Odisha
Who was the famous ruler of ancient Kalinga whose achievements are recorded in the Hathigumpha Inscription?
A. Ashoka
B. Kharavela
C. Samudragupta
D. Rajaraja Chola I
B — Kharavela
According to the traditional legend, why are the wooden forms of Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra left with their distinctive unfinished-looking forms?
A. The wood was considered too sacred to carve further
B. Indradyumna opened the door before the craftsman had finished
C. The craftsman ran out of time
D. The king ordered the work stopped after receiving a dream
B — Indradyumna opened the door before the craftsman had finished
Which animal is known for storing water and fat in its hump?
A. camel
B. Llama
C. Zebra
D. Gazelle
A. camel
Kimchi is most strongly associated with which country?
A. China
B. Japan
C. South Korea
D. Mongolia
C. South Korea
Which country has the Great Wall?
A. China
B. Mongolia
C. South Korea
D. Vietnam
A. China
Who built the Konark Sun Temple in the 13th century?
A. Kapilendra Deva
B. Narasimhadeva I
C. Purushottama Deva
D. Anangabhima Deva III
B — Narasimhadeva I
Which goddess is commonly associated with knowledge, learning, music, and the arts?
A. Lakshmi
B. Durga
C. Saraswati
D. Parvati
C — Saraswati
What do giant pandas primarily eat?
A. Bamboo
B. Grass
C. Insects
D. Fish
A. Bamboo
pani puri is from where?
a- india
b-canda
c-usa
d-china
a-india
What is the capital of Canada?
A. Toronto
B. Vancouver
C. Ottawa
D. Montreal
A. Toronto
Which statement best explains the historical importance of the Kalinga War?
A. It established Kalinga as the center of the Gupta Empire
B. It ended the Eastern Ganga dynasty
C. Its brutality profoundly influenced Ashoka's decision to renounce aggressive warfare
D. It marked the beginning of British rule in Odisha
C — Its brutality profoundly influenced Ashoka's decision to renounce aggressive warfare ✅
In the Bhagavad Gita, who gives spiritual teachings to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra?
A. Shiva
B. Krishna
C. Brahma
D. Rama
B.Krishna
Which of these animals is classified as a marsupial?
A. Panda
B. Kangaroo
C. Gorilla
D. Polar bear
B. Kangaroo
What is the main ingredient in palak paneer besides paneer?
A. Spinach
B. Fenugreek leaves
C. Mustard greens
D. Coriander
A. Spinach
What is the capital city of Mexico?
A. Guadalajara
B. Cancún
C. Mexico City
D. Monterrey
C. Mexico City
The Dhauli edicts are important because they are associated with which ruler?
A. Kharavela
B. Ashoka
C. Narasimhadeva I
D. Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva
B — Ashoka
According to the traditional story, how did Vidyapati manage to discover the location of Nila Madhava?
A. He followed Viswavasu secretly
B. He left a trail of mustard seeds
C. He followed a river to the shrine
D. He received directions from Indra
B — He left a trail of mustard seeds
Which animal is famous for using echolocation to navigate and find prey?
A. Eagle
B. Bat
C. Otter
D. Chameleon
B. Bats
Pho, a famous noodle soup, originated in which country?
A. Thailand
B. Vietnam
C. Cambodia
D. Laos
B. Vietnam
What is the capital of Egypt?
A. Alexandria
B. Cairo
C. Giza
D. Luxor
B. Cairo
Which city is the capital of Odisha?
A. Cuttack
B. Puri
C. Bhubaneswar
D. Sambalpur
C — Bhubaneswar ✅
Which avatar of Vishnu is traditionally associated with the story of rescuing the Earth from the cosmic waters in the form of a boar?
A. Matsya
B. Kurma
C. Varaha
D. Vamana
C — Varaha
Which animal has the longest pregnancy of any land mammal?
A. African elephant
B. Giraffe
C. Rhinoceros
D. Hippopotamus
A — African elephant
Which ingredient gives rasam much of its characteristic sour flavor?
A. Tamarind
B. Coconut
C. Yogurt
D. Jaggery
A. Tamarind
Which country is the only country in the world whose flag is not rectangular or square?
A. Nepal
B. Bhutan
C. Switzerland
D. Vatican City
A. Nepal