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 organization has the Directorate of Horticulture partnered with to enhance market linkage for farmer producer organisations (FPOs) in Odisha?
A) FCI
B) APEDA
C) NABARD
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: B) APEDA - What was the first commercial shipment of fresh produce from Odisha that was sent via Biju Patnaik International Airport?
A) 0.75 tonnes of rice
B) 0.75 tonnes of fresh produce
C) 1 tonne of spices
D) 0.5 tonnes of seafood
Answer: B) 0.75 tonnes of fresh produce - APEDA operates under which Ministry of the Government of India?
A) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
B) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C) Ministry of Food Processing Industries
D) Ministry of External Affairs
Answer: B) Ministry of Commerce and Industry - What has Odisha deployed to enhance fish production and biodiversity in marine ecosystems?
A) Coral reefs
B) Artificial reefs
C) Mangrove plantations
D) Marine protected areas
Answer: B) Artificial reefs - What is the purpose of deploying artificial reefs along Odisha’s coastline?
A) Enhance fish production and biodiversity
B) Restore degraded marine ecosystems
C) Provide wave action protection to the coastline
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - How much carbon dioxide can seaweeds grown in underwater forests in the Bay of Bengal sequester compared to land plants?
A) 2-3 times more
B) 4-5 times more
C) Same amount
D) Less than land plants
Answer: B) 4-5 times more - What is the expected total amount Odisha plans to demand from the 16th Finance Commission for sector-specific grants for 2025–30?
A) Rs 50,000 crore
B) Rs 75,000 crore
C) Rs 1 lakh crore
D) Rs 1.5 lakh crore
Answer: C) Rs 1 lakh crore - When was the Sixteenth Finance Commission constituted?
A) 31.12.2021
B) 31.12.2022
C) 31.12.2023
D) 31.12.2024
Answer: C) 31.12.2023 - What does the festival Niladri Mahodaya in Puri commemorate?
A) The birth of Lord Jagannath
B) The consecration of the Shree Jagannath Temple
C) The annual Rath Yatra
D) The harvest festival in Odisha
Answer: B) The consecration of the Shree Jagannath Temple - Odisha is located between which latitudes?
A) 16°31′ and 21°31′ N
B) 17°31′ and 22°31′ N
C) 18°31′ and 23°31′ N
D) 19°31′ and 24°31′ N
Answer: B) 17°31′ and 22°31′ N - What is the longitude range of Odisha?
A) 80°31′ and 86°31′ E
B) 81°31′ and 87°31′ E
C) 82°31′ and 88°31′ E
D) 83°31′ and 89°31′ E
Answer: B) 81°31′ and 87°31′ E - What percentage of India’s area does Odisha cover?
A) 3.74%
B) 4.74%
C) 5.74%
D) 6.74%
Answer: B) 4.74% - What is the average annual rainfall in Odisha?
A) 1250mm
B) 1350mm
C) 1450mm
D) 1550mm
Answer: C) 1450mm - According to the 2011 Census, what was the population of Odisha?
A) 39.9 million
B) 40.9 million
C) 41.9 million
D) 42.9 million
Answer: C) 41.9 million - What is the average population density of Odisha?
A) 250 persons per km²
B) 260 persons per km²
C) 270 persons per km²
D) 280 persons per km²
Answer: C) 270 persons per km² - How many CD Blocks are there in Odisha?
A) 314
B) 320
C) 326
D) 332
Answer: A) 314 - Which river drains the northern part of Mayurbhanj district?
A) Budhabalang River
B) Subarnarekha River
C) Baitarani River
D) Brahmani River
Answer: B) Subarnarekha River - Which river drains the districts of Sundargarh, Debgarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, and Kendrapara?
A) Mahanadi River
B) Baitarani River
C) Brahmani River
D) Rushikulya River
Answer: C) Brahmani River - Which districts are drained by the Mahanadi River?
A) Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Baragarh, Sonepur, Balangir, Nuapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Khurda, and Puri
B) Nabarangpur, Malkangiri, and Koraput
C) Rayagara and parts of Gajpati
D) Ganjam
Answer: A) Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Baragarh, Sonepur, Balangir, Nuapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Khurda, and Puri - Which rivers drain the districts of Nabarangpur, Malkangiri, and Koraput?
A) Rushikulya and Vansadhara
B) Budhabalang and Baitarani
C) Kolab and Indravati
D) Nagavali and Brahmani
Answer: C) Kolab and Indravati - What is a common problem that occurs when Odisha’s rivers reach the coastal plains?
A) Increase in river slope
B) Reduction in river velocity leading to drainage congestion
C) Increase in river velocity
D) Reduction in river width
Answer: B) Reduction in river velocity leading to drainage congestion - Which institution is establishing a centre for coastal and river bank erosion research?
A) IIT Delhi
B) IIT Bhubaneswar
C) IIT Mumbai
D) IIT Kharagpur
Answer: B) IIT Bhubaneswar - Under which scheme is the centre for coastal and river bank erosion being established?
A) NITI Aayog Initiative
B) Smart Cities Mission
C) Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure (FIST)
D) National Digital Health Mission
Answer: C) Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure (FIST) - Which organization has signed an MoU with IIT Bhubaneswar for partial funding of the centre’s equipment?
A) Reliance Industries
B) Tata Steel
C) NeXHS Renewables Private Limited
D) Adani Group
Answer: C) NeXHS Renewables Private Limited - Where is the Eddy covariance flux tower installed to study forest carbon sequestration?
A) Chilika Lake
B) Similipal Biosphere Reserve
C) Nandankanan Wildlife Sanctuary
D) Satkosia Tiger Reserve
Answer: B) Similipal Biosphere Reserve - Which organization installed the Eddy covariance flux tower in Similipal?
A) IIT Bhubaneswar
B) Odisha Forest Department
C) CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow
D) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Answer: C) CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow - What is the primary purpose of the Eddy covariance flux tower installed in Similipal?
A) Measure soil quality
B) Measure forest carbon sequestration
C) Monitor wildlife movement
D) Track deforestation rates
Answer: B) Measure forest carbon sequestration - What percentage of India’s total forest carbon stock is found in Odisha?
A) 4%
B) 5%
C) 6%
D) 7%
Answer: C) 6% - What new services will PACS in Odisha soon offer?
A) Internet banking
B) Core banking services including NEFT, RTGS, and micro ATM provisions
C) Mobile banking
D) Cryptocurrency trading
Answer: B) Core banking services including NEFT, RTGS, and micro ATM provisions - Why has the Kalinga Nagar Industries Association (KNIA) requested the Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) to increase chrome ore production?
A) To export more chrome ore
B) To address the demand and supply gap in the market
C) To build a new factory
D) To reduce environmental impact
Answer: B) To address the demand and supply gap in the market - What is the most common early sign of retinoblastoma in children?
A) Persistent cough
B) High fever
C) A white glow in a child’s eye, seen in flash photos or dim light
D) Difficulty in hearing
Answer: C) A white glow in a child’s eye, seen in flash photos or dim light
