Preparing for PEO, OPSC ASO, Odisha Police SI and Constable examinations? Regular practice of GK/GS Previous Year Question Paper-based questions is an effective way to improve your preparation and understand the type of questions commonly asked in competitive examinations.
In this practice set, we have included 20 important GK/GS MCQs covering Indian Polity, History, Geography, General Science, Economics, Sports, Environment and General Knowledge. Each question includes the correct answer along with a short explanation for better understanding.
📝 Important GK/GS MCQ Practice
The questions are designed to help candidates revise important concepts and practice objective-type questions. Topics such as Articles 19–22, Constitution of India, Bhagat Singh, Din-i-Ilahi, Sodium Hydroxide, Stockholm Convention, Lavani, UPI, Dal Lake, Lushai Hills and India’s Independence are covered in this set.
For candidates preparing for OSSSC PEO, OPSC ASO, Odisha Police SI and Constable exams, solving such GK/GS questions regularly can help improve accuracy and confidence.
1. Which articles of the Indian Constitution guarantee the Right to Freedom?
Articles 14–18
Articles 19–22
Articles 23–24
Articles 25–28
Articles 19 to 22 of the Indian Constitution deal with the Right to Freedom.
2. Which Indian city was included in Time magazine’s World’s Greatest Places of 2022?
Ahmedabad
Mumbai
New Delhi
Bengaluru
Ahmedabad was included in Time magazine’s World’s Greatest Places of 2022.
3. When was the Constitution of India adopted by the Constituent Assembly?
15 August 1947
26 January 1950
26 November 1949
9 December 1946
The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India on 26 November 1949.
4. Who authored the essay titled ‘Why I Am an Atheist’?
Mahatma Gandhi
Bhagat Singh
Subhas Chandra Bose
Jawaharlal Nehru
Bhagat Singh wrote the famous essay ‘Why I Am an Atheist’.
5. Who won the silver medal for India at the 2022 World Athletics Championships?
Neeraj Chopra
Avinash Sable
Eldhose Paul
Murali Sreeshankar
Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal in the men’s javelin throw at the 2022 World Athletics Championships; India did not win a gold medal at that championship.
6. What was the designated period for India’s Fourth Five-Year Plan?
1956–1961
1961–1966
1969–1974
1974–1979
The Fourth Five-Year Plan covered the period from 1969 to 1974.
7. Which player is associated with the sport of Badminton?
P. V. Sindhu
Neeraj Chopra
Sunil Chhetri
Bajrang Punia
P. V. Sindhu is a renowned Indian badminton player.
8. Which Mughal ruler created the new religion called Din-i-Ilahi?
Babur
Humayun
Akbar
Aurangzeb
Mughal Emperor Akbar introduced Din-i-Ilahi in 1582.
9. What is the chemical formula for Sodium Hydroxide?
The chemical formula of Sodium Hydroxide is NaOH.
10. What environmental issue is the Stockholm Convention related to?
Ozone depletion
Persistent Organic Pollutants
Climate change
Water pollution
The Stockholm Convention focuses on eliminating or reducing Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).
11. Who was the founder of the Imperial Cholas?
Rajendra Chola I
Vijayalaya Chola
Rajaraja Chola I
Karikala Chola
Vijayalaya Chola is regarded as the founder of the Imperial Chola dynasty.
12. Which cricketer was the first to score 3,500 runs in T20 International history?
Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma
Babar Azam
Martin Guptill
Rohit Sharma became the first cricketer to reach the milestone of 3,500 T20 International runs.
13. To which state does the folk dance Lavani belong?
Gujarat
Rajasthan
Maharashtra
Punjab
Lavani is a traditional folk dance form associated with Maharashtra.
14. Who has the power to establish Joint Public Service Commissions?
President of India
Parliament
Supreme Court
State Legislature
Under Article 315, Parliament can provide for a Joint Public Service Commission for two or more states.
15. What is the common name for the chemical compound CaO?
Slaked lime
Quicklime
Baking soda
Bleaching powder
CaO is calcium oxide, commonly known as quicklime.
16. What is the full form of UPI in the context of digital payments?
Unified Payment Interface
Unified Payments Interface
Universal Payments India
United Payment Infrastructure
UPI stands for Unified Payments Interface.
17. What is the chemical symbol for the element Gold?
Au is the chemical symbol for gold, derived from the Latin word ‘aurum’.
18. In which city is the famous Dal Lake located?
Leh
Srinagar
Jammu
Shimla
Dal Lake is a famous lake located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
19. In which state are the Lushai Hills located?
Manipur
Nagaland
Mizoram
Tripura
The Lushai Hills are located mainly in Mizoram.
20. Who was the British Prime Minister during India’s Independence?
Winston Churchill
Clement Attlee
Anthony Eden
Harold Macmillan
Clement Attlee was the British Prime Minister when India became independent on 15 August 1947.
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🎯 Why Practice GK/GS Previous Year Question Paper?
GK/GS is an important section in many Odisha competitive examinations. Practising previous-year-question-paper-style MCQs helps you:
- Understand the pattern of objective questions
- Revise important GK and GS concepts
- Improve speed and accuracy
- Identify frequently asked topics
- Strengthen preparation for competitive examinations
- Test your knowledge through MCQ practice
🔥 PEO, OPSC ASO, Odisha Police SI & Constable Preparation
If you are preparing for PEO, OPSC ASO, Odisha Police SI or Constable, make GK/GS revision a regular part of your study routine. Focus on Indian Polity, History, Geography, General Science, Economy, Environment, Sports and important national and Odisha-related topics.
Attempt the complete GK/GS Previous Year Question Paper practice set and check your answers with the explanations provided.
📌 Final Words
This PEO, OPSC ASO, Odisha Police SI, Constable GK/GS Previous Year Question Paper practice set is useful for candidates who want to strengthen their General Knowledge and General Studies preparation. Keep practising MCQs regularly and revise important facts multiple times before the examination.
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