10000+ Odisha GK Questions and answers
Q. In Ancient times, Odisha was known by the name of
a. Konkan
b. Kalinga
c. Kurukshetra
d. None of the above
Ans: Kalinga
Q. 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
Q. 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
Q. The Lingaraj Temple at Bhubaneswar was constructed by the
a. Satavahana Dynasty
b. Ganga Dynasty
c. Soma Dynasty
d. Naga Dynasty
Ans: Soma Dynasty
Q. 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
Q. Which poet is known as the Kabi Samrata?
a. Radhanath Ray
b. Baladev Ratha
c. Upendra Bhanja
d. Gopabandhu Dash
Ans: Upendra Bhanja
Q. Which is the Odisha state Bird?
a. Bluejay
b. Cardinal
c. Black francolin
d. Great hornbill
Ans: Bluejay
Q. Hirakud dam was built on which river?
a. Rushikulya
b. Mahanadicorrect
c. Gandaki
d. None
Ans: Mahanadi
Q. When was the super cyclone held in Odisha?
a. 1990
b. 1995
c. 1999
d. 2000
Ans: 1999
Q. Which one was the capital of Odisha before Bhubneswar?
a. Cuttack
b. Puri
c. Rourkela
d. Berhampur
Ans: Cuttack
Q. The Jagannath Puri Temple was built in the year?
a. 1001
b. 1109
c. 1150
d. 1161
Ans: 1161
Q. Total Number of District in Odisha?
a. 82
b. 30
c. 23
d. None of These
Ans: 30
Q. Total Number of Lok sabha seats in Odisha?
a. 52
b. 51
c. 21
d. None of These
Ans: 21
