{"id":66840,"date":"2024-04-20T10:01:17","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=66840"},"modified":"2024-04-20T10:01:17","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:01:17","slug":"the-maharashtra-ratna-award-is-bestowed-for-outstanding-contributions-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-maharashtra-ratna-award-is-bestowed-for-outstanding-contributions-to\/","title":{"rendered":"The Maharashtra Ratna Award is bestowed for outstanding contributions to:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Public Service&#8221; option2=&#8221;Arts&#8221; option3=&#8221;Sports&#8221; option4=&#8221;Science&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The Maharashtra Ratna Award is bestowed for outstanding contributions to Public Service.<\/p>\n<p>The Maharashtra Ratna Award is the highest civilian award of the Indian state of Maharashtra. 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