21. What is the main objective of Odisha Minerals’ rules, 2007?
[A] Control the illegal mining and illegal transaction
[B] Proper utilization of minerals
[C] Enhancing mineral reserve for future
[D] None of the above
Answer: A [Control the illegal mining and illegal transaction]
Notes:
To control the illegal mining and illegal transaction of ore and minerals is the main objective of Odisha Minerals rules, 2007.
22. Which among the following is/ are the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) of Odisha?
1. IDCO Known Park
2. LANCO Solar Park
3. Vedanta Alumina Zone
4. Kalinga Nagar
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 only
[B] 1, 3 & 4
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
List of Special Economic Zones (SEZ) of Odisha- IDCO Known Park (Bhubaneswar), LANCO Solar Park (Cuttack), Vedanta Alumina Zone (Jharsuguda), Kalinga Nagar (Jaipur), Gopalpur Multi-Product Park (Ganjam), Rengali HINDALCO (Sambalpur), Paradip POSCO (Jagatsinghpur).
23.Odisha started its power sector reforms process in which year?
[A] 1990
[B] 1996
[C] 1999
[D] 2002
Answer: B [1996]
Notes:
Odisha is the first state in India to start the reforms of the power sector in 1996.
24.Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) was established in which year?
[A] 1980
[B] 1984
[C] 1994
[D] 1996
Answer: B [1984]
Notes:
OREDA was established as a state nodal agency in 1984. Its main objective was to popularize the exploitation and use of renewable energy resources in the state.
25. Which state highway of Odisha connects Gunupur to Koraput?
[A] SH-26
[B] SH-15
[C] SH-4
[D] SH-1
Answer: C [SH-4]
Notes:
State highway 4 connects Gunupur to Koraput. It passes through Jaykaypur.
26. What is the name of the first English magazine of Odisha?
[A] Rock Pebbles
[B] Cuttack Standard
[C] New Orissa
[D] None of the above
Answer: A [Rock Pebbles]
Notes:
The name of the first English magazine of Odisha is Rock Pebbles. This magazine was published in 1987 from Jaipur.
27. Which among the following is/ are the postal circles of Odisha?
1. Bhubaneswar circle
2. Berhampur circle
3. Sambalpur circle
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Three postal circles of Odisha are- Bhubaneswar, Berhampur, and Sambalpur. During the pre-independence period, the postal system of Orissa was a part of the combined Bengal, Bihar & Orissa Postal Circle with the headquarters situated at Calcutta.
28. Odisha became a separate province in which year?
[A] 1912
[B] 1914
[C] 1936
[D] 1940
Answer: C [1936]
Notes:
Odisha became a separate province on 1st April 1936. In the year 1912 Odisha and Bihar was separated from Bengal.
29. How many times Lokayukta can be reappointed?
[A] 2 times
[B] 3 times
[C] 5 times
[D] Not eligible for reappointment
Answer: D [Not eligible for reappointment]
Notes:
The tenure of Lokayukta is 5 years or 65 years age, whichever is earlier. He is not eligible for reappointment for a second term.
30. How many Municipal Corporations are there in Odisha?
[A] 5
[B] 7
[C] 9
[D] 11
Answer: A [5]
Notes:
There are 5 Municipal Corporation in Odisha. They are Berhampur, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Rourkela and Sambalpur Municipal Corporation.