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[#386] Which River is also known as Dakshina Ganga?
Correct Answer

(D) Godavari River

Explanation

Solution: Godavari River is also known as Dakshina Ganga. It is the second longest river in India after Ganga. Due to its length and the large area which it drains, the river Godavari is also known as the 'Dakshin Ganga' or Ganga of South.

[#387] Which is the second-longest Indian river after the Ganga?
Correct Answer

(B) Godavari River

Explanation

Solution: Godavari River is the second-longest Indian River after the Ganga. Godavari has its source in Triambakeshwar, Maharashtra in Brahmagiri Mountain range of Western Ghats.

[#388] On which River Bank is Hazur Sahib Gurdwara located?
Correct Answer

(D) Godavari River

Explanation

Solution: This holy Gurudwara/temple is located on the banks of river Godavari. It is located on the banks of the River Godavari at the city of Nanded in the state of Maharashtra. The gurudwara within the complex is known as Sach-Khand .

[#389] Who was the first Upa-Lokayukta of Maharashtra?
Correct Answer

(C) L. M. Nadkarni

Explanation

Solution: L. M. Nadkarni was the first Upa-Lokayukta of Maharashtra. The Governor appoints the Lokayukta and Upalokayukta. The members of the Lokpal shall be appointed by the President on the basis of the recommendations of the Selection Committee.

[#390] Who is the Minister of Higher Education and Technical Education of Maharashtra?
Correct Answer

(D) Uday Samant

Explanation

Solution: Uday Samant is the Minister of Higher Education and Technical Education of Maharashtra. Uday Samant is a politician from Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. Earlier he was with Nationalist Congress Party.