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
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:
1. Which of the following temple of Odisha is a Panchayatana temple?
[A] Brahmeshwar Temple
[B] Daiteswar Temple
[C] Khichakeswari Temple
[D] Mukteswar Temple
Correct Answer: A [Brahmeshwar Temple]
2. Which of the following caves of Odisha is a limestone cave?
[A] Ratnagiri Cave
[B] Borra Caves
[C] Gupteswar Cave
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer: C [Gupteswar Cave]
3. Which of the following forts is regarded as the biggest medieval fort in Odisha?
[A] Nilagiri
[B] Sisupalgarh
[C] Barabati
[D] Raibania
Correct Answer: D [Raibania]
4. Which among the following is/are the themes of the wall paintings of the Juang tribal community?
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
5. Sabai grass is mainly grown in which of the following districts of Odisha?
[A] Mayurbhanj
[B] Cuttack
[C] Kalahandi
[D] Sambalpur
Correct Answer: A [Mayurbhanj]
6. Chandrabhaga Fair is famous in which of the following district of Odisha?
[A] Cuttack
[B] Puri
[C] Balasore
[D] Sambalpur
Correct Answer: B [Puri]
7. According to the Hindu Calendar, The Makar Sankranti falls under which of the following lunar month?
[A] Magha
[B] Jyestha
[C] Falgun
[D] Chaitra
Correct Answer: A [Magha]
8. Gamha Purnima in Odisha is observed in which of the following lunar month?
[A] Magha
[B] Shravan
[C] Chaitra
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer: B [Shravan]
9. Bikalananda Kar is associated with which of the following cuisines of Odisha?
[A] Pitha
[B] Rasgulla
[C] Chhenapoda
[D] Rasabali
Correct Answer: B [Rasgulla]
10. Dhabaleswar of Cuttack district and Barkul of Khordha district are famous for which of the following sports activities?
[A] Football
[B] Field Hockey
[C] Canoeing and Boating
[D] Wrestling
Correct Answer: C [Canoeing and Boating]
11. Which among the following information about the Jayadev Award of Odisha is true?
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
12. Odisha Cricket association was formed in which of the following year?
[A] 1940
[B] 1947
[C] 1949
[D] 1951
Correct Answer: C [1949]
13. The Biju Patnaik University of Technology is situated in which of the following places of Odisha?
[A] Bhubaneswar
[B] Rourkela
[C] Cuttack
[D] Sambalpur
Correct Answer: B [Rourkela]
14. Marriages within the blood relations are practiced by which of the following tribes of Odisha?
[A] Bhumias
[B] Bondas
[C] Koyas
[D] Gonds
Correct Answer: D [Gonds]
15. Which of the following tribes of Odisha are treated as low among the other tribes?
[A] Dharuas
[B] Matias
[C] Didayis
[D] Koyas
Correct Answer: B [Matias]
16. As per the census 2011, what is the population growth rate of Odisha?
[A] 14.05%
[B] 17.13%
[C] 19.22%
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer: A [14.05%]
17. As per the census 2011, what is the population density of Odisha?
[A] 290
[B] 270
[C] 220
[D] 210
Correct Answer: B [270]
18. As per the census 2011, which district of Odisha has the lowest literacy rate?
[A] Puri
[B] Kandhamal
[C] Kalahandi
[D] Nabarangpur
Correct Answer: D [Nabarangpur]
19. The first Khelo India University Games was held in which of the following cities of Odisha?
[A] Bhubaneswar
[B] Cuttack
[C] Rourkela
[D] Balasore
Correct Answer: A [Bhubaneswar]
20. Which of the following is the state animal of Odisha?
[A] Wild Water Buffalo
[B] Gaur
[C] Sambar Deer
[D] Sloth Bear Mongoose
Correct Answer: C [Sambar Deer]
21. What was the pre-historic name of Odisha?
(a) Utkala
(b) Kalinga
(c) Kosala
(d) Udra
Correct Answer: (d) Udra
22. Who built the world-famous Konark temple?
(a) Narasimhadeva I
(b) Bhanudeva IV
(c) Chodagangadeva
(d) Rajarajadeva
Correct Answer: (a) Narasimhadeva I
23. When did the Muslim rule begin in Odisha?
(a) 1568
(b) 1578
(c) 1588
(d) 1582
Correct Answer: (a) 1568
24. Which British General captured Balasore?
(a) Captain Morgan
(b) Lord Wellesley
(c) Lord Cornwallis
(d) Warren Hastings
Correct Answer: (a) Captain Morgan
25. What were the two important centers of the Brahmo Movement in Odisha?
(a) Puri and Cuttack
(b) Balasore and Puri
(c) Cuttack and Balasore
(d) Khurdha and Puri
Correct Answer: (c) Cuttack and Balasore
26. Who was the founder of the Bhoi dynasty in Odisha?
(a) Govinda Vidyadhar
(b) Chakra Pratap
(c) Janardhan Vidyadhar
(d) Narasimha Jena
Correct Answer: (b) Chakra Pratap
27. When did the Barabati fort fall into the hands of the British?
(a) 1798
(b) 1800
(c) 1803
(d) 1812
Correct Answer: . (c) 1803
28. Who formed the ‘Utkal Brahmo Samaj’ at Cuttack?
(a) Keshab Chandra Sen
(b) Pratap Chandra
(c) Rammohan Roy
(d) Haranath Bhattacharya
Correct Answer: (d) Haranath Bhattacharya
29. When was the Salt Law broken in Inchudi of Balasore?
(a) 6th April 1930
(b) 14th April 1930
(c) 12th April 1930
(d) 13th April 1930
Correct Answer: (b) 14th April 1930
30. Who is famously known as ‘Utkala Gaurav’ in Odisha?
(a) Madhusudan Das
(b) Surendra Sai
(c) Gopabandhu Das
(d) Krushna Chandra Dev
Correct Answer: (a) Madhusudan Das
