Knowing Eastern India Flashcards
1
Q
Emperor Ashoka renounced violence after the Battle of Kalinga. In which present-day state of
India is Kalinga located?
A
Odisha
2
Q
In which state is Belur Math, the headquarters of Ramakrishna Mission, situated?
A
West Bengal
3
Q
Which of these crops is abundantly grown in eastern India?
A
Jute
4
Q
Which lake, found in eastern India, is the second largest brackish lagoon in the world?
A
Chilika lake
5
Q
Who among these was an exponent of dissi dance?
A
Kelucharan Mohapatra
6
Q
In which of these states is the Bokaro Steel Plant located?
A
Jharkhand
7
Q
Which of these ancient kingdoms existed in the eastern part of India?
A
Magadha
8
Q
Which of these styles of painting originated in Bihar?
A
Madhubani
