The OSSSC RI (Revenue Inspector), ARI (Assistant Revenue Inspector), and Amin Exam 2024 are crucial examinations that require a comprehensive understanding of various GK topics. Odisha GK, with its rich cultural heritage and historical significance, is an integral part of competitive exams like OSSSC RI, ARI, and Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor. To help you prepare effectively, here are 30 moderate-level Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Odisha General Knowledge along with their answers:
Top 30 MCQs on Odisha GK for OSSSC RI, ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor
These questions aim to test your knowledge of Odisha’s history, geography, culture, and notable personalities. Best of luck with your OSSSC RI, ARI, and Amin examinations!
1. Central Rice Research Institute Establishment:
A. 1933
B. 1944
C. 1955
D. 1966
Answer: D. 1966
2. Odisha’s Second-Highest Point after Deomali:
A. Singaraju
B. Golikoda
C. Sinkaram
D. Yendrika
Answer: C – Sinkaram
3. District with the Most Wild Orchid Species in Odisha:
A. Mayurbhanj District
B. Sundargarh District
C. Nabarangpur District
D. Debagarh District
Answer: A – Mayurbhanj District
4. Nandankanan Zoological Park Establishment:
A. 1960
B. 1950
C. 1970
D. 1990
Answer: A – 1960
5. Location of Simlipal National Park:
A. Keonjhar District
B. Bhadrak District
C. Balasore District
D. Mayurbhanj District
Answer: D – Mayurbhanj District
6. Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary Designation as Elephant Reserve:
A. 1962
B. 1972
C. 1982
D. 1992
Answer: C – 1982
7. Location of Bhitarkanika National Park:
A. Kendrapara District
B. Jagatsinghpur District
C. Jajpur District
D. Balasore District
Answer: A – Kendrapara District
8. World’s Most Important Olive Ridley Turtle Nesting Beach in Odisha:
A. Balaramgadi Beach
B. Gahirmatha Beach
C. Gopalpur Beach
D. Puri Beach
Answer : B – Gahirmatha Beach
9. Famous for “Satpada”:
A. Dolphin
B. White Tiger
C. Wild Orchid
D. Crocodile
Answer: A – Dolphin
10. Habitat of Endangered Horseshoe Crab in Odisha:
A. Bhitarkanika Sanctuary
B. Debrigarh Sanctuary
C. Bichitrapur Sanctuary
D. Kobark Sanctuary
Answer:A – Bhitarkanika Sanctuary
11. Bhitarkanika National Park Establishment:
A. 1968
B. 1978
C. 1988
D. 1998
Answer: D – 1998
12. Current Chief Justice of Orissa High Court (2021):
A. Sudhanshu Dhulia
B. S. Muralidhar
C. S. Manikumar
D. Sanjib Banerjee
Answer:B – S. Muralidhar
13. Current Chief Secretary of Odisha (2021):
A. Anil Kumar Khachi
B. Suresh Chandra Mohapatra
C. Rajendra Kumar Tiwari
D. Sukhdev Singh
Answer: B – Suresh Chandra Mohapatra
14. Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly:
A. Surjya Narayan Patro
B. Pasang Dorjee Sona
C. Biman Banerjee
D. Charan Das Mahant
Answer:A – Surjya Narayan Patro
15. Deputy Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly:
A. Ranbir Singh Gangwa
B. Rajani Kant Singh
C. Raghunath Singh Chauhan
D. Kongkham Robindro Singh
Answer: B – Rajani Kant Singh
16. Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Legislative Assembly:
A. Shankar Oram
B. Pradipta Kumar Naik
C. Bhabani Shankar Bhoi
D. Narasingha Mishra
Answer: B – Pradipta Kumar Naik
17. First Pre-Independent Assembly Election in Odisha:
A. 3 February 1937
B. 3 February 1939
C. 3 February 1934
D. 3 February 1935
Answer: A – 3 February 1937
18. First Assembly Election after Independence in Odisha:
A. 20 February 1952
B. 20 February 1951
C. 20 February 1950
D. 20 February 1949
Answer: A – 20 February 1952
19. Surjya Narayan Patro’s Election as Speaker:
A. 2020
B. 2019
C. 2018
D. 2017
Answer: B – 2019
20. First Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Legislative Assembly after Independence:
A. Sadashiva Tripathy
B. Rajendra Narayan Singh
C. Shradhakara Supakar
D. Gangadhra Mohapatra
Answer: C – Shradhakara Supakar
21. Under which scheme have major projects, namely Upper Indrabati Left Canal System and Upper Kolab Irrigation Project, been sanctioned?
A. Odisha Integrated Irrigated Agriculture and Water Management Investment Project (OIIAWMIP)
B. Odisha Community Tank Management Project (OCTMP)
C. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
D. None of the above
Answer: C. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
22. On what date was the Kandhamal district created?
A. 1948
B. 1990
C. 1992
D. 1994
Answer: D. 1994
23. The theme of the Jatra folk drama is associated with
A. secular themes
B. humour
C. valour of heroic characters
D. All of the above
Answer: A. secular themes
24. What are the objectives of the State Industrial Policy, 2015?
- To promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth by attracting investments in a systematic manner.
- To transform Odisha into a vibrant industrialized state.
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C. Both 1 and 2
25. What was the earlier name of Abdul Kalam Island, located off the coast of Odisha?
A. Shortt’s Island
B. Subalaya Island
C. Wheeler’s Island
D. Nalaban Island
Answer: C. Wheeler’s Island
26. Which among the following are traditional games of Odisha?
- Gedi
- Gilli Danda
- Rassi Tana
- Nadia Phinga
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. All of the above
Answer: C. 3 and 4
27. Which is regarded as the biggest medieval fort in Odisha and houses 161 fort goddesses?
A. Jeypore
B. Barabati
C. Raibania
D. Nilagiri
Answer: C. Raibania
28. Which of the following is incorrect?
Organizations Founders
- a. Prajamandal H. K. Mahtab
- b. Satyabadi School Gopabandhu Das
- c. All India Charkha Association Sarala Devi
- d. Navajeevan Mandal Rama Devi
A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d
Answer: C. c
29. Consider the following statement(s) about the river Mahanadi
- It is the major river of Odisha and the sixth largest river in India.
- It originates from the Amarkantak hills of the Bastar plateau in the Raipur district of Madhya Pradesh.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C. Both 1 and 2
30. The best trekking routes in Odisha are
- Gandhamardan Trek
- Mahendragiri Trek
- Nilagiri Trek
A. 1 and 2
B. Only 2
C. 2 and 3
D. All of these
Answer: D. All of these
