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[#241] What is the Motto of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB)?
Correct Answer

(A) Knowledge Is The Supreme Goal

Explanation

Solution: Knowledge Is the Supreme Goal is the Motto of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. IITB has grown from strength to strength to emerge as one of the top technical universities in the world. The institute is recognised worldwide as a leader in the field of engineering education and research.

[#242] Who initiated the Bhoodan Movement?
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(D) Vinoba Bhave

Explanation

Solution: Vinoba Bhave initiated the Bhoodan Movement. It was initiated by Gandhian Vinoba Bhave in 1951 at Pochampally village, Pochampally. The Bhoodan movement attempted to persuade wealthy landowners to voluntarily give a percentage of their land to landless people. Philosophically, Bhave was influenced by Mahatma Gandhi's Sarvodaya movement and Gram Swarajya.

[#243] Which quote is related to Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
Correct Answer

(B) Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it!

Explanation

Solution: “Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it” was first said by Lokmanya Tilak in Belgaum in 1916. Bal Gangadhar Tilak or Lokmanya Tilak born as Keshav Gangadhar Tilak founded the Home Rule League in April 1916 at Belgaum, now Belagavi.

[#244] What is the State Song of Maharashtra?
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(C) Jai Jai Maharashtra Maza

Explanation

Solution: Jai Jai Maharashtra Maza is the State Song of Maharashtra. Is a Marathi patriotic song praising the Indian state of Maharashtra. The original lyrics of the song were written by Raja Badhe.

[#245] When was the Maharashtra State Biodiversity Board constituted by the Government of Maharashtra?
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(D) 1 st January, 2012

Explanation

Solution: On 1 st January 2012, the Maharashtra State Biodiversity Board constituted by the Government of Maharashtra.