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
- Who is the new Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha as of July 2024?
(a) Nikunj Bihari Dhal
(b) R Santhanagopalan
(c) Pitambar Acharya
(d) Mohan Majhi
Ans: (b) R Santhanagopalan - Who has been appointed as the Additional Chief Secretary to Chief Minister Mohan Majhi?
(a) Pitambar Acharya
(b) R Santhanagopalan
(c) Nikunj Bihari Dhal
(d) Bhabani Shankar Bhoi
Ans: (c) Nikunj Bihari Dhal - Who is the newly-appointed Advocate General of Odisha?
(a) Nikunj Bihari Dhal
(b) Bhabani Shankar Bhoi
(c) Pitambar Acharya
(d) R Santhanagopalan
Ans: (c) Pitambar Acharya - Under which article of the Constitution of India is the office of the Advocate General for States established?
(a) Article 165
(b) Article 178
(c) Article 93
(d) Article 94
Ans: (a) Article 165 - What is the main role of the Advocate General in a state?
(a) Conducting elections
(b) Advising the state government on legal matters
(c) Managing state finances
(d) Overseeing infrastructure projects
Ans: (b) Advising the state government on legal matters - Which plan aims at the holistic development of the eastern region of India, including Odisha?
(a) Make in India
(b) Purvodaya
(c) Digital India
(d) Skill India
Ans: (b) Purvodaya - What does the Purvodaya plan focus on in the eastern region?
(a) Space exploration
(b) Infrastructure development
(c) Tourism only
(d) Healthcare only
Ans: (b) Infrastructure development - Who was the king during the first agitation in Khurda against British rule?
(a) Mukunda Deva I
(b) Mukunda Deva II
(c) Raja Rammohan Roy
(d) Raja Gopabandhu Das
Ans: (b) Mukunda Deva II - What form did the early agitation against British rule take in Odisha?
(a) Peaceful protests
(b) Negotiations
(c) Armed resistance
(d) Cultural revival
Ans: (c) Armed resistance - Which of the following terms best describes the initial phase of the freedom struggle in Odisha?
(a) Collaboration
(b) Cooperation
(c) Resistance
(d) Submission
Ans: (c) Resistance - What is the birthdate of Aykrushana Mohapatra, also known as Jayee Rajguru, a prominent freedom fighter from Odisha?
(a) 29th October, 1769
(b) 29th October, 1739
(c) 29th November, 1739
(d) 29th September, 1769
Ans: (b) 29th October, 1739 - In which village was Jayee Rajguru born?
(a) Puri
(b) Biraharekrushnapur
(c) Chandipur
(d) Bhubaneswar
Ans: (b) Biraharekrushnapur - What was Jayee Rajguru’s original name?
(a) Aykrushana Mohapatra
(b) Jayakrushna Rajguru Mahapatra
(c) Haramani Devi
(d) Chand Rajguru
Ans: (b) Jayakrushna Rajguru Mahapatra - What is the name of the first freedom fighter from Odisha, also known as the “first martyr” for the cause of Indian independence?
(a) Jayakrushna Rajguru Mahapatra
(b) Biraharekrushnapur Rajguru
(c) Jayee Rajguru
(d) Puri Mahapatra
Ans: (c) Jayee Rajguru - How many Lok Sabha constituencies does Odisha have?
(a) 15
(b) 18
(c) 21
(d) 24
Ans: (c) 21 - How many Rajya Sabha members are elected from Odisha by Members of the Odisha State Legislature?
(a) 5
(b) 7
(c) 10
(d) 12
Ans: (c) 10 - How many members comprise the Odisha Legislative Assembly?
(a) 100
(b) 120
(c) 147
(d) 200
Ans: (c) 147 - How many Assembly Constituencies are reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the Odisha Legislative Assembly?
(a) 24
(b) 33
(c) 50
(d) 60
Ans: (b) 33 - Which famous dam reservoir is located in the Western region of Odisha?
(a) Rourkela Dam
(b) Hirakud Dam
(c) Sambalpur Dam
(d) Bargarh Dam
Ans: (b) Hirakud Dam - 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 - Which hill range in the Western region of Odisha is renowned for its rich medicinal flora?
(a) Similipal Hill Range
(b) Mahendragiri Hill Range
(c) Gandhamardan Hill Range
(d) Niyamgiri Hill Range
Ans: (c) Gandhamardan Hill Range - What type of forest cover can be found in the Western region of Odisha?
(a) Evergreen Forests
(b) Mangrove Forests
(c) Semi-Evergreen Forests
(d) Tropical Rainforests
Ans: (c) Semi-Evergreen Forests - Which forest range is famous for its large wildlife population in the Western region of Odisha?
(a) Badarama Forest Range
(b) Similipal Forest Range
(c) Lakhari Valley Sanctuary
(d) Chandaka Forest Range
Ans: (c) Lakhari Valley Sanctuary - The Ghumsar Uprising was led by which leader?
(a) Surendra Sai
(b) Madhubandhu Acharya
(c) Chakara Bissoyi
(d) Laxman Naik
Ans: (c) Chakara Bissoyi - The Bhuyan Uprising in Odisha occurred during which year?
(a) 1848
(b) 1855
(c) 1860
(d) 1869
Ans: (b) 1855 - The great famine of 1866 in Odisha was also known as?
(a) Chakara Famine
(b) Garjan Famine
(c) Na-Anka Famine
(d) Konark Famine
Ans: (c) Na-Anka Famine - The estimated death toll of the 1866 famine in Odisha was about how many?
(a) 100,000
(b) 500,000
(c) 1,000,000
(d) 1,500,000
Ans: (c) 1,000,000 - Which socio-religious movement started in Odisha during the British colonial period?
(a) Brahmo Movement
(b) Arya Samaj
(c) Mahima Dharma
(d) All of the above
Ans: (d) All of the above - The Portuguese established their settlements in Odisha around which year?
(a) 1525
(b) 1625
(c) 1725
(d) 1825
Ans: (b) 1625 - In which district did the Portuguese establish their settlements in Odisha?
(a) Ganjam
(b) Puri
(c) Balasore
(d) Cuttack
Ans: (c) Balasore
