Preparing for an Odisha government job exam? A strong understanding of Odisha General Knowledge (Odisha GK) can give you an important advantage. Questions from Odisha's history, geography, culture, literature, temples, economy, wildlife and administration frequently form part of competitive-exam preparation.
This article contains 100 Odisha GK MCQs with answers, arranged topic-wise for quick revision.
Exam Note: Always cross-check current office-holders, district-level administrative changes and other dynamic facts before an examination because these can change over time.
Top 100 Odisha GK MCQ Questions 2026
Odisha History MCQs
1. Odisha became a separate province on which date?
A) 1 April 1936
B) 15 August 1947
C) 26 January 1950
D) 1 November 1956
Answer: A) 1 April 1936
2. Who was the first Governor of Orissa Province?
A) John Austin Hubback
B) Frederick Burrows
C) Lord Curzon
D) John Shore
Answer: A) John Austin Hubback
3. Who was the first Prime Minister of Odisha Province?
A) Harekrushna Mahatab
B) Krushna Chandra Gajapati
C) Biswanath Das
D) Nabakrushna Choudhury
Answer: B) Krushna Chandra Gajapati
4. Who is known as the architect of modern Odisha?
A) Gopabandhu Das
B) Madhusudan Das
C) Fakir Mohan Senapati
D) Nilakantha Das
Answer: B) Madhusudan Das
5. Utkal Sammilani was founded in which year?
A) 1903
B) 1912
C) 1920
D) 1936
Answer: A) 1903
6. Who was the first president of Utkal Sammilani?
A) Madhusudan Das
B) Gouri Shankar Ray
C) Gopabandhu Das
D) Fakir Mohan Senapati
Answer: A) Madhusudan Das
7. The ancient name of Odisha was:
A) Magadha
B) Kalinga
C) Avanti
D) Kosala
Answer: B) Kalinga
8. Which ruler is associated with the famous Hathigumpha inscription?
A) Ashoka
B) Kharavela
C) Harshavardhana
D) Samudragupta
Answer: B) Kharavela
9. The Hathigumpha inscription is located at:
A) Dhauli
B) Udayagiri
C) Sisupalgarh
D) Ratnagiri
Answer: B) Udayagiri
10. The Kalinga War took place in:
A) 326 BCE
B) 261 BCE
C) 185 BCE
D) 78 CE
Answer: B) 261 BCE
11. The Kalinga War was fought by:
A) Chandragupta Maurya
B) Ashoka
C) Bindusara
D) Samudragupta
Answer: B) Ashoka
12. After the Kalinga War, Ashoka embraced:
A) Jainism
B) Buddhism
C) Hinduism
D) Sikhism
Answer: B) Buddhism
13. Dhauli is primarily associated with:
A) The Kalinga War and Ashokan edicts
B) The Gupta Empire
C) The Mughal Empire
D) The Maratha Empire
Answer: A) The Kalinga War and Ashokan edicts
14. Sisupalgarh is located near:
A) Puri
B) Bhubaneswar
C) Cuttack
D) Sambalpur
Answer: B) Bhubaneswar
15. Utkal Sammilani mainly worked for:
A) The linguistic unification of Odia-speaking areas
B) Industrial development
C) Maritime trade
D) Forest conservation
Answer: A) The linguistic unification of Odia-speaking areas
Odisha Geography MCQs
16. What is the capital of Odisha?
A) Cuttack
B) Puri
C) Bhubaneswar
D) Sambalpur
Answer: C) Bhubaneswar
