Top 30 Odisha GK MCQS For OSSSC RI,ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor 18 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 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

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:

Human history in Odisha began in which era?
[A] Upper Paleolithic
[B] Lower Paleolithic
[C] Mesolithic
[D] Chalcolithic

Correct Answer: B [Lower Paleolithic]
The revenue officer of the Gajapati dynasty was known as?
[A] Nayaka
[B] Bakshi
[C] Kazi
[D] Senia

Correct Answer: A [Nayaka]
In which year was the famous newspaper “The Samaja” started?
[A] 1909
[B] 1910
[C] 1911
[D] 1919

Correct Answer: D [1919]
Who managed the newspaper “The Samaja”?
[A] Government of Odisha
[B] Indian National Congress
[C] Servants of the People Society (Lok Sevak Mondal)
[D] Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)

Correct Answer: C [Servants of the People Society (Lok Sevak Mondal)]
Which dynasty ruled Odisha during the time of Lower Paleolithic era?
[A] Maurya Dynasty
[B] Gajapati Dynasty
[C] Kalinga Dynasty
[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: D [None of the above]
Which profession was predominant among humans during the Lower Paleolithic era in Odisha?
[A] Agriculture
[B] Trading
[C] Hunting and food gathering
[D] Metalworking

Correct Answer: C [Hunting and food gathering]
Which river is associated with the ancient civilization of Odisha?
[A] Godavari
[B] Mahanadi
[C] Ganges
[D] Krishna

Correct Answer: B [Mahanadi]
The earliest evidence of human habitation in Odisha was found in which region?
[A] Coastal Plains
[B] Western Ghats
[C] Eastern Ghats
[D] Northern Plateau

Correct Answer: A [Coastal Plains]
Which metalworking technique was practiced in ancient Odisha?
[A] Blacksmithing
[B] Pottery
[C] Goldsmithing
[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: A [Blacksmithing]
Which ancient dynasty was known for its maritime trade and seafaring activities in Odisha?
[A] Chola Dynasty
[B] Maurya Dynasty
[C] Kalinga Dynasty
[D] Gupta Dynasty

Correct Answer: C [Kalinga Dynasty]
Who wrote the Odiya poem “Mandira Prabesha”?
[A] Malati Devi
[B] Rama Devi
[C] Sarala Devi
[D] Sita Devi Khadanga

Correct Answer: D [Sita Devi Khadanga]
Which famous work did Sita Devi Khadanga translate from Bengali to Odiya?
[A] Geetanjali
[B] Gitabitan
[C] Ghare Baire
[D] Chokher Bali

Correct Answer: C [Ghare Baire]
At what age did the youngest Indian martyr, Baji Rout, die?
[A] 9
[B] 10
[C] 11
[D] 12

Correct Answer: D [12]
On which date did Baji Rout lose his life?
[A] 5th October 1924
[B] 5th October 1925
[C] 5th October 1926
[D] 5th October 1927

Correct Answer: C [5th October 1926]
Who is considered the first martyr of the Indian freedom struggle?
[A] Bhagat Singh
[B] Mangal Pandey
[C] Rani Lakshmi Bai
[D] Chandrashekhar Azad

Correct Answer: B [Mangal Pandey]
Where is the headquarters of the Northern Division located?
A. Sambalpur
B. Bargarh
C. Debagarh
D. Kendujhar

Answer: A. Sambalpur
Where is the headquarters of the Southern Division located?
A. Gajapati
B. Boudh
C. Kandhamal
D. Berhampur

Answer: D. Berhampur
Which district of Odisha borders the Bay of Bengal?
A. Mayurbhanj
B. Kendrapara
C. Kandhamal
D. Gajapati

Answer: B. Kendrapara
How many districts of Odisha border with Chhattisgarh?
A. 9 Districts
B. 8 Districts
C. 6 Districts
D. 5 Districts

Answer: A. 9 Districts
Which is the only district of Odisha that borders Telangana?
A. Nabarangpur District
B. Malkangiri District
C. Koraput District
D. Gajapati District

Answer: A. Nabarangpur District
How many districts of Odisha border Andhra Pradesh?
A. 4 Districts
B. 5 Districts
C. 3 Districts
D. 7 Districts

Answer: A. 4 Districts
How many districts of Odisha border Jharkhand?
A. 2 Districts
B. 3 Districts
C. 4 Districts
D. 5 Districts

Answer: C. 4 Districts
How many districts of Odisha border West Bengal?
A. One District
B. Two Districts
C. Three Districts
D. Four Districts

Answer: B. Two Districts
What is the ISO code for Odisha?
A. OD
B. OR
C. OS
D. OH

Answer: A. OD
Who is the Higher Education Minister of Odisha under the ministry of Shri Naveen Patnaik?
A. Shri Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak
B. Premananda Nayak
C. Samir Ranjan Das
D. Raghunandan Das

Answer: A. Shri Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak
Who was the last Chief Minister of Odisha before Independence?
A. Harekrushna Mahatab
B. Krushna Chandra Gajapati
C. Nabakrushna Choudhury
D. Biju Patnaik

Answer: B. Krushna Chandra Gajapati
Who was the last Governor of Odisha before Independence?
A. Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi
B. Kailash Nath Katju
C. Bhim Sen Sachar
D. P. S. Kumaraswamy Raja

Answer: B. Kailash Nath Katju
When was the Bill for renaming Orissa to Odisha passed in the Lok Sabha?
A. 9 November 2009
B. 9 November 2010
C. 9 November 2011
D. 9 November 2012

Answer: C. 9 November 2011
When was the Bill for renaming Orissa to Odisha passed in the Rajya Sabha?
A. 24 March 2010
B. 24 March 2011
C. 24 March 2012
D. 24 March 2013

Answer: A. 24 March 2010
On which river banks is Dhauli located?
A. Brahmani River
B. Mahanadi River
C. Baitarani River
D. Daya River

Answer: D. Daya River