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Who is the founder of Wilson College, Mumbai?
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Answer: Option B
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John Wilson is the founder of Wilson College, Mumbai. The Wilson College, established in 1832 Mumbai, is one of India's oldest colleges; its foundation precedes that of the University of Mumbai, to which it is affiliated, by 25 years.
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Which lake is known for hosting the Sanskruti Arts Festival?
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Answer: Option A
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Upvan Lake is known for hosting the Sanskruti Arts Festival. Upvan (or Upavan) Lake is located in Thane in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is known for hosting the Sanskruti Arts Festival. Here one can also view thousands of Ganpati idols which are brought here for immersion on final day of Ganeshotsav.
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Which International Cricket Ground in Maharashtra has the highest capacity?
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Answer: Option C
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Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium International Cricket Ground in Maharashtra has the highest capacity. The Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, also known as New V. C. A. Stadium, is a cricket ground in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It is the largest cricket stadium in India in terms of field area.
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What is the other name of the Legislative Assembly?
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Vidhan Sabha is the other name of the Legislative Assembly. The State Legislative Assembly, or Vidhan Sabha, or also Saasana Sabha, is a legislative body in the states and union territories of India.
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Who was the first person from Maharashtra to receive Bharat Ratna Award?
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Answer: Option A
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Dhondo Keshav Karve was the first person from Maharashtra to receive Bharat Ratna Award. Karve was a pioneer in promoting widow's education. He founded the first women's university in India - SNDT Women's University. The Government of India awarded him with the highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, in 1958, the year of his 100th birthday.
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Who is affectionately known as the Mother of Orphans because of her work in looking after abandoned children in Maharashtra?
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Answer: Option D
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Sindhutai Sapkal is affectionately known as the Mother of Orphans because of her work in looking after abandoned children in Maharashtra. Sindhutai Sapkal, affectionately known as “Mother of Orphans”, is an Indian social worker and social activist best known for her work in educating orphaned children in India.
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Who was the first person to win the Jnanpith award for the Marathi Language?
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Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar was the first person to win the Jnanpith award for the Marathi Language. Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar was a Marathi writer from Maharashtra.
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Who staged the first Marathi-language play "Sita Swayamvar" in 1843?
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Answer: Option C
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Vishnudas Bhave staged the first Marathi-language play "Sita Swayamvar" in 1843. The first public performance of a stage play in Marathi was Sita Swayamvar by Vishnudas Bhave, based on a popular episode of the epic Ramayana.
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Where is Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve located?
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Answer: Option A
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Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is a tiger reserve in Chandrapur District, Maharashtra. It includes Tadoba National Park and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary. Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is Maharashtra's oldest National Park created in 1955.
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What game did K.D. Jadhav play that led him to win a medal at the Olympics?
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K. D. Jadhav play that led him to win a medal at the Olympics in Wrestling. He was referred to as Pocket Dynamo as a result. The nippy K. D. Jadhav won multiple state and national level titles, and after he won the event at the Raja Ram College, the Maharaj of Kolhapur, was impressed enough to fund his trip for the 1948 Olympic Games in London.