As candidates prepare for OSSSC (Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission) examinations, including roles such as RI (Revenue Inspector), ARI (Assistant Revenue Inspector), Amin, SFS (Statistical Field Surveyor), and ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services) Supervisor, an understanding of Odisha’s polity becomes paramount. Encapsulating the essence of Odisha’s political landscape, here are 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) meticulously crafted to navigate aspirants through the labyrinth of Odisha’s governance structure. From constitutional provisions to administrative protocols, these questions offer a comprehensive glimpse into the foundational pillars of Odisha’s polity, empowering candidates to navigate the OSSSC examinations with confidence and proficiency. As they embark on their quest to serve the state with diligence and dedication, let these MCQs serve as guiding beacons, illuminating the path towards a deeper comprehension of Odisha’s polity and governance dynamics.
Top 30 Polity of Odisha MCQs For OSSSC RI,ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor 09 April 2024
- When did Odisha become a separate province?
a) 1935
b) 1936
c) 1947
d) 1950
Answer: b) 1936 - Who led the movement against the abolition of Odia as the court language of Sambalpur in 1895?
a) Madan Mohan Mishra
b) Brajamohan Patnaik
c) Mahant Bihari Das
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above - Which act regulated the formation and functioning of the Odisha Legislative Assembly in its pre-independent phase?
a) Government of India Act, 1919
b) Government of India Act, 1935
c) Indian Independence Act, 1947
d) Constitution of India, 1950
Answer: b) Government of India Act, 1935 - Who was the first Chief Minister of Odisha?
a) Harekrushna Mahatab
b) Nabakrushna Choudhuri
c) Biju Patnaik
d) Giridhar Gamang
Answer: a) Harekrushna Mahatab - Who succeeded Harekrushna Mahatab as the Chief Minister of Odisha?
a) Nabakrushna Choudhuri
b) Biju Patnaik
c) Giridhar Gamang
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Nabakrushna Choudhuri - How many Lok Sabha constituencies does Odisha have?
a) 15
b) 18
c) 21
d) 24
Answer: 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
Answer: c) 10 - How many members comprise the Odisha Legislative Assembly?
a) 100
b) 120
c) 147
d) 200
Answer: 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
Answer: b) 33 - How many Assembly Constituencies are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) in the Odisha Legislative Assembly?
a) 24
b) 33
c) 50
d) 60
Answer: a) 24 - Which circular directed the abolition of Odia as the court language of Sambalpur in 1895?
a) Risley Circular
b) Andrew Fraser Circular
c) Curzon Circular
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Andrew Fraser Circular - Who founded the Utkal Sammilani in 1903 to ventilate the grievances of the Odia-speaking people?
a) Madan Mohan Mishra
b) Brajamohan Patnaik
c) Mahant Bihari Das
d) Madhusudan Das
Answer: d) Madhusudan Das - Which organization played a significant role in restoring the nationalism of Odisha?
a) Ganjam Jatiya Samity
b) Utkal Sammilani
c) Indian National Congress
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Utkal Sammilani - In which year was the Ganjam National Conference held, expressing the desire for a united Odisha?
a) 1895
b) 1903
c) 1907
d) 1911
Answer: c) 1907 - Who criticized the creation of Bihar and Odisha in the House of Lords in February 1912?
a) Madan Mohan Mishra
b) Brajamohan Patnaik
c) Lord Curzon
d) Mahant Bihari Das
Answer: c) Lord Curzon - When was the province of Bihar and Odisha inaugurated?
a) 1901
b) 1911
c) 1912
d) 1920
Answer: c) 1912 - Which publication strongly denounced Telugu ascendancy over Ganjam and pleaded for the fulfillment of the Odia demand for ‘Odian Odisha’?
a) Utkal Sammilani
b) Asha
c) Utkala Dipika
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Asha - Who pleaded for the unification of Odia areas of Ganjam, Jayapore, Medinapur, Singhbhum, and Phulajhar with Odisha for Odia Mulaka in 1924?
a) Madhusudan Das
b) Krupasindhu Hota
c) Mahant Bihari Das
d) Madan Mohan Mishra
Answer: b) Krupasindhu Hota - Which group of Odias demanded the placement of all Odia-speaking tracts under one government for moral, material, and intellectual improvement?
a) Odias of Vizianagaram
b) Odias of Berhampur Taluk
c) Odias of Cuttack
d) Odias of Puri
Answer: a) Odias of Vizianagaram - Which legislative council was constituted under the Government of India Act 1909?
a) Odisha Legislative Council
b) Indian Legislative Council
c) Central Legislative Council
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Central Legislative Council - How many additional members did Odisha have in the legislative council under the Government of India Act 1909?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) One
Answer: d) One - Who proposed separate representation of Odisha in the Imperial Legislative Council to safeguard the interests of Odias in different areas?
a) Mahant Bihari Das
b) Balabhadra Suar
c) Madhusudan Das
d) Brajamohan Patnaik
Answer: c) Madhusudan Das - In which year did the Indian National Congress mainly engage itself in the freedom movement of India, diverting its focus from the issue of Odisha union?
a) 1911
b) 1920
c) 1903
d) 1901
Answer: b) 1920 - What was the legislative status of Odisha after the province of Bihar and Odisha was inaugurated in 1912?
a) It became a separate province with its own legislative council.
b) It remained only a commissioner’s division under Bihar.
c) It became a part of Bengal province.
d) None of the above
Answer: b) It remained only a commissioner’s division under Bihar. - In which year did Odia become the official language of Odisha according to the Odisha Official Language Act?
a) 1954
b) 2011
c) 2000
d) 1975
Answer: a) 1954 - What legislative body passed the Odisha Official Language Act, 1954?
a) Odisha Legislative Assembly
b) Indian Parliament
c) Supreme Court of India
d) President of India
Answer: a) Odisha Legislative Assembly - In which year was the English rendering of ଓଡ଼ିଶା changed from “Orissa” to “Odisha”?
a) 1954
b) 2011
c) 2000
d) 1975
Answer: b) 2011 - What legislation led to the change of name from “Orissa” to “Odisha” and the language from “Oriya” to “Odia”?
a) Orissa (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2010
b) Constitution (113th Amendment) Bill, 2010
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Both a and b - Which legislative body passed the Orissa (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2010?
a) Odisha Legislative Assembly
b) Indian Parliament
c) Supreme Court of India
d) President of India
Answer: b) Indian Parliament - What was the language name changed to after the passage of the Orissa (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2010?
a) Oriya
b) Odia
c) Odiya
d) Orissan
Answer: b) Odia
