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Consider  the  following  statements  about the   different meanings   of‘Swaraj’  as articulated by Mahatma Gandhi :

1.Swaraj is intimately linked with Ahimsa (non-violence) and Satyagraha (adherence to truth).

2.Swaraj  has  two  senses-one  political and one beyond the realm of politics.

3.Swaraj is something that requires time and patience to acquire.

4.With  determination,  Swaraj  could  be obtained easily and quickly.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 only B) 1 and 2 only
C) 3 and 4 D) 1, 2 and 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Swaraj  movement  was  initiated  by Mahatma  Gandhi  which  focuses  on self-rule  or  self-governance  and  is intimately    linked    with    Ahimsa (non-violence)    and    Satyagraha (adherence  to  truth), moreover  it referred to Gandhi’s concept Indian independence   from   British   rule. The movement had two meanings, political  and  non-political.  It  was political   in   the   sense   that   it opposed being ruled by foreigners, and  non-political  in  the  sense  that every  person  has  right  to  be  ruled by  himself  or  herself.  Swaraj  is  a virtue    which    need    time    and patience  to  achieve  and  cannot  be obtained easily and quickly

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Q:

In which language did Vardhaman Mahavira taught?

A) Prakrit B) Hindi
C) Pali D) Sanskrit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Prakrit

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2 1860
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If 84+96=4842, then 36+78= ?

A) 3918 B) 3678
C) 3819 D) 1839
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3918

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Birth anniversary of which Prime Minister is observed as Sadbhawna Diwas?

A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Rajiv Gandhi
C) Lal Bahadur Shastri D) Indira Gandhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rajiv Gandhi

Explanation:

20 August, the birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi, which is celebrated as Sadbhavna Diwas (Harmony Day). Sadbhavana Diwas commemorates the memory of our late erstwhile Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi.

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Q:

Who has scored fastest T20I fifty for India in women's cricket?

A) Harmanpreet Kaur B) Mithali Raj
C) Smriti Mandhana D) Anuja Patil
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Smriti Mandhana

Explanation:

Smriti Mandhana has scored fastest T20I fifty for India in women's cricket in just 24 balls.

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Deen Dayal Rasoi Yojana to provide food at only Rs. 5 has been launched on 6th April, 2017 by which state?

A) Chattisgarh B) Haryana
C) Madhya Pradesh D) Uttar Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Madhya Pradesh

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Q:

Which one of the following is not a biosphere reserve of India?

A) Agasthyamalai B) Nokrek
C) Great Nicobar D) Great Himalayan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Great Himalayan

Explanation:

Biosphere Reserves are established for the conservation of biodiversity for economic and social development  and  maintenance  of associated  cultural  values.There are  18  Biosphere  Reserves  in  the country.  Agasthyamala  Biosphere reserve is located at the southern-most  part  of  the  Western  Ghats and spread over two states,Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It was established in 2001;Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is  a  national  park  situated  in  West Garo  Hills  district  of  Meghalaya. UNESCO   made   it   the   Biosphere Reserves  in  May  2009;The  Great Nicobar   Biosphere   Reserve   has such    ecosystems    that    include tropical   wet   evergreen   forests, mountain    ranges    and    coastal plains. The region is well known for its rich biodiversity. It was made a biosphere reserve in January 1989; while  The  Great  Himalayan  is  a National   Park   situated   in   Kullu region  of  Himachal  Pradesh.  The park was established in 198

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1 1859
Q:

Rust is formed from iron and

A) Carbon B) Oxygen
C) Hydrogen D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Oxygen

Explanation:

Rust is formed from iron and oxygen.

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