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[#406] Who of the following is known as the Mother of Orphans because of her work in looking after abandoned children in Maharashtra?
Correct Answer

(B) Sindhutai Sapkal

Explanation

Solution: Sindhutai Sapkal is known as the Mother of Orphans because of her work in looking after abandoned children in Maharashtra. Sindhutai Sapkal's life started as being an unwanted child, followed by an abusive husband who abandoned her when she was nine months pregnant.

[#407] With how many States does Maharashtra share its boundary?
Correct Answer

(C) Six

Explanation

Solution: There are total 6 neighboring states of Maharashtra apart from 1 Union Territory. Maharashtra is bordered by the Indian states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Karnataka, Goa and the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

[#408] Who of the following is the first recipient of Jnanpith Award for Marathi literature?
Correct Answer

(B) Vishnu Khandekar

Explanation

Solution: The first recipient of Jnanpith Award for Marathi literature is Vishnu Khandekar. He was born on 11 th January 1898 in Sangli, Maharashtra.

[#409] The Maratha King became a nonentity and the Peshwa the virtual ruler from the time of
Correct Answer

(B) Baji Rao I

Explanation

Solution: The Maratha King became a nonentity and the Peshwa the virtual ruler from the time of Baji Rao I. He was a military genius. He transformed the Maratha kingdom into an empire. During his reign, prominent Maratha families such as Sindhias, Bhonsales, Holkars and Gaekwads emerged as chiefs.

[#410] The periodical "Mooknayak" was started by ___________
Correct Answer

(A) Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

Explanation

Solution: The periodical "Mooknayak" was started by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. On 31 th January 1920, one hundred years ago, one such newspaper was founded by B.R. Ambedkar. Mooknayak, literally translates to the leader of voiceless. Despite its short life, Mooknayak laid the foundations of an assertive and organised Dalit politics.