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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