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

Q: Who was the founder of the ancient Kalinga Empire, which is now part of Odisha?
A: King Kharavela

Q: In which year did the Kalinga War take place?
A: 261 BCE

Q: Which famous king converted to Buddhism after the Kalinga War?
A: Emperor Ashoka

Q: When was the state of Odisha formed?
A: April 1, 1936

Q: Who was the first Chief Minister of Odisha?
A: Harekrushna Mahatab

Q: Name the historical capital of the Kalinga Empire.
A: Sisupalgarh

Q: Which famous ancient university was located in Odisha?
A: Ratnagiri University

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Q: What is the name of the famous treaty signed between the British East India Company and the Marathas ?
A: Treaty of Deogaon (1803)

Q: Who was the last independent ruler of the princely state of Khurda?
A: Mukunda Deva II

Q: Name the prominent Odia freedom fighter who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.
A: Gopabandhu Das

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