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What is the meaning of the idiom 'अंधेर नगरी' (Andher Nagari)?

  1. A
    A place without a state ruler (राज्यविहीन स्थान)
  2. B
    A place of injustice (अन्याय की जगह)
  3. C
    Wherever it is dark (जहाँ अंधेरा हो)
  4. D
    A deserted/lonely place (सुनसान जगह)

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The idiom 'अंधेर नगरी' originates from Bhartendu Harishchandra's famous play. It metaphorically implies a place where there is complete misgovernance, chaos, and a total absence of rule of law, which leads to injustice (अन्याय की जगह).

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What is the meaning of the idiom 'अंधेर नगरी' (Andher Nagari)?
A
A place without a state ruler (राज्यविहीन स्थान)
B
A place of injustice (अन्याय की जगह)
C
Wherever it is dark (जहाँ अंधेरा हो)
D
A deserted/lonely place (सुनसान जगह)

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