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1. Who described himself as the “Supreme Leader of Kalinga”?
[A] Kharavela
[B] Ashoka
[C] Bhima Deva II
[D] Chodagangadeva
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Correct Answer: A [Kharavela]
Notes:
Kharavela was a king of the Mahameghavahana dynasty, which emerges after the Muryan empire came to end. Hastigumpha (Elephant Cave) inscription belongs to him.
2. According to the Hastigumpha inscription who was defeated by Kharavela?
[A] Narasinghavarman I
[B] Simhavishnu
[C] Satkarni I
[D] Gautamiputra Satkarni
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Correct Answer: C [Satkarni I]
Notes:
Satkarni I ruled for 9 years. Nanaghat inscription of his queen Nayanika is a depiction of his kingdom. He was defeated by Kharavela. After conquering west Malwa Satkarni I performed Ashwamedha sacrifice and took the tile Dakshinapath- Pati.
3. Sailodvabhavas used to follow which deity?
[A] Shaivism
[B] Buddhism
[C] Jainism
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Shaivism]
Notes:
Sailodvabhavas used to follow Shaivism. They built Parashurameshvara shiva temple in Bhubaneswar (650 AD)
4. What are the different units of land under Gajapati dynasty?
[A] Guntha
[B] Mana
[C] Bati
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Guntha (20 cubic sq), Mana (25 Gunthas), Bati (20 Manas) were the different units of Land under the Gajapati dynasty.
5. “Amils” were associated with which department of Maratha administration of Odisha?
[A] Investigation
[B] Civil cases
[C] Criminal cases
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Amils were empowered for investigation as well as handling of civil and criminal cases.
6. By which treaty East India Company acquired the Diwani rights of Bengal, Bihar and Odisha?
[A] First Treaty of Allahabad
[B] Treaty of Purandar
[C] Treaty of Bassin
[D] Second treaty of Allahabad
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Correct Answer: D [Second treaty of Allahabad]
Notes:
East India Company acquired the Diwani rights from Shah Alam II by the Second Treaty of Allahabad on 12 August 1765 by ana annual payment of 26 Lakhs.
7. In the year 1849 which part of Odisha came under the direct control of British by the application of Doctrine of Lapse?
[A] Satara
[B] Cuttack
[C] Sambalpur
[D] Koraput
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Correct Answer: C [Sambalpur]
Notes:
The doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie. In the year 1848, it brought Satara (Maharashtra) as the first place under the direct control of the British. Sambalpur of Odisha faced the same in the year 1849.
8. What was/ were the main reason for Gumsar Rebellion?
[A] Suppression of Meriah
[B] Forceful collection of land revenue up to 50%
[C] Death of Dhananjay Bhanja
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
First- Suppression of Meriah, Second- Forceful collection of land revenue up to 50%, Third- Bitter relation between Bhanja rulers and British. Fourth- Death of Dhananjay Bhanja (Immediate cause).
9. What are the main agendas of the Non-cooperation movement of Odisha?
a) Boycott of schools and colleges
b) Boycott of British goods
c) Boycott of courts
d) Boycott of Government services
[A] a&b
[B] a&d
[C] a,b&c
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Agendas of the first phase- Boycott of schools and colleges, Boycott of British goods, Boycott off courts, Boycott of Government services
Agendas of the second phase- Hindu Muslim unity, Promotion of khadar, Removal of untouchability, Promotion of national education
10. Odisha was divided into how many units under the British administration?
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Correct Answer: C [3]
Notes:
Three administrative units were Province of Cuttack under Bengal Presidency second was Ganjam and Koraput under Madras Presidency and third was Sambalpur was under Central Provinces.
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