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
- Which dynasty of Odisha saw the reign of six widowed queens and one unmarried princess?
[A] Bhauma Kara
[B] Shilod Bhava
[C] Mudgals
[D] Somavamsi
Answer: A [Bhauma Kara] - In 1849, which part of Odisha came under direct British control through the application of the Doctrine of Lapse?
[A] Satara
[B] Cuttack
[C] Sambalpur
[D] Koraput
Answer: C [Sambalpur] - During which dynasty of Odisha did queens enjoy successful reigns?
[A] Somavamsi
[B] Shilod Bhava
[C] Bhauma Kara
[D] Gajapati
Answer: C [Bhauma Kara] - Which doctrine, introduced by Lord Dalhousie, led to the direct British control of Sambalpur in 1849?
[A] Doctrine of Divinity
[B] Doctrine of Sovereignty
[C] Doctrine of Lapse
[D] Doctrine of Exclusion
Answer: C [Doctrine of Lapse] - Under which dynasty did Odisha witness the rule of queens such as Tribhuvana Mahadevi?
[A] Gajapati
[B] Shilod Bhava
[C] Bhauma Kara
[D] Somavamsi
Answer: C [Bhauma Kara] - Who served as the first Governor of Odisha?
[A] Sir John Austen Hubback
[B] Sir Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi
[C] Saiyid Nurul Hasan
[D] Bishambhar Nath Pande
Answer: A [Sir John Austen Hubback] - During which period did Sir John Austen Hubback serve as the Governor of Odisha?
[A] April 1936 to August 1938
[B] December 1938 to March 1941
[C] Both A and B
[D] None of the above
Answer: C [Both A and B] - How long is the term of the Governor of Odisha?
[A] 3 years
[B] 4 years
[C] 5 years
[D] 6 years
Answer: C [5 years] - Who was the first woman Chief Minister of Odisha?
[A] Nandini Satpathy
[B] Sushama Swaraj
[C] Mayawati
[D] Mamata Banerjee
Answer: A [Nandini Satpathy] - Who was the first Odia woman to serve as a Governor?
[A] Ramadevi
[B] Vimala Sharma
[C] Sarojini Naidu
[D] Sucheta Kriplani
Answer: A [Ramadevi] - In which state did Ramadevi serve as the Governor?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Odisha
[C] West Bengal
[D] Tamil Nadu
Answer: A [Karnataka] - Apart from being the first Odia lady Governor, what other notable position did Ramadevi hold?
[A] Chief Minister
[B] Chief Justice
[C] Chief Election Commissioner
[D] President
Answer: C [Chief Election Commissioner] - Who was the first Governor of Odisha after India’s independence?
[A] Kailash Nath Katju
[B] Bishweshwar Nath Katju
[C] Ganeshi Lal Mathur
[D] Vimala Sharma
Answer: A [Kailash Nath Katju] - Who is the current Governor of Odisha (as of 2020)?
[A] Kailash Nath Katju
[B] Bishweshwar Nath Katju
[C] Ganeshi Lal Mathur
[D] Raghubar Das
Answer: [D] Raghubar Das - Who was the first woman IAS officer in Odisha?
[A] Sujata R Karthikeyan
[B] Vimala Sharma
[C] Kiran Bedi
[D] Anna Rajam Malhotra
Answer: A [Sujata R Karthikeyan] - In which district of Odisha does Sujata R Karthikeyan hail from?
[A] Cuttack
[B] Kendrapara
[C] Puri
[D] Bhubaneswar
Answer: B [Kendrapara] - Who was the first Chief Minister of India?
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[C] Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant
[D] Lal Bahadur Shastri
Answer: C [Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant] - In which province did Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant serve as the first Chief Minister?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Bihar
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh] - During which years did Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant serve as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 1937 and 1950
[B] 1947 and 1960
[C] 1950 and 1970
[D] 1960 and 1980
Answer: A [1937 and 1950] - Who is the 26th Governor of Odisha?
[A] Raghubar Das
[B] Ganeshi Lal Mathur
[C] Kailash Nath Katju
[D] Bishweshwar Nath Katju
Answer: A [Raghubar Das] - Who succeeded Ganeshi Lal Mathur as the Governor of Odisha?
[A] Raghubar Das
[B] Vajubhai Vala
[C] Satya Pal Malik
[D] Prof. Ganeshi Lal Mathur
Answer: A [Raghubar Das] - Where was Droupadi Murmu born?
[A] Uparbeda village, Mayurbhanj, Odisha
[B] Bhubaneswar, Odisha
[C] Rairangpur, Odisha
[D] Uparbeda village, Rairangpur, Odisha
Answer: A [Uparbeda village, Mayurbhanj, Odisha] - What was the original name of Droupadi Murmu before she was named Droupadi by a teacher?
[A] Biranchi Narayan Tudu
[B] Puti Tudu
[C] Sarpanch
[D] Mayurbhanj
Answer: B [Puti Tudu] - Who was the first tribal woman to serve as the President of India?
[A] Pratibha Patil
[B] Droupadi Murmu
[C] Sarojini Naidu
[D] Indira Gandhi
Answer: B [Droupadi Murmu] - Which state did Droupadi Murmu belong to?
[A] Odisha
[B] Bihar
[C] Jharkhand
[D] West Bengal
Answer: A [Odisha] - In which area did Droupadi Murmu’s father and grandfather serve as traditional heads of the village council?
[A] Bhubaneswar
[B] Mayurbhanj
[C] Rairangpur
[D] Uparbeda village
Answer: D [Uparbeda village] - On which date is Odisha Day, or Utkala Dibasa, celebrated?
[A] April 1
[B] May 1
[C] June 1
[D] July 1
Answer: A [April 1] - Why is April 1 celebrated as Odisha Day?
[A] It marks the formation of Odisha as a separate state.
[B] It commemorates the birth of a famous Odia poet.
[C] It signifies the beginning of the Odia New Year.
[D] It celebrates the victory of Odisha in a historical battle.
Answer: A [It marks the formation of Odisha as a separate state.] - In which year was Odisha carved out as a separate state from the erstwhile Bihar and Orissa Province?
[A] 1915
[B] 1920
[C] 1936
[D] 1947
Answer: C [1936] - Which districts were added to Odisha during its formation in 1936?
[A] Koraput and Ganjam
[B] Cuttack and Puri
[C] Balasore and Mayurbhanj
[D] Bhubaneswar and Rourkela
Answer: A [Koraput and Ganjam] 
