SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 36

SSC GD Constable (English) - 25 Jan 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q36

Who won the bypoll election and became Member of Legislative Assembly from Brajarajnagar constituency in Odisha, India in 2022?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Alaka Mohanty

  • Mrs. Alaka Mohanty (wife of Mr. Kishore Kumar Mohanty) of the BJD is the current MLA from Brajarajnagar Assembly Constituency, having won the seat in the 2022 State by-elections (held following her husband's tragic death). 
  • Brajarajnagar is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in Jharsuguda district, Odisha.
  • This constituency covers Brajarajnagar, Belpahar, Lakhanpur block, and Jharsuguda block.