Odisha History & Culture MCQ 2026 – 50 Important Questions
Prepare for OSSSC PEO, Odisha Police SI, Odisha Police Constable, OPSC ASO and other Odisha competitive examinations with this set of 50 important Odisha History & Culture MCQs.
This mock test covers important topics from Odisha’s ancient, medieval and modern history, along with Odisha literature, culture, personalities, movements, temples, dynasties and important historical events.
Topics Covered
- Ancient History of Odisha
- Kalinga War and Emperor Ashoka
- Kharavela and the Mahameghavahana dynasty
- Eastern Ganga Dynasty
- Gajapati Dynasty
- Bhoi Dynasty
- Somavamsi Dynasty
- Paika Rebellion
- Utkal Sabha and Utkal Sammilani
- Odisha’s freedom movement
- Prajamandal movements
- Odisha’s formation as a separate province
- Odia literature and famous writers
- Odia language and classical language status
- Famous temples and religious traditions
- Jagannath Culture
- Famous personalities of Odisha
- Odisha art, festivals and traditions
These Odisha History & Culture MCQs are useful for candidates preparing for OSSSC PEO, OPSC ASO, Odisha Police SI, Odisha Police Constable and other Odisha government examinations in 2026.
Why Practice These Questions?
Regular practice of Odisha GK questions helps candidates revise important historical facts, personalities, movements, literature and cultural heritage in a structured way. Each question includes the correct answer and a short explanation for better revision.
Start the 50-question Odisha History & Culture Mock Test and check your preparation level.
1. Who was the founder of the Suryavamsi Gajapati dynasty in Odisha?
Kapilendra Deva founded the Suryavamsi Gajapati dynasty and began the Kapilabda era in 1435.
2. Which Afghan ruler of Bengal invaded Odisha in 1568?
Sulaiman Karrani, the Sultan of Bengal, conquered Odisha in 1568 after the defeat of Mukundadeva.
3. Who built the famous Sun Temple at Konark?
The Konark Sun Temple was built in the 13th century during the reign of Ganga king Narasimhadeva I.
4. Which temple in Odisha is conceived as the chariot of the Sun God with twelve pairs of wheels?
The Konark Sun Temple is a monumental representation of the Sun God’s chariot with twelve pairs of wheels.
5. Which religion was patronized by King Kharavela of Kalinga?
Kharavela was a prominent patron of Jainism.
6. Who was the ruler of Odisha during the visit of Sri Chaitanya?
Sri Chaitanya came to Odisha during the reign of Gajapati Prataparudradeva.
7. Who was the founder of the Ganga dynasty in Odisha?
Chodaganga Deva is recognized as the founder of the Eastern Ganga dynasty in Odisha.
8. Which dynasty followed the Ganga dynasty as the major ruling dynasty of medieval Odisha?
The Suryavamsi Gajapati dynasty followed the Ganga dynasty as a major ruling dynasty of Odisha.
9. Where is Rani Gumpha located?
Rani Gumpha is the largest and most prominent cave of the Khandagiri-Udayagiri complex.
10. Which city was the capital of Odisha before independence?
Cuttack served as the capital of Odisha before Bhubaneswar became the capital after independence.
11. In which year was Odia awarded Classical Language status?
Odia was declared a Classical Language of India in 2014.
12. Who was the first major poet of the Mahima Dharma tradition?
Bhima Bhoi was the most prominent poet and literary voice of the Mahima Dharma tradition.
13. Who is widely known as the father of modern Odia literature?
Fakir Mohan Senapati is widely regarded as the father of modern Odia literature.
14. Who is popularly known as Santakabi of Odisha?
Bhima Bhoi is popularly known as Santakabi in Odisha.
15. Who formed the Utkal Union Conference in December 1903?
Madhusudan Das was the principal architect and founder of the Utkal Sammilani.
16. Who wrote Vilanka Ramayana?
Vilanka Ramayana is attributed to Sarala Das.
17. Who is popularly known as Utkal Gaurav?
Madhusudan Das is popularly known as Utkal Gaurav.
18. Who founded the Satyabadi School with a nationalist spirit?
Gopabandhu Das founded the Satyabadi Bana Vidyalaya at Sakhigopal in 1909.
19. Where was Utkal Sabha founded in 1882?
Utkal Sabha was established at Cuttack in 1882.
