Odisha Geography – General Knowledge – Static GK
Q: Ansupa Lake is Odisha’s largest freshwater lake.
Q: Sundari trees dominate Bhitarkanika’s mangrove ecosystem.
Q: Simlipal was declared a biosphere reserve in Q:
Q: Hirakud Reservoir is the largest man-made lake in Odisha.
Q: Odisha has 21 wildlife sanctuaries.
Q: The Puri-Konark marine drive is one of the most scenic coastal routes in India.
Q: Odisha is the largest producer of bauxite in India.
Q: Odisha has India’s largest deposits of chromite ore.
Q: The Daitari Mines are famous for iron ore production.
Q: The Kendujhar district is known for iron ore mining.
Q: The Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) operates major coal mines in Odisha.
Q: Odisha has major coal mines in Talcher and Ib Valley.
Q: Jharsuguda is known as the ‘Powerhouse of Odisha’.
Q: Odisha is a leading producer of manganese, graphite, and limestone.
Q: Niyamgiri Hills are known for their bauxite deposits.
Q: The Sukinda Valley has one of the world’s largest chromite reserves.
Q: Paradeep Port is Odisha’s only major port.
Q: Dhamra Port is Odisha’s deepwater port.
Q: Gopalpur Port is a developing commercial port in Odisha.
Q: Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) was India’s first public sector steel plant.
Q: Hirakud Aluminium Plant is located in Sambalpur.
Q: Odisha is the second-largest producer of aluminium in India.
Q: NALCO (National Aluminium Company Limited) is based in Odisha.
Q: Tata Steel’s Kalinganagar plant is a major steel-producing unit.
Q: Odisha is known for its handloom industry, especially Sambalpuri and Bomkai sarees.
Q: Pipili is famous for its applique work.
Q: Odisha has a large seafood export industry.
Q: Berhampur is famous for silk weaving.
Q: Bhubaneswar is called the ‘Temple City of India’.
Q: Odisha is India’s largest producer of ferroalloys.
Q: Choudwar is a major industrial area in Cuttack district.
Q: Rayagada is known as the ‘Paper Town of Odisha’.
Q: Balangir is famous for its terracotta handicrafts.
Q: Rourkela and Jajpur have Odisha’s major industrial belts.
Q: Odisha has two Special Economic Zones (SEZs) at Paradip and Gopalpur.
Q: Odisha has a high potential for solar and wind energy projects.
Q: The Indravati Dam is a key hydroelectric project in Odisha.
Q: Odisha produces 90% of India’s chromite ore.
Q: The Tensa Valley is rich in iron ore deposits.
Q: Rajgangpur is famous for cement industries.
Q: Odisha produces high-quality graphite in Balangir and Rayagada.
Q: Odisha’s coastline has rich marine biodiversity.
Q: The Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project (ICZMP) is being implemented in Odisha.
Q: Odisha has major industrial estates in Angul, Sundargarh, and Jharsuguda.
Q: Choudwar and Balasore are hubs for small-scale industries.
Q: Odisha’s iron ore is exported to Japan and China.
Q: Jharsuguda Airport is known as Veer Surendra Sai Airport.
Q: Odisha has over 2000 km of national highways.
Q: NH-16 and NH-55 are major highways in Odisha.
Q: Odisha ranks among the top five mineral-rich states of India.
Q: Odisha has over 11,000 km of state highways.
Q: Odisha has the second-highest share of forest area among Indian states.
Q: The Sambalpur-Bargarh region is known for its paddy production.
Q: Odisha ranks third in India in total fisheries production.
Q: Odisha has five major industrial corridors.
Q: The Odisha government has launched ‘Make in Odisha’ to boost industries.
