Ashok Kumar Mahapatra

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1. 1.What medical procedure was Ashok Kumar Mahapatra noted for leading at AIIMS Delhi involving Jaga and Kalia?

   • A.Separating conjoined craniopagus twinscorrect
   • B.A neuro-oncology tumor removal
   • C.A heart transplant
   • D.A complex spinal fusion

   Ashok Kumar Mahapatra led the 16-hour surgery to separate conjoined craniopagus twins, Jaga and Kalia, at AIIMS Delhi.

   Source: career section

2. 2.What was the cause of death of Ashok Kumar Mahapatra?

   • A.Respiratory failure
   • B.Cancer
   • C.Heart attack
   • D.Strokecorrect

   Ashok Kumar Mahapatra died from a stroke on 2 November 2026.

   Source: death section

3. 3.Besides AIIMS Bhubaneswar, which other institution did Ashok Kumar Mahapatra lead as Director?

   • A.Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
   • B.All India Institute of Medical Sciences Patna
   • C.Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciencescorrect
   • D.National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

   Ashok Kumar Mahapatra served as Director at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences in Lucknow.

   Source: career section

4. 4.How many scientific articles did Ashok Kumar Mahapatra contribute to during his career?

   • A.Over 100correct
   • B.Over 500
   • C.Over 200
   • D.Over 50

   Ashok Kumar Mahapatra contributed to over 100 scientific articles throughout his academic career.

   Source: research and publications section

5. 5.Which role did Ashok Kumar Mahapatra hold at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University?

   • A.Director
   • B.Chancellor
   • C.Vice-Chancellorcorrect
   • D.Professor Emeritus

   Ashok Kumar Mahapatra served as the Vice-Chancellor of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University.

   Source: career section

6. 6.What is the age of Ashok Kumar Mahapatra at the time of his passing?

   • A.72
   • B.76
   • C.78
   • D.74correct

   Ashok Kumar Mahapatra died at the age of 74 on 2 November 2026.

   Source: death section

7. 7.Which event was named in honor of Ashok Kumar Mahapatra at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology?

   • A.A marathon race
   • B.A medical research symposium
   • C.An annual neurosurgery conference
   • D.A moot court competitioncorrect

   The Dr. Ashok Kumar Mohapatra Memorial Moot Court Competition is held at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology in his memory.

   Source: awards and accolades section

8. 8.What rank of civilian award in India is the Padma Shri according to the biography?

   • A.First-highest
   • B.Fourth-highestcorrect
   • C.Third-highest
   • D.Second-highest

   The Padma Shri is officially recognized in the text as India's fourth-highest civilian award.

   Source: biographical introduction

9. 9.What department did Ashok Kumar Mahapatra head while working at AIIMS, New Delhi?

   • A.Department of Healthcare Administration
   • B.Department of Pediatric Surgery
   • C.Department of Neurology
   • D.Department of Neurosurgerycorrect

   Ashok Kumar Mahapatra headed the Department of Neurosurgery at AIIMS in New Delhi.

   Source: career section

10. 10.In which city is Siksha 'O' Anusandhan, where Ashok Kumar Mahapatra served as an advisor, located?

    • A.Lucknow
    • B.New Delhi
    • C.Bhubaneswarcorrect
    • D.Kolkata

    Ashok Kumar Mahapatra was Principal Advisor at Siksha 'O' Anusandhan, which is located in Bhubaneswar.

    Source: biographical introduction

11. 11.What was the professional title held by Ashok Kumar Mahapatra at Siksha 'O' Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar?

    • A.Dean of Research
    • B.Principal Advisor (Health Sciences)correct
    • C.Chief Medical Officer
    • D.Head of Neurology

    Ashok Kumar Mahapatra served as the Principal Advisor (Health Sciences) at Siksha 'O' Anusandhan in Bhubaneswar.

    Source: biographical introduction

12. 12.In what year was Ashok Kumar Mahapatra conferred with the Padma Shri award?

    • A.2024correct
    • B.2026
    • C.2022
    • D.2020

    Ashok Kumar Mahapatra was conferred with the Padma Shri award in 2024 for his service in the field of medicine.

    Source: biographical introduction

13. 13.Where did Ashok Kumar Mahapatra pass away on 2 November 2026?

    • A.New Delhicorrect
    • B.Mumbai
    • C.Lucknow
    • D.Bhubaneswar

    Ashok Kumar Mahapatra died in New Delhi on 2 November 2026.

    Source: death section

14. 14.Which prestigious recognition was awarded to Ashok Kumar Mahapatra by the Odisha Bigyan Academy in 2022?

    • A.C.V. Raman Award for Scientific Excellencecorrect
    • B.National Healthcare Excellence Medal
    • C.Lifetime Achievement in Neurosurgery
    • D.Bharat Ratna

    In 2022, Ashok Kumar Mahapatra was conferred the C.V. Raman Award for Scientific Excellence by the Odisha Bigyan Academy.

    Source: awards and accolades section

15. 15.Which medical institution did Ashok Kumar Mahapatra serve as the founding Director?

    • A.AIIMS New Delhi
    • B.Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences
    • C.Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences
    • D.AIIMS Bhubaneswarcorrect

    Ashok Kumar Mahapatra served as the founding Director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar.

    Source: career section