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What is the State Flower of Maharashtra?
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Jarul is the State Flower of Maharashtra. A tea, made from the leaves, served as a health drink. There are no known side effects or toxic reactions of Jarul. It can help detoxify the body and protect the liver. This species is also known by the name 'Pride of India'. Jarul is also the name of a small village in the Vaijapur taluka of Aurangabad district, Maharashtra.
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What is the Motto of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB)?
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Knowledge Is the Supreme Goal is the Motto of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. IITB has grown from strength to strength to emerge as one of the top technical universities in the world. The institute is recognised worldwide as a leader in the field of engineering education and research.
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Who initiated the Bhoodan Movement?
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Answer: Option D
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Vinoba Bhave initiated the Bhoodan Movement. It was initiated by Gandhian Vinoba Bhave in 1951 at Pochampally village, Pochampally. The Bhoodan movement attempted to persuade wealthy landowners to voluntarily give a percentage of their land to landless people. Philosophically, Bhave was influenced by Mahatma Gandhi's Sarvodaya movement and Gram Swarajya.
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Which quote is related to Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
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Answer: Option B
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“Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it” was first said by Lokmanya Tilak in Belgaum in 1916. Bal Gangadhar Tilak or Lokmanya Tilak born as Keshav Gangadhar Tilak founded the Home Rule League in April 1916 at Belgaum, now Belagavi.
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What is the State Song of Maharashtra?
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Jai Jai Maharashtra Maza is the State Song of Maharashtra. Is a Marathi patriotic song praising the Indian state of Maharashtra. The original lyrics of the song were written by Raja Badhe.
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When was the Maharashtra State Biodiversity Board constituted by the Government of Maharashtra?
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On 1st January 2012, the Maharashtra State Biodiversity Board constituted by the Government of Maharashtra.
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What is the official name of Bandra-Worli Sea Link?
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The Bandra-Worli Sea Link, officially known as Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link is a 5.6 km long, 8 lane wide bridge that links Bandra in the Western Suburbs of Mumbai with Worli in South Mumbai.
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Who is the present Lokayukta of Maharashtra (2022)?
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Governor B. S. Koshyari on Monday approved the appointment of retired Bombay high court judge Justice V. M. Kanade as the new Lokayukta of Maharashtra, on the advice of chief minister Uddhav Thackeray. Justice Kanade's swearing will take place on Wednesday.
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Which game was invented in Maharashtra?
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Kho kho game was invented in Maharashtra. Kho Kho originated in the Maharashtra region of India and in the ancient times was played on chariots and was called Rathera. Rath is the Hindi translation for a chariot.
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Which king of England was presented "Mumbai" as a part of the dowry when he married Princess Catherine de Braganza of Portugal?
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King Charles II king of England was presented "Mumbai" as a part of the dowry when he married Princess Catherine de Braganza of Portugal. On 11th May 1661, the marriage treaty of Charles II of England and Catherine of Braganza, daughter of King John IV of Portugal, placed Bombay in the possession of the British Empire, as part of Catherine's dowry to Charles.