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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 41

SSC MTS - 19 July 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q41

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The Barabati Fort is situated in the city of

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e Cuttack.

  • Barabati Fort, built by the Ganga dynasty on the banks of River Mahanadi, is one of the most sought-after tourist attractions of Cuttack.
  • Located near the Baliyatra Ground, this ruined fort stands on the west side of the Millennium City.
  • According to historians, Barabati Fort once housed a nine-storey palace. While the fort is spread over an area of 102 acres, it has a 20-yard wide moat to protect the structure.