Maharashtra General Knowledge with Multiple Choice Objective Questions for Maharashtra PSC (MPSC) Examinations. Objective Maharashtra GK Questions on Maharashtra History, Culture, MPSC Geography, MPSC Economy and Polity.
1. “Maha Parwana” which has been announced by the government of Maharashtra is associated with which of the following?
[A] Free food for poor
[B] Industrial Investment
[C] Free essential commodities for migrant workers
[D] Free agriculture insurance scheme
Answer: B [Industrial Investment]
Notes:
Maha Parwana is associated with Industrial Investment. The system will attract more fresh Industrial Investment. The companies can apply through Maharashtra Industry, Trade and Investment Facilitation Cell (MAITRI).
2. Asian Development Bank approved what amount of loan for Maharashtra to provide power connection in rural areas of the state?
[A] 346 million dollar
[B] 210 million dollar
[C] 182 million dollar
[D] 110 million dollar
Answer: A [346 million dollar]
Notes:
Asian Development Bank approved a 346 million dollar loan for the Maharashtra government to provide power connections in rural areas of the state. It is going to help the area where most of the people are associated with agriculture. ADB also decided to provide 1 million dollars for technical assistance.
3. What is the new name of the Environment Ministry of Maharashtra?
[A] Environment and Forest Ministry
[B] Environment and Climate Change Ministry
[C] Environment and Wildlife Ministry
[D] Environment and Ecology Ministry
Answer: B [Environment and Climate Change Ministry]
Notes:
The government of Maharashtra approved the proposal of changing the name of the Environment Ministry to “Environment and Climate Change Ministry”. The ministry will focus more on climate change mitigation.
4. Recently, RBI cancelled the license of which among the following bank located in the state of Maharashtra?
[A] DCB Bank Ltd
[B] Vasai Vikash Sahakari Bank Ltd
[C] CKP co-operative bank Ltd
[D] ING Vysya Bank
Answer: C [CKP co-operative bank Ltd]
Notes:
Recently, RBI cancelled the license of CKP co-operative bank Ltd. It is a 105-year-old bank located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The name of the General Manager of the bank is Shri Moreshwar Dhaimodkar.
5. The government of India signed a loan with which of the following international organization to develop roads in Maharashtra?
[A] ADB
[B] World Bank
[C] IBRD
[D] IMF
Answer: A [ADB]
Notes:
The government of India signed a loan of 177 million dollars with the Asian Development Bank to develop roads in Maharashtra. It will help to develop upgrade 11 state highways & 2 major district roads.
6. Which of the following UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site is located in Maharashtra?
[A] Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble
[B] Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
[C] Elephanta Caves
[D] All of the above
Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai (2018), Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (2004) and Elephanta Caves (1987) are all located in Maharashtra.
7. The first Kisan Rail has been flagged off between Maharashtra and which state?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Bihar
[C] Odisha
[D] Gujarat
Answer: B [Bihar]
Notes:
Union Minister of Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Railway Minister Piyush Goyal virtually flagged off the first ‘Kisan Rail’.’
The First Special Parcel Train will transport perishable goods such as vegetables and fruits between Maharashtra’s Devlali and Bihar’s Danapur Railway station. The train would stop at several stations and pick-up and deliver goods. It will cover a distance of 1519 kilometers in around 32 hours.
8. Which among the following is/are the leading producers of Manganese in India?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Orissa
- Rajasthan
- Maharashtra
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 4
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
India figures among the leading manganese producer countries of the world. Deposits of this mineral occur in widespread areas in the peninsular Plateau region. Indian deposits contain high-grade ores. The leading producer states are Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Bihar and Rajasthan.
9. India has signed an agreement with which organisation for 177-million-dollar loan to upgrade road infrastructure in Maharashtra?
[A] World Bank
[B] IMF
[C] ADB
[D] AIIB
Answer: C [ADB]
Notes:
The Government of India has signed a loan agreement with Asian Development Bank (ADB) for a loan of USD 177 million. The proceeds of the loan would be used for upgrading 450 kilometres of state highways in Maharashtra.
The project is expected to boost the road connectivity between rural and urban centres in Maharashtra for better access to markets and services.
10. What is the name of the new platform to be launched by Maharashtra, to distribute assistive devices?
[A] MahaSharad
[B] Maha Assist
[C] Maha Sena
[D] Maha Ambition
Answer: A [MahaSharad]
Notes:
The state of Maharashtra is set to launch an ambitious scheme for distribution of assistive devices to persons with disabilities.
Named as Maharashtra System for Health and Rehabilitation Assistance or ‘MahaSharad’, the Digital Platform is named after the NCP chief Sharad Pawar. The platform, which aims to lakhs of people, will be available by March 2021.
Maharashtra GK Questions
11. Consider the following Projects:
- Nagarjunsagar
- Nizamsagar
- Pochampad
Which among the above projects involve all of Maharashtra, Karnataka as well as Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] All 1, 2 & 3
Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Nagarjunsagar – located across Krishna river in Telangana. Involves only Telangana state.
Nizamsagar – located across Manjira river, involves Telangana and Karnataka states.
Pochampad – located across Godavari river, involves Telangana, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.
12. The Government of India (GoI) has given ‘In-Principle’ approval for construction and operation of LIGO-India Laboratory in which district of Maharashtra?
