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:
- Which Indian state recently declared the formation of 22 new Notified Area Councils (NACs) and upgraded one existing NAC to a municipality?a) Odisha
b) Bihar
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Karnataka
Answer: a) Odisha - Which district in Odisha did not see the formation of a new NAC according to the announcement?a) Puri
b) Sambalpur
c) Bargarh
d) Nayagarh
Answer: c) Bargarh - Which of the following districts in Odisha had two new NACs formed as per the announcement?a) Dhenkanal
b) Bolangir
c) Kalahandi
d) Sonepur
Answer: c) Kalahandi (Narla and Madanpur Rampur) - How many new Notified Area Councils (NACs) were formed in total across Odisha as per Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s announcement?a) 20
b) 22
c) 25
d) 18
Answer: b) 22 - In which Indian state was the Gupta-era stone sculpture recently discovered?a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Odisha
c) Bihar
d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: b) Odisha - What is the subject matter of the Gupta-era stone sculpture found near Bhimkela village?a) Mythological figures
b) Animals
c) A couple, with the female playing a musical instrument
d) Abstract patterns
Answer: c) A couple, with the female playing a musical instrument - Where was the discovered Gupta-era stone sculpture placed after its discovery?a) Odisha State Museum
b) National Museum, New Delhi
c) Bishnu temple in Bhimkela
d) Local village council office
Answer: c) Bishnu temple in Bhimkela - Which historian called for an extensive archaeological survey in the villages near Asurgarh following this discovery?a) Dr. Amartya Sen
b) Dr. R. S. Sharma
c) Historian Mishra
d) Dr. Romila Thapar
Answer: c) Historian Mishra - What was previously excavated from Bhimkela as part of the ancient settlement?a) Pottery artifacts
b) Gold coins
c) Stone antiquities and beads
d) Bronze statues
Answer: c) Stone antiquities and beads - In which region of India is Odisha located?a) Northern India
b) Southern India
c) Eastern India
d) Western India
Answer: c) Eastern India - What are the approximate latitudinal boundaries of Odisha?a) 10.23’N to 15.34’N
b) 17.49’N to 22.34’N
c) 25.56’N to 30.41’N
d) 32.17’N to 35.28’N
Answer: b) 17.49’N to 22.34’N - Which state borders Odisha to the west?a) West Bengal
b) Chhattisgarh
c) Bihar
d) Jharkhand
Answer: b) Chhattisgarh - How long is the coastline of Odisha approximately?a) 200 kilometers
b) 350 kilometers
c) 450 kilometers
d) 600 kilometers
Answer: c) 450 kilometers - What percentage of India’s total area does Odisha cover?a) 2.34%
b) 3.56%
c) 4.87%
d) 6.12%
Answer: c) 4.87% - What are the longitudinal boundaries of Odisha approximately?a) 70.23’E to 76.45’E
b) 77.56’E to 83.21’E
c) 81.27’E to 87.29’E
d) 90.34’E to 94.56’E
Answer: c) 81.27’E to 87.29’E - In which Indian state was India’s first Indoor Athletics Centre and Indoor Aquatic Centre inaugurated?a) Kerala
b) Odisha
c) Karnataka
d) Maharashtra
Answer: b) Odisha - Who inaugurated the Indoor Athletics Centre and Indoor Aquatic Centre at Kalinga Stadium?a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b) Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik
c) Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju
d) President Ram Nath Kovind
Answer: b) Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik - What is the primary aim of the newly inaugurated indoor facilities at Kalinga Stadium?a) To provide recreational activities for the public
b) To offer year-round training and competition opportunities for athletes
c) To host cultural events and concerts
d) To promote eco-tourism in Odisha
Answer: b) To offer year-round training and competition opportunities for athletes - Which renowned Italian firm provided the 10,000-square-meter track for the Indoor Athletics Centre?a) Adidas
b) Nike
c) Mondo SpA
d) Puma
Answer: c) Mondo SpA - What is the seating capacity of the Indoor Aquatic Centre at Kalinga Stadium?a) 500 spectators
b) 1000 spectators
c) 1500 spectators
d) 2000 spectators
Answer: b) 1000 spectators - What is the length of the Olympic-size swimming pool in the Indoor Aquatic Centre?a) 25 meters
b) 30 meters
c) 40 meters
d) 50 meters
Answer: d) 50 meters - How many twin-sharing rooms are available for accommodation at the Indoor Athletics Centre?a) 40 rooms
b) 50 rooms
c) 60 rooms
d) 70 rooms
Answer: c) 60 rooms - Which organization will operate from the Indoor Aquatic Centre as part of a joint venture with the JSW group?a) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
b) Odisha Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS)
c) National Institute of Sports (NIS)
d) All India Football Federation (AIFF)
Answer: b) Odisha Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) - What type of championships can be hosted at the Indoor Athletics Centre?a) National championships only
b) Regional championships only
c) International championships only
d) Continental and regional championships
Answer: d) Continental and regional championships - How many twin-sharing rooms are available for accommodation at the Indoor Aquatic Centre?a) 20 rooms
b) 26 rooms
c) 30 rooms
d) 36 rooms
Answer: b) 26 rooms - What is the capacity of the warm-up pool at the Indoor Aquatic Centre?a) 25 meters
b) 30 meters
c) 35 meters
d) 40 meters
Answer: a) 25 meters - Who is the joint venture partner with Odisha for the Odisha Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS)?a) Reliance Group
b) Tata Group
c) JSW Group
d) Adani Group
Answer: c) JSW Group - What type of track is provided by Mondo SpA for the Indoor Athletics Centre?a) Synthetic track
b) Grass track
c) Gravel track
d) Concrete track
Answer: a) Synthetic track - What is the purpose of the Indoor Diving Centre for which the foundation stone was laid?a) To host swimming competitions
b) To promote diving as a recreational activity
c) To offer specialized training for divers
d) To provide a venue for underwater photography
Answer: c) To offer specialized training for divers - Which city in Odisha houses the newly inaugurated indoor facilities at Kalinga Stadium?a) Cuttack
b) Puri
c) Bhubaneswar
d) Rourkela
Answer: c) Bhubaneswar
