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[#11] Who amongst the following is also known as "Rashtrasant"
Correct Answer

(D) Tukadoji Maharaj

Explanation

Solution: Tukadoji Maharaj is also known as "Rashtrasant". Saint Tukdoji Maharaj, also known as Rashtrasant, was a spiritual saint from Maharashtra. Born in 1909 in a poor family in Amravati district's Yavali village, he was a discipline of Samarth Adkoji Maharaj.

[#12] Who composed the powada on the greatness of Shivaji Maharaj
Correct Answer

(D) Mahatma Jyotirao Phule

Explanation

Solution: Mahatma Jyotirao Phule composed a Powada on the greatness of Shivaji Maharaj. Mahatma Phule used powada for spreading awareness among the masses Jyotirao Phule. Mahatma Phule was a prolific social activist and thinker, who pioneered women's education in India especially in Maharashtra.

[#13] Name the Peshwa who was the founder of the Peshwa Dynasty
Correct Answer

(A) Balaji Vishwanath

Explanation

Solution: Balaji Vishwanath, the Peshwa was the founder of the Peshwa Dynasty. The first Peshwa was Balaji Vishwanath. He helped the Syed brothers in overthrowing the Mughal emperor of Farrukhsiyar in 1719. He reigned from 1713 - 1720.

[#14] Which city is famous as Orange city?
Correct Answer

(B) Nagpur

[#15] Which among the following served as Monsoon Capital of Bombay Presidency during the British Era?
Correct Answer

(C) Pune

Explanation

Solution: Pune served as Monsoon Capital of Bombay Presidency during the British Era. The Bombay Presidency or Bombay Province was an administrative subdivision (province) of British India, with its capital in the city that came up over the seven islands of Bombay.