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Q. In which Nakshatra (constellation) Sumtinath Tirthankar was born?

A
Dhanishtha
B
Satbhisha Nakshatra
C
Shravan
D
Magha Nakshtra

Correct Answer

Magha Nakshtra

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    Answer: It is the best weapon of the weak against the strong
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    C)The Act of 1858
    D)The Act of 1861
    Answer: The Act of 1858
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    B)signing the Gandhi-Irwin Pact of March 1931
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    B)The Ryot is the owner of the land held by him/ her and directly pays the revenue assessed on the land to the State
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