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Q. Which scripture was called his ‘mother’ by Gandhiji?

A
The New Testament
B
Ramayana
C
Bhagwat Gita
D
The Holy Quran

Correct Answer

Bhagwat Gita

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    B)Raghunath Rao
    C)Madhav Rao-II
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  • Q. Rehnumai Mazdayasan Sabha started in 1851 by Naoroji Furdonji, Dadabahi Naroji, S.S. Bengalee and other was a
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    B)Parsi Economical Reform Association
    C)Parsi culture Reform Association
    D)Parsi religious Reform Association
    Answer: Parsi religious Reform Association
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    B)Self-government
    C)System of Dyarchy
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    A)1219
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    A)C. Rajagopalachari
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