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[#136] The famous Kailasanatha temple at Ellora was built by
Correct Answer

(B) Krishna I

Explanation

Solution: The famous Kailasanatha temple at Ellora was built by Krishna I. Its construction is generally attributed to the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I based on two epigraphs that link the temple to "Krishnaraja”.

[#137] Marathi Language Day is celebrated on birth anniversary of
Correct Answer

(B) Kavi Shreshtha Kusumagraj

Explanation

Solution: Marathi Language Day is celebrated annually on 27 th February to honour the birth anniversary of famous Marathi poet Vishnu Vaman Shirwadkar, who was popularly known as 'Kavi Shreshtha Kusumagraj '.

[#138] What is the logo of the Bombay Natural History Society
Correct Answer

(B) Great Hornbill

Explanation

Solution: Great Hornbill is the logo of the Bombay Natural History Society. The BNHS logo is the great hornbill, inspired by a great hornbill named William, who lived on the premises of the Society from 1894 until 1920, during the honorary secretary ships of H. M. Phipson until 1906 and W. S. Millard from 1906 to 1920.

[#139] To which of the following styles of temple architecture does the Kalaram temple at Nashik belong
Correct Answer

(C) Hemadpanti

Explanation

Solution: The Kalaram Temple is an old Hindu shrine dedicated to Rama in the Panchavati area of Nashik city in Maharashtra. Hemadpanti Sculpture is an architectural style, named after its founder, the Prime Minister Hemadpant from the court of Seuna Yadavas of Devagiri.

[#140] Who founded "Arya Mahila Samaj" in Pune
Correct Answer

(B) Pandita Ramabai

Explanation

Solution: Pandita Ramabai founded "Arya Mahila Samaj" in Pune. After Medhvi's death, Ramabai moved to Pune where she founded Arya Mahila Samaj .