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:
Q. 1. Which of the following is the largest freshwater lake in Odisha?
a) Chilika Lake
b) Ansupa Lake
c) Hirakud Reservoir
d) Balimela Reservoir
Answer: b) Ansupa Lake
Q. 2. The city in Odisha famous for its appliqué work is:
a) Baripada
b) Bargarh
c) Puri
d) Raghurajpur
Answer: c) Puri
Q. 3. Which dance form, dedicated to Lord Krishna, originated in Odisha?
a) Ranappa
b) Kathak
c) Bharatanatyam
d) Manipuri
Answer: a) Ranappa
Q. 4. The ancient Sun Temple is located in which district of Odisha?
a) Ganjam
b) Boudh
c) Kendrapara
d) Konark, Puri district
Answer: d) Konark, Puri district
Q. 5. Which national highway connects Kolkata with Chennai, passing through Odisha?
a) NH-6
b) NH-16
c) NH-26
d) NH-55
Answer: b) NH-16
Q. 6. The largest tribal group in Odisha is:
a) Santhal
b) Gond
c) Kondh
d) Bhil
Answer: c) Kondh
Q. 7. Which district in Odisha is renowned for its silver filigree work?
a) Nuapada
b) Cuttack
c) Sonepur
d) Puri
Answer: b) Cuttack
Q. 8. The “Black Pagoda,” a UNESCO World Heritage Site, refers to which temple in Odisha?
a) Lingaraja Temple
b) Jagannath Temple
c) Mukteshvara Temple
d) Konark Sun Temple
Answer: d) Konark Sun Temple
Q. 9. Who was known as the “Lion of Odisha” for his role in India’s independence movement?
a) Biju Patnaik
b) Veer Surendra Sai
c) Gopabandhu Das
d) Harekrushna Mahatab
Answer: d) Harekrushna Mahatab
Q.10. Which district in Odisha is famous for its natural hot water spring used for therapeutic purposes?
a) Mayurbhanj
b) Angul
c) Jharsuguda
d) Atri, Orissa
Answer: d) Atri, Orissa
Q.11. Which festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Odisha and is known for its folk dances like Dalkhai and Sambalpuri?
a) Durga Puja
b) Makar Sankranti
c) Raja Parba
d) Rath Yatra
Answer: c) Raja Parba
Q.12. Which river flows through the city of Cuttack?
a) Mahanadi
b) Brahmani
c) Subarnarekha
d) Baitarani
Answer: a) Mahanadi
Q.13. Which national park is located in Odisha?
a) Bhitarkanika National Park
b) Jim Corbett National Park
c) Kanha National Park
d) Sundarbans National Park
Answer: a) Bhitarkanika National Park
Q.14. Who is the first woman Chief Minister of Odisha?
a) Nandini Satpathy
b) Pratibha Patil
c) Mamata Banerjee
d) Mayawati
Answer: a) Nandini Satpathy
Q.15. Which temple in Odisha is famous for its annual Rath Yatra?
a) Lingaraja Temple
b) Konark Sun Temple
c) Jagannath Temple
d) Mukteshvara Temple
Answer: c) Jagannath Temple
Q.16. Which district of Odisha is known for its rich tribal culture?
a) Koraput
b) Jajpur
c) Bhadrak
d) Angul
Answer: a) Koraput
Q.17. Which city in Odisha is known as the “Silver City”?
a) Cuttack
b) Bhubaneswar
c) Puri
d) Sambalpur
Answer: a) Cuttack
Q. 18. Who is the famous Odia singer and music director known for his contributions to Odia film industry?
a) Prafulla Kar
b) Pranab Patnaik
c) Shantanu Mohapatra
d) Susmita Das
Answer: a) Prafulla Kar
Q.19. Which beach in Odisha is famous for its endangered Olive Ridley turtles?
a) Puri Beach
b) Gahirmatha Beach
c) Gopalpur Beach
d) Konark Beach
Answer: b) Gahirmatha Beach
Q.20. Which district in Odisha is known for its ancient rock-cut caves?
a) Kandhamal
b) Kalahandi
c) Rayagada
d) Dhenkanal
Answer: b) Kalahandi
Q.21. Who authored the epic poem “Mahabharata” in Odia language?
a) Sarala Das
b) Fakir Mohan Senapati
c) Ramakrushna Nanda
d) Gangadhar Meher
Answer: a) Sarala Das
Q.22. Which Odisha cricketer is known for his fast bowling and has represented the Indian national cricket team?
a) Debasis Mohanty
b) Pragyan Ojha
c) Biplab Samantray
d) Deepak Behera
Answer: a) Debasis Mohanty
Q.23. Which national park in Odisha is renowned for its population of Royal Bengal Tigers?
a) Simlipal National Park
b) Bhitarkanika National Park
c) Nandankanan Zoological Park
d) Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: a) Simlipal National Park
Q.24. Which Odisha district is famous for its silver jewelry and filigree work?
a) Jharsuguda
b) Balasore
c) Sundargarh
d) Cuttack
Answer: d) Cuttack
Q.25. Who is regarded as the father of modern Odia literature?
a) Gangadhar Meher
b) Gopabandhu Das
c) Fakir Mohan Senapati
d) Sarala Das
Answer: c) Fakir Mohan Senapati
Q.26. Which Odisha district is known for its unique terracotta pottery?
a) Khurda
b) Bargarh
c) Sambalpur
d) Ganjam
Answer: c) Bargarh
Q.27. Which dam across the Mahanadi River in Odisha is one of the longest earthen dams globally?
a) Rengali Dam
b) Hirakud Dam
c) Indravati Dam
d) Upper Kolab Dam
Answer: b) Hirakud Dam
Q.28. What is the largest iron and steel producing plant in Odisha?
a) Rourkela Steel Plant
b) Tata Steel Kalinganagar
c) Jindal Steel and Power Plant, Angul
d) Bhushan Steel Plant, Dhenkanal
Answer: a) Rourkela Steel Plant
Q.29. Which famous handloom textile of Odisha is known for its intricate ikat patterns?
a) Bomkai Saree
b) Sambalpuri Saree
c) Kotpad Saree
d) Berhampuri Saree
Answer: b) Sambalpuri Saree
Q.30. Which Odisha city is renowned for its ancient caves and rock-cut sculptures?
a) Bhubaneswar
b) Ratnagiri
c) Puri
d) Udayagiri
Answer: d) Udayagiri
