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[#391] Which Union Territory is on the northwest side of Maharashtra?
Correct Answer

(D) Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu

Explanation

Solution: Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu Union Territory is on the northwest side of Maharashtra. It is composed of two separate geographical entities: Nagar Haveli wedged in between Maharashtra and Gujarat states 1 kilometer to the north-west, the smaller enclave of Dadra, which is surrounded by Gujarat.

[#392] Who was Posthumously awarded the Padma Shri Award 2022 from Maharashtra?
Correct Answer

(A) Balaji Tambe

Explanation

Solution: Balaji Tambe was posthumously awarded the Padma Shri Award 2022 from Maharashtra.President confers Padma Shri to Dr. Balaji Tambe Sulochana Chavan, Sonu Nigam. Padma Shri Awards for the year 2022, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

[#393] Who founded Arya Mahila Samaj?
Correct Answer

(B) Pandita Ramabai

Explanation

Solution: Pandita Ramabai founded Arya Mahila Samaj. “The Arya Mahila Samaj was started on 30 th November 1882, by Pandita Ramabai with the aim of empowering and educating each woman for leading a dignified life. The inaugural meeting was attended by 150 women.

[#394] What is the other name of Jawaharlal Nehru Port?
Correct Answer

(B) Nhava Sheva Port

Explanation

Solution: The Nhava Sheva port was earlier called the “Jawaharlal Nehru Port”. The port is located in Navi Mumbai of Maharashtra. It is also the largest container port in India.

[#395] Who published the Marathi magazine Samaj Swasthya starting from July 1927 until 1953?
Correct Answer

(B) Raghunath Dhondo Karve

Explanation

Solution: Raghunath Dhondo Karve published the Marathi magazine Samaj Swasthya starting from July 1927 until 1953. Dhondo Keshav Karve, Indian social reformer and educator, noted for supporting the education of women and for organizing associations for the remarriage of Hindu widows.