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61. Abhinav Bharat Society was founded in the year-
a. 1902
b. 1904
c. 1907
d. 1910

Option “B” is correct.
Abhinav Bharat Society was founded in 1904. Abhinav Bharat Society was an Indian Independence secret society founded by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and his brother Ganesh Damodar Savarkar in 1904.
62. In which year, the construction of Gateway of India was completed?
a. 1911
b. 1917
c. 1924
d. 1928

Option “C” is correct.
The construction of Gateway of India was completed in 1924. It was built in Indo-Saracenic style. The foundation stone for the Gateway of India was laid on 31st March 1911. The structure is an arch made of basalt, 26 meters high.
63. Which year, the first Radio programme was broadcast by the Radio club of Bombay?
a. 1923
b. 1925
c. 1926
d. 1927

Option “A” is correct.
The Radio Club broadcast the first radio program in India in June 1923. Radio broadcasting in India began as a private venture in 1923 and 1924 when three radio clubs were established in Bombay, Calcutta and Madras.
64. The first Marathi talkie film “Ayodhyecha Raja” was released in the year-
a. 1931
b. 1932
c. 1933
d. 1934

Option “B” is correct.
The first Marathi talkie film “Ayodhyecha Raja” was released in 1932. It was directed by Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre.
65. The Samyukta Mahasabha Organization was established in the year-
a. 1935
b. 1940
c. 1943
d. 1948

Option “B” is correct.
The samyukta mahasabha organization is formed in Bombay (now Mumbai) to pursue the resolution passed at the literary meet om 28th January 1940.
66. In which year, Elephanta Caves designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
a. 1972
b. 1978
c. 1982
d. 1987

Option “D” is correct.
In 1987, Elephanta Caves designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The caves underwent huge amounts of renovation work in the 1970s and in 1987 they were declared a UNESCO World heritage site for their vast historical value and technical marvel.
67. When President’s rule has been imposed for the first time in Maharashtra-
a. 1974
b. 1980
c. 1982
d. 1986

Option “B” is correct.
President’s rule has been imposed for the first time in Maharashtra in 1980s; it was common for the Union government to dismiss state governments led by opposition parties. The Indira Gandhi regime and post-emergency Janata Party were noted for this practice.
68.
In which year, the Victoria Terminus is renamed as Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus-
a. 1993
b. 1995
c. 1996
d. 1998

Option “C” is correct.
In 1996, the Victoria Terminus is renamed as Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. The British-era landmark initially got its name, Victoria Terminus, after Queen Victoria to commemorate her golden jubilee. In the year 1996 it was named after the Maratha warrior king, now it will be known as “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai.”
69. The “Maharashtra Bhushan Award” was first awarded in the year-
a. 1994
b. 1995
c. 1996
d. 1997

Option “C” is correct.
The “Maharashtra Bhushan Award” was first awarded in 1996. It was initially conferred in every years in the fields of Literature, Art, Sport and Science.
70.
In which year, Bombay city has been officially renamed as Mumbai?
a. 1992
b. 1995
c. 2000
d. 2003

Option “B” is correct.
In 1995, Bombay city has been officially renamed as Mumbai. The city’s name is derived from Mumbadevi, the name of the patron goddess of the Koli fisherfolk who migrated to the islands from present-day Gujarat.
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