Smriti Mohapatra
[C] Nirupama Rao
[D] Panchanan Gayet
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Correct Answer: C [Nirupama Rao]
Notes:
Kalinga Karubaki Award is named after the Kalinga princess Karubaki. Nirupama Rao won the Kalinga Karubaki Award 2018.
45. The Padma Vibhushan Award was received by Odiyan Personalities how many times?
[A] One
[B] Three
[C] Four
[D] Sixth
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Correct Answer: B [Three]
Notes:
The Padma Vibhushan Award was received by Odiyan Personalities by three times. Kelucharan Mohapatra (2000), Sitakant Mohapatra (2011), Raghunath Mohapatra (2013).
46. As per the census 2011, what percent of the total population of Odisha is the Scheduled Caste population?
[A] 20%
[B] 18.12%
[C] 17.13%
[D] 9.56%
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Correct Answer: C [17.13%]
Notes:
As per the census 2011, 17.13% of the total population of Odisha is the Scheduled Caste population. ‘Panas’ are the most important among all Scheduled castes of Odisha.
47. To ensure speedy trial of cases for SC and ST communities of Odisha, special courts are established in which among the following places?
1. Balangir
2. Balasore
3. Cuttack
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
To ensure speedy trial of cases for SC and ST communities of Odisha, special courts are established in Cuttack, Balangir and Balasore.
48. As per the new budget of 2020-21 of Odisha, what is the increase in the estimated expenditure for 2020-21 with compare to the revised expenditure of 2019-20?
[A] 9%
[B] 11%
[C] 13%
[D] 16%
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Correct Answer: B [11%]
Notes:
As per the new budget of 2020-21 of Odisha, the estimated expenditure for 2020-21 showed an increase of 11% with compare to the revised expenditure of 2019-20. The revised expenditure of 2019-20 is 2.9% lower than it was estimated.
49. Which of the following schemes was launched in Odisha with an aim of providing pension to old age, widows and handicapped?
[A] Utkal Pension yojana
[B] Sarala Pension Yojana
[C] Madhubabu Pension Yojana
[D] Biju Pension Yojana
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Correct Answer: C [Madhubabu Pension Yojana]
Notes:
Madhubabu Pension Yojana was started in the year 2008. Its main objective was providing pension to widows, old age, and handicapped. Rs. 300 per month for above 60 years of age, Rs. 500 per month for above 80 years of age.
50. What is the main objective of the ‘Samruddha Krishi Niti-2020’ proposed by the finance minister of Odisha during the 2020-21 budget presentation?
[A] To save the crops from environmental disaster
[B] To increase the farmer income
[C] To provide free health insurance to the farmers
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [To increase the farmer income]
Notes:
‘Samruddha Krishi Niti-2020’ aims at an increase in the income generation of the farmers. It was proposed by the Finance Minister of Odisha Shri Niranjan Pujari.
