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
- What is the main objective of the Odisha government’s recent genome sequencing of diphtheria-positive samples in Rayagada district?
A) To identify new viral strains
B) To enhance vaccine efficacy
C) To identify new variants and understand transmission among vaccinated children
D) To develop new antibiotics
Answer: C) To identify new variants and understand transmission among vaccinated children - Diphtheria is caused by which bacterium?
A) Streptococcus pneumoniae
B) Corynebacterium diphtheriae
C) Escherichia coli
D) Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Answer: B) Corynebacterium diphtheriae - Which film won both a Silver and a Bronze Lion at Cannes Lions 2024 for its campaign “Jindal Steel – The Steel Of India”?
A) Leo Burnett
B) Ogilvy
C) Early Man Film
D) VML India
Answer: C) Early Man Film - Who founded the International ‘Art of Giving’ Day celebrated globally?
A) Sudarsan Pattnaik
B) Achyuta Samanta
C) Naveen Patnaik
D) K V Singhdeo
Answer: B) Achyuta Samanta - When was the first International ‘Art of Giving’ Day celebrated?
A) May 17, 2013
B) June 17, 2014
C) May 17, 2015
D) June 17, 2013
Answer: A) May 17, 2013 - who recently elected as the Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly?
A) Suresh Pujari
B) Surama Padhy
C) Pramilla Mallick
D) Mohan Charan Majhi
Answer: B) Surama Padhy - The KALIA scheme was launched to support which group in Odisha?
A) Fishermen
B) Industrial workers
C) Farmers and agricultural laborers
D) Small business owners
Answer: C) Farmers and agricultural laborers - What is the maximum financial assistance provided per farmer under the KALIA scheme for cultivation over five seasons?
A) Rs. 20,000
B) Rs. 25,000
C) Rs. 30,000
D) Rs. 35,000
Answer: B) Rs. 25,000 - Which is NOT a component of the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jati Abhyuday Yojna (PM-AJAY)?
A) Skill development
B) Life insurance
C) Income-generating schemes
D) Infrastructure development in SC villages
Answer: B) Life insurance - The Odisha government recently extended its sponsorship of Indian hockey until which year?
A) 2028
B) 2030
C) 2033
D) 2036
Answer: D) 2036 - Which historical artifact was discovered in the Gudahandi Hills of Kalahandi district?
A) Ancient coins
B) Rock carvings
C) Fossils
D) Manuscripts
Answer: B) Rock carvings - Which ruler was defeated by Kharavela according to the Hastigumpha inscription?
A) Narasinghavarman I
B) Simhavishnu
C) Satkarni I
D) Gautamiputra Satkarni
Answer: C) Satkarni I - In which Parva of Mahabharat is the reference to Kosala found?
A) Adi Parva
B) Mausala Parva
C) Virata Parva
D) Vana Parva
Answer: D) Vana Parva - What was Odisha referred to as in the Ramayana?
A) Utkalpuri
B) Kalingaraj
C) Kalinganagara
D) Oriya
Answer: C) Kalinganagara - Which fort was first attacked by Krishnadevraya in Odisha?
A) Lalitgiri
B) Udaygiri
C) Jagannath Temple
D) Khandagiri
Answer: B) Udaygiri - During the reign of Akbar, into how many parts was Odisha divided?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 6
D) 9
Answer: B) 5 - Which European group was the first to enter Odisha?
A) English
B) Portuguese
C) Danish
D) French
Answer: B) Portuguese - Under British administration, how many units was Odisha divided into?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 3
D) 2
Answer: C) 3 - What is the correct chronological order of British capture in Odisha?
A) Capturing of Cuttack, Puri, Baleswar, Sambalpur
B) Capturing of Puri, Baleswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur
C) Capturing of Baleswar, Puri, Cuttack, Sambalpur
D) Capturing of Sambalpur, Cuttack, Puri, Baleswar
Answer: B) Capturing of Puri, Baleswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur - Which pair is known as the Twin City of Odisha?
A) Cuttack & Puri
B) Balasore & Puri
C) Sambalpur & Rourkela
D) Cuttack & Bhubaneswar
Answer: D) Cuttack & Bhubaneswar - What is mainly responsible for the red color of red soil in Odisha?
A) Red phosphate
B) Ferric oxide
C) Potash
D) Red humus
Answer: B) Ferric oxide - Which among the following are natural lakes of Odisha?
A) Ansupa, Kolab, Chilika
B) Kolab, Chilika, Kanjia
C) Ansupa, Chilika, Kanjia
D) Ansupa, Chilika, Kolab
Answer: C) Ansupa, Chilika, Kanjia - Which river flows beside Bhubaneswar, one of the twin cities of Odisha?
A) Mahanadi
B) Kuakhai
C) Subarnarekha
D) Brahmani
Answer: B) Kuakhai - Which Odisha scheme provides Rs. 2 lakh personal accident cover with a premium of Rs. 12 per annum?
A) PM-AJAY
B) KALIA
C) PM-KISAN
D) PMJAY
Answer: B) KALIA - Which year was the KALIA scheme started?
A) 2017
B) 2018
C) 2019
D) 2020
Answer: B) 2018 - Which department does Nityananda Gond oversee in Odisha?
A) Education
B) Health
C) ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare
D) Agriculture
Answer: C) ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare - Which treaty granted the East India Company the Diwani rights of Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha, and what was the annual payment involved?
A) First Treaty of Allahabad, 20 Lakhs
B) Treaty of Purandar, 30 Lakhs
C) Treaty of Bassin, 25 Lakhs
D) Second Treaty of Allahabad, 26 Lakhs
Answer: D) Second Treaty of Allahabad, 26 Lakhs - Which leaders from Odisha were notable participants in the Great Revolt of 1857?
A) Surendra Sai
B) Chakhi Khuntia
C) Ramakrushna Samanta Singhar
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - Whose death marked the end of the revolt of Sambalpur?
A) Surendra Sai
B) Chhabila Sai
C) Satya Bhakta
D) Nana Saheb
Answer: A) Surendra Sai - Who is the Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management?
a) Suresh Pujari
b) Rabi Narayan Naik
c) Nityananda Gond
d) Krushna Chandra Patra
Answer: a) Suresh Pujari
