Odisha Day or Utkal Divas is a significant day for the people of Odisha, India as it marks the formation of the state on April 1, 1936. Every year on this day, the state celebrates with cultural programs, parades, and flag hoisting ceremonies. Community leaders and politicians give speeches highlighting the state’s achievements and history. This event provides the opportunity for the people of Odisha to come together and celebrate their cultural heritage and progress made by the state. Odisha, also known as the Land of Lord Jagannath, is famous for its scenic seas and ancient temples, such as the Jagannath Puri Temple and the Sun Temple of Konark, which attract tourists. This year, on April 1, Odisha will celebrate its 88th foundation day.
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Q1. What is the capital of Odisha?
Answer: Bhubaneswar
Q2. What is the official language of Odisha?
Answer: Odia
Q3. Which river flows through the city of Cuttack in Odisha?
Answer: Mahanadi River
Q.4 Which temple in Odisha is known as the “Black Pagoda”?
Answer: Sun Temple in Konark
Q5. In which year did Odisha become a separate state?
Answer: 1936
Q6. What is the name of the beach in Puri that is famous for the annual Rath Yatra?
Answer: The Puri Beach
Q7. Which city in Odisha is known for its silver filigree work?
Answer: Cuttack
Q8. What is the name of the national park in Odisha that is home to the endangered Indian rhinoceros?
Answer: The Simlipal National Park
Q9. Who is the famous Odia poet and writer known for his work “Mahabharata”?
Answer: Sarala Das
Q10. Which mineral-rich district in Odisha is the largest producer of iron ore in the country?
Answer: Sundargarh district
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