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[#766] In which year UNESCO inscribed Kumbh Fair/Mela on the representative list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
Correct Answer

(A) 2017

Explanation

Solution: Kumbh Mela was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in the year 2017.

[#767] Which of the following politicians is also known as 'Chhote Lohia'?
Correct Answer

(B) Janeshwar Mishra

Explanation

Solution: Janeshwar Mishra (5 th August 1933 - 22 nd January 2010) was a politician from Samajwadi Party. He was a member of the Parliament of India and also represented Uttar Pradesh in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament. He was known as Chhote Lohia (Lohia Junior) for his commitment towards socialist ideology.

[#768] Who is the head of Village Panchayat?
Correct Answer

(B) Sarpanch

Explanation

Solution: The Head of a Village Panchayat is called the Sarpanch.

[#769] Name the founder of Samajwadi Party.
Correct Answer

(B) Mulayam Singh Yadav

Explanation

Solution: Mulayam Singh Yadav (born 22 nd November 1939) is an Indian politician and the founder-patron of the Samajwadi Party. He served for three non-consecutive terms as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, and also served as the Minister of Defence, Government of India. A long-time parliamentarian, he is currently the Member of Parliament, representing the constituency of Mainpuri in the Lok Sabha, and has also earlier served as the Member of Parliament from Azamgarh and Sambhal constituencies. He is often referred to as Netaji by party leaders and workers.

[#770] Who is known as 'Champion of India's Peasants'?
Correct Answer

(B) Chaudhary Charan Singh

Explanation

Solution: Chaudhary Charan Singh (23 rd December 1902 - 29 th May 1987) served as the 5 th Prime Minister of India between 28 th July 1979 and 14 th January 1980. Historians and people alike frequently refer to him as the ‘champion of India's peasants’.