The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) conducts various recruitment exams, including those for the positions of Livestock Inspector (LSI), Forester, and Forest Guard (FG). A key aspect of these exams is testing candidates’ knowledge of Culture and economy. To help you prepare effectively, here are the top 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) along with their answers on Culture & Economy for OSSSC LSI, Forester, and FG exams.
Top 30 MCQs on Culture & Economy for OSSSC LSI, Forester, FG
Preparing for OSSSC LSI, Forester, and FG exams requires a comprehensive understanding of Odisha’s rich culture and economy. These top 30 MCQs and answers aim to enhance your knowledge and help you excel in the upcoming examinations. Good luck!
1. What is the traditional dance form of Odisha?
- a) Bharatanatyam
- b) Kathak
- c) Odissi
- d) Kuchipudi
Answer: c) Odissi
2. Which festival is celebrated to mark the agricultural new year in Odisha?
- a) Diwali
- b) Pongal
- c) Raja Parba
- d) Holi
Answer: c) Raja Parba
3. What is the major traditional art form of Odisha, known for its intricate designs on palm leaves?
- a) Pattachitra
- b) Madhubani
- c) Warli
- d) Kalamkari
Answer: a) Pattachitra
4. Who is the famous Odissi music composer known for his contribution to the classical music of Odisha?
- a) Raghunath Panigrahi
- b) Ravi Shankar
- c) Bhimsen Joshi
- d) Lata Mangeshkar
Answer: a) Raghunath Panigrahi
5. Which river is known as the ‘Lifeline of Odisha’ and plays a crucial role in the state’s economy?
- a) Ganges
- b) Godavari
- c) Brahmaputra
- d) Mahanadi
Answer: d) Mahanadi
6. What is the traditional handwoven textile of Odisha, characterized by its ikat patterns?
- a) Kanjeevaram
- b) Banarasi
- c) Pochampally
- d) Sambalpuri
Answer: d) Sambalpuri
7. Which city in Odisha is famous for its silver filigree work, an ancient craft of silverware making?
- a) Bhubaneswar
- b) Cuttack
- c) Puri
- d) Rourkela
Answer: b) Cuttack
8. What is the traditional tribal dance form of Odisha, performed during festivals and celebrations?
- a) Bihu
- b) Chhau
- c) Ghoomar
- d) Sambalpuri
Answer: b) Chhau
9. Which historical temple in Odisha is known as the ‘Black Pagoda’ and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
- a) Sun Temple, Konark
- b) Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneswar
- c) Jagannath Temple, Puri
- d) Mukteshwar Temple, Bhubaneswar
Answer: a) Sun Temple, Konark
10. What is the traditional rice-based dish of Odisha, often offered in temples as prasad?
- a) Dosa
- b) Puri
- c) Khichdi
- d) Dalma
Answer: c) Khichdi
11. Which mineral is abundantly found in Odisha and contributes significantly to its economy?
- a) Gold
- b) Coal
- c) Diamond
- d) Silver
Answer: b) Coal
12. What is the major seaport in Odisha, playing a crucial role in the state’s trade and commerce?
- a) Kolkata Port
- b) Chennai Port
- c) Paradip Port
- d) Mumbai Port
Answer: c) Paradip Port
13. Who is the famous poet from Odisha, known as the ‘Bard of Brahmapur’ and a recipient of the Padma Bhushan?
- a) Kalidas
- b) Raghunath Mohapatra
- c) Gangadhar Meher
- d) Fakir Mohan Senapati
Answer: c) Gangadhar Meher
14. Which national park in Odisha is known for its population of Royal Bengal tigers?
- a) Bhitarkanika National Park
- b) Simlipal National Park
- c) Nandankanan Zoological Park
- d) Satkosia Tiger Reserve
Answer: b) Simlipal National Park
15. What is the traditional folk dance of the tribal communities in Odisha, featuring vibrant costumes and rhythmic movements?
- a) Kuchipudi
- b) Ghoomar
- c) Gotipua
- d) Bihu
Answer: c) Gotipua
16. Which irrigation project in Odisha is one of the largest in Asia, providing water to the agricultural fields?
- a) Hirakud Dam
- b) Sardar Sarovar Dam
- c) Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
- d) Tungabhadra Dam
Answer: a) Hirakud Dam
17. What is the traditional handloom saree of Odisha, known for its unique tie-and-dye patterns?
- a) Banarasi
- b) Kanjeevaram
- c) Bomkai
- d) Paithani
Answer: c) Bomkai
18. Which dance form is associated with the worship of Lord Krishna and is performed during the Ratha Yatra festival in Odisha?
- a) Bharatanatyam
- b) Kuchipudi
- c) Chhau
- d) Gotipua
Answer: d) Gotipua
19. Which historical fort in Odisha is known for its association with the freedom movement and is a popular tourist destination?
- a) Gwalior Fort
- b) Sisupalgarh
- c) Udayagiri Fort
- d) Jaigarh Fort
Answer: c) Udayagiri Fort
20. What is the traditional martial art form of Odisha, characterized by acrobatic movements and weaponry skills?
- a) Kalaripayattu
- b) Silambam
- c) Gatka
- d) Paika Akhada
Answer: d) Paika Akhada
21. Which metalwork craft of Odisha involves the creation of decorative items from bell metal or brass?
- a) Bidriware
- b) Dokra
- c) Pembarthi Metal Craft
- d) Tarakasi
Answer: d) Tarakasi
22. Which language is predominantly spoken in Odisha?
- a) Hindi
- b) Telugu
- c) Odia
- d) Bengali
Answer: c) Odia
23. What is the traditional boat race festival celebrated in the Chilika Lake of Odisha?
- a) Nehru Trophy Boat Race
- b) Kottayam Boat Race
- c) Chilika Boat Festival
- d) Snake Boat Race
Answer: c) Chilika Boat Festival
24. Which tribal group in Odisha is known for its distinctive tattoos and traditional weaving skills?
- a) Dongria Kondh
- b) Santhal
- c) Gond
- d) Bonda
Answer: a) Dongria Kondh
25. Which historical site in Odisha is famous for its rock-cut architecture and Jain monasteries?
- a) Ajanta Caves
- b) Ellora Caves
- c) Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves
- d) Elephanta Caves
Answer: c) Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves
26. What is the traditional Odia sweet made of cottage cheese, jaggery, and cardamom?
- a) Rasgulla
- b) Sandesh
- c) Chhena Poda
- d) Gulab Jamun
Answer: c) Chhena Poda
27. Which dance form originated from the tribal communities of Odisha and is known for its energetic and rhythmic movements?
- a) Kathak
- b) Sambalpuri
- c) Bihu
- d) Kuchipudi
Answer: b) Sambalpuri
28. What is the traditional percussion instrument of Odisha, used in classical and folk music?
- a) Tabla
- b) Mridangam
- c) Pakhawaj
- d) Dhol
Answer: c) Pakhawaj
29. Which festival in Odisha is dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and involves a grand chariot procession?
- a) Diwali
- b) Navratri
- c) Ratha Yatra
- d) Pongal
Answer: c) Ratha Yatra
30. What is the traditional puppetry form of Odisha, known for its vibrant puppets and storytelling?
- a) Kathputli
- b) Gombeyatta
- c) Togalu Gombeyaata
- d) Ravanachhaya
Answer: d) Ravanachhaya
