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    The University Grants Commission has approved setting up

    of the Bhima Bhoi Chair at Delhi University and Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur. Bhima Bhoi was a saint, poet and philosopher from __________.
    A Telangana Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B West Bengal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Odisha Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Chhattisgarh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Madhya Pradesh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

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    The University Grants Commission has approved setting up of the Bhima Bhoi Chair at Delhi University and Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur. Bhima Bhoi was a saint, poet and philosopher from Odisha. He fought against the caste system in Hinduism. Bhimabhoi through his earthy poems batted for the empowerment of the marginalised. Bhimabhoi Chairs at DU and GGV will encourage higher studies and research on the humanitarian philosophy of the great saint.

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