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 LSI, Forester FG 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 LSI, Forester, FG
Here’s a curated list of 30 moderate-level multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on previous year papers, accompanied by their answers, to help you ace your upcoming examinations:
- What is the estimated investment for the integrated textiles manufacturing facility at Choudwar?
a) Rs 1,000 crore
b) Rs 2,000 crore
c) Rs 3,000 crore
d) Rs 4,000 crore
Answer: c) Rs 3,000 crore - Which district in Odisha is hosting the integrated textiles manufacturing facility?
a) Bhubaneswar
b) Cuttack
c) Kalahandi
d) Balangir
Answer: b) Cuttack - Which company is spearheading the establishment of the integrated textiles complex?
a) Tata Group
b) Reliance Industries
c) Welspun Group
d) Aditya Birla Group
Answer: c) Welspun Group - From which regions will the Welspun Group procure cotton for its textiles unit?
a) Northern and eastern districts
b) Western and southern districts
c) Coastal districts
d) Central districts
Answer: b) Western and southern districts - How is the investment by Welspun Group expected to impact the region?
a) Decrease in industrial growth
b) Stagnation in development
c) Reignition of industrial growth and development
d) Increase in unemployment
Answer: c) Reignition of industrial growth and development - What is the primary objective of creating the Odisha Culture Development Service (OCDS) Cadre?
a) To attract tourists to Odisha
b) To promote, protect, and conserve Odia language, literature, and culture
c) To enhance industrial development in Odisha
d) To improve healthcare facilities in Odisha
Answer: b) To promote, protect, and conserve Odia language, literature, and culture - Who chaired the Cabinet meeting where the creation of the OCDS Cadre was approved?
a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik
c) President Ram Nath Kovind
d) Union Minister for Culture
Answer: b) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik - Which of the following positions are included in the newly created OCDS Cadre?
a) Education Development Officer
b) Agriculture Development Officer
c) Culture Development Officer
d) Finance Development Officer
Answer: c) Culture Development Officer - How many projects have been initiated under the Integrated Development of Heritage & Monuments and Tourist Destination (IDHMTD) scheme?
a) 50
b) 100
c) 159
d) 200
Answer: c) 159 - What is the estimated total cost allocated for the implementation of the IDHMTD scheme?
a) Rs 500 crore
b) Rs 1000 crore
c) Rs 1412.79 crore
d) Rs 2000 crore
Answer: c) Rs 1412.79 crore - Which scheme aims to preserve and revitalize heritage monuments and temples in Odisha?
a) OCDS Scheme
b) IDHMTD Scheme
c) National Monuments Scheme
d) Heritage Revival Scheme
Answer: b) IDHMTD Scheme - What is the full form of OCDS?
a) Odisha Culture and Development Service
b) Odisha Cultural Development Scheme
c) Odisha Culture Development Service
d) Odisha Cultural and Heritage Service
Answer: c) Odisha Culture Development Service - Who will benefit from the creation of the OCDS Cadre?
a) Farmers
b) Tourists
c) Culture professionals
d) Business owners
Answer: c) Culture professionals - Which government body approved the allocation of funds for the IDHMTD scheme?
a) Lok Sabha
b) Rajya Sabha
c) Odisha State Cabinet
d) Ministry of Culture
Answer: c) Odisha State Cabinet - What is the time frame for the implementation of the IDHMTD scheme?
a) 2020-2025
b) 2020-2026
c) 2020-2027
d) 2020-2028
Answer: c) 2020-2027 - Where is the JSW Utkal Steel Limited’s Integrated Greenfield Steel Plant being constructed?
a) Bhubaneswar
b) Paradip
c) Cuttack
d) Rourkela
Answer: b) Paradip - What is the estimated investment for the construction of the JSW Utkal Steel Limited’s Integrated Greenfield Steel Plant?
a) Rs 10,000 crore
b) Rs 35,000 crore
c) Rs 50,000 crore
d) Rs 65,000 crore
Answer: d) Rs 65,000 crore - How many job opportunities are expected to be created by the construction of the steel plant?
a) 10,000
b) 20,000
c) 30,000
d) 40,000
Answer: c) 30,000 - Who inaugurated the construction of the JSW Utkal Steel Limited’s Integrated Greenfield Steel Plant?
a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b) President Ram Nath Kovind
c) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik
d) Union Minister for Steel
Answer: c) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik - In which area of Paradip will the steel plant be built?
a) Dhinkia
b) Kujang
c) Jagatsinghpur
d) Mahakalapada
Answer: a) Dhinkia - Who announced the decision to conduct the cremation of organ donors with state honors?
a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik
c) Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
d) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
Answer: b) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik - What is the objective of conducting the cremation of organ donors with state honors?
a) To raise funds for organ transplant surgeries
b) To acknowledge the bravery and selflessness of organ donors
c) To discourage organ donation
d) To promote religious rituals
Answer: b) To acknowledge the bravery and selflessness of organ donors - When was the State Organ & Tissues Transplant Organization (SOTTO) established?
a) 2018
b) 2019
c) 2020
d) 2021
Answer: b) 2019 - What is the name of the award introduced by the state government to honor organ donors?
a) Surya Award
b) Suraj Award
c) Seva Award
d) Samarpan Award
Answer: b) Suraj Award - Whom is the Suraj Award named after?
a) A political leader
b) A famous personality
c) A philanthropist
d) A deceased organ donor
Answer: d) A deceased organ donor - How many lives were saved by Suraj’s family’s decision to donate his major organs?
a) Four
b) Five
c) Six
d) Seven
Answer: c) Six - In which district of the state did Suraj, the organ donor, reside?
a) Bhubaneswar
b) Cuttack
c) Ganjam
d) Khurda
Answer: c) Ganjam - What year was the Suraj Award introduced?
a) 2018
b) 2019
c) 2020
d) 2021
Answer: c) 2020 - What is the purpose of the Suraj Award?
a) To recognize outstanding achievements in sports
b) To honor contributions to the arts and culture
c) To acknowledge excellence in public service
d) To honor organ donors
Answer: d) To honor organ donors - Which organization was established to facilitate organ donation in the state?
a) State Organ & Tissues Transplant Organization (SOTTO)
b) State Health Department
c) State Welfare Society
d) State Donor Network
Answer: a) State Organ & Tissues Transplant Organization (SOTTO)
