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[#276] Who was established the first cotton mill in Bombay
Correct Answer

(D) Cowasjee Nanabhoy

Explanation

Solution: Cowasjee Nanabhoy was established the first cotton mill in Bombay. Bombay Spinning and Weaving Company was the first cotton mill to be established in Bombay on 7 th July 1854 at Tardeo by Cowaszee Nanabhoy Davar and his associates. The company was designed by Sir William Fairbaim.

[#277] Which of the following Newspaper is associated with Maharashtra?
Correct Answer

(B) Lokmat

Explanation

Solution: Lokmat is a Marathi language newspaper published in Maharashtra state. It was founded in 1971 by Jawaharlal Darda, it is the largest read regional language newspaper in India.

[#278] Which sea is to the west of Maharashtra?
Correct Answer

(B) Arabian

Explanation

Solution: Arabian Sea is to the west of Maharashtra. Maharashtra is the third largest state in the country. It is bordered by the Arabian Sea in the west, Gujarat in the North-West, Andhra Pradesh in the South-East and Karnataka and Goa in the South.

[#279] The famous saint of Maharashtra Saint Tukaram belonged to which of the following Bhakti sects in the state?
Correct Answer

(A) Varkari

Explanation

Solution: The famous saint of Maharashtra Saint Tukaram belonged to Varkari Bhakti sects in the state. Tukaram was a 17 th century Marathi poet, Hindu saint, and ardent follower of Lord Shri Vitthal. It also known in Maharashtra as Tuka, Tuko Baraya, and Tukoba. In Maharashtra, India, he was a Saint of the Varkari sampradaya.

[#280] Who is the longest serving Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Correct Answer

(C) Vasantrao Naik

Explanation

Solution: Vasantrao Naik is the longest serving Chief Minister of Maharashtra.Vasantrao Naik, who was in office from December 1963 to February 1975 for more than 11 years. He also was the first and only CM to complete his full term of five years till Devendra Fadnavis matched it.