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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.<\/p>\n

Odisha GK 2024- General Knowledge Questions for Competitive Exams<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Attempt some questions on Odisha state and try to answer.<\/p>\n

1. In Ancient times, Odisha was known by the name of<\/p>\n

(a) Konkan<\/p>\n

(b) Kalinga<\/p>\n

(c) Kurukshetra<\/p>\n

(d) None of the above<\/p>\n

Ans: Kalinga<\/strong><\/div>\n

2. Who among the following holds the record for longest serving Chief Minister of Odisha?<\/p>\n

(a) Janaki Ballabh Patnaik<\/p>\n

(b) Naveen Patnaik<\/p>\n

(c) Biju Patnaik<\/p>\n

(d) Harekrushna Mahatab<\/p>\n

Ans: Naveen Patnaik<\/strong><\/div>\n

3. The Konark Sun Temple was included in the World Heritage Site status in the year?<\/p>\n

(a) 1970<\/p>\n

(b) 1984<\/p>\n

(c) 1986<\/p>\n

(d) 1990<\/p>\n

Ans: 1984<\/strong><\/div>\n

4. The Lingaraj Temple at Bhubaneswar was constructed by the<\/p>\n

(a) Satavahana Dynasty<\/p>\n

(b) Ganga Dynasty<\/p>\n

(c) Soma Dynasty<\/p>\n

(d) Naga Dynasty<\/p>\n

Ans: Soma Dynasty<\/strong><\/div>\n

5. Who was the first person to received Jnanpith Award for the Oriya language?<\/p>\n

(a) Fakir Mohan Senapati<\/p>\n

(b) Sachidananda Routray<\/p>\n

(c) Pratibha Ray<\/p>\n

(d) Gopinath Mohanty<\/p>\n

Ans: Gopinath Mohanty<\/strong><\/div>\n

6. Which poet is known as the Kabi Samrata?<\/p>\n

(a) Radhanath Ray<\/p>\n

(b) Baladev Ratha<\/p>\n

(c) Upendra Bhanja<\/p>\n

(d) Gopabandhu Dash<\/p>\n

Ans: Upendra Bhanja<\/strong><\/div>\n

7. Which is the Odisha state Bird?<\/p>\n

(a) Bluejay<\/p>\n

(b) Cardinal<\/p>\n

(c) Black francolin<\/p>\n

(d) Great hornbill<\/p>\n

Ans: Bluejay<\/strong><\/div>\n

8. Hirakud dam was built on which river?<\/p>\n

(a) Rushikulya<\/p>\n

(b) Mahanadicorrect<\/p>\n

(c) Gandaki<\/p>\n

(d) None<\/p>\n

Ans: Mahanadi<\/strong><\/div>\n

9. When was the super cyclone held in Odisha?<\/p>\n

(a) 1990<\/p>\n

(b) 1995<\/p>\n

(c) 1999<\/p>\n

(d) 2000<\/p>\n

Ans: 1999<\/strong><\/div>\n

10. Which one was the capital of Odisha before Bhubneswar?<\/p>\n

(a) Cuttack<\/p>\n

(b) Puri<\/p>\n

(c) Rourkela<\/p>\n

(d) Berhampur<\/p>\n

Ans: Cuttack<\/strong><\/div>\n

11. The Jagannath Puri Temple was built in the year?<\/p>\n

(a) 1001<\/p>\n

(b) 1109<\/p>\n

(c) 1150<\/p>\n

(d) 1161<\/p>\n

Ans: 1161<\/strong><\/div>\n

12. Total Number of District in Odisha?<\/p>\n

(a) 82<\/p>\n

(b) 30<\/p>\n

(c) 23<\/p>\n

(d) None of These<\/p>\n

Ans: 30<\/strong><\/div>\n

13. Total Number of Lok sabha seats in Odisha?<\/p>\n

(a) 52<\/p>\n

(b) 51<\/p>\n

(c) 21<\/p>\n

(d) None of These<\/p>\n

Ans: 21<\/strong><\/div>\n

14. Which is the Odisha state Animal ?<\/p>\n

(a) Sambar<\/p>\n

(b) Blackbuck<\/p>\n

(c) Hangul<\/p>\n

(d) Indian elephant<\/p>\n

Ans: Sambar<\/strong><\/div>\n

15. Which is the Odisha state Tree?<\/p>\n

(a) Indian fig tree<\/p>\n

(b) Sal<\/p>\n

(c) Coconut tree<\/p>\n

(d) Chinar tree<\/p>\n

Ans: Indian fig tree<\/strong><\/div>\n

16. Which is the Odisha state Flower?<\/p>\n

(a) Ashoka<\/p>\n

(b) Peony<\/p>\n

(c) Palash<\/p>\n

(d) Kanikonna<\/p>\n

Ans: Ashoka<\/strong><\/div>\n

17. Total Numbers of Dams in Odisha<\/p>\n

(a) 10<\/p>\n

(b) 89<\/p>\n

(c) 7<\/p>\n

(d) None of These<\/p>\n

Ans: 7<\/strong><\/div>\n

18.\u00a0 On which river is the Hirakud Dam built?<\/p>\n

(a) Tapti<\/p>\n

(b) Indus<\/p>\n

(c) Mahanadi River<\/p>\n

(d) None of These<\/p>\n

Ans: Mahanadi River<\/strong><\/div>\n

19. On which river is the Mandira Dam built?<\/p>\n

(a) Sankha River<\/p>\n

(b) Yamuna<\/p>\n

(c) Sindh<\/p>\n

(d) None of These<\/p>\n

Ans: Sankha River<\/strong><\/div>\n

20. On which river is the Patora Dam built?<\/p>\n

(a) Jonk River<\/p>\n

(b) Gomti<\/p>\n

(c) Mahanadi<\/p>\n

(d) None of These<\/p>\n

Ans: Jonk River<\/strong><\/div>\n

21. Patora Dam is situated in-<\/p>\n

(a) Nuapada<\/p>\n

(b) Nabarangpur<\/p>\n

(c) Khordha<\/p>\n

(d) Puri<\/p>\n

Ans: Nuapada<\/strong><\/div>\n

22. Hirakud Dam is situated in-<\/p>\n

(a) Malkangiri<\/p>\n

(b) Sambalpur<\/p>\n

(c) Koraput<\/p>\n

(d) Khordha<\/p>\n

Ans: Sambalpur<\/strong><\/div>\n

23. What is the name of classical dance of Orissa ?<\/p>\n

(a) Odissi<\/p>\n

(b) Kathakali<\/p>\n

(c) Kuchipudi<\/p>\n

(d) Manipuri<\/p>\n

Ans: Odissi<\/strong><\/div>\n

24. Which of the following district of Odisha is known as \u2018Granary of Odisha\u2019?<\/p>\n

(a) Cuttack<\/p>\n

(b) Asansol<\/p>\n

(c) Balasore<\/p>\n

(d) None Of These<\/p>\n

Ans: Balasore<\/strong><\/div>\n

25. Which cyclone in the following list affected Odisha state in the month of May 2020?<\/p>\n

(a) Amphan<\/p>\n

(b) Ockhi<\/p>\n

(c) Gaja<\/p>\n

(d) Fani<\/p>\n

Ans: Amphan<\/strong><\/div>\n

The General Knowledge questions can be from the main sections like:<\/p>\n