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Asoka conquered Kalinga, which lies in which present-day region?
ANorthern Kerala
BCoastal Odisha
CWestern Punjab
DCoastal Gujarat
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Coastal Odisha
1. Kalinga is coastal Orissa today.
2. Asoka was arguably the most famous early ruler.
3. He inscribed his messages on rocks and pillars.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Themes in Indian History Part I, Theme 2, Kings, Farmers and Towns: Early States and Economies._
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