17. Which city was the former capital of Odisha?
A) Cuttack
B) Puri
C) Balasore
D) Sambalpur
Answer: A) Cuttack
18. Which is the largest lake in Odisha?
A) Ansupa
B) Chilika
C) Kanjia
D) Sara
Answer: B) Chilika
19. Chilika Lake is a:
A) Freshwater lake
B) Brackish-water lagoon
C) Artificial lake
D) Crater lake
Answer: B) Brackish-water lagoon
20. Chilika Lake is located along the coast of:
A) Odisha
B) West Bengal
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: A) Odisha
21. Which river is often described as the lifeline of Odisha?
A) Brahmani
B) Baitarani
C) Mahanadi
D) Rushikulya
Answer: C) Mahanadi
22. Hirakud Dam is built across the:
A) Brahmani River
B) Mahanadi River
C) Baitarani River
D) Subarnarekha River
Answer: B) Mahanadi River
23. Hirakud Dam is located near:
A) Sambalpur
B) Puri
C) Balasore
D) Koraput
Answer: A) Sambalpur
24. Which river forms a major delta in Odisha?
A) Mahanadi
B) Narmada
C) Tapi
D) Krishna
Answer: A) Mahanadi
25. Which is the highest mountain peak in Odisha?
A) Mahendragiri
B) Deomali
C) Meghasini
D) Malayagiri
Answer: B) Deomali
26. Deomali is located in which district?
A) Koraput
B) Kandhamal
C) Gajapati
D) Mayurbhanj
Answer: A) Koraput
27. Mahendragiri hills are located in:
A) Gajapati
B) Cuttack
C) Balangir
D) Bargarh
Answer: A) Gajapati
28. Similipal National Park is located in:
A) Mayurbhanj
B) Koraput
C) Ganjam
D) Puri
Answer: A) Mayurbhanj
29. Bhitarkanika is particularly famous for:
A) Asiatic lions
B) Saltwater crocodiles
C) One-horned rhinoceroses
D) Snow leopards
Answer: B) Saltwater crocodiles
30. Which protected area is famous for tigers in Odisha?
A) Similipal
B) Bhitarkanika
C) Nandankanan
D) Chilika
Answer: A) Similipal
Odisha Art, Culture and Festivals MCQs
31. Which is the classical dance form of Odisha?
A) Kathak
B) Odissi
C) Kuchipudi
D) Bharatanatyam
Answer: B) Odissi
32. Which dance form is particularly associated with Mayurbhanj?
A) Mayurbhanj Chhau
B) Kathakali
C) Garba
D) Bihu
Answer: A) Mayurbhanj Chhau
33. Gotipua is a traditional dance form of:
A) Odisha
B) Assam
C) Kerala
D) Gujarat
Answer: A) Odisha
34. Ghumura dance is traditionally associated with:
A) Kalahandi
B) Puri
C) Balasore
D) Cuttack
Answer: A) Kalahandi
35. Dalkhai is mainly associated with:
A) Western Odisha
B) Coastal Odisha
C) Northern Odisha only
D) Southern Odisha only
Answer: A) Western Odisha
36. Rath Yatra is mainly associated with:
A) Lingaraj Temple
B) Jagannath Temple
C) Konark Temple
D) Mukteshwar Temple
Answer: B) Jagannath Temple
37. The famous Rath Yatra takes place at:
A) Cuttack
B) Puri
C) Bhubaneswar
D) Sambalpur
Answer: B) Puri
38. Nuakhai is an important festival of:
A) Western Odisha
B) Coastal Odisha
C) Northern Odisha only
D) Southern Odisha only
Answer: A) Western Odisha
39. Raja festival is traditionally associated with:
