SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 29

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 2 Feb 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q29

Kalinga is present-day coastal _______.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Odisha.

Kalinga was an ancient region located on the eastern coast of India. It corresponds largely to the modern-day state of Odisha, with parts extending into northern Andhra Pradesh. The region gained historical prominence due to the Kalinga War fought by Emperor Ashoka.