The 'Rashtrapati Bhavan' was originally known as? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Rashtrapati Bhavan' was originally known as?

A. Both B and C

B. Government House

C. Viceregal Lodge

D. Viceroy's House

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Rashtrapati Bhavan, designed by Edwin Lutyens, was originally the Viceroy's House or Government House, and was completed in 1929.

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Who started two famous newspapers, 'The Mahratta' (in English) and 'Kesari' (in Marathi), to stimulate national awakening?

A. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

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D. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak used his nationalist newspapers 'Kesari' (Marathi) and 'The Mahratta' (English) to actively criticize colonial policy and mobilize the public.

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A. 1483

B. 1470

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