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Odisha GK – General Knowledge for Competitive Exams

by Jebi Mariam
August 23, 2021
in Articles, General Knowledge
Odisha GK - General Knowledge Questions for Competitive Exams
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Odisha is also called Orissa (former), an Indian state located on the eastern part of India. The neighboring states are West Bengal and Jharkhand to the north, Chhattisgarh to the west and Andhra Pradesh to the south. Odisha is the 8th largest state by area, and the 11th largest by population. The capital city is Bhubaneswar which is the home to hundreds of temples. In 2011, the name of the state was changed from Orissa to Odisha, and the name of its language changed from Oriya to Odia. Improve your Odisha GK – General Knowledge Questions for Competitive Exams. This will help you in various exams like Civil Service – prelims, SSC, UPSC, and other state level examinations.

Odisha GK – General Knowledge Questions for Competitive Exams

Attempt some questions on Odisha state and try to answer.

1. In Ancient times, Odisha was known by the name of

(a) Konkan

(b) Kalinga

(c) Kurukshetra

(d) None of the above

Ans: Kalinga

2. Who among the following holds the record for longest serving Chief Minister of Odisha?

(a) Janaki Ballabh Patnaik

(b) Naveen Patnaik

(c) Biju Patnaik

(d) Harekrushna Mahatab

Ans: Naveen Patnaik

3. The Konark Sun Temple was included in the World Heritage Site status in the year?

(a) 1970

(b) 1984

(c) 1986

(d) 1990

Ans: 1984

4. The Lingaraj Temple at Bhubaneswar was constructed by the

(a) Satavahana Dynasty

(b) Ganga Dynasty

(c) Soma Dynasty

(d) Naga Dynasty

Ans: Soma Dynasty

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5. Who was the first person to received Jnanpith Award for the Oriya language?

(a) Fakir Mohan Senapati

(b) Sachidananda Routray

(c) Pratibha Ray

(d) Gopinath Mohanty

Ans: Gopinath Mohanty

6. Which poet is known as the Kabi Samrata?

(a) Radhanath Ray

(b) Baladev Ratha

(c) Upendra Bhanja

(d) Gopabandhu Dash

Ans: Upendra Bhanja

7. Which is the Odisha state Bird?

(a) Bluejay

(b) Cardinal

(c) Black francolin

(d) Great hornbill

Ans: Bluejay

8. Hirakud dam was built on which river?

(a) Rushikulya

(b) Mahanadicorrect

(c) Gandaki

(d) None

Ans: Mahanadi

9. When was the super cyclone held in Odisha?

(a) 1990

(b) 1995

(c) 1999

(d) 2000

Ans: 1999

10. Which one was the capital of Odisha before Bhubneswar?

(a) Cuttack

(b) Puri

(c) Rourkela

(d) Berhampur

Ans: Cuttack

11. The Jagannath Puri Temple was built in the year?

(a) 1001

(b) 1109

(c) 1150

(d) 1161

Ans: 1161

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12. Total Number of District in Odisha?

(a) 82

(b) 30

(c) 23

(d) None of These

Ans: 30

13. Total Number of Lok sabha seats in Odisha?

(a) 52

(b) 51

(c) 21

(d) None of These

Ans: 21

14. Which is the Odisha state Animal ?

(a) Sambar

(b) Blackbuck

(c) Hangul

(d) Indian elephant

Ans: Sambar

15. Which is the Odisha state Tree?

(a) Indian fig tree

(b) Sal

(c) Coconut tree

(d) Chinar tree

Ans: Indian fig tree

16. Which is the Odisha state Flower?

(a) Ashoka

(b) Peony

(c) Palash

(d) Kanikonna

Ans: Ashoka

17. Total Numbers of Dams in Odisha

(a) 10

(b) 89

(c) 7

(d) None of These

Ans: 7

18.  On which river is the Hirakud Dam built?

(a) Tapti

(b) Indus

(c) Mahanadi River

(d) None of These

Ans: Mahanadi River

19. On which river is the Mandira Dam built?

(a) Sankha River

(b) Yamuna

(c) Sindh

(d) None of These

Ans: Sankha River

20. On which river is the Patora Dam built?

(a) Jonk River

(b) Gomti

(c) Mahanadi

(d) None of These

Ans: Jonk River

21. Patora Dam is situated in-

(a) Nuapada

(b) Nabarangpur

(c) Khordha

(d) Puri

Ans: Nuapada

22. Hirakud Dam is situated in-

(a) Malkangiri

(b) Sambalpur

(c) Koraput

(d) Khordha

Ans: Sambalpur

23. What is the name of classical dance of Orissa ?

(a) Odissi

(b) Kathakali

(c) Kuchipudi

(d) Manipuri

Ans: Odissi

24. Which of the following district of Odisha is known as ‘Granary of Odisha’?

(a) Cuttack

(b) Asansol

(c) Balasore

(d) None Of These

Ans: Balasore

25. Which cyclone in the following list affected Odisha state in the month of May 2020?

(a) Amphan

(b) Ockhi

(c) Gaja

(d) Fani

Ans: Amphan

The General Knowledge questions can be from the main sections like:

  • Formation of the state (history)
  • Soil type
  • Art forms
  • Dams and Reservoirs
  • National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries
  • Former and Present Ministers
  • Famous personalities
  • Natural and Environmental Disasters, etc.

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