Preparing for the OTET exam can be streamlined by focusing on key areas within Social Studies, such as History, Political Science, and Geography. These 30 multiple-choice questions cover crucial topics like the historical periods of the Sultanate, Mughal, and British rule, key figures and events in Indian nationalism, the structure and provisions of the Indian Constitution, and the physical and cultural geography of Odisha. By mastering these questions, candidates can enhance their understanding and increase their chances of success in the OTET exam.
Top 30 Social Studies Paper 2 MCQs For OTET Exam
- Who was the founder of the Khilji dynasty?
a) Balban
b) Qutb-ud-din Aibak
c) Jalal-ud-din Khilji
d) Iltutmish
Answer: c) Jalal-ud-din Khilji - Which battle marked the beginning of British control in India?
a) Battle of Plassey
b) Battle of Panipat
c) Battle of Buxar
d) Battle of Haldighati
Answer: a) Battle of Plassey - Who was the last ruler of the Lodi dynasty?
a) Sikandar Lodi
b) Ibrahim Lodi
c) Bahlul Lodi
d) Alam Shah
Answer: b) Ibrahim Lodi - Which Mughal emperor implemented the Din-i-Ilahi religion?
a) Babur
b) Humayun
c) Akbar
d) Aurangzeb
Answer: c) Akbar - The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by which British official?
a) Lord Dalhousie
b) Lord Curzon
c) Lord Hastings
d) Lord Wellesley
Answer: a) Lord Dalhousie - Who was known as the ‘Slave of the Slave’?
a) Balban
b) Qutb-ud-din Aibak
c) Iltutmish
d) Razia Sultan
Answer: c) Iltutmish - What was the primary objective of the East India Company in India?
a) Spread Christianity
b) Trade and commerce
c) Conquer territories
d) Build infrastructure
Answer: b) Trade and commerce - Who was the prominent ruler during the peak of the Mauryan Empire?
a) Chandragupta Maurya
b) Ashoka
c) Bindusara
d) Kharavela
Answer: b) Ashoka - Which dynasty was Kharavela associated with?
a) Maurya
b) Soma
c) Surya
d) Garganga
Answer: c) Surya - Who led the Quit India Movement?
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Subhas Chandra Bose
d) Sardar Patel
Answer: a) Mahatma Gandhi - Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of religion?
a) Article 14
b) Article 19
c) Article 25
d) Article 32
Answer: c) Article 25 - What is the minimum age for becoming the President of India?
a) 25 years
b) 30 years
c) 35 years
d) 40 years
Answer: c) 35 years - Who is the only lady Chief Election Commissioner of India?
a) Indira Gandhi
b) Pratibha Patil
c) V. S. Ramadevi
d) Sucheta Kripalani
Answer: c) V. S. Ramadevi - What is the primary role of pressure groups?
a) Contest elections
b) Influence policy-making
c) Implement laws
d) Judiciary
Answer: b) Influence policy-making - Human Rights Day is celebrated on which date?
a) 10th December
b) 15th August
c) 26th January
d) 2nd October
Answer: a) 10th December - Which schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the official languages?
a) First Schedule
b) Seventh Schedule
c) Eighth Schedule
d) Tenth Schedule
Answer: c) Eighth Schedule - Who appoints the Chief Minister of a state in India?
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Governor
d) Chief Justice
Answer: c) Governor - Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Fundamental Rights?
a) Part I
b) Part III
c) Part IV
d) Part V
Answer: b) Part III - The Panchayati Raj system in India was implemented based on the recommendations of which committee?
a) Sarkaria Commission
b) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
c) Mandal Commission
d) Narasimham Committee
Answer: b) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee - Which article provides for the amendment of the Indian Constitution?
a) Article 356
b) Article 360
c) Article 368
d) Article 370
Answer: c) Article 368 - What type of climate is prevalent in Odisha?
a) Tropical wet
b) Desert
c) Mediterranean
d) Sub-tropical monsoon
Answer: d) Sub-tropical monsoon - The highest peak in Odisha is:
a) Deomali
b) Mahendragiri
c) Malayagiri
d) Gandhamardan
Answer: a) Deomali - Which wildlife sanctuary in Odisha is known for its tiger population?
a) Simlipal
b) Chilika
c) Bhitarkanika
d) Satkosia
Answer: a) Simlipal - Which river forms the largest delta in Odisha?
a) Mahanadi
b) Brahmani
c) Baitarani
d) Subarnarekha
Answer: a) Mahanadi - Which mountain range lies in the eastern part of Odisha?
a) Aravalli
b) Eastern Ghats
c) Western Ghats
d) Himalayas
Answer: b) Eastern Ghats - Odisha’s coastal plains are known for which type of soil?
a) Alluvial soil
b) Black soil
c) Laterite soil
d) Desert soil
Answer: a) Alluvial soil - Which planet has the highest number of moons?
a) Mars
b) Jupiter
c) Saturn
d) Neptune
Answer: b) Jupiter - Which planet is known as the morning and evening star?
a) Mercury
b) Venus
c) Earth
d) Mars
Answer: b) Venus - The Sardar Sarovar Project, a major water resources project on the Narmada River, benefits which of the following states?
a) Gujarat and Rajasthan
b) Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Rajasthan
c) Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Rajasthan
d) Punjab and Haryana
Correct Answer: c) Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Rajasthan - Which of the following states produces the largest fraction of rubber in India?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Kerala
c) Karnataka
d) Odisha
Correct Answer: b) Kerala
