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Which state government has observed the 101st birth anniversary of former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik
A
Odisha
B
Bihar
C
Haryana
D
Maharashtra
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Odisha: Biju Patnaik remembered on birth anniversary.

Detailed explanation-2: -A highly skilled pilot with the Royal Indian Air Force, Biju Patnaik flew a series of high-risk missions and was a strong supporter of India’s freedom struggle before he became a successful entrepreneur and Odisha’s chief minister.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pratap Tarei, 14, and Subhashree Rout, 10, received the Biju Patnaik Bravery Award for their morality and charitable acts of courage and bravery. The Chief Minister presented them with Rs. 1 lakh, a citation, and a silver medal. Naba Das Assassination: Crime Branch Probe shifts to Septic…

Detailed explanation-4: -Patnaik’s daring mission helped focus global attention on Indonesia’s fight for freedom and the country achieved independence on December 27, 1949. A grateful Indonesia had twice decorated Biju Patnaik with its highest civilian honour ‘Bhumiputra’ for rescuing Sutan Sjahrir.

Detailed explanation-5: -He was the founder and longtime president of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD; Biju People’s Party), a regional political party focused on Odisha, and he also served as chief minister (head of government) of the state (2000– ). Patnaik was born in Cuttack, in what is now Odisha.

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