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GS History Modern India
Q.

"Located in the eastern part of Indian Peninsula. Covering the coastal belt of modern Orissa. Situated between Mahanadi on North and Godavari on the south".

In the context of above statement the geographical location refers to which of the following place?

Explanation:
  • Kalinga is a historical region of India. It is generally defined as the eastern coastal region between the Mahanadi and the Godavari rivers, although its boundaries have fluctuated with the territory of its rulers. The core territory of Kalinga now encompasses a large part of Odisha and northern part of Andhra Pradesh. At its widest extent, the Kalinga region also included a part of present-day Chhattisgarh.

Thus, Option B is Correct

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