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Q.211 Medium Books and Authors
Which work is Jiddu Krishnamurti NOT known for authoring, despite being a prolific philosophical writer and orator?
A 'The Awakening of Intelligence'
B 'Freedom from the Known'
C 'My Experiments with Truth'
D 'The Book of Life'
Correct Answer:  C. 'My Experiments with Truth'
EXPLANATION

'My Experiments with Truth' is the autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi, not Jiddu Krishnamurti.

Krishnamurti was a spiritual philosopher known for works like 'The Awakening of Intelligence' and 'Freedom from the Known' that focus on consciousness and human transformation.

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Q.212 Medium Famous Personalities
Savitribai Phule, a 19th-century social reformer, was primarily associated with which movement in India?
A Women's education and widow remarriage
B Caste abolition and anti-Brahminism
C Agricultural reform and peasant rights
D Child labor elimination and factory reforms
Correct Answer:  A. Women's education and widow remarriage
EXPLANATION

Savitribai Phule (1831-1897) was a pioneering social reformer who established one of the first schools for girls in India and fought against child marriage and for widow remarriage.

She worked alongside her husband Jyotirao Phule in the Phule Movement, which aimed at social equality and education for all sections of society, particularly women and marginalized communities.

Her efforts made her a precursor to modern feminism in India.

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Q.213 Medium Famous Personalities
Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha, the founder of India's nuclear program, studied physics at which prestigious university?
A University of Cambridge
B University of Oxford
C Imperial College London
D University of Edinburgh
Correct Answer:  A. University of Cambridge
EXPLANATION

Homi Bhabha studied at the University of Cambridge and later worked at the Cavendish Laboratory.

He was instrumental in establishing the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) and laid the foundation for India's nuclear energy program, earning him the title 'Father of Indian Nuclear Program'.

His work bridged theoretical physics with practical nuclear applications.

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Q.214 Medium Famous Personalities
Which Indian freedom fighter was known as 'Lokmanya' and led the Indian National Congress during the Swaraj movement?
A Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B Gopal Krishna Gokhale
C Dadabhai Naoroji
D Surendranath Banerjea
Correct Answer:  A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
EXPLANATION

Bal Gangadhar Tilak (1856-1920) was revered as 'Lokmanya' (beloved of the people) and was a pivotal figure in the Swaraj movement, advocating for self-rule through his newspaper 'Kesari'.

His famous quote 'Swaraj is my birthright' became a rallying cry for Indian independence.

He is considered one of the architects of modern Indian nationalism.

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Q.215 Medium Awards and Honours
Which award is given to recognize lifetime achievement in cinema and is conferred at the National Film Awards ceremony in India?
A Dadasaheb Phalke Award
B Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
C IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award
D Screen Lifetime Achievement Award
Correct Answer:  A. Dadasaheb Phalke Award
EXPLANATION
Step 1: Identify the Award Category

The question asks about a lifetime achievement award in cinema given at India's National Film Awards ceremony.

\[\text{Award Type} = \text{Lifetime Achievement in Cinema}\]
Step 2: Recall the Specific Award Name

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest award for cinema, named after the pioneering filmmaker Dadasaheb Phalke, and is presented annually at the National Film Awards ceremony.

\[\text{Award Name} = \text{Dadasaheb Phalke Award}\]
Step 3: Verify Against Answer Options

Comparing the award that matches the description (lifetime achievement in cinema at National Film Awards, India) against the given options confirms that option A is correct.

\[\text{Correct Answer} = \text{A) Dadasaheb Phalke Award}\]

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is the prestigious lifetime achievement award in cinema conferred at the National Film Awards ceremony in India.

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Q.216 Medium Awards and Honours
Which Indian actor became the first Indian male actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor?
A Aamir Khan
B Shah Rukh Khan
C No Indian male actor has won this award yet
D Rajesh Khanna
Correct Answer:  C. No Indian male actor has won this award yet
EXPLANATION

The correct answer is C because no Indian male actor has ever won the Academy Award for Best Actor in the history of the Oscars. While several Indian actors have been nominated or won awards in other categories, none have achieved this particular distinction in the Best Actor category. Options A and B likely mentioned specific actors who may have won other major awards or received nominations, but they have not won the Best Actor Oscar. This question tests knowledge of major international film awards and the achievements of Indian cinema on the global stage.

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