Who founded the 'Van Mahotsav' (Tree Plantation Festival) in India in 1950? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who founded the 'Van Mahotsav' (Tree Plantation Festival) in India in 1950?
A. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
B. K. M. Munshi
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Sardar Patel
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Dr. K. M. Munshi, the then Union Minister of Agriculture, started the Van Mahotsav in 1950 to promote tree plantation.

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Question #1
The Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928 was led by which leader?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D. Morarji Desai

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Bardoli Satyagraha was led by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in 1928 against a steep increase in land revenue in the Bardoli taluka of Gujarat. The success earned him the title 'Sardar'.

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The 'Sahitya Akademi' was founded in which year?
A. 1952
B. 1955
C. 1953
D. 1954

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Sahitya Akademi, India's national academy of letters, was established in 1954.

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Governor-General at the time of 1857 Revolt:
A. Canning
B. Bentinck
C. None
D. Dalhousie

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Canning.

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