20. In which year was the Utkal Sammilani founded?
The Utkal Sammilani was founded in December 1903.
21. In which year was the Kalinga War fought?
The Great Kalinga War took place in 261 BC.
22. On which river did the Kalinga War take place?
The Kalinga War is traditionally associated with the Daya River near Dhauli.
23. Which Mauryan ruler invaded Kalinga in 261 BC?
Mauryan emperor Ashoka invaded Kalinga in 261 BC.
24. The details of Ashoka’s Kalinga War are given in which Rock Edict?
Ashoka’s XIII Rock Edict contains his account of the Kalinga War and its consequences.
25. After the Kalinga War, Ashoka adopted the policy of:
After the Kalinga War, Ashoka emphasized Dharmavijaya, or victory through Dhamma.
26. Where is the Jaugada Rock Edict of Ashoka located?
The Jaugada Rock Edicts are located at Jaugada in present-day Ganjam district of Odisha.
27. Dhauli Hills are located on the bank of which river?
Dhauli is situated on the bank of the Daya River.
28. The Jagannath Temple at Puri was constructed under which dynasty?
Construction of the present Jagannath Temple began under the Eastern Ganga dynasty.
29. Who founded the Bhoi dynasty in Odisha?
Govinda Vidyadhara founded the Bhoi dynasty after the fall of the Gajapati line.
30. When did Maratha rule begin in Odisha?
Maratha rule began in Odisha in 1751.
31. Which inscription mentions Kharavela’s connection with the Mahameghavahana family of the Chedi clan?
The Hathigumpha Inscription is the principal source for information about King Kharavela.
32. Which ancient name is associated with Odisha?
Kalinga is one of the best-known ancient names associated with present-day Odisha.
33. Who led the Paika Rebellion of 1817?
Bakshi Jagabandhu led the Paika Rebellion against British rule in Odisha in 1817.
34. Who composed Chandi Purana and Vilanka Ramayana?
Both Chandi Purana and Vilanka Ramayana are attributed to Sarala Dasa.
35. Who wrote Abakasa Chinta?
Abakasa Chinta is a work associated with Pandit Gopabandhu Das.
36. Who wrote the poetry book Bandira Atmakatha?
Bandira Atmakatha is a well-known poetic work of Gopabandhu Das.
37. Who started the newspaper The Samaja?
Gopabandhu Das founded The Samaja in 1919.
38. When did Odisha become a separate province?
Odisha became a separate province on 1 April 1936.
39. Who started the weekly newspaper Prajatantra at Balasore in 1923?
Harekrushna Mahatab started the weekly Prajatantra at Balasore in 1923.
40. The famous work Gita Govinda was written by whom?
Gita Govinda was composed by the Sanskrit poet Jayadeva.
41. In which language was Gita Govinda written?
Jayadeva composed Gita Govinda in Sanskrit.
42. Sarala Dasa, regarded as a major originator of Odia literature, belonged to which century?
Sarala Dasa is generally placed in the 15th century.
43. Who is recognized as the founder of the Utkal Sammilani?
Madhusudan Das was the founder and principal leader of the Utkal Sammilani.
44. Who wrote Stuti Chintamani?
Stuti Chintamani is a celebrated devotional work of Bhima Bhoi.
45. Ekamra Kshetra is another name for which city?
Bhubaneswar is traditionally known as Ekamra Kshetra.
46. Who was known as Utkalamani?
Pandit Gopabandhu Das is popularly known as Utkalamani.
47. Who wrote Odisha’s State Song ‘Bande Utkala Janani’?
Bande Utkala Janani was written by Laxmikanta Mohapatra.
48. Who translated the Bhagavata Purana into Odia?
Jagannatha Dasa composed the Odia Bhagabata, an influential Odia rendering of the Bhagavata Purana.
49. To whom did Sri Chaitanya give the title ‘Atibadi’?
Jagannatha Dasa is traditionally associated with the title Atibadi given by Sri Chaitanya.
50. Which festival is celebrated as Dola Purnima in Odisha?
Dola Purnima is associated with the Holi festival and the worship of Radha-Krishna in Odisha.
51. The 13th-century Biraja Temple is located in which district?
The historic Biraja Temple is located at Jajpur in Odisha.
52. In which temple is the Magha Saptami festival prominently observed in Odisha?
Magha Saptami is prominently associated with the Sun Temple at Konark and Chandrabhaga.
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