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[#251] Which National Highway runs through Mumbai?
Correct Answer

(B) NH-48

Explanation

Solution: NH-48 National Highway runs through Mumbai. National Highway-48 is a National Highway of India that starts at Delhi and terminates at Chennai traversing through seven states of India. It has a total length of 2,807 km. NH-48 passes through the states of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

[#252] Where is Hutatma Chowk?
Correct Answer

(D) South Mumbai

Explanation

Solution: Hutatma Chowk "Martyrs' Square, is a square in South Mumbai, Maharashtra. The square hosts Flora Fountain and was known by that name until 1961 when it was officially renamed in memory of the members of Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti, who lost their lives when police fired upon their peaceful demonstration in 1956.

[#253] What is the nickname of Pune?
Correct Answer

(C) Oxford Of The East

Explanation

Solution: Known as the Oxford of the East the city of Pune has a rich legacy in education. And this legacy proceeds the establishment of the University of Pune in the year 1949.

[#254] Where is the Headquarters of SEBI?
Correct Answer

(A) Mumbai

Explanation

Solution: Mumbai is the Headquarters of SEBI. The Securities and Exchange Board of India was established as a statutory body in the year 1992 and the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 came into force on 30 th January 1992.

[#255] Who was the religious guru of Shivaji?
Correct Answer

(A) Samarth Ramdas

Explanation

Solution: Samarth Ramdas was the religious guru of Shivaji. He was a devotee of Hanuman and Rama. He is also known as Sant Ramdas or Ramdas Swami. He was a contemporary of the Maratha rulers Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. He was an Indian Hindu saint, philosopher, poet, writer and spiritual master.