Are you preparing for OSSSC PEO, OPSC ASO, Odisha Police SI, or Constable examinations? Regular practice of General Knowledge (GK) and General Studies (GS) questions is essential for improving your score in competitive examinations.
This PEO, OPSC ASO, Odisha Police SI, Constable | GK/GS Previous Year Question Paper practice set contains 20 important questions covering Indian History, Indian Polity, Geography, General Science, Odisha GK, Economy, and Culture.
GK/GS Previous Year Question Paper Practice
The questions in this practice set are useful for candidates preparing for various Odisha government competitive examinations. The questions cover topics such as the Ganga River Basin, Odisha history, Indian Constitution, World War I, Bharat Ratna, scientific facts, Indian economy and Indian culture.
Important GK/GS Questions for PEO, OPSC ASO & Odisha Police Exams
1. Which acid is used in lead-acid storage batteries?
Hydrochloric Acid
Sulphuric Acid
Nitric Acid
Acetic Acid
Sulphuric Acid (H₂SO₄) is used as the electrolyte in lead-acid storage batteries.
2. How many Supreme Court judges in India have been successfully impeached so far?
No Supreme Court judge in India has been successfully impeached by Parliament so far.
3. Which river in India has the largest river basin?
Ganga
Godavari
Brahmaputra
Indus
The Ganga has the largest river basin in India.
4. Which city in Odisha is popularly known as ‘Ispat Nagar’?
Rourkela
Cuttack
Bhubaneswar
Sambalpur
Rourkela is popularly known as ‘Ispat Nagar’ because of the Rourkela Steel Plant.
5. What is the chemical symbol for Fluorine?
The chemical symbol of Fluorine is F.
6. Where was the Utkal Sabha founded in 1882?
Cuttack
Puri
Bhubaneswar
Balasore
The Utkal Sabha was founded at Cuttack in 1882 and played an important role in Odisha’s political and social awakening.
7. Who was the first non-Indian recipient of the Bharat Ratna?
Nelson Mandela
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
Aung San Suu Kyi
Dalai Lama
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, also known as Frontier Gandhi, was the first non-Indian recipient of the Bharat Ratna in 1987.
8. Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers Parliament to constitute Administrative Tribunals?
Article 312
Article 323A
Article 324
Article 315
Article 323A empowers Parliament to provide for the establishment of Administrative Tribunals for service-related matters.
9. In which year did the First World War begin?
The First World War began in 1914 and continued until 1918.
10. Which biosphere reserve is located in Andhra Pradesh?
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve
Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve is located in Andhra Pradesh, mainly in the Tirupati region.
11. What was the first artificial satellite launched by India?
Rohini
Aryabhata
INSAT-1A
Bhaskara-I
Aryabhata was India’s first artificial satellite, launched on 19 April 1975.
12. Who appoints the Chairman of a State Public Service Commission?
President of India
Prime Minister
Governor of the State
Chief Minister
Under Article 316, the Chairman and members of a State Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governor of the state.
13. Who headed the Second Backward Classes Commission in India?
B. P. Mandal
Kaka Kalelkar
M. C. Chagla
S. R. Das
B. P. Mandal headed the Second Backward Classes Commission, popularly known as the Mandal Commission.
14. What is the full form of SIDBI?
Small Industries Development Bank of India
State Industries Development Bank of India
Small Investment Development Bank of India
Small Industrial Deposit Bank of India
SIDBI stands for Small Industries Development Bank of India.
15. Which city is known as the ‘Electronic City’ of India?
Hyderabad
Bengaluru
Pune
Chennai
Bengaluru is widely known as the ‘Electronic City’ of India and is a major technology hub.
16. Who wrote the book ‘The Indian War of Independence’?
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
V. D. Savarkar
Subhas Chandra Bose
Lala Lajpat Rai
V. D. Savarkar wrote ‘The Indian War of Independence’, a book about the Revolt of 1857.
17. In which year was the National Food Security Act enacted in India?
The National Food Security Act (NFSA) was enacted in 2013 to provide food and nutritional security to eligible people.
18. During which period did the Marathas rule in Odisha?
1568–1603
1603–1640
1751–1803
1803–1857
The Marathas ruled Odisha from 1751 to 1803, after which the British took control of Odisha.
19. Aluminum is an example of which type of material?
Non-metal
Metal
Metalloid
Insulator
Aluminum is a metal and is known for being lightweight, malleable and a good conductor of electricity.
20. The Ghoomar dance is associated with which Indian state?
Gujarat
Rajasthan
Punjab
Haryana
Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan, performed especially on festive and ceremonial occasions.
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Why Practice Previous Year GK/GS Questions?
Previous year and previous-year-style questions help candidates understand the question pattern, frequently tested topics, difficulty level and important areas of the syllabus.
For PEO, OPSC ASO, Odisha Police SI and Constable preparation, candidates should regularly revise:
- Indian Constitution and Polity
- Odisha History and Geography
- Indian History
- General Science
- Current Affairs
- Economy
- Important Organizations
- Awards and Honours
- Indian Culture and Dance
- Rivers, Cities and States
PEO GK/GS Preparation
For PEO (Panchayat Executive Officer) preparation, General Knowledge and General Studies are important areas to practice regularly. Candidates should focus especially on Odisha-related GK along with Indian History, Geography, Polity and General Science.
OPSC ASO GK/GS Preparation
Candidates preparing for OPSC ASO should practice a wide range of GK and GS questions. Solving MCQs regularly can help improve speed, accuracy and familiarity with competitive-exam questions.
Odisha Police SI & Constable GK/GS Preparation
For Odisha Police SI and Constable examinations, candidates should give special attention to Odisha GK, Indian Polity, History, Geography, General Science and current affairs.
Regular MCQ practice can help candidates identify weak areas and improve their overall preparation.
Practice More GK/GS MCQs
This 20-question practice set is useful for quick revision. After completing the questions, review the explanations and revise the topics where you made mistakes.
If you are preparing for PEO, OPSC ASO, Odisha Police SI, or Constable exams, continue practicing previous year questions and mock tests regularly.
Final Words
Consistent practice is one of the best ways to improve performance in competitive examinations. Use this PEO, OPSC ASO, Odisha Police SI, Constable | GK/GS Previous Year Question Paper practice set for revision and test your knowledge with important GK/GS MCQs.
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