Top 30 Odisha GK MCQS For OSSSC RI,ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor 22 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:

1. Who was the founder of the Nala dynasty?
   [A] Vrishadhvaja
   [B] Vrishabha
   [C] Vrishakethu
   [D] VrishabanuCorrect Answer: A [Vrishadhvaja] 
2. When did Hiuen Tsang visit Odisha?
   [A] 620-621 AD
   [B] 683-684 AD
   [C] 638-639 AD
   [D] 650-651 ADCorrect Answer: C [638-639 AD] 
3. What was the capital of the Nala dynasty?
   [A] Sambalpur
   [B] Sundergarh
   [C] Balangir
   [D] PushkariCorrect Answer: D [Pushkari] 
4. Which Chinese traveler visited Odisha in the 7th century AD?
   [A] Faxian
   [B] Xuanzang
   [C] Marco Polo
   [D] Ibn BattutaCorrect Answer: B [Xuanzang] 
5. Chelitalo was described as a busy port by which traveler?
   [A] Marco Polo
   [B] Ibn Battuta
   [C] Hiuen Tsang
   [D] FaxianCorrect Answer: C [Hiuen Tsang]
6. Who was the founder of the Nala dynasty?
   [A] Vrishadhvaja
   [B] Vrishabha
   [C] Vrishakethu
   [D] VrishabanuCorrect Answer: A [Vrishadhvaja] 
7. When did Hiuen Tsang visit Odisha?
   [A] 620-621 AD
   [B] 683-684 AD
   [C] 638-639 AD
   [D] 650-651 ADCorrect Answer: C [638-639 AD] 
8. What was the capital of the Nala dynasty?
   [A] Sambalpur
   [B] Sundergarh
   [C] Balangir
   [D] PushkariCorrect Answer: D [Pushkari] 
9. Which Chinese traveler visited Odisha in the 7th century AD?
   [A] Faxian
   [B] Xuanzang
   [C] Marco Polo
   [D] Ibn BattutaCorrect Answer: B [Xuanzang] 
10. Chelitalo was described as a busy port by which traveler?
    [A] Marco Polo
    [B] Ibn Battuta
    [C] Hiuen Tsang
    [D] FaxianCorrect Answer: C [Hiuen Tsang]
11. Which among the following was not among the four principalities of Kalinga during the Gupta Dynasty?
    [A] Pithuramalla
    [B] Kottura
    [C] Erandapalla
    [D] PishthapuraCorrect Answer: A [Pithuramalla] 
12. Which principality was known for its port city during the Gupta period?
    [A] Kottura
    [B] Erandapalla
    [C] Devarashtra
    [D]  TamraliptiCorrect Answer: D [ Tamralipti] 
13. Which protected areas of Odisha are comprised within the Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve?
    [A] Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
    [B] Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary
    [C] All of the above
    [D] Simlipal Tiger ReserveCorrect Answer: C [All of the above]
14. Which river in Odisha provides water to the wildlife sanctuary around Satkosia Gorge?
    [A] Indravati
    [B] Brahmani
    [C] Mahanadi
    [D] SubarnarekhaCorrect Answer: C [Mahanadi]
15. Which sanctuary in Odisha is known as Nalabana Bird Sanctuary?
    [A] Bhitarkanika
    [B] Chilika
    [C] Gahirmatha
    [D] BadramaCorrect Answer: B [Chilika]
16. In Ancient times, Odisha was known by the name of
    [a] Konkan
    [b] Kalinga
    [c] Kurukshetra
    [d] None of the aboveAns: [b] Kalinga 
17. Who among the following holds the record for longest serving Chief Minister of Odisha?
    [a] Janaki Ballabh Patnaik
    [b] Naveen Patnaik
    [c] Biju Patnaik
    [d] Harekrushna MahatabAns: [b] Naveen Patnaik 
18. The Konark Sun Temple was included in the World Heritage Site status in the year?
    [a] 1970
    [b] 1984
    [c] 1986
    [d] 1990Ans: [b] 1984 
19. The Lingaraj Temple at Bhubaneswar was constructed by the
    [a] Satavahana Dynasty
    [b] Ganga Dynasty
    [c] Soma Dynasty
    [d] Naga DynastyAns: [c] Soma Dynasty 
20. Who was the first person to receive the Jnanpith Award for the Oriya language?
    [a] Fakir Mohan Senapati
    [b] Sachidananda Routray
    [c] Pratibha Ray
    [d] Gopinath MohantyAns: [d] Gopinath Mohanty 
21. Which poet is known as the Kabi Samrata?
    [a] Radhanath Ray
    [b] Baladev Ratha
    [c] Upendra Bhanja
    [d] Gopabandhu DashAns: [c] Upendra Bhanja 
22. Which is the Odisha state Bird?
    [a] Bluejay
    [b] Cardinal
    [c] Black francolin
    [d] Great hornbillAns: [a] Bluejay 
23. Hirakud dam was built on which river?
    [a] Rushikulya
    [b] Mahanadi
    [c] Gandaki
    [d] NoneAns: [b] Mahanadi 
24. When was the super cyclone held in Odisha?
    [a] 1990
    [b] 1995
    [c] 1999
    [d] 2000Ans: [c] 1999 
25. Which one was the capital of Odisha before Bhubaneswar?
    [a] Cuttack
    [b] Puri
    [c] Rourkela
    [d] BerhampurAns: [a] Cuttack 
26. The Jagannath Puri Temple was built in the year?
    [a] 1001
    [b] 1109
    [c] 1150
    [d] 1161Ans: [d] 1161 
27. Total Number of Districts in Odisha?
    [a] 82
    [b] 30
    [c] 23
    [d] None of TheseAns: [b] 30 
28. Total Number of Lok Sabha seats in Odisha?
    [a] 52
    [b] 51
    [c] 21
    [d] None of TheseAns: [c] 21 
29. Which is the Odisha state Animal?
    [a] Sambar
    [b] Blackbuck
    [c] Hangul
    [d] Indian elephantAns: [a] Sambar 
30. Which is the Odisha state Tree?
    [a] Indian fig tree
    [b] Sal
    [c] Coconut tree
    [d] Chinar treeAns: [a] Indian fig tree