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:
- Who took away the “Image of Jina” from Kalinga?
a) Sethupadma
b) Mahapadmananda
c) Kharavela
d) Padmananda
Ans: b) Mahapadmananda - Where did the East India Company first set up their factory in Odisha?
a) Dhamra
b) Paradeep
c) Baleswar
d) Harishpur
Ans: d) Harishpur - Who was the Founder of Sanatan Mahima Dharma or “Mahima Religion” in Odisha?
a) Bhima Bhoi
b) Mahima Swamy
c) Biswanath Baba
d) Jagannath Das
Ans: b) Mahima Swamy - Which dynasty ruled over Kalinga during the time the “Image of Jina” was taken away?
a) Maurya
b) Gupta
c) Chola
d) Nanda
Ans: a) Maurya - In which century did the East India Company establish their first factory in Odisha?
a) 17th century
b) 18th century
c) 19th century
d) 20th century
Ans: b) 18th century - What was the original name of Harishpur, where the East India Company established their first factory in Odisha?
a) Balasore
b) Cuttack
c) Puri
d) Hariharpur
Ans: d) Hariharpur - King Kharavela’s works are mentioned in which of the following cave inscriptions in Odisha?
a) Rani Gumpha
b) Hati Gumpha
c) Vyaghra Gumpha
d) Ananta Gumpha
Ans: b) Hati Gumpha - In the 7th century, Chinese traveler Hiuen-Tsang visited which of the following Buddhist sites in Odisha?
a) Lalitgiri
b) Ratnagiri
c) Udayagiri
d) Puspagiri
Ans: d) Puspagiri - Odisha state is located in which part of India?
a) Western
b) Eastern
c)Northern
d) Southern
Ans: b) Eastern - What does “Udayagiri” mean in English?
a) Hill of Enlightenment
b) Hill of Wisdom
c) Hill of the Rising Sun
d) Hill of Serenity
Ans: c) Hill of the Rising Sun - Which states border Odisha?
a) Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal
b) Maharashtra, Telangana, Bihar, Tamil Nadu
c) Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Gujarat
d) Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Punjab, Haryana
Ans: a) Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal - The famous Konark Sun Temple is located in which district of Odisha?
a) Puri
b) Cuttack
c) Khordha
d) Ganjam
Ans: a) Puri - Which river is the longest river flowing through Odisha?
a) Mahanadi
b) Brahmani
c) Subarnarekha
d) Baitarani
Ans: a) Mahanadi - What is the traditional dance form of Odisha called?
a) Kathak
b) Bharatanatyam
c) Odissi
d) Kathakali
Ans: c) Odissi - Who is credited with the construction of Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves in Odisha?
a) King Ashoka
b) King Kharavela
c) King Maurya
d) King Gupta
Ans: b) King Kharavela - How many caves are there in the Udayagiri complex?
a) 10
b) 15
c) 18
d) 20
Ans: c) 18 - What were Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves formerly known as?
a) Pataliputra Caves
b) Kattaka Caves
c) Varanasi Caves
d) Magadha Caves
Ans: b) Kattaka Caves - During which century was Udayagiri a major Buddhist center?
a) 3rd – 4th century
b) 5th – 6th century
c) 7th – 12th century
d) 13th – 14th century
Ans: c) 7th – 12th century - Which cave in the complex partially uncovered a double-story monastic complex dating from the eighth century A.D.?
a) Hathi Gumpha
b) Ananta Gumpha
c) Ganesha Gumpha
d) Sarpa Gumpha
Ans: d) Sarpa Gumpha - What was Udayagiri also known as during its time as a major Buddhist center?
a) Madhavapura Mahavihara
b) Nagarjunakonda
c) Vikramashila
d) Nalanda
Ans: a) Madhavapura Mahavihara - Which king conquered King Kharavela?
a) Chandragupta Maurya
b) Ashoka
c) Kanishka
d) Harsha
Ans: b) Ashoka - Which inscription refers to the hills of Udayagiri and Khandagiri as Kumari Parvata?
a) Hathigumpha Inscription
b) Rock Edicts of Ashoka
c) Rudradaman Inscription
d) Junagarh Inscription
Ans: a) Hathigumpha Inscription - How many caves are there in the Khandagiri complex?
a) 10
b) 15
c) 18
d) 20
Ans: b) 15 - Which king was known for his liberalism in religious matters despite being a Jain?
a) Ashoka
b) Chandragupta Maurya
c) Kanishka
d) Kharavela
Ans: d) Kharavela - Which cave in the Udayagiri complex is famous for its elephant carvings?
a) Hathi Gumpha
b) Ananta Gumpha
c) Ganesha Gumpha
d) Jaya Vijaya Gumpha
Ans: a) Hathi Gumpha - What was the alternate name for Udayagiri during its Buddhist prominence?
a) Magadhapura
b) Madhavapura Mahavihara
c) Vaisali
d) Sarnath
Ans: b) Madhavapura Mahavihara - Which king’s conquest led to the decline of Kharavela’s reign?
a) Gupta
b) Kanishka
c) Ashoka
d) Maurya
Ans: c) Ashoka - Which inscription mentions the hills of Udayagiri and Khandagiri as Kumari Parvata?
a) Junagarh Inscription
b) Hathigumpha Inscription
c) Rock Edicts of Ashoka
d) Rudradaman Inscription
Ans: b) Hathigumpha Inscription - What is the significance of the Bagha/Vyaghra/Vyaghra Gumpha?
a) It’s dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
b) It’s known for its tiger motif carvings.
c) It’s the largest cave in the complex.
d) It served as the residence for Jain monks.
Ans: b) It’s known for its tiger motif carvings. - Which dynasty did King Kharavela belong to?
a) Maurya
b) Gupta
c) Meghavahana
d) Chola
Ans: c) Meghavahana
