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[#286] Narayana Guru's later literary and philosophical masterpiece Atmopadesa Satakam was written in__________
Correct Answer

(B) Malayalam

Explanation

Solution: Narayana Guru's later literary and philosophical masterpiece Atmopadesa Satakam was written in Malayalam.

[#287] The Hindu of Madras started in 1878 as a weekly, became a Daily in
Correct Answer

(A) 1889

Explanation

Solution: The Hindu newspaper was started in 1878 in Madras as a weekly publication . It was initially launched by a group of six young men led by G. Subramania Iyer and M. Veeraraghavachariar . Due to its growing popularity and the increasing demand for daily news coverage, it was converted into a daily newspaper in the year 1889 . Hence, the correct answer is 1889 .

[#288] In which year was Burma separated from India?
Correct Answer

(C) 1937

Explanation

Solution: The British separated Burma Province from British India in 1937 and granted the colony a new constitution calling for a fully elected assembly, with many powers given to the Burmese, but this proved to be a divisive issue as some Burmese felt that this was a ploy to exclude them from any further Indian reforms.

[#289] The film Mangal Pandey released in August 2005 deals with
Correct Answer

(C) The first war of Indian Independence in 1857

Explanation

Solution: Mangal Pandey: The Rising (internationally known as The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey) is a 2005 Indian historical biographical drama film based on the life of Mangal Pandey, an Indian soldier known for helping to spark the Indian rebellion of 1857 (also known as The First War of Indian Independence).

[#290] As per the Act of 1853 the Governor-General's Council was enlarged for the purpose of
Correct Answer

(B) Legislation

Explanation

Solution: As per the Act of 1853 the Governor-General's Council was enlarged for the purpose of Legislation.