Odisha Gk

For OSCC JAHO/SI of POLICE Exam

1.

Which among the following was the first establishment of Dutch in current territories of Odisha?
[A] Calcutta
[B] Chinsura
[C] Pippli
[D] Balasore

Pippli

Explanation

2.

Gahirmatha marine wild sanctuary is home to which of the following endangered species?
[A]Dolphins
[B]Olive Ridley sea turtles
[C]Salt Crocodiles
[D]None of the above

Olive Ridley sea turtles

Explanation

3.

Which of the following place is famous for the historic Salt Satygraha of 1930?
[A]Kaliakata
[B]Inchudi
[C]Kuchai
[D]Kuliana

Inchudi

Explanation

4.

When did Bhubaneswar become capital city of Odisha?
[A]1936
[B]1940
[C]1945
[D]1948

1948

Explanation

5.

Sudarshan Pattnaik is a famous personality in which among the following field?
[A]Dance
[B]Sand art
[C]Music
[D]Sports

Sand art

Explanation

6.

In which year “Odisha Bigyan Academy” was established?
[A]1980
[B]1981
[C]1979
[D]1982

1981

Explanation

7.

Who among the following founded the Bhoi Dynasty?
[A]Govinda Vidyadhara
[B]Mukunda Deva
[C]Prataparudra Deva
[D]Raghubhanja Chhotray

Govinda Vidyadhara

Explanation

8.

The Oriya Poet Sarala Dasa was a contemparory of ___?
[A]Govinda Vidyadhara
[B]Prataparudra Deva
[C]Kapilendra Deva
[D]None of the above

Kapilendra Deva

Explanation

9.

The ruler of Eastern Ganga dynasty who is known to have built the Konark temple is?
[A]Indravarman
[B]Anantavarman
[C]Narasimhadeva I
[D]Anagabhimadeva

Narasimhadeva I

Explanation

10.

Hathigumpha inscription at Udayagiri is related to___?
[A]Satakarni
[B]Kharavela
[C]Chandragupta
[D]Pusyamitra

Karavela

11.

What percentage of total population of Odisha lives in rural areas?
[A]70.15%
[B]76.80%
[C]83.32%
[D]80.10%

83.32%

Explanation

12.

Which of the following is called “Gem of Odisha Culture”?
[A]Mukteswara Temple
[B]Jagannatha Temple
[C]Lingaraja Temple
[D]Sun Temple

Mukteswara Temple

Explanation

13.

Which among the following is the World Heritage Site?
[A]Lingaraja Temple
[B]Suntemple Konarka
[C]Jagannatha Temple
[D]Jain cave of Udayagiri

Suntemple Konarka

Explanation

14.

Match the following protected areas of Odisha with correct location:
a. Simplipal Tiger Reserve 1. Mayurbhanj
b. Nandankanan National Park 2. Bhubaneswar
c. Bhaitarnika National Park 3. Kendrapara
d. Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary 4. Naupada
[A]a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
[B]a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
[C]a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
[D]a-1, b-2, c-4, d-2

a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4

15.

As per 2011 census, what is the population density of Odisha?
[A]270
[B]240
[C]278
[D]269

269

Explanation

16.

Who is author of the book “Purnachandra Oriya Bashakosha”?
[A]Kilindi Charan Patnaik
[B]Gopal Chandra Praharaj
[C]Gopabhandu Das
[D]Bhagavali Charan Panigrahi

Gopal Chandra Praharaj

Explanation

17.

In which year Ghandiji visited Odisha for the first time?
[A]1923
[B]1919
[C]1924
[D]1921

1921

Explanation

18.

Identify the largest and smallest district of Odisha?
[A]Mayurbhanj and Balasore
[B]Angul and Mayurbhanj
[C]Mayurbhanj and Jagatsinghpur
[D]Boudh and Sudargarh

Mayurbhanj and Jagatsinghpur

Explanation

19.

Who among the following composed the song “Sarvesam Jananee Bharata”?
[A]Radhanatha Ray
[B]Fakir Mohan Senapati
[C]Madhusudhan Rao
[D]Gangadhar Meher

Radhanatha Ray

Explanation

20.

On which date Iram incident was happened?
[A]28 September 1943
[B]30 August 1939
[C]28 September 1942
[D]30 August 1939

28 September 1942