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 region is traditionally believed to be the origin of the Karma Dance in Odisha?
A) Coastal Odisha
B) Western Odisha
C) Southern Odisha
D) Eastern Odisha
Answer: B) Western Odisha - In which districts of Odisha is the Karma festival observed by both tribal and non-tribal communities?
A) Puri and Cuttack
B) Ganjam and Bhubaneswar
C) Sambalpur and Phulbani
D) Balasore and Mayurbhanj
Answer: C) Sambalpur and Phulbani - What does the Karma Dance symbolize?
A) The harvest season
B) The beginning of winter
C) The start of spring
D) The end of the monsoon
Answer: C) The start of spring - What percentage of Odisha’s total population is constituted by Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes as per the 2011 census?
A) 30.98%
B) 39.98%
C) 25.98%
D) 45.98%
Answer: B) 39.98% - Which of the following is not a factor of the 5T scheme in Odisha?
A) Technology
B) Teamwork
C) Transparency
D) Training
Answer: D) Training - What is the main aim of the 5T scheme?
A) To enhance agricultural productivity
B) To ensure better service delivery to the public
C) To promote tourism
D) To increase industrial output
Answer: B) To ensure better service delivery to the public - When was the ‘Nua O Yuba Odisha Nabin Odisha’ scheme launched?
A) 20 November 2023
B) 21 December 2018
C) 2 October 2018
D) 15 August 2018
Answer: A) 20 November 2023 - Which sector does the Kalia Yojana focus on?
A) Education
B) Agriculture
C) Healthcare
D) Infrastructure
Answer: B) Agriculture - What does ‘KALIA’ stand for in Kalia Yojana?
A) Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation
B) Krushak Agricultural Loan Incentive Assistance
C) Krushak Assistance for Low-Interest Agriculture
D) Krushak Agricultural Livelihood Improvement Aid
Answer: A) Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation - Why was the Odisha Food Security Scheme (SFSS) launched?
A) To enhance food production
B) To improve food quality
C) In reaction to the 2013 Food Security Act not covering certain groups in Odisha
D) To promote organic farming
Answer: C) In reaction to the 2013 Food Security Act not covering certain groups in Odisha - What is the main goal of the Biju Swastya Kalyan Yojana?
A) To provide free education
B) To provide financial assistance for healthcare
C) To build new hospitals
D) To provide health insurance to government employees
Answer: B) To provide financial assistance for healthcare - What annual health insurance coverage is provided per family under the Biju Swastya Kalyan Yojana?
A) Rs 1 lakh
B) Rs 2 lakhs
C) Rs 5 lakhs
D) Rs 7 lakhs
Answer: C) Rs 5 lakhs - What is the primary aim of the Sarbakhyama Yojana?
A) To improve rural infrastructure
B) To regularize unauthorized constructions in the state
C) To provide financial assistance to small businesses
D) To enhance urban sanitation
Answer: B) To regularize unauthorized constructions in the state - Which scheme aims to improve education for Class VI to VIII students in Odisha?
A) Utkarsh Scheme
B) Utthan Scheme
C) Biju Swastya Kalyan Yojana
D) Mukhyamantri Krishi Udyog Yojana
Answer: B) Utthan Scheme - What is the focus of the Utkarsh Scheme?
A) Improve primary education
B) Improve secondary education for class 9 to 10
C) Improve college education
D) Provide scholarships for higher education
Answer: B) Improve secondary education for class 9 to 10 - What benefit does the Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana provide?
A) Health insurance for farmers
B) Health insurance for journalists
C) Financial assistance for small businesses
D) Scholarships for students
Answer: B) Health insurance for journalists - What does the Mahapranay Yojana provide financial assistance for?
A) Marriage ceremonies
B) Education expenses
C) Cremation
D) Healthcare
Answer: C) Cremation - What is the primary goal of the Mukhyamantri Krishi Udyog Yojana?
A) Provide free seeds to farmers
B) Simplification of loan subsidies to farmers
C) Promote organic farming
D) Enhance rural infrastructure
Answer: B) Simplification of loan subsidies to farmers - What does the Mukhyamantri Abhinav Krishi Yantripati Samman Yojana reward?
A) Best crop yield
B) Innovation in farming tools
C) Highest milk production
D) Best organic farming practices
Answer: B) Innovation in farming tools - What is the SWAYAM scheme designed to provide?
A) Free education materials
B) Interest-free bank loans to rural unemployed youths
C) Free healthcare services
D) Subsidies for organic farming
Answer: B) Interest-free bank loans to rural unemployed youths - What is the maximum loan amount provided under the SWAYAM scheme?
A) ₹50,000
B) ₹1 lakh
C) ₹5 lakhs
D) ₹10 lakhs
Answer: B) ₹1 lakh - What does the KHUSI+ scheme aim to improve?
A) Access to clean water
B) Menstrual hygiene awareness and reduce maternal mortality and morbidity rates
C) School infrastructure
D) Employment opportunities
Answer: B) Menstrual hygiene awareness and reduce maternal mortality and morbidity rates - Which dynasty ruler built the Barabati Fort?
A) Somavanshi dynasty
B) Eastern Ganga dynasty
C) Chola dynasty
D) Maurya dynasty
Answer: B) Eastern Ganga dynasty - Which is considered the oldest fortified settlement in Odisha?
A) Barabati Fort
B) Asurgarh Fortified Settlement
C) Chudanga Gada
D) Raibania Fort
Answer: B) Asurgarh Fortified Settlement - What are the main reasons for migration from Kalahandi district?
A) High cost of living
B) Lack of employment opportunities and apathetic administration
C) Political instability
D) Poor educational facilities
Answer: B) Lack of employment opportunities and apathetic administration - Where were 253 Olive Ridley hatchlings recently released?
A) Gahirmatha Beach
B) Puri Beach
C) Dagara Beach
D) Chandrabhaga Beach
Answer: C) Dagara Beach - What is the scientific name of the Olive Ridley Sea Turtle?
A) Chelonia mydas
B) Lepidochelys olivacea
C) Eretmochelys imbricata
D) Dermochelys coriacea
Answer: B) Lepidochelys olivacea - Under which schedule of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, is the Olive Ridley Sea Turtle protected?
A) Schedule I
B) Schedule II
C) Schedule III
D) Schedule IV
Answer: A) Schedule I - What significant weather phenomenon did Gilbert Walker’s research help understand?
A) Tornadoes
B) El Niño
C) Hurricanes
D) Tsunamis
Answer: B) El Niño - What impact is Cyclone ‘Remal’ expected to have on Odisha?
A) Major flooding and property damage
B) Minimal impact with some rainfall in certain districts
C) Heavy snowfall
D) Complete bypass with no impact
Answer: B) Minimal impact with some rainfall in certain districts