A) Agriculture and womanhood
B) Fishing
C) Hunting
D) Maritime trade
Answer: A) Agriculture and womanhood
40. Which festival is popularly known as the festival of chariots?
A) Nuakhai
B) Rath Yatra
C) Raja
D) Kumar Purnima
Answer: B) Rath Yatra
Odisha Temples and Monuments MCQs
41. The Jagannath Temple is located in:
A) Puri
B) Cuttack
C) Konark
D) Bhubaneswar
Answer: A) Puri
42. The famous Sun Temple is located at:
A) Puri
B) Konark
C) Cuttack
D) Jajpur
Answer: B) Konark
43. The Konark Sun Temple was built during the reign of:
A) Kharavela
B) Narasimhadeva I
C) Ashoka
D) Kapilendra Deva
Answer: B) Narasimhadeva I
44. The Konark Temple is a famous example of:
A) Kalinga architecture
B) Dravidian architecture
C) Mughal architecture
D) Indo-Islamic architecture
Answer: A) Kalinga architecture
45. The Konark Sun Temple is dedicated to:
A) Lord Shiva
B) Lord Vishnu
C) Surya, the Sun God
D) Lord Jagannath
Answer: C) Surya, the Sun God
46. Lingaraj Temple is located in:
A) Puri
B) Bhubaneswar
C) Cuttack
D) Sambalpur
Answer: B) Bhubaneswar
47. Lingaraj Temple is primarily dedicated to:
A) Shiva
B) Vishnu
C) Surya
D) Ganesha
Answer: A) Shiva
48. Mukteshwar Temple is located in:
A) Bhubaneswar
B) Puri
C) Konark
D) Jajpur
Answer: A) Bhubaneswar
49. The principal deity of the Puri temple is:
A) Lord Jagannath
B) Lord Shiva
C) Lord Brahma
D) Lord Surya
Answer: A) Lord Jagannath
50. The Konark Sun Temple is popularly called the:
A) Black Pagoda
B) White Pagoda
C) Golden Pagoda
D) Red Pagoda
Answer: A) Black Pagoda
Odisha Literature and Famous Personalities
51. Who is known as the Adikabi of Odia literature?
A) Sarala Das
B) Fakir Mohan Senapati
C) Radhanath Ray
D) Gangadhar Meher
Answer: A) Sarala Das
52. Who is regarded as the father of modern Odia literature?
A) Sarala Das
B) Fakir Mohan Senapati
C) Upendra Bhanja
D) Madhusudan Das
Answer: B) Fakir Mohan Senapati
53. Who wrote Chha Mana Atha Guntha?
A) Fakir Mohan Senapati
B) Radhanath Ray
C) Sarala Das
D) Gangadhar Meher
Answer: A) Fakir Mohan Senapati
54. Who wrote the famous Odia Mahabharata?
A) Sarala Das
B) Fakir Mohan Senapati
C) Dinakrushna Das
D) Upendra Bhanja
Answer: A) Sarala Das
55. Gangadhar Meher is popularly known as:
A) Swabhaba Kabi
B) Utkal Gourav
C) Adikabi
D) Kabi Samrat
Answer: A) Swabhaba Kabi
56. Upendra Bhanja is popularly known as:
A) Kabi Samrat
B) Adikabi
C) Swabhaba Kabi
D) Utkal Gourav
Answer: A) Kabi Samrat
57. “Utkal Gourav” refers to:
A) Madhusudan Das
B) Gopabandhu Das
C) Fakir Mohan Senapati
D) Gangadhar Meher
Answer: A) Madhusudan Das
58. “Utkalamani” refers to:
A) Gopabandhu Das
B) Madhusudan Das
C) Harekrushna Mahatab
D) Gangadhar Meher
Answer: A) Gopabandhu Das
59. Which newspaper was founded by Gopabandhu Das?
A) The Samaja
B) Sambad
C) Dharitri
D) Prajatantra
Answer: A) The Samaja
60. “Vande Utkala Janani” was written by:
