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[#991] Who was the first Indian Governor of Odisha?
Correct Answer

(D) Sir Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi

Explanation

Solution: Sir Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi was the first Indian governor of the state of Odisha (from 1 st April 1946 to 14 th August 1947). From 1953 to 1957, he was also the Governor of Andhra Pradesh.

[#992] The other name of Sileru river is
Correct Answer

(B) Machkund

Explanation

Solution: River Sileru, also known as Machkund River, is located in southeast-central India. It runs for around 190 kilometres and is located at the eastern end of the Dandakaranya physiographic region.

[#993] The predominant species of mangrove forests is ...............
Correct Answer

(A) Hental

Explanation

Solution: Tidal Mangrove Forests are limited, scattered, and confined to the seashore, particularly in Bhitarkanika and the Mahanadi Delta. The predominant species of mangrove forests is hental. The mangrove forests are known locally as hental van because hental grows abundantly in clumps here.

[#994] Western Undulating Zone belongs to
Correct Answer

(C) Kalahandi

Explanation

Solution: Kalahandi and Nuapada are located in the Western Undulating Zone. This zone has a hot and humid sub-humid climate.

[#995] When did the Muslim rule in Odisha begin?
Correct Answer

(A) 1568

Explanation

Solution: In 1568, Sulaiman Khan Karrani (Sultan of Bengal) established Muslim sovereignty in Odisha for the first time.