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Statewise GK · Q360

Odisha GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 360

Q360

Who among the following became a martyr in Odisha during the Quit India Movement?

A.
Baji Raut
B.
Birsa Munda
C.
Laxman Naik
Answer
D.
Raghu Dibakar

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Tribal youth leader laxman Nayak was hanged to death on a false charge. Nineteen people were martyred and 17 others were seriously injured in the police firing at Papadahandi of Nabarangpur district when police resorted to indiscriminate firing. One was killed and many more were injured during the movement at Nimapara in Puri district as well.