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[#641] Ms. Medha Patkar is associated with the
Correct Answer

(C) Sardar Sarovar project

Explanation

Solution: Ms. Medha Patkar is associated with the Sardar Sarovar project. Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat is one of the biggest dams on Narmada where the non-violent people's struggle has questioned social and environmental costs, undemocratic planning and unjust distribution of benefits.

[#642] Kathakali, Mohiniatam and Ottamthullal are the famous dances of
Correct Answer

(A) Kerala

Explanation

Solution: Kathakali, Mohiniatam and Ottamthullal are the famous dances of Kerala.

[#643] Jaspal Rana is associated with which of the following games?
Correct Answer

(C) Shooting

Explanation

Solution: Jaspal Rana is associated with Shooting. Jaspal Rana (born 28 June 1976) is an Indian shooter. He contested mainly in the 25 m Centre Fire Pistol category.

[#644] Lala Lajpat Rai is also known as
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(C) both (a) and (b)

Explanation

Solution: Lala Lajpat Rai is also known as Sher-e-Punjab and Punjab Kesari. He was born on 28 January 1865 in Dhudike (now Moga district) of Punjab. He was popularly known as Punjab Kesari meaning The Lion of Punjab also known as Sher-E- Punjab in Punjabi for his contribution to the freedom movement.

[#645] Modern football is said to have evolved from
Correct Answer

(A) England

Explanation

Solution: Modern football is said to have evolved from England. Football is one of a family of football codes, which emerged from various ball games played worldwide since antiquity. The modern game traces its origins to 1863 when the Laws of the Game were originally codified in England by The Football Association.