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[#246] What is the official name of Bandra-Worli Sea Link?
Correct Answer

(A) Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link

Explanation

Solution: The Bandra-Worli Sea Link, officially known as Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link is a 5.6 km long, 8 lane wide bridge that links Bandra in the Western Suburbs of Mumbai with Worli in South Mumbai.

[#247] Who is the present Lokayukta of Maharashtra (2022)?
Correct Answer

(A) Justice V. M. Kanade

Explanation

Solution: Governor B. S. Koshyari on Monday approved the appointment of retired Bombay high court judge Justice V. M. Kanade as the new Lokayukta of Maharashtra, on the advice of chief minister Uddhav Thackeray. Justice Kanade's swearing will take place on Wednesday.

[#248] Which game was invented in Maharashtra?
Correct Answer

(C) Kho kho

Explanation

Solution: Kho kho game was invented in Maharashtra. Kho Kho originated in the Maharashtra region of India and in the ancient times was played on chariots and was called Rathera. Rath is the Hindi translation for a chariot.

[#249] Which king of England was presented "Mumbai" as a part of the dowry when he married Princess Catherine de Braganza of Portugal?
Correct Answer

(B) King Charles II

Explanation

Solution: King Charles II king of England was presented "Mumbai" as a part of the dowry when he married Princess Catherine de Braganza of Portugal. On 11 th May 1661, the marriage treaty of Charles II of England and Catherine of Braganza, daughter of King John IV of Portugal, placed Bombay in the possession of the British Empire, as part of Catherine's dowry to Charles.

[#250] In which city is Deekshabhoomi located?
Correct Answer

(B) Nagpur City

Explanation

Solution: Deekshabhoomi is a sacred monument of Navayana Buddhism located at Nagpur city in Maharashtra.