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[#471] Sarvodaya stands for
Correct Answer

(C) Upliftment of all

Explanation

Solution: Sarvodaya (Which means universal upliftment or progress of all), used by Mahatma Gandhi in 1908 for the title of his translation of John Ruskin's "Unto The Last".

[#472] Satyarth Prakash was written by __________
Correct Answer

(C) Dayanand Saraswati

Explanation

Solution: The book Satyarth Prakash was written by Swami Dayanand Saraswati. The word Satya Prakash means “The Light of Truth” is a book written in Hindi in the year 1875. The major portion of the book is dedicated to laying down the reformist advocacy of Swami Dayanand.

[#473] Rabindranath Tagore surrendered his knighthood in protest against
Correct Answer

(B) Jallianwala Bagh tragedy

Explanation

Solution: Rabindranath Tagore surrendered his knighthood in protest against Jallianwala Bagh tragedy.

[#474] Which of the following is not one of the reasons why Mahatma Gandhi is known as the Father of Nation?
Correct Answer

(D) He was the founder President of the Indian National Congress

Explanation

Solution: Gandhiji's simplicity and love towards others made him closer to the common man. At all stages during the freedom movement, he preached and practised only Ahimsa or non-violence. He was universally adored, admired and respected by all castes, communities and classes is not one of the reasons why Mahatma Gandhi is known as the Father of Nation. Subhash Chandra Bose in respect of Gandhi gave him the title of 'Father of Nation'. He was not one of the founder President of the Indian National Congress.

[#475] Pazhassi Samarangal (Malayalam) was written by __________
Correct Answer

(A) K. K. N. Kurup

Explanation

Solution: K.K.N.Kurup has published numerous works in both English and Malayalam. Pazhassi Samarangal (Malayalam) was written by him.