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
- What type of forests are predominant in the Mahanadi Elephant Reserve?
(a) Rainforests
(b) Desert Scrub
(c) Moist Deciduous Forests
(d) Coniferous Forests
Ans: (c) Moist Deciduous Forests - In which district is Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary located?
(a) Kendrapara
(b) Puri
(c) Cuttack
(d) Khordha
Ans: (b) Puri - What type of forest tree vegetation is predominant in the Western region of Odisha?
(a) Teak Forests
(b) Sal Forests
(c) Pine Forests
(d) Tropical Dry Deciduous forests
Ans: (d) Tropical Dry Deciduous forests - When did Odisha become a separate province?
(a) 1935
(b) 1936
(c) 1947
(d) 1950
Ans: (b) 1936 - Which court ruled that women who become mothers through surrogacy are entitled to the same maternity leave rights as natural and adoptive mothers?
(a) Delhi High Court
(b) Orissa High Court
(c) Bombay High Court
(d) Karnataka High Court
Ans: (b) Orissa High Court - Who was denied maternity leave as an OFS officer after surrogacy, leading to the landmark ruling by the Orissa High Court?
(a) Supriya Jena
(b) Nandita Roy
(c) Ananya Mishra
(d) Priya Das
Ans: (a) Supriya Jena - Which article of the Indian Constitution emphasizes the right to motherhood and was referenced in the Orissa High Court ruling on surrogacy maternity leave?
(a) Article 14
(b) Article 19
(c) Article 21
(d) Article 32
Ans: (c) Article 21 - In which year was Nandankanan Zoological Park established?
(a) 1960
(b) 1965
(c) 1970
(d) 1975
Ans: (a) 1960 - Which company won the Kalinga Energy Excellence Award and Kalinga Environment Excellence Award for its Lanjigarh alumina refinery?
(a) Tata Steel
(b) Vedanta Aluminium
(c) Jindal Steel
(d) Aditya Birla Group
Ans: (b) Vedanta Aluminium - What species are being relocated from Taptapani deer park to Chandaka wildlife sanctuary?
(a) Tigers
(b) Elephants
(c) Sambar and spotted deer
(d) Rhinos
Ans: (c) Sambar and spotted deer - Which two cities are the focus of the Rs 200 crore initiative to combat urban floods, supported by IIT Delhi?
(a) Bhubaneswar and Cuttack
(b) Rourkela and Sambalpur
(c) Puri and Konark
(d) Balasore and Bhadrak
Ans: (a) Bhubaneswar and Cuttack - How many saplings are aimed to be planted under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign in Odisha?
(a) 3 crore
(b) 4 crore
(c) 5 crore
(d) 6 crore
Ans: (c) 5 crore - What is the main objective of the 22-member committee established by the Odisha government for medical education?
(a) To introduce new medical courses
(b) To evaluate translating MBBS course materials into Odia
(c) To increase the number of medical colleges
(d) To improve the infrastructure of existing medical colleges
Ans: (b) To evaluate translating MBBS course materials into Odia - In which year was the Orissa Official Language Act initially enacted?
(a) 1950
(b) 1954
(c) 1960
(d) 1965
Ans: (b) 1954 - Who was awarded the Shaurya Chakra gallantry award for his courageous leadership during an ONGC operational emergency?
(a) Lieutenant Bimal Ranjan Behera
(b) Major Anup Singh
(c) Captain Rakesh Sharma
(d) Lieutenant Arjun Thakur
Ans: (a) Lieutenant Bimal Ranjan BeheraWho led the movement against the abolition of - Odia as the court language of Sambalpur in 1895?
(a) Madan Mohan Mishra
(b) Brajamohan Patnaik
(c) Mahant Bihari Das
(d) All of the above
Ans: (d) All of the above - Who was the first Chief Minister of Odisha?
(a) Harekrushna Mahatab
(b) Nabakrushna Choudhuri
(c) Biju Patnaik
(d) Giridhar Gamang
Ans: (a) Harekrushna Mahatab - Who founded the Utkal Sammilani in 1903 to ventilate the grievances of the Odia-speaking people?
(a) Madan Mohan Mishra
(b) Brajamohan Patnaik
(c) Mahant Bihari Das
(d) Madhusudan Das
Ans: (d) Madhusudan Das - Which organization played a significant role in restoring the nationalism of Odisha?
(a) Ganjam Jatiya Samity
(b) Utkal Sammilani
(c) Indian National Congress
(d) None of the above
Ans: (b) Utkal Sammilani - Who criticized the creation of Bihar and Odisha in the House of Lords in February 1912?
(a) Madan Mohan Mishra
(b) Brajamohan Patnaik
(c) Lord Curzon
(d) Mahant Bihari Das
Ans: (c) Lord Curzon - Who proposed separate representation of Odisha in the Imperial Legislative Council to safeguard the interests of Odias in different areas?
(a) Mahant Bihari Das
(b) Balabhadra Suar
(c) Madhusudan Das
(d) Brajamohan Patnaik
Ans: (c) Madhusudan Das - In which year did the Indian National Congress mainly engage itself in the freedom movement of India, diverting its focus from the issue of Odisha union?
(a) 1911
(b) 1920
(c) 1903
(d) 1901
Ans: (b) 1920 - What legislation led to the change of name from “Orissa” to “Odisha” and the language from “Oriya” to “Odia”?
(a) Orissa (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2010
(b) Constitution (113th Amendment) Bill, 2010
(c) Both a and b
(d) None of the above
Ans: (c) Both a and b - Which legislative body passed the Orissa (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2010?
(a) Odisha Legislative Assembly
(b) Indian Parliament
(c) Supreme Court of India
(d) President of India
Ans: (b) Indian Parliament - What was the language name changed to after the passage of the Orissa (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2010?
(a) Oriya
(b) Odia
(c) Odiya
(d) Orissan
Ans: (b) Odia - Which European power was the first to establish settlements in Odisha?
(a) Britishers
(b) Portuguese
(c) Dutch
(d) French
Ans: (b) Portuguese - When was the Battle of Buxar fought, leading to the firm establishment of British rule in Odisha?
(a) 1757
(b) 1765
(c) 1776
(d) 1789
Ans: (b) 1765 - What were the major rebellions faced by the British administration in Odisha during their rule?
(a) Sepoy Mutiny and Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
(b) Paika Rebellion and Khurda Rebellion
(c) Salt Satyagraha and Non-Cooperation Movement
(d) Quit India Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement
Ans: (b) Paika Rebellion and Khurda Rebellion - When did the freedom struggle in Odisha begin after the British occupation?
(a) 1700
(b) 1750
(c) 1803
(d) 1857
Ans: (c) 1803 - In which year did the first agitation against British rule occur in Khurda?
(a) 1799
(b) 1802
(c) 1804
(d) 1810
Ans: (c) 1804
