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[#1246] Who published weekly newspaper Abhiyudaya?
Correct Answer

(D) Madan Mohan Malviya

Explanation

Solution: Madan Mohan Malaviya was a freedom fighter and social reformer. He had served as the President of the INC on four occasions. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 2014. He was the editor of a Hindi magazine, ‘Hindosthan’. He became the editor of the ‘Indian Opinion’ in 1889. He also started a Hindi weekly ‘Abhyudaya’, an English daily ‘Leader’, a Hindi newspaper ‘Maryada’.

[#1247] Which of the following actors got the fame from the movie, Manjhi : The Mountain Man?
Correct Answer

(D) Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Explanation

Solution: Nawazuddin Siddiqui got the fame from the movie, Manjhi : The Mountain Man.

[#1248] Zohra Sehgal started her career as a
Correct Answer

(B) Dancer

Explanation

Solution: Zohra Mumtaz Sehgal was an Indian actress, dancer and choreographer. Having begun her career as a member of a contemporary dance troupe, she transitioned into acting roles beginning in the 1940s.

[#1249] Which of the following magazines was published by Premchand?
Correct Answer

(C) Hans

Explanation

Solution: In 1928, Premchand's novel Gaban ("Embezzlement"), focusing on the middle class' greed, was published. In March 1930, Premchand launched a literary-political weekly magazine titled Hans, aimed at inspiring the Indians to mobilise against the British rule.

[#1250] Why was 'Film Bandhu' established?
Correct Answer

(C) to provide a congenial atmosphere and relevant facilities

Explanation

Solution: The Film Bandhu will work in the direction of developing Uttar Pradesh as a hub of film production by generating a friendly climate and promoting film related activities in a big way in the state. The "Film Development Fund" has been set up for financing the films.