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
- Who is the current Chief Minister of Odisha?
a) Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo
b) Shri Naveen Patnaik
c) Mohan Charan Majhi
d) Dr. Mukesh Mahaling
Answer: c) Mohan Charan Majhi - Which Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha is responsible for Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy?
a) Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo
b) Smt. Pravati Parida
c) Shri Suresh Pujari
d) Shri Bibhuti Bhushan Jena
Answer: a) Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo - Smt. Pravati Parida, Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, oversees which departments?
a) Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Energy
b) Health and Family Welfare, Parliamentary Affairs
c) Women and Child Development, Mission Shakti, Tourism
d) Revenue & Disaster Management
Answer: c) Women and Child Development, Mission Shakti, Tourism - Who is the Cabinet Minister for Revenue & Disaster Management in Odisha?
a) Shri Suresh Pujari
b) Shri Rabi Narayan Naik
c) Shri Nityananda Gond
d) Shri Krushna Chandra Patra
Answer: a) Shri Suresh Pujari - Who is in charge of the Health and Family Welfare department in Odisha?
a) Shri Bibhuti Bhushan Jena
b) Shri Krushna Chandra Patra
c) Dr. Mukesh Mahaling
d) Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo
Answer: c) Dr. Mukesh Mahaling - When was Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha established?
A. 1 January 1980
B. 16 September 1998
C. 5 June 2000
D. 12 October 1995
Answer: B. 16 September 1998 - What is the area of Bhitarkanika National Park?
A. 100 km²
B. 145 km²
C. 200 km²
D. 250 km²
Answer: B. 145 km² - Which is the second largest river in Odisha?
A. Mahanadi
B. Brahmani
C. Baitarani
D. Subarnarekha
Answer: B. Brahmani - Where do the Sankh and Koel rivers join to form the Brahmani?
A. Vedavyasa
B. Bhubaneswar
C. Cuttack
D. Rourkela
Answer: A. Vedavyasa - Which river in Odisha is the shortest?
A. Bahuda
B. Budhabalanga
C. Rushikulya
D. Vansadhara
Answer: A. Bahuda - What is the genetic condition resulting in melanistic tigers called?
A. Leucism
B. Albinism
C. Melanism
D. Piebaldism
Answer: C. Melanism - How many melanistic tigers are housed in Similipal Tiger Reserve according to the All India Tiger Estimation 2022?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 16
Answer: B. 10 - Where is the Melanistic Tiger Safari located?
A. Near Dhanbad-Balasore National Highway-18
B. Near Bhitarkanika National Park
C. Near Bhubaneswar
D. Near Konark
Answer: A. Near Dhanbad-Balasore National Highway-18 - In which biogeographic zone is Similipal situated?
A. Indo-Malayan
B. Deccan Peninsula
C. Western Ghats
D. Eastern Himalayas
Answer: B. Deccan Peninsula - Who conquered Kalinga in the Kalinga War?
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Ashoka
C. Kharavela
D. Anantavarman Chodaganga
Answer: B. Ashoka - Which dynasty built the Jagannath Temple in Puri?
A. Eastern Ganga Dynasty
B. Bhauma-Kara Dynasty
C. Somavamshi Dynasty
D. Shailodbhava Dynasty
Answer: A. Eastern Ganga Dynasty - What was the capital of Anantavarman Chodaganga?
A. Cuttack
B. Dantapura
C. Kalinganagara
D. Kataka
Answer: D. Kataka - In which year was Similipal designated as a Global Network of Biospheres site?
A. 2005
B. 2007
C. 2009
D. 2011
Answer: C. 2009 - Which dynasty ruled parts of Odisha from the 8th to the 10th centuries?
A. Shailodbhava Dynasty
B. Somavamshi Dynasty
C. Bhauma-Kara Dynasty
D. Eastern Ganga Dynasty
Answer: C. Bhauma-Kara Dynasty - Which ruler of the Bhauma-Kara dynasty conquered Kongoda and northern Kalinga?
A. Shivakara I
B. Shantikara I
C. Tribhuvana Mahadevi I
D. Rajamalla
Answer: A. Shivakara I - Which river is the longest in Odisha?
A. Brahmani
B. Subarnarekha
C. Mahanadi
D. Vansadhara
Answer: C. Mahanadi - Which river has the most tributaries joining from the left side?
A. Baitarani
B. Rushikulya
C. Brahmani
D. Nagavali
Answer: A. Baitarani - Who is known to have invaded Kalinga during his reign according to the Nashik prashasti inscription?
A. Ashoka
B. Kharavela
C. Gautamiputra Satakarni
D. Anantavarman Chodaganga
Answer: C. Gautamiputra Satakarni - Which empire’s coins were found in Jaugada, Sisupalgarh, and Manikapatana indicating their reach in Kalinga?
A. Gupta Empire
B. Kushan Empire
C. Maurya Empire
D. Chola Empire
Answer: B. Kushan Empire - Which animal population has been revived along rivers Khairi and Deo in Similipal?
A. Bengal Tiger
B. Mugger Crocodile
C. Indian Elephant
D. Indian Bison
Answer: B. Mugger Crocodile - What are the major tree types found in Similipal’s vegetation?
A. Moist mixed deciduous forest
B. Tropical evergreen forest
C. Temperate coniferous forest
D. Alpine tundra
Answer: A. Moist mixed deciduous forest - Which temple was built by Narasimhadeva I?
A. Jagannath Temple
B. Konark Temple
C. Lingaraj Temple
D. Mukteswar Temple
Answer: B. Konark Temple - Which inscription mentions the earlier Somavamshi king Janamejaya?
A. Madala Panji
B. Chaudwar inscription
C. Jirjingi grant
D. Nasik prashasti
Answer: B. Chaudwar inscription - The world’s first Melanistic Tiger Safari will be built in which state?
a) Karnataka
b) Odisha
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) West Bengal
Answer: b) Odisha - The Commerce & Transport and Steel & Mines portfolios are managed by which Odisha minister?
a) Shri Suresh Pujari
b) Shri Rabi Narayan Naik
c) Shri Bibhuti Bhushan Jena
d) Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra
Answer: c) Shri Bibhuti Bhushan Jena
