31. The lyrics, written by the famous Odia poet Baladeva Rath are the example of which of the following classes of Odissi music?
[A] Dhrupada
[B] Chitrapada
[C] Chhanda
[D] Chitrakala
Answer: D [Chitrakala]
Notes:
The lyrics, written by the famous Odia poet Baladeva Rath are the example of Chitrakala. The folk musical art Dhumpa Sangita was founded by Baladeva Rath.
32. Animal skin is used to make which of the following instruments of Odisha?
[A] Mahuri
[B] Mohana Veena
[C] Tamak
[D] None of the above
Answer: C [Tamak]
Notes:
Animal skin and a wooden base are needed to make the instrument Tamak. Tamak is mainly played in the marriage ceremony.
33.Odissi dance includes which among the following dance forms?
1. Tandava
2. Navatala
3. Lasya
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:
Odissi dance sometimes referred to as an ancient Indian Classical Dance. This dance form includes Tandava, Lashya and Navatala elements.
34.Which of the following is the first step of Odissi dance?
[A] Mangalacharan
[B] Sthai
[C] Pallavi
[D] None of the above
Answer: A [Mangalacharan]
Notes:
The first step of Odissi dance is Mangalacharan. It is an act of asking blessings from Lord Jagannath before the beginning of the dance.
35.Abhima Sundar Gotipua Nrutya Parishad is located in which of the following districts of Odisha?
[A] Cuttack
[B] Baleswar
[C] Bhadrak
[D] Puri
Answer: D [Puri]
Notes:
Abhima Sundar Gotipua Nrutya Parishad is located in Puri district ( Raghurajpur). It is established by Sri Laxman Maharana.
36.Who is the director of the Odia movie Phula Chandana?
[A] Himanshu Rai
[B] Prashanta Nanda
[C] Mohammad Mohsin
[D] None of the above
Answer: C [Mohammad Mohsin]
Notes:
The name of the director of the Odia movie Phula Chandana is Mohammad Mohsin. It was released in the year 1982. Mohammad Mohsin won the Odisha State Film Award (Best Director) for this film.
37.The Odisha State Film Award was initiated in which year?
[A] 1950
[B] 1960
[C] 1968
[D] 1972
Answer: C [1968]
Notes:
The Odisha State Film Award was initiated in the year 1968. It is conferred by the Department of Culture (Government of Odisha).
38.Which of the following game of Odisha is performed by doing various tasks while jumping with one leg?
[A] Nadia Phinga
[B] Paen Anba
[C] Khapara Dian
[D] Puchi
Answer: C [Khapara Dian]
Notes:
Khapara Dian is performed by doing various tasks while jumping with one leg.
39.Which of the following sportspersons of Odisha won three gold medals in 2009 Commonwealth Games?
[A] Dilip Tirkey
[B] Dutee Chand
[C] Katulu Ravi Kumar
[D] Padmini Rout
Answer: C [Katulu Ravi Kumar]
Notes:
A famous weightlifter from Odisha, Katulu Ravi Kumar won three gold medals in 2009 Commonwealth Games which was hosted by Malaysia. He belongs to the Berhampur of Odisha.
40.Which of the following personalities of Odisha won the Jnanpith Award in the year 2011?
[A] Gopinath Mohanty
[B] Pratibha Ray
[C] Kunwar Narayan
[D] Amitav Ghosh
Answer: B [Pratibha Ray]
Notes:
The Jnanpith Award in the year 2011 won by Pratibha Ray. She was born in the Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha.