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
- Which institute developed a hybrid technology combining the WRF model with deep learning techniques?
(a) IIT-Kharagpur
(b) IIT-Madras
(c) IIT-Bhubaneswar
(d) IIT-Delhi
Ans: (c) IIT-Bhubaneswar - What is the primary aim of the hybrid technology developed by IIT-Bhubaneswar?
(a) Predicting air quality
(b) Improving weather forecasting accuracy
(c) Enhancing satellite imagery
(d) Monitoring ocean currents
Ans: (b) Improving weather forecasting accuracy - During which natural disaster was the hybrid technology from IIT-Bhubaneswar tested?
(a) Cyclone
(b) Earthquake
(c) Flooding
(d) Drought
Ans: (c) Flooding - What was the improvement in prediction accuracy demonstrated by IIT-Bhubaneswar’s hybrid technology?
(a) 25%
(b) 50%
(c) 75%
(d) Nearly double
Ans: (d) Nearly double - Which commission has called for the abolition of corporal punishment in Indian schools?
(a) National Commission for Women
(b) National Human Rights Commission
(c) National Child Rights Commission
(d) National Commission for Minorities
Ans: (c) National Child Rights Commission - The National Child Rights Commission’s appeal is aimed at ensuring a safe environment for which group?
(a) Senior citizens
(b) Teachers
(c) Children
(d) Disabled individuals
Ans: (c) Children - Which Odisha university has recently received recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC) as a state university?
(a) Utkal University
(b) Khallikote University
(c) Sambalpur University
(d) Ravenshaw University
Ans: (b) Khallikote University - Khallikote University was established in which year?
(a) 1856
(b) 1901
(c) 1920
(d) 1950
Ans: (a) 1856 - What was the significant achievement of the Odia film “Daman” at the 70th National Film Awards?
(a) Best Director
(b) Best Actor
(c) Best Odia Film
(d) Best Screenplay
Ans: (c) Best Odia Film - Which award was won by the film “Daman” at the 70th National Film Awards?
(a) Gold Lotus
(b) Silver Lotus
(c) Rajat Kamal
(d) Bronze Lotus
Ans: (c) Rajat Kamal - What new policy has Odisha implemented for state government and private sector employees?
(a) Additional paid leave
(b) One day menstrual leave
(c) Work-from-home option
(d) Flexible working hours
Ans: (b) One day menstrual leave - What is the primary aim of the “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign?
(a) Promoting digital literacy
(b) Encouraging every house to hoist the national flag
(c) Supporting rural development
(d) Enhancing health awareness
Ans: (b) Encouraging every house to hoist the national flag - In which phase is the “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign currently?
(a) First
(b) Second
(c) Third
(d) Fourth
Ans: (c) Third - Which endangered species was recently spotted in Debriharg Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Bengal Tiger
(b) Asiatic Lion
(c) Indian Dhole
(d) Indian Elephant
Ans: (c) Indian Dhole - What challenge are farmers in newly formed revenue villages in Odisha facing?
(a) Lack of irrigation
(b) Issues with PMFBY benefits
(c) Poor soil quality
(d) High fertilizer costs
Ans: (b) Issues with PMFBY benefits - Which organization is responsible for procuring potatoes from Uttar Pradesh for Odisha?
(a) NAFED
(b) FCI
(c) IFFCO
(d) NABARD
Ans: (a) NAFED - What was the reason for Odisha’s decision to procure potatoes from Uttar Pradesh?
(a) Poor local production
(b) Price hike due to transport issues
(c) Excess production in Uttar Pradesh
(d) Government policy change
Ans: (b) Price hike due to transport issues - What is the role of NAFED in agricultural marketing?
(a) Only export promotion
(b) Price stabilization and marketing
(c) Providing fertilizers only
(d) Infrastructure development
Ans: (b) Price stabilization and marketing - How much more will Odisha receive from the central tax devolution in the 2024-25 fiscal year?
(a) Rs. 5,000 crore
(b) Rs. 7,500 crore
(c) Rs. 10,222.56 crore
(d) Rs. 12,000 crore
Ans: (c) Rs. 10,222.56 crore - What was Odisha’s share in total tax devolution in the 2024-25 fiscal year?
(a) 3.5%
(b) 4.0%
(c) 4.528%
(d) 5.0%
Ans: (c) 4.528% - What is the primary purpose of the Finance Commission in India?
(a) Setting tax rates
(b) Allocating central funds for education
(c) Recommending tax revenue distribution between central and state governments
(d) Overseeing foreign trade
Ans: (c) Recommending tax revenue distribution between central and state governments - Which organization is dedicated to promoting the rights and welfare of children in India?
(a) NCPCR
(b) NCW
(c) NHRC
(d) NASSCOM
Ans: (a) NCPCR - What is the full form of PMFBY?
(a) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bhima Yojana
(b) Pradhan Mantri Financial Benefit Yojana
(c) Pradhan Mantri Farmer Benefit Yojana
(d) Pradhan Mantri Funded Benefit Yojana
Ans: (a) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bhima Yojana - Which dynasty marked the turning point of Odishan coin?
(a) Somavamshi
(b) Gupta
(c) Maurya
(d) Ganga
Ans: (d) Ganga - Arrange chronologically: i) Janmenjaya I, ii) Puranjaya I, iii) Yayati I, iv) Karnadeva
(a) i, ii, iii, iv
(b) iv, iii, i, ii
(c) iii, ii, iv, i
(d) i, iii, ii, iv
Ans: (a) i, ii, iii, iv - The designation of “Senadhyaksa” of the Ganga dynasty was in charge of?
(a) Commander-in-chief
(b) Police
(c) Supreme commander
(d) None of the above
Ans: (a) Commander-in-chief - The revenue officer of the Gajapati dynasty was known as?
(a) Nayaka
(b) Bakshi
(c) Kazi
(d) Senia
Ans: (a) Nayaka - By which treaty did the East India Company acquire the Diwani rights of Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha?
(a) First Treaty of Allahabad
(b) Treaty of Purandar
(c) Treaty of Bassin
(d) Second treaty of Allahabad
Ans: (d) Second treaty of Allahabad - The reason behind Captain Woodbridge’s murder was?
(a) Murder of Surendra Sai
(b) Murder of Chhabila Sai
(c) Murder of Satya Sai
(d) Murder of Satya Bhakat
Ans: (b) Murder of Chhabila Sai
