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 European power was the first to establish settlements in Odisha?
(a) Britishers
(b) Portuguese
(c) Dutch
(d) French
Ans: (b) Portuguese - When was the Battle of Buxar fought, leading to the firm establishment of British rule in Odisha?
(a) 1757
(b) 1765
(c) 1776
(d) 1789
Ans: (b) 1765 - What were the major rebellions faced by the British administration in Odisha during their rule?
(a) Sepoy Mutiny and Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
(b) Paika Rebellion and Khurda Rebellion
(c) Salt Satyagraha and Non-Cooperation Movement
(d) Quit India Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement
Ans: (b) Paika Rebellion and Khurda Rebellion - Which of the following marked the beginning of modern history in Odisha?
(a) Independence of India
(b) Advent of European powers
(c) Establishment of Maurya dynasty
(d) Annexation by British East India Company
Ans: (b) Advent of European powers - Who led the movement against the abolition of Odia as the court language of Sambalpur in 1895?
(a) Madan Mohan Mishra
(b) Brajamohan Patnaik
(c) Mahant Bihari Das
(d) All of the above
Ans: (d) All of the above - Which act regulated the formation and functioning of the Odisha Legislative Assembly in its pre-independent phase?
(a) Government of India Act, 1919
(b) Government of India Act, 1935
(c) Indian Independence Act, 1947
(d) Constitution of India, 1950
Ans: (b) Government of India Act, 1935 - Who was the first Chief Minister of Odisha?
(a) Harekrushna Mahatab
(b) Nabakrushna Choudhuri
(c) Biju Patnaik
(d) Giridhar Gamang
Ans: (a) Harekrushna Mahatab - What was the ancient capital of the Kalinga empire according to historical records?
(a) Kalinga
(b) Tosali
(c) Dantapura
(d) Rajapura
Ans: (b) Tosali - According to the Mahabharata, which two capitals of Kalinga were mentioned?
(a) Puri and Cuttack
(b) Bhubaneswar and Konark
(c) Dantapura and Rajapura
(d) Sisupalgarh and Udayagiri
Ans: (c) Dantapura and Rajapura - What is Kalinga famous for in ancient history, according to historical accounts?
(a) Its extensive trade routes
(b) The Kurukshetra battle
(c) Its powerful kings and temples
(d) Its contributions to literature and art
Ans: (b) The Kurukshetra battle - What was the original capital of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty?
(a) Kalinganagara
(b) Bhubaneswar
(c) Kataka
(d) Puri
Ans: (a) Kalinganagara - During which century was the capital of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty transferred from Kalinganagara to Kataka (modern Cuttack)?
(a) 7th century
(b) 9th century
(c) 12th century
(d) 15th century
Ans: (c) 12th century - Who is considered the last Hindu king of Odisha?
(a) Narasimha Deva I
(b) Anantavarman Chodaganga
(c) Mukundadeva
(d) Kapilendra Deva
Ans: (c) Mukundadeva - Who was the founder of the Chalukya dynasty in ancient Odisha (now Odish(a)?
(a) Narasimha Deva I
(b) Anantavarman Chodaganga
(c) Mukunda Deva
(d) Kapilendra Deva
Ans: (c) Mukunda Deva - When was Bhitarkanika National Park established?
(a) 1985
(b) 1998
(c) 2005
(d) 2010
Ans: (b) 1998 - Which district of Odisha is Simlipal Tiger Reserve located in?
(a) Sundargarh
(b) Mayurbhanj
(c) Keonjhar
(d) Balasore
Ans: (b) Mayurbhanj - What is the total population of Odisha as per the 2011 Census?
(a) 4,19,74,218
(b) 4,12,19,346
(c) 4,19,72,318
(d) 4,27,56,901
Ans: (a) 4,19,74,218 - What percentage of the Indian population does Odisha account for according to the Census 2011?
(a) 2.64%
(b) 3.47%
(c) 5.21%
(d) 6.83%
Ans: (b) 3.47% - In which position does Odisha rank in terms of population among the states and union territories of India?
(a) 9th
(b) 10th
(c) 11th
(d) 12th
Ans: (c) 11th - Which district of Odisha has the highest population according to the Census 2011?
(a) Ganjam
(b) Deogarh
(c) Jajpur
(d) Cuttack
Ans: (a) Ganjam - Which state shares its border with Odisha in the north-east?
(a) West Bengal
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Karnataka
Ans: (a) West Bengal - Which state shares its border with Odisha in the north?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Gujarat
(c) Jharkhand
(d) Rajasthan
Ans: (c) Jharkhand - Which dynasty was founded by Kharavela?
((a) Nanda
((b) Maurya
((c) Chedi
((d) Ganga
Ans: ((c) Chedi - Which river is known as the ‘Sorrow of Odisha’?
((a) Mahanadi
((b) Baitarani
((c) Brahmani
((d) Subarnarekha
Ans: ((a) Mahanadi - Which organization reported a significant increase in dengue cases in Odisha?
((a) National Centre for Disease Control (NCD(c)
((b) National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBD(c)
((c) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
((d) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
Ans: ((b) National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBD(c) - Who has been appointed as the new chief administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJT(a)?
((a) Veer Vikram Yadav
((b) Arabinda Kumar Padhee
((c) Naveen Patnaik
((d) Pradip Kumar Amat
Ans: ((b) Arabinda Kumar Padhee - What prompted the appointment of a new chief administrator for the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration?
((a) Retirement of the previous administrator
((b) A mishap during a traditional ceremony
((c) Financial irregularities
((d) Government policy changes
Ans: ((b) A mishap during a traditional ceremony - During his address in Moscow, what did PM Modi wear to highlight Odisha’s cultural heritage?
((a) Sambalpuri Bandha Uttariya
((b) Pattachitra painting
((c) Odisha handloom saree
((d) Silver filigree jewelry
Ans: ((a) Sambalpuri Bandha Uttariya - Which university received the Outstanding Skill University Award at the World Education Summit?
((a) Utkal University
((b) Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM)
((c) Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)
((d) Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SO(a) University
Ans: ((b) Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM) - Where was the Golden Sand Master Award conferred to Sudarsan Pattnaik?
((a) Moscow, Russia
((b) Saint Petersburg, Russia
((c) New Delhi, India
((d) Tokyo, Japan
Ans: ((b) Saint Petersburg, Russia