A) Laxmikanta Mahapatra
B) Gopabandhu Das
C) Radhanath Ray
D) Fakir Mohan Senapati
Answer: A) Laxmikanta Mahapatra
Odisha Polity and Administration MCQs
61. Odisha has a:
A) Unicameral legislature
B) Bicameral legislature
C) Tricameral legislature
D) No legislature
Answer: A) Unicameral legislature
62. The Odisha Legislative Assembly is located in:
A) Cuttack
B) Bhubaneswar
C) Puri
D) Sambalpur
Answer: B) Bhubaneswar
63. The constitutional head of Odisha is the:
A) Chief Minister
B) Governor
C) Chief Justice
D) Speaker
Answer: B) Governor
64. The real executive head of the state government is the:
A) Governor
B) Chief Minister
C) Speaker
D) Chief Secretary
Answer: B) Chief Minister
65. The Orissa High Court is located at:
A) Bhubaneswar
B) Puri
C) Cuttack
D) Sambalpur
Answer: C) Cuttack
66. The Orissa High Court was established in:
A) 1936
B) 1948
C) 1950
D) 1956
Answer: B) 1948
67. The official language of Odisha is:
A) Bengali
B) Odia
C) Hindi
D) Telugu
Answer: B) Odia
68. Odia was granted Classical Language status in:
A) 2004
B) 2010
C) 2014
D) 2020
Answer: C) 2014
69. How many districts are there in Odisha?
A) 28
B) 30
C) 32
D) 33
Answer: B) 30
70. How many revenue divisions are there in Odisha?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Answer: B) 3
Odisha Economy and Industry MCQs
71. Rourkela Steel Plant is located in:
A) Sundargarh
B) Sambalpur
C) Jharsuguda
D) Keonjhar
Answer: A) Sundargarh
72. Rourkela Steel Plant was established with collaboration from:
A) Germany
B) Japan
C) Russia
D) France
Answer: A) Germany
73. Paradip Port is located in which district?
A) Jagatsinghpur
B) Puri
C) Balasore
D) Ganjam
Answer: A) Jagatsinghpur
74. Talcher is famous for:
A) Coal
B) Tea
C) Petroleum
D) Gold
Answer: A) Coal
75. Odisha is one of India's major producers of:
A) Iron ore
B) Tea
C) Cotton
D) Rubber
Answer: A) Iron ore
76. NALCO's major aluminium complex is associated with:
A) Angul and Damanjodi
B) Puri and Cuttack
C) Sambalpur and Bargarh
D) Balasore and Bhadrak
Answer: A) Angul and Damanjodi
77. Damanjodi is associated with:
A) NALCO
B) Rourkela Steel Plant
C) Paradip Port
D) HAL
Answer: A) NALCO
78. Talcher coalfield is located in:
A) Angul
B) Puri
C) Ganjam
D) Koraput
Answer: A) Angul
79. Barbil is particularly famous for:
A) Iron ore
B) Coal
C) Bauxite
D) Petroleum
Answer: A) Iron ore
80. Paradip is primarily important for its:
A) Airport
B) Major seaport
C) Textile industry
D) Tea plantations
Answer: B) Major seaport
Odisha Wildlife and Environment MCQs
81. Similipal Biosphere Reserve is located in:
A) Mayurbhanj
B) Ganjam
C) Koraput
D) Puri
Answer: A) Mayurbhanj
82. Bhitarkanika National Park is famous for:
A) Crocodiles
B) Lions
C) Elephants only
D) Camels
Answer: A) Crocodiles
83. Nandankanan Zoological Park is located near:
A) Bhubaneswar
B) Puri
C) Cuttack
D) Sambalpur
Answer: A) Bhubaneswar
84. Nandankanan is especially famous for:
A) White tigers
B) Asiatic lions
C) Snow leopards
D) Kangaroos
Answer: A) White tigers
85. Olive Ridley turtles are famous for mass nesting at:
A) Gahirmatha
B) Daringbadi
C) Deomali
D) Hirakud
Answer: A) Gahirmatha
86. Gahirmatha is located in:
A) Odisha
B) West Bengal
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Gujarat
Answer: A) Odisha
87. Which lake is an important wintering ground for migratory birds?
A) Chilika
B) Ansupa
C) Kanjia
D) Sara
Answer: A) Chilika
88. Chilika is famous for which marine mammal?
A) Irrawaddy dolphin
B) Blue whale
C) Dugong
D) Orca
Answer: A) Irrawaddy dolphin
89. Daringbadi is popularly known as:
A) Kashmir of Odisha
B) Queen of Odisha
C) Scotland of Odisha
D) Switzerland of Odisha
Answer: A) Kashmir of Odisha
90. Daringbadi is located in which district?
A) Kandhamal
B) Koraput
C) Gajapati
D) Rayagada
Answer: A) Kandhamal
Mixed Odisha GK MCQs
91. Which city is known as the Silver City of Odisha?
A) Cuttack
B) Bhubaneswar
C) Puri
D) Sambalpur
Answer: A) Cuttack
92. Cuttack is particularly famous for:
