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 RI, ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor 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 RI,ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor
- Which animals are now available for viewing at Odisha’s Sambalpur Zoo following the animal exchange program?
A) Lions and Tigers
B) Blackbuck, Nilgai, and Hog Deer
C) Elephants and Rhinos
D) Peacocks and Monkeys
Answer: B) Blackbuck, Nilgai, and Hog Deer - What is the IUCN status of the Nilgai?
A) Endangered
B) Vulnerable
C) Near Threatened
D) Least Concern
Answer: D) Least Concern - In which district is the Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary located?
A) Kendrapara
B) Nuapada
C) Sambalpur
D) Puri
Answer: B) Nuapada - Which river forms the catchment area within the Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary?
A) Mahanadi
B) Jonk River
C) Brahmani
D) Subarnarekha
Answer: B) Jonk River - What significant annual event takes place at the Gahirmatha marine sanctuary?
A) Tiger census
B) Bird migration
C) Olive Ridley sea turtle mating rituals
D) Elephant festival
Answer: C) Olive Ridley sea turtle mating rituals - From where to where does the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary extend?
A) Subarnarekha River mouth to Brahmani River mouth
B) Dhamra River mouth to Mahanadi river mouth
C) Brahmani River mouth to Baitarani River mouth
D) Rushikulya River mouth to Devi River mouth
Answer: B) Dhamra River mouth to Mahanadi river mouth - Which districts in Odisha form a significant belt of iron ore occurrence?
A) Puri and Khordha
B) Mayurbhanj and Kendujhar (Keonjhar)
C) Cuttack and Balasore
D) Sundargarh and Sambalpur
Answer: B) Mayurbhanj and Kendujhar (Keonjhar) - Where are the Badampahar Mines, known for their high-grade iron ore, located?
A) Cuttack
B) Mayurbhanj
C) Sundargarh
D) Jajpur
Answer: B) Mayurbhanj - Through which port is high-grade iron ore from Odisha exported?
A) Visakhapatnam Port
B) Haldia Port
C) Paradeep Port
D) Kakinada Port
Answer: C) Paradeep Port - What is Odisha the largest producer of in India?
A) Iron Ore
B) Copper
C) Manganese
D) Bauxite
Answer: C) Manganese - Which of the following is NOT one of the notable traditions in the visual arts of Odisha?
A) Mural painting
B) Stone carving
C) Glass blowing
D) Wood carving
Answer: C) Glass blowing - What is ‘patta’ in the context of Odisha’s visual arts?
A) Icon painting
B) Pottery
C) Silver filigree
D) Decorative work
Answer: A) Icon painting - Which musical instrument is characteristic of the countryside in Odisha’s tribal areas?
A) Sitar
B) Madal
C) Tabla
D) Veena
Answer: B) Madal - What is the classical dance of Odisha known as?
A) Bharatanatyam
B) Kathak
C) Odissi
D) Kuchipudi
Answer: C) Odissi - Chhau, a type of masked dance, is associated with which district in Odisha?
A) Puri
B) Cuttack
C) Mayurbhanj
D) Bhubaneswar
Answer: C) Mayurbhanj - When was the Kala Vikash Kendra centre founded in Cuttack for the promotion of dancing and music?
A) 1950
B) 1952
C) 1954
D) 1956
Answer: B) 1952 - What is the unique festival celebrated in Odisha where people worship boats?
A) Rath Yatra
B) Boita-Bandana
C) Diwali
D) Pongal
Answer: B) Boita-Bandana - The Chariot Festival in Puri is associated with which temple?
A) Lingaraja Temple
B) Sun Temple
C) Jagannatha Temple
D) Rajarani Temple
Answer: C) Jagannatha Temple - What English word is derived from the Jagannatha temple’s annual Chariot Festival?
A) Juggernaut
B) Pilgrimage
C) Odyssey
D) Zenith
Answer: A) Juggernaut - The Sun Temple at Konark is constructed in the form of the chariot of which Hindu god?
A) Shiva
B) Vishnu
C) Surya
D) Ganesha
Answer: C) Surya - What ancient name was NOT used for the land corresponding to present-day Odisha?
A) Utkala
B) Kalinga
C) Odra Desha
D) Magadha
Answer: D) Magadha - Who invaded Kalinga in 260 BCE and later renounced war to become a Buddhist?
A) Chandragupta Maurya
B) Ashoka
C) Bindusara
D) Mahapadma Nanda
Answer: B) Ashoka - In which century did Kalinga emerge as a maritime power?
A) 1st century BCE
B) 1st century CE
C) 2nd century BCE
D) 2nd century CE
Answer: B) 1st century CE - Which dynasty ruled Kalinga during the 8th to 10th centuries?
A) Nanda
B) Maurya
C) Bhauma-Kara
D) Gupta
Answer: C) Bhauma-Kara - Who was the Soma king that began the construction of the Lingaraja temple?
A) Yayati
B) Narasimha I
C) Anantavarman Chodagangadeva
D) Kharavela
Answer: A) Yayati - Which Ganga ruler began the construction of the temple of Jagannatha at Puri?
A) Yayati
B) Narasimha I
C) Anantavarman Chodagangadeva
D) Kharavela
Answer: C) Anantavarman Chodagangadeva - In which century was the Sun Temple (Surya Deula) of Konark built?
A) 10th century
B) 11th century
C) 12th century
D) 13th century
Answer: D) 13th century - Who built the Sun Temple at Konark?
A) Yayati
B) Narasimha I
C) Anantavarman Chodagangadeva
D) Kharavela
Answer: B) Narasimha I - Who initiated the construction of the Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar?
A) King Narasimha I
B) King Anantavarman Chodagangadeva
C) King Jajati Keshari
D) King Yayati
Answer: C) King Jajati Keshari - During whose reign was the Lingaraja Temple completed in the 11th century?
A) King Yayati
B) King Narasimha I
C) King Anantavarman Chodagangadeva
D) King Lalatendu Keshari
Answer: D) King Lalatendu Keshari
