Multiple choice general knowledge culture

Ancient name of orissa is

  1. Odisha

  2. Kalinga

  3. Utkal

  4. Barabati
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kalinga was the ancient name of Orissa, most famously known from the Kalinga War (261 BCE) when Emperor Ashoka invaded it. Odisha is the modern name (official since 2011), and Utkal was another historical name, but Kalinga is the most commonly referenced ancient name in historical contexts.

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