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[#396] What is the IATA (International Air Transport Association) Aurangabad Airport?
Correct Answer

(A) IXU

Explanation

Solution: The IATA of Aurangabad Airport is IXU.

[#397] When is Marathi Language Day celebrated?
Correct Answer

(B) 27 th February

Explanation

Solution: Marathi Language Day is celebrated on 27 th February every year across the Indian states of Maharashtra and Goa. This day is regulated by the State Government. It is celebrated on Birthday of eminent Marathi Senior poet Kusumagraj.

[#398] Which is the largest city of Maharashtra as per population?
Correct Answer

(A) Nagpur

Explanation

Solution: Nagpur is the largest city of Maharashtra as per population. Nagpur, popularly known as the 'Orange City', is one of the fastest growing metropolis and the third largest city after Mumbai and Pune in Maharashtra.

[#399] At which of the following places in Maharashtra is the Takht Shri Hazur Sahib located (one of the 5 important seats of Sikh authority)?
Correct Answer

(D) Nanded

Explanation

Solution: In Maharashtra the Takht Shri Hazur Sahib located in Nanded. Takhat Sachkhand Shri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib is the most important Gurdwara situated in Nanded, Maharashtra. It is one of the four high seats of Authority of the Sikhs. Guru Gobind Singh, the 10 th Sikh Guru died in Nanded and his ashes are buried in the Sach Khand Shri Huzur Gurdwara on the side of the river Godavari.

[#400] Who of the following is the author of the well-known book 'History of Dharmasastra'?
Correct Answer

(A) Pandurang Vaman Kane

Explanation

Solution: Pandurang Vaman Kane is the author of the well known book 'History of Dharmasastra'. The History of Dharmasastra, with subtitle Ancient and Medieval Religious and Civil Law in India, is a monumental five volume work consisting of around 6,500 pages. It was written by Bharat Ratna Pandurang Vaman Kane, an Indologist. The first volume of the work was published in 1930 and the last one in 1962.