Rajiv Gandhi National Flying Institute is being established in which State?
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- AKarnataka
- BMaharashtraCorrect
- CKerala
- DOrissa
Explanation
The correct answer is Maharashtra. The Rajiv Gandhi National Flying Institute, now commonly known as the Rajiv Gandhi Academy of Aviation Technology or its associated facility at Gondia, was established in the state of Maharashtra. Specifically, it is located at Birsi Airport in the Gondia district. The institute was set up as a premier pilot training center under the Ministry of Civil Aviation to provide commercial pilot licensing and training facilities.
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