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Q. __________ started The Adyar Bulletin, which continued until 1929

A
J. Krishnamurti
B
Annie Besant
C
Durgabai Deshmukh
D
Kamaladevi Chattopadhyaya

Correct Answer

Annie Besant

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    A)Government of the people, by the people and for the people
    B)One nation, one leader and one flag
    C)Liberty, equality and fraternity
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    B)1805
    C)1852
    D)1895
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    B)Salt Satyagraha
    C)Champaran Satyagraha
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    C)Only III
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    B)constant interference by Governors in day-to-day administration
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