General Knowledge (GK) is a crucial component for candidates aspiring to join the Odisha Police as Junior Clerks. It tests a candidate’s awareness of current events, historical milestones, geographical facts, and important personalities. A strong foundation in GK not only enhances an applicant’s chances of success in competitive exams but also prepares them for real-life situations encountered in public service. This collection of the top 30 General Knowledge multiple-choice questions (MCQs) is designed to assist candidates in their preparation by covering a wide range of topics relevant to the role, ultimately equipping them with the knowledge needed for a successful career in law enforcement.
Top 30 General Knowledge MCQs For Odisha Police Junior Clerk 24 October 2024
- What percentage of reservation has the Odisha government announced for Agniveers in state uniformed services?
(a) 5%
(b) 10%
(c) 15%
(d) 20%
Ans: (b) 10% - What is the tenure of service for Agniveers under the Agnipath Scheme?
(a) 2 years
(b) 3 years
(c) 4 years
(d) 5 years
Ans: (c) 4 years - What financial package is provided to Agniveers after completing their service?
(a) Seva Nidhi package
(b) Gratuity
(c) Pension
(d) Daily allowance
Ans: (a) Seva Nidhi package - The PESA Act is primarily aimed at empowering which community in India?
(a) Scheduled Castes
(b) Urban communities
(c) Women
(d) Tribal communities
Ans: (d) Tribal communities - How many states in India are covered under the PESA Act?
(a) 5
(b) 7
(c) 10
(d) 12
Ans: (c) 10 - What is the primary goal of the Smart Cities Mission?
(a) To reduce urban pollution
(b) To provide core infrastructure and improve quality of life
(c) To promote tourism
(d) To increase agricultural productivity
Ans: (b) To provide core infrastructure and improve quality of life - By which year does Odisha aim to achieve a $500 billion economy?
(a) 2025
(b) 2030
(c) 2036
(d) 2040
Ans: (c) 2036 - What innovative technology was inaugurated in Bhubaneswar to streamline the Public Distribution System?
(a) E-wallet
(b) Rice ATM
(c) Mobile app
(d) Online portal
Ans: (b) Rice ATM - What is the primary focus of the Odisha Bamboo Policy?
(a) Promoting bamboo cultivation
(b) Exporting bamboo products
(c) Enhancing bamboo crafts
(d) All of the above
Ans: (d) All of the above - What is the primary goal of the Odisha Livelihood Mission?
(a) Financial inclusion
(b) Employment generation
(c) Skill development
(d) Poverty alleviation
Ans: (d) Poverty alleviation - Which initiative focuses on providing agricultural credit to farmers in Odisha?
(a) Kisan Credit Card Scheme
(b) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
(c) Biju Krushak Kalyan Yojana
(d) PM-KISAN
Ans: (a) Kisan Credit Card Scheme - What is the purpose of the Bhuin Dhan Scheme in Odisha?
(a) Land redistribution
(b) Financial assistance for land purchase
(c) Providing land titles to slum dwellers
(d) Promoting agricultural practices
Ans: (c) Providing land titles to slum dwellers - Who is the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature 2024?
(a) Margaret Atwood
(b) Kazuo Ishiguro
(c) Olga Tokarczuk
(d) Han Kang
Ans. (d) Han Kang - Which Indian athlete won gold in the Men’s Javelin Throw F64 event at the 2024 Paris Paralympics?
(a) Neeraj Chopra
(b) Devendra Jhajharia
(c) Sumit Antil
(d) Sandeep Chaudhary
Ans. (c) Sumit Antil - Who was awarded the Best Actor at the 5th National Water Awards 2023?
(a) Allu Arjun
(b) Ayushmann Khurrana
(c) Rishab Shetty
(d) Ranbir Kapoor
Ans. (c) Rishab Shetty - Who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 for computational protein design?
(a) Jennifer Doudna
(b) David Baker
(c) Frances Arnold
(d) Emmanuelle Charpentier
Ans. (b) David Baker - Which South Korean author won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature?
(a) Kim Ji-young
(b) Han Kang
(c) Ko Un
(d) Kyung-sook Shin
Ans. (b) Han Kang - Who won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2024?
(a) Esther Duflo
(b) Abhijit Banerjee
(c) Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson
(d) Paul Romer
Ans. (c) Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson - Which organization won the Nobel Peace Prize 2024 for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons?
(a) Red Cross
(b) International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons
(c) Nihon Hidankyo
(d) Médecins Sans Frontières
Ans. (c) Nihon Hidankyo - What is the theme of the Paris Olympics 2024?
(a) “Faster, Higher, Stronger”
(b) “Together for a Shared Future”
(c) “Games wide open”
(d) “Connecting through Sports”
Ans. (c) “Games wide open” - Who received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2024 for discovering microRNA?
(a) Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun
(b) Emmanuelle Charpentier
(c) Jennifer Doudna
(d) James P. Allison
Ans. (a) Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun - Which state won the first rank in the 5th National Water Awards 2023?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Odisha
Ans. (d) Odisha - Who directed the best popular film “Kantara” that won the National Film Award for wholesome entertainment?
(a) SS Rajamouli
(b) Anurag Kashyap
(c) Rishab Shetty
(d) Zoya Akhtar
Ans. (c) Rishab Shetty - Which Indian city hosted the 2024 G20 Summit?
(a) Mumbai
(b) New Delhi
(c) Kolkata
(d) Bangalore
Ans. (b) New Delhi - Who won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for protein structure prediction?
(a) Frances Arnold
(b) Jennifer Doudna
(c) Demis Hassabis and John Jumper
(d) Roger Kornberg
Ans. (c) Demis Hassabis and John Jumper - Who is the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize 2024?
(a) Greta Thunberg
(b) International Labour Organization
(c) Nihon Hidankyo
(d) United Nations
Ans. (c) Nihon Hidankyo - Which Indian actor won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 2024?
(a) Ranveer Singh
(b) Vicky Kaushal
(c) Rishab Shetty
(d) Ajay Devgn
Ans. (c) Rishab Shetty - What is the name of the Indian Paralympian who won gold in the Women’s R2 10m air rifle standing SH1 event?
(a) Deepa Malik
(b) Manasi Joshi
(c) Avani Lekhara
(d) Bhavina Patel
Ans. (c) Avani Lekhara - Who won the gold medal in Men’s Singles SL3 Badminton at the 2024 Paralympics?
(a) Pramod Bhagat
(b) Manoj Sarkar
(c) Kumar Nitesh
(d) Tarun Dhillon
Ans. (c) Kumar Nitesh - What is India’s projected GDP growth rate for FY25 according to Deloitte?
(a) 6.0% – 6.5%
(b) 6.5% – 6.8%
(c) 7.0% – 7.2%
(d) 7.5% – 8.0%
Ans. (c) 7.0% – 7.2%
