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 ruler of the Ganga Dynasty built the famous Sun Temple at Konark?
A) Rajaraja II
B) Narasimhadeva I
C) Bhanudeva IV
D) Anantavarma Chodagangadeva
Answer: B) Narasimhadeva I - What was the capital of the Ganga Dynasty?
A) Cuttack
B) Puri
C) Kalinganagara
D) Udayagiri
Answer: C) Kalinganagara - Which style of temple architecture was prominent during the Ganga period?
A) Dravidian
B) Vesara
C) Nagara
D) Maru-Gurjara
Answer: C) Nagara - Who was the last ruler of the Ganga Dynasty?
A) Bhanudeva IV
B) Anangabhimadeva III
C) Narasimhadeva I
D) Rajaraja II
Answer: A) Bhanudeva IV - Who founded the Gajapati Dynasty?
A) Prataparudra Deva
B) Purushottam Deva
C) Kapilendra Deva
D) Kakharua Deva
Answer: C) Kapilendra Deva - Which poet wrote the Mahabharata in Odia during the Gajapati period?
A) Jayadeva
B) Sarala Dasa
C) Kalidasa
D) Bhanudeva
Answer: B) Sarala Dasa - What was the outcome of the peace treaty between Prataparudra Deva and Krishnadevaraya?
A) River Krishna was marked as the demarcation line
B) Krishnadevaraya married Prataparudra Deva’s daughter
C) Both A and B
D) Prataparudra Deva surrendered to Krishnadevaraya
Answer: C) Both A and B - Who founded the Bhoi Dynasty?
A) Raghubhanja Chhotray
B) Govinda Vidyadhara
C) Mukundadeva
D) Chakrapratap
Answer: B) Govinda Vidyadhara - Which ruler of the Bhoi Dynasty declared himself the ruler after killing two Bhoi kings?
A) Raghubhanja Chhotray
B) Narasimha Jena
C) Mukundadeva
D) Raghuram Jena
Answer: C) Mukundadeva - Who authored the Oriya version of the Mahabharata?
A. Kamban
B. Utbi
C. Dandin
D. Sarala Dasa
Correct Answer: D. Sarala Dasa - The Battle of Tukaroi was fought between which two forces?
A. Mughals and Afghans
B. Mughals and Marathas
C. Marathas and Afghans
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: A. Mughals and Afghans - Which of the following were administrative provinces of Odisha?
A. Cuttack
B. Ganjam
C. Koraput
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D. All of the above - What is the largest geographic region of Odisha?
A. Odisha coastal plains in the east
B. The middle mountainous and highlands region
C. The western rolling uplands
D. The central plateaus
Correct Answer: B. The middle mountainous and highlands region - Which of the following are components of soil?
1.Organic matter
2.Inorganic or Mineral fraction
3.Air
4.Water
A. 1 only
B. 1, 2 & 4
C. 1 & 4
D. 1, 2, 3 & 4
Correct Answer: D. 1, 2, 3 & 4 - Which river originates from the Amarkantak plateau?
A. Subarnarekha
B. Mahanadi
C. Brahmani
D. Godavari
Correct Answer: B. Mahanadi - What type of forest covers the largest area in Odisha?
A. Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
B. Tidal Mangrove Forests
C. Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest
D. Tropical Semi-evergreen Forests
Correct Answer: A. Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest - Who is often compared with Kalidasa for his work on the Oriya Mahabharata?
A. Kamban
B. Utbi
C. Dandin
D. Sarala Dasa
Correct Answer: D. Sarala Dasa - During Snana Yatra, how many pitchers of aromatic sacred water are poured on the deities?
a) 101
b) 108
c) 121
d) 135
Answer: b) 108 - Snana Yatra is celebrated on which specific day?
a) New Moon day of Jyestha
b) Full Moon day of Jyestha
c) Diwali
d) Makar Sankranti
Answer: b) Full Moon day of Jyestha - Who recently took oath as a newly-elected MP in the Santali language?
a) Naba Charan Majhi
b) Krushna Chandra Mohapatra
c) Pravati Parida
d) Mohan Majhi
Answer: a) Naba Charan Majhi - In which schedule of the Indian Constitution is the Santali language included?
a) Fifth Schedule
b) Sixth Schedule
c) Eighth Schedule
d) Tenth Schedule
Answer: c) Eighth Schedule - The Santali language is primarily spoken in which of the following states?
a) Odisha, Assam, and Punjab
b) Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal
c) Odisha, Maharashtra, and Gujarat
d) Odisha, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu
Answer: b) Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal - The Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project is a flagship program under which initiative?
a) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
b) Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
c) 5T initiative of Government of Odisha
d) Smart Cities Mission
Answer: c) 5T initiative of Government of Odisha - What is a key feature of the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project?
a) Rural integration
b) Multi-Modal integration
c) Exclusive rail corridors
d) High-speed rail service
Answer: b) Multi-Modal integration - The first phase of the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project will serve which areas?
a) Coastal areas
b) Rural villages
c) Major educational institutions and commercial complexes
d) Tourist destinations
Answer: c) Major educational institutions and commercial complexes - What is the primary objective of the Subhadra Yojana?
a) To improve agricultural productivity
b) To enhance financial stability for women in Odisha
c) To promote tourism in Odisha
d) To provide healthcare facilities
Answer: b) To enhance financial stability for women in Odisha - How much is the cash voucher provided under the Subhadra Yojana?
a) Rs 10,000
b) Rs 20,000
c) Rs 50,000
d) Rs 1,00,000
Answer: c) Rs 50,000 - What initiative is the Odisha government planning to implement for the benefit of tribal people?
a) Construction of new hospitals
b) Setting up multi-purpose community centres
c) Launching a new educational curriculum
d) Building new sports complexes
Answer: b) Setting up multi-purpose community centres - Which merged scheme is associated with the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jati Abhyuday Yojna (PM-AJAY)?
a) Swachh Bharat Mission
b) Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana, Special Central Assistance to SCSP, and Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana
c) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, Atal Pension Yojana, and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana
d) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, National Health Mission, and Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
Answer: b) Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana, Special Central Assistance to SCSP, and Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana - Until what year has the Odisha government extended its sponsorship for Indian hockey?
a) 2033
b) 2026
c) 2036
d) 2039
Answer: c) 2036
