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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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Who was the first Comptroller and Auditor General of India?


Who among the following fixes the date of election of the speaker of the Lok Sabha?


Who produced First Map of India?


Why India is called as a Union of States and not a Federation?


Who was the leader of Santhal Rebellion?


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