Top 30 Odisha GK MCQs for OSSSC LSI, Forester, FG 26 February 2024

General Knowledge is a crucial component of competitive exams, and when it comes to Odisha, a rich tapestry of history, culture, and geography awaits exploration. As you prepare for OSSSC LSI, Forester FG exams, mastering Odisha GK is indispensable. This article presents a curated set of Top 30 Odisha General Knowledge Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) to sharpen your knowledge base and boost your exam readiness.

Top 30 Odisha GK MCQS For OSSSC LSI, Forester, FG

Here’s a curated list of 30 moderate-level multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on previous year papers, accompanied by their answers, to help you ace your upcoming examinations:

What is the total estimated worth of the power projects that PM Modi is scheduled to launch in Odisha on February 3?
(a) Rs 28,978 crore
(b) Rs 20,000 crore
(c) Rs 15,000 crore
(d) Rs 10,000 crore

Answer: (a) Rs 28,978 crore
Which of the following projects will PM Modi dedicate during his visit to Odisha?
(a) Darlipali Super Thermal Power Station
(b) NSPCL Rourkela PP Expansion Project
(c) Talcher Thermal Power Project
(d) All of the above

Answer: (d) All of the above
What is the capacity of the Talcher Thermal Power Project for which PM Modi will lay the foundation stone?
(a) 800 MW
(b) 250 MW
(c) 660 MW
(d) 1320 MW

Answer: (c) 660 MW
What is the estimated investment for the establishment of Welspun Group’s integrated textiles manufacturing facility and warehousing complex at Choudwar?
(a) Over Rs 1,000 crore
(b) Over Rs 2,000 crore
(c) Over Rs 3,000 crore
(d) Over Rs 4,000 crore

Answer: (c) Over Rs 3,000 crore
Which district of Odisha is the location for the integrated textiles manufacturing facility and warehousing complex by Welspun Group?
(a) Bhubaneswar
(b) Cuttack
(c) Kalahandi
(d) Rayagada

Answer: (b) Cuttack
From which regions of Odisha will Welspun Group procure cotton for its textiles unit at Choudwar?
(a) Northern and eastern districts
(b) Southern and eastern districts
(c) Western and southern districts
(d) Central and coastal districts

Answer: (c) Western and southern districts
Which of the following states are part of the eastern region highlighted by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman?
(a) Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka
(b) Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and West Bengal
(c) Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan
(d) Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Goa

Answer: (b) Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and West Bengal
What are the three major railway economic corridors proposed to benefit the eastern region?
(a) Textile, agricultural, and automotive corridors
(b) Energy, mineral, and cement corridor; port connectivity corridor; and high traffic density corridor
(c) Technology, pharmaceutical, and aviation corridors
(d) Tourism, hospitality, and entertainment corridors

Answer: (b) Energy, mineral, and cement corridor; port connectivity corridor; and high traffic density corridor
How will the proposed railway economic corridors be linked for enhanced connectivity?
(a) Through single-mode transportation
(b) Through air travel only
(c) Through multi-modal connectivity
(d) Through waterways only

Answer: (c) Through multi-modal connectivity
In which district of Odisha were the last rites of veteran BJD leader Sugnana Kumari Deo performed?
(a) Cuttack
(b) Ganjam
(c) Khurda
(d) Sambalpur

Answer: (b) Ganjam
How many times was Sugnana Kumari Deo elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)?
(a) Five times
(b) Eight times
(c) Ten times
(d) Twelve times

Answer: (c) Ten times
When was Sugnana Kumari Deo first elected to the state assembly?
(a) 1950
(b) 1963
(c) 1975
(d) 1988

Answer: (b) 1963
Who recently passed away in Odisha, leading to the performance of last rites in Khallikote?
(a) V Sugnana Kumari Deo
(b) Naveen Patnaik
(c) Sugnana Deo
(d) Biju Janata Dal

Answer: (a) V Sugnana Kumari Deo
Where is the 123-ft tall Lord Shiva statue set to be unveiled?
(a) Bhubaneswar
(b) Cuttack
(c) Jajpur
(d) Ganjam

Answer: (c) Jajpur
When is the scheduled inauguration date for the Lord Shiva statue?
(a) Mahashivratri
(b) Diwali
(c) Holi
(d) Dussehra

Answer: (a) Mahashivratri
Which one is the largest district of Odisha by area?
(a) Mayurbhanj
(b) Ganjam
(c) Koraput
(d) Sundargarh
Answer: (a) Mayurbhanj
Odisha Ikat was given the GI tag in which year?
(a) 2005
(b) 2007
(c) 2010
(d) 2012
Answer: (b) 2007
On which river, the Hirakud Dam is built?
(a) Brahmani River
(b) Mahanadi River
(c) Subarnarekha River
(d) Baitarani River
Answer: (b) Mahanadi River
How many alphabets are there in the modern Odia script?
(a) 26
(b) 36
(c) 42
(d) 52
Answer: (d) 52
Who is the first Odia woman to win the Sahitya Akademi Award?
(a) Sarojini Sahoo
(b) Binapani Mohanty
(c) Pratibha Ray
(d) Manoj Das
Answer: (b) Binapani Mohanty
Carved stone chariot wheel is a special feature of which of the following temples of Odisha?
(a) Jagannath Temple, Puri
(b) Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneswar
(c) Sun Temple, Konark
(d) Mukteshwar Temple, Bhubaneswar
Answer: (c) Sun Temple, Konark
Who has been appointed as the first Lokayukta of Odisha?
(a) Ajit Singh
(b) Bimal Prasad Das
(c) Raghu Nath Mishra
(d) Subhash Chandra Patnaik
Answer: (a) Ajit Singh
Berhampur city is situated in which district of Odisha?
(a) Cuttack
(b) Ganjam
(c) Khordha
(d) Balasore
Answer: (b) Ganjam
Who is the first Odia mountaineer to scale Mount Everest?
(a) Jogabyasa Bhoi
(b) Bachendri Pal
(c) Kalpana Dash
(d) Arjun Vajpai
Answer: (c) Kalpana Dash
Who started the monthly magazine Satyavadi?
(a) Gopabandhu Das
(b) Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das
(c) Madhusudan Das
(d) Ananta Patnaik
Answer: (b) Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das
Which is the largest district in Odisha by population wise?
(a) Mayurbhanj
(b) Ganjam
(c) Sundargarh
(d) Cuttack
Answer: (b) Ganjam district
What is the highest peak in Odisha, with an altitude of 1672 meters?
(a) Mahendragiri
(b) Deomali
(c) Simlipal
(d) Chandragiri
Answer: (b) Deomali
Which river is known as the lifeline of Odisha?
(a) Mahanadi
(b) Brahmani
(c) Subarnarekha
(d) Baitarani
Answer: (a) Mahanadi
What is the rank of Odisha by area wise?
(a) Fourth
(b) Eighth
(c) Eleventh
(d) Fifteenth
Answer: (b) Eighth
Which district in Odisha has the highest population density?
(a) Cuttack
(b) Ganjam
(c) Khordha
(d) Mayurbhanj
Answer: (c) Khordha district