Geography plays a crucial role in various competitive exams, including OSSSC RI, ARI, AMIN, SFS, and ICDS Supervisor. To assist candidates in their preparation, we have compiled a set of 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) at a moderate difficulty level. Each question is accompanied by a correct answer to enhance your geographical knowledge and better prepare you for the upcoming exams.
Top 30 Geography MCQs for OSSSC RI, ARI, AMIN, SFS, ICDS Supervisor Exams
These geography MCQs cover a range of topics, providing a comprehensive review for candidates preparing for OSSSC RI, ARI, AMIN, SFS, ICDS Supervisor exams.
1. Who initiated the construction of the famous Jagannath temple of Puri?
[A] Anangabhima III
[B] Chodaganga
[C] Narasingha deva I
[D] Bhanu deva IV
Correct Answer: B [Chodaganga]
2. From which place in Odisha were rock carvings discovered?
[A] Koraput
[B] Kalahandi
[C] Puri
[D] Balasore
Correct Answer: B [Kalahandi]
3. What was the capital of The Nala dynasty?
[A] Sambalpur
[B] Sundergarh
[C] Balangir
[D] Pushkari
Correct Answer: D [Pushkari]
4. According to Ramayana, what was the name of Odisha?
[A] Utkalpuri
[B] Kalingaraj
[C] Kalinganagara
[D] Oriya
Correct Answer: C [Kalinganagara]
5. Who was a famous poet and a contemporary of Rajaraja II?
[A] Dandin
[B] Utbi
[C] Jayadeva
[D] Tulsidasa
Correct Answer: C [Jayadeva]
6. Which administrative provinces were in Odisha?
[A] Cuttack
[B] Ganjam
[C] Koraput
[D] All of the above
Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
7. What taxes levied by the British were the main reason for the Prajamandal Movement?
[A] Rasad
[B] Magan
[C] Begari
[D] All of the above
Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
8. What is the female literacy rate of Odisha according to the census 2011?
[A] 64.36%
[B] 73.45%
[C] 82.40%
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer: A [64.36%]
9. When soil remains in its original position, what is it called?
[A] Indigenous
[B] In situ
[C] Ex situ
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer: B [In situ]
10. From where does the Mahanadi river originate?
[A] Amarkantak hill
[B] Chotanagpur plateau
[C] Maikal Hill
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer: A [Amarkantak Hill]
11. What percent of the total area of India is Odisha?
[A] 2.43%
[B] 1.93%
[C] 7.43%
[D] 4.73%
[Correct Answer: D]
12. The capital city of Odisha Bhubaneswar situated in which district?
[A] Deogarh
[B] Koraput
[C] Khordha
[D] Balasore
[Correct Answer: C]
13. Which portion of Odisha is a part of the Chhotanagpur plateau?
[A] Northern & Western
[B] Northern
[C] Western
[D] South Eastern
[Correct Answer: A]
14. Which city of Odisha bears the meaning “Your Village” in Sadri language?
[A] Puri
[B] Bhubaneswar
[C] Rourkela
[D] Balasore
[Correct Answer: C]
15. Which among the following is/ are the ingredients of Soil?
- Organic matter
- Inorganic or Mineral fraction
- Air
- Water
[A] 1 only
[B] 1, 2 & 4
[C] 1 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
[Correct Answer: D]
16. Which one is responsible for rainfall in Odisha?
[A] North-East Monsoon
[B] Westerly Jet stream
[C] South-west monsoon
[D] None of the above
[Correct Answer: C]
17. Hirakud dam is built over which river?
[A] Baitarani
[B] Mahanadi
[C] Subarnarekha
[D] Rushikulya
[Correct Answer: B]
18. Which amount of rainfall is needed for Jute production in Odisha?
[A] 150-200 cm
[B] 50-75 cm
[C] 100-150 cm
[D] 200-250 cm
[Correct Answer: A]
19. What is the rank of Odisha in terms of dependence on forests for fuelwood?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 4th
[D] 7th
[Correct Answer: B]
20. Which city is situated between Mahanadi and its arm Kathajodi river?
[A] Cuttack
[B] Rourkela
[C] Bhadrak
[D] Sambalpur
[Correct Answer: A]
21. What was Odisha’s rank in terms of GDP for the year 2019-20?
[A] 10th
[B] 16th
[C] 18th
[D] 20th
Correct Answer: B [16th]
22. Which of the following major industries are situated in the Paradip area of Odisha?
- Fertilizer
- Sea-food processing
- Petroleum
Choose the correct option:
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer: C [1, 2 & 3]
23. Talcher Thermal Power station receives its coal supply from which of the following places?
[A] Mahanadi Coal Field Limited
[B] Rushukulya Coal Field
[C] Korba Coal Field
[D] Jharia Coal field
Correct Answer: A [Mahanadi Coal Field Limited]
24. In which year was the Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) established?
[A] 1980
[B] 1984
[C] 1994
[D] 1996
Correct Answer: B [1984]
25. What is the smallest National Highway in Odisha?
[A] NH-130 C
[B] NH-19 B
[C] NH-112 C
[D] NH-105
Correct Answer: A [NH-130 C]
26. Which day is celebrated as Odia Journalism Day?
[A] 4th March
[B] 4th April
[C] 4th July
[D] 4th August
Correct Answer: D [4th August]
27. Which of the following are English journals of Odisha?
- Cuttack Standard
- Orissa Patriot
- Utkal Hiteisini
- Samvad Vahika
Choose the correct option:
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Correct Answer: B [1 & 2]
28. In which year did the chief commissioner of Nagpur order the replacement of Odia by the Hindi language?
[A] 1844
[B] 1849
[C] 1895
[D] 1899
Correct Answer: C [1895]
29. On 23rd December 1947, the administration of Garajat state was transferred to the government of Odisha by which act?
[A] Act for better government of Odisha
[B] Extra-Provincial Jurisdiction Act
[C] Charter act of 1948
[D] Government of Odisha Act
Correct Answer: B [Extra-Provincial Jurisdiction Act]
30. Where is the headquarters of the Odisha Human Rights Commission located?
[A] Bhubaneswar
[B] Cuttack
[C] Balasore
[D] Puri
Correct Answer: A [Bhubaneswar]
