General knowledge Quiz Questions aboutIndian state - Orissafor all competitive exams like upsc, psc, bank exams, quiz, intelligence bureau, ibps, bank clerk, RRB and postal assistant. 1. What is thecapital of Orissa? Answer:Bhuvaneshwar 2. Which is thestate animal of Odisha? Answer: Elephant, Sambar 3. Which Indian state is known as "Soul of India" ? Answer:Orissa 4. Which Indian state was known asKalinga in ancient age? Answer:Odisha 5. Which Indian state was known asUtkala in ancient age? Answer:Odisha 6. Which Indian state was known asUdra desh in ancient age? Answer:Odisha 7. What is the name ofclassical dance of Orissa? Answer:Odissi 8. Which dance is known asSculpture in Motion? Answer:Odissi 9. What is the formercapital of Orissa? Answer:Cuttack 10. Which is the first state toprivatize the production and distribution of electricityin India ? Answer: Odisha 11. Which Indian state hashighest percentage of poverty rate in India? Answer:Orissa 12. Which is the first state toeradicate Malaria in India? Answer:Odisha 13. Who is thefirst chief minister of Orissa? Answer:Harekrushna Mahatab 14. Who is thepresent chief minister of Orissa? Answer:Naveen Patnaik