Odisha History MCQs and Answers: History MCQs are very important for OPSC, OSSC, OSSSC & Other State Exams. Aspirants who are willing to apply for the various Government exams 2022 must go through the topics of History for competitive exams, as History is a key part of the syllabus.
Q1. In which year the capital of Odisha was shifted from Cuttack to Bhubaneswar?
a) 1948
b)1949
c)1951
d)1936
Q2. How many types of temple architecture styles are found in Odisha ?
a)4
b)3
c)2
d)5
Q3. Which of the following folk dance forms is not associated with Odisha?
a)Chau
b) danda
c) karma
d)Vilasini
Q4. Chaiti Ghoda is a popular dance of which of the following state ?
a)Andhra Pradesh
b)Odisha
c) Jharkhand
d)Chattisgarh
Q5. Which of the following place is known as Soma Tirtha in Odisha ?
a)Gupteswar
b)Kapilas
c) Puri
d)Ranipur jharial
Q6. The famous “Dhanuyatra ” an annual fair is held in which state in India ?
a) West Bengal
b)Odisha
c)Uttarpradesh
d) bihar
Q7. Which rock is used to built the Konark Sun Temple?
a)Marbles
b)Chlorite
c)Balasite
d)Khondalite
Q8. who was the founder of bhauma-kara dynasty in odisha ?
a)Shubhakara-deva
b)Kshemankara deva
c)Vishnukara
d)Narakasura
Q9. In ancient times Odisha was known by the name of ?
a)Tosali
b)Utkal
c)Kongoda
d)Kalinga
Q10. In Ancient times bhumkar a dynasty in Odisha had trade relations with country ?
a)Egypt
b)Rome
C)Ceylon
d)Java
Q11. Which of the Following regions ruled by Sailodbhava Dynasty ?
a)South Kosala
b)Ganjam
c)Parlkahemundi
d) Cuttack
Q12. Which among the following ruling dynasty of Odisha witnessed the successful reign of queens ?
a)Gajapati dynasty
b)Nanda Dynasty
c) Bhuma kara dynasty
d)Kalinga dynasty
Q13. The Gajapatis were a medieval Hindu dynasty that ruled over Kalinga from?
a) 1334-1441
b) 1434-1467
c) 1534-1541
d) 1434-1541
Q14. The kingdom of Odisha reached the zenith of its glory under which dynasty?
a) Ganga dynasty
b) Bhoi dynasty
c) Mukunda Deva
d) Mughal
Q15. The great poet Jayadeva flourished during which dynasty in Odisha ?
a) Gajapati
b) Ganga
c) Bhoi
d) Karrani
Answer
S1. Ans.b)1949
Sol. The capital of Odisha was shifted from Cuttack to Bhubaneswar on 19th August 1949.
S2. Ans. b)3
Sol. There are 3 types of temple architecture styles found in Odisha – rekhapida, pidhadeul and khakra.
Q3. Ans.d)Vilasini
Sol. Vilasini Natyam is an Indian classical dance form that originated in Andhra Pradesh.
Q4. ans. b)Odisha
Sol. Chaiti Ghoda is one of Odisha’s popular folk dance forms, especially performed by aboriginal fishermen tribes like the Keot (Kaibarta)
S5. Ans.d)Ranipur jharial
Sol: Ranipur Jharial is known as “Soma Tirth” in scriptures. It is a combination of religious faiths of Saivism, Budhism, Vaisnavism and Tantrism.
S6. Ans.b)Odisha
Sol: Dhanu Jatra festival is celebrated in Bargarh, Odisha.
S7. Ans.d)Khondalite
Sol: The Konarka temple built from Khondalite rocks which was originally constructed at the mouth of the river Chandrabhaga.
S8. Ans.b)Kshemankara deva
Sol: The Bhauma dynasty, also known as Kara dynasty, ruled in eastern India between 8th and 10th centuries. Their kingdom, called Toshala (IAST: Toṣala), included parts of present-day Odisha.
S9. Ans.d)Kalinga
Sol:Kalinga is a historical region of India. It is generally defined as the eastern coastal region between the Mahanadi and the Godavari rivers, although its boundaries have fluctuated with the territory of its rulers.
S10. Ans.C)Ceylon
Sol: During Bhauma Kara period Ceylon, China, and Southeast Asia were all trading partners.Manufacturing of cloth was the most important industry.
S11. Ans.b)Ganjam
Sol: Date of formation: 1950
Area: 8206 square kilometers
Density of population: 429 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 71.88 % – Male: 81.85 %, Female: 61.84 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:981
S12. Ans.c) Bhuma kara dynasty
Sol:The Bhauma dynasty, also known as Kara dynasty, ruled in eastern India between 8th and 10th centuries.
S13. Ans.d) 1434-1541
Sol:The Gajapati Empire was a royal dynasty established by Emperor Kapilendra Deva which reigned from 1434 to 1541 CE.
S14. Ans.a) Ganga dynasty
Sol:Western Ganga was an important ruling dynasty of ancient Karnataka in India which lasted from about 350 to 1000 CE. They are known as “Western Gangas” to distinguish them from the Eastern Gangas who in later centuries ruled over Kalinga
S15. Ans.b) Ganga
Sol: During the Ganga dynasty in Odisha, the renowned poet Jayadeva flourished. Jayadeva was an Indian poet in the 12th century.
