GK Questions on Odisha: Key Topics for Board, B.Ed, and SI Exams

Q: Which famous pass connects Odisha with Chhattisgarh?
A: Simlipal Pass

Q: What is the literacy rate of Odisha? (As of 2024)
A: Approximately 72.9%

Q: Which river is known as the “Ganges of Odisha”?
A: Mahanadi

Q: Name the first woman Chief Minister of Odisha.
A: Nandini Satpathy

Q: Which Indian President visited Odisha in 2021?
A: Ram Nath Kovind

Q: Name the famous dam located on the Mahanadi River in Odisha.
A: Hirakud Dam

Q: What is the staple diet of the people in Odisha?
A: Rice and Fish Curry

Q: Which festival in Odisha is celebrated with traditional boat races?
A: Boita Bandana

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