A) Silver filigree work
B) Blue pottery
C) Madhubani painting
D) Carpet weaving
Answer: A) Silver filigree work
93. Odisha's traditional silver filigree work is called:
A) Tarakasi
B) Pattachitra
C) Bandha
D) Ikat
Answer: A) Tarakasi
94. Pattachitra painting is particularly associated with:
A) Raghurajpur
B) Rourkela
C) Talcher
D) Baripada
Answer: A) Raghurajpur
95. Raghurajpur is located in which district?
A) Puri
B) Cuttack
C) Khordha
D) Ganjam
Answer: A) Puri
96. Sambalpuri sarees are famous for which traditional textile technique?
A) Ikat
B) Kalamkari
C) Chikankari
D) Phulkari
Answer: A) Ikat
97. Which city is famous for Sambalpuri textile?
A) Sambalpur
B) Puri
C) Cuttack
D) Balasore
Answer: A) Sambalpur
98. Barabati Fort is located in:
A) Cuttack
B) Puri
C) Bhubaneswar
D) Sambalpur
Answer: A) Cuttack
99. Which famous cricket stadium is located in Cuttack?
A) Barabati Stadium
B) Kalinga Stadium
C) Birsa Stadium
D) Nehru Stadium
Answer: A) Barabati Stadium
100. Kalinga Stadium is located in:
A) Cuttack
B) Bhubaneswar
C) Puri
D) Rourkela
Answer: B) Bhubaneswar
Odisha GK Quick Answer Key
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| 1–10 | A, A, B, B, A, A, A, B, B, B |
| 11–20 | B, B, B, A, A, C, A, B, B, A |
| 21–30 | C, B, A, A, B, A, A, A, B, A |
| 31–40 | B, A, A, A, A, B, B, A, A, B |
| 41–50 | A, B, B, A, C, B, A, A, A, A |
| 51–60 | A, B, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A |
| 61–70 | A, B, B, B, C, B, B, C, B, B |
| 71–80 | A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, B |
| 81–90 | A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A |
| 91–100 | A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, B |
Quick Revision: Important Odisha GK Facts
| Topic | Answer |
|---|---|
| Area | 155,707 square kilometers |
| Coastline | 485 Kilometers |
| Districts | 30 |
| Blocks | 314 |
| Gram Panchayats | 6794 |
| Land Borders Shares with States | West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhatishgarh, Andhra Pradesh |
| Area Rank in India | 8th Largest State |
| Odisha Formation Day | 1 April 1936 |
| Former Capital | Cuttack |
| Present Capital | Bhubaneswar |
| Classical Language | Odia |
| Classical status | 2014 |
| Famous ancient ruler | Kharavela |
| Famous inscription | Hathigumpha |
| Classical dance | Odissi |
| Famous lagoon | Chilika |
| Major dam | Hirakud Dam |
| Major river | Mahanadi |
| Famous temple | Jagannath Temple, Puri |
| Famous Sun Temple | Konark |
| Major festival | Rath Yatra |
Frequently Asked Questions About Odisha GK
Which Odisha GK topics are most important for competitive exams?
Focus especially on Odisha history, Kalinga history, geography, rivers, dams, temples, Odia literature, art and culture, tribal communities, wildlife, economy, industries and Odisha polity.
Which Odisha GK questions are commonly asked in OSSC and OSSSC exams?
Questions about Odisha formation, important personalities, districts, rivers, dams, national parks, temples, festivals, literature, traditional art and industries are among the important areas to revise.
What is the best way to prepare Odisha GK?
Divide your preparation into three parts:
- Static Odisha GK – history, geography, culture and polity.
- Current Odisha Affairs – government schemes, appointments, awards, sports and developments.
- MCQ Practice – regularly solve questions and revise incorrect answers.
How can I improve my score in Odisha GK?
Practice 20–30 MCQs every day, maintain a short revision notebook, and repeatedly revise facts that you get wrong. Topic-wise practice is particularly useful before competitive examinations.
Final Words
These 100 Odisha GK MCQs with answers provide a useful foundation for competitive-exam preparation. Don't simply memorize the answers—understand the facts behind them. This makes it easier to solve questions when an examination changes the wording or presents the information in a different format.