Wonderful Wildlife
Cows are one of the most important animals in our Hindu culture, said to contain the gods. What do we call a cow in odia?
Gai
Name this famous Odia Pitha, that is steamed with pura inside with a white soft shell. It is contrasted with Bhaja Manda.
Manda Pitha
Lemons are known in Odia as ________. Is it Kamala, Lembu, Kakharu or Angura.
Lembu
Chillika is Odisha's most famous lake, home to many endemic wildlife species. What is the odia word for lake/pond?
Pokhari/Hrada
Name this coastal town home to the most famous Jagannath temple of Odisha.
Puri
The national animal of India, is the Royal Bengal Tiger. What do we call the tiger in odia?
(Mahabali) Bagha
Rasagoola
Watermelon's are said to be one of the best summer fruits, mostly because 90% is made of water. What is the odia name of watermelon? Is it Tarabhooja, Panasa, Naspati or Jamma.
Tarabhooja.
Bara Gachas are some of the oldest living things, and very holi in our Hindu beliefs. Gacha is Odia for which english word?
Tree
Somabara is said to a good day to worship lord Shiva. What day is Somabara?
Monday
The Saguna, is known for scavenging dead animals. What is the English name for Saguna?
Is it vulture, owl, peacock, swan or flamingo.
Vulture
Which cake like pitha is famous for being eaten in raja?
A)Barapitha B)Purabadha C)Poda Pitha D)Manda
C)Poda Pitha
"An Apple a Day, Keeps the Doctor Away".
What is the odia name for apple. Is it Ata, Seu, Aphulla or Lembu.
Seu
Lord Shiva contains the river Ganga in his hair, and Chandra on his head. What is the english meaning for Chandra?
The Moon
Konark is Odisha's only UNESCO World Heritage site. Konark was built mainly for which god?
Surya(Sun god)
Which of the following is known for its beautiful voice?A)Koili B)Sinha C)Ota D)Bataka
A)Koili
Malpua is most similar to which pitha.
A)Manda B)Bhajamanda C)Amalu D)Chakuli
C)Amalu
Ambrutabhanda is a very sweet and tasty tropical fruit. Give its english name.
Is it a watermelon, canteloupe, papaya, potato or honeydew.
Papaya
Name Odia's longest river, which is home to the Hirakud dam. Is it the Daya, Mahanadi, Rushikulya or Chillika river.
Mahanadi
Kartika Purnima is known for which famous festival?
A)Dhanu Jatra B)Ratha Jatra C)Bali Jatra
C)Bali Jatra
Odisha is home to the Indian Scoops Owl. What do we call an owl in Odia?
A)Pecha/Uluka B)Harina C)Mayura D)Bataka
A)Pecha/Uluka
Name this odia sweet, which is similar to a cake, but made out of chenna and known for its "burnt parts", on top.
A)Rasabali B)Chennagaja C)Chennapoda D)Chenna
Chennapoda
Name this massive fruit, known in english as the Jackfruit. Is it Panasa, Tarabhooja, Tomata or Aloo.
Panasa
Rainbows are formed when waterdrops refract light. What is the Odia word for rainbows?
Is it Surjya, Nadi, Parbata or Indradhanu.
Indradhanu
Lingaraja temple of Bhubaneshwar is dedicated to which god.
Lord Shiva