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426. What was the name of the periodical published by Mahatma Gandhi during his stay in South Africa ?
A. Navjivan
B. India Gazette
C. Afrikanes
D. Indian Opinion
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427. Mahatma Gandhi was referred to as Father of the Nation first by
A. Vallabhbhai Patel
B. C. Rajagopalachari
C. Subhas Chandra Bose
D. Jawaharlal Nehru
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428. Given below are two statements, labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which of the following is correct ?Assertion (A) : Nurjahan conducted the affairs of the state and conferred high titles on her relatives.Reason (R) : Nurjahan had insatiable ambition.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
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429. Given below are two statements, labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which of the following is correct ?Assertion (A) : Ashoka erected a large number of pillars in empire.Reason (R) : These were the pillars of his victory.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
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430. Given below are two statements, labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which of the following is correct ?Assertion (A) : There is excessive detail and ornamentation in Hoysala sculptures.Reason (R) : Hoysala sculpture are carved in soft chloristic schist.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
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