[A] Hingoli
[B] Nagpur
[C] Aurangabad
[D] Kolhapur
Answer: A [Hingoli ]
Notes:
The Government of India (GoI) has given ‘In-Principle’ approval for construction and operation of LIGO-India (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory in India) Laboratory in Hingoli District of Maharashtra. The LIGO-India Observatory is scheduled to be operational in 2024 in collaboration with the LIGO Laboratory in United States. This is the 3rd observatory identical to two other LIGO observatories in USA: Hanford ( Washington) and Livingston ( Louisiana). Regarding to this, a MoU was signed between DAE-DST of India and National Science Foundation of USA in March 2016. This information was provided by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha on 18th of July 2018.
13. Consider the following pairs:
Ports in India : Location State
- Mormugao : Maharashtra
- Kamarajar : Tamil Nadu
- Nhava Sheva : Karnataka
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
[A] 2 Only
[B] 1 and 3 Only
[C] 1 and 2 Only
[D] 1,2 and 3
Answer: A [2 Only]
Notes:
Mormugao is located in Goa and Nhava Sheva is located in Maharashtra.
14. With reference to the rock formation in India, the Deccan Trap is exposed in which of the following states?
- Maharashtra
- Gujarat
- Uttar Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer: C [ Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
In Western and Central India, DVP is exposed mainly in the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh and also has its nominal presence in southern parts of Uttar Pradesh and eastern parts of Rajasthan. Based on the area of occurrence, the Deccan Lavas have been further classified into four classes viz. Malwa Trap: occurring in Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh, Mandla Traps: occurring in Mandla region of Madhya Pradesh, Saurashtra Trap: occurring in Saurashtra region of Gujarat and Main Deccan plateau: occurring in States of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
15. With reference to the Satavahana empire, consider the following statements:
- They were the first Native Indians who had issued the coins with portraits of their kings.
- Nagarjunkonda in Andhra Pradesh and Amravati in Maharashtra became the important centers of Buddhism during the reign of Satavahanas.
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Satavahanas are considered the flag bearers of Aryanism to Deccan. They were the first Native Indians who had issued the coins with portraits of their kings. All the coins of Satavahanas used Prakrit dialect and also on backside the southern language (Telugu or Kannada). Prakrit seems to be the official language of Satavahanas. The Satavahanas worshipped the Hindu Deities such as Rama, Krishna, Vasudeva etc. but they also patronized the Buddhism. The Nagarjunkonda in Andhra Pradesh and Amravati in Maharastra became the important centers of Buddhism during the reign of Satavahanas and their successors. Saatavahana Built many Chaitya and Viharas. Most of them were rock cut from the solid rock in North Western Deccan and Maharashtra. The Karle Chaitya of 1st century BC is one of the most important Chaitya. The Viharas of the 1 century AD at Nasik bear the inscription of the Gautami Putra Satkarni and Nahapana.
16. With reference to Monazite, consider the following statements:
- Monazite is India’s most abundantly available Rare Earth mineral
- Monazite can be processed to extract nuclear fuels thorium and uranium
- Monazite is found along the coasts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra
Which among the above is / are correct statements?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: C [ Only 2]
Notes:
Monazite is India’s most abundantly available Rare Earth mineral: This statement is incorrect. Monazite is not India’s most abundantly available Rare Earth mineral. While India does have significant deposits of monazite, it is not the most abundant rare earth mineral in the country. Bastnäsite is another important rare earth mineral found in India.
Monazite can be processed to extract nuclear fuels thorium and uranium: This statement is correct. Monazite is a mineral that contains significant amounts of thorium and, to a lesser extent, uranium. It can be processed to extract these nuclear fuels. In fact, India has used monazite as a source of thorium, which is a key component in its nuclear energy program.
Monazite is found along the coasts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra: This statement is also incorrect. Monazite is primarily found along the coasts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The beach sands along these coastal regions contain monazite deposits.
17. Consider the following statements about LIGO India Project:
- It will be jointly funded by Department of Atomic Energy, India and National Science Foundation, USA
- India’s first Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) has been proposed to be set up in Hingoli district of Maharashtra
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C [ Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Both are correct statements
India’s first LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory) laboratory will be set up in Aundh in Hingoli district of Maharashtra. It will be jointly funded by Department of Atomic Energy, India and National Science Foundation, USA. It will be third such laboratory in the world and first outside the United States. The existing two laboratories are located in Hanford, Washington and in Livingston, Louisiana.
18. Consider the following statements about the India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) Project:
- It aims to conduct a primary study on atmospheric neutrinos
- The research project is under construction at Hingoli in Maharashtra
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A [ 1 Only]
Notes:
Both of the statements about the India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) Project are incorrect.
It aims to conduct a primary study on atmospheric neutrinos: The India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) Project aims to study neutrinos, but its primary focus is not on atmospheric neutrinos. Instead, it is designed to observe neutrinos originating from cosmic rays, which can provide valuable information about fundamental particles and astrophysical phenomena.
The research project is under construction at Hingoli in Maharashtra: The location of the India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) Project is incorrect. The INO is planned to be built in Tamil Nadu, near the town of Theni in the Bodi West Hills region.
The INO project is a major scientific initiative in India, and once completed, it will house a massive underground laboratory for the study of neutrinos. The observatory is expected to contribute significantly to the field of particle physics and astrophysics by studying neutrino oscillations and properties.
19. Consider the following pairs:
- Largest wheat producing state – Uttar Pradesh
- Largest onion producing state – Maharashtra
- Largest producer of pulses – Madhya Pradesh
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 3 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Wheat is grown in more than 96 lakh hectares of land in Uttar Pradesh. This is mainly due to the highly fertile soil of that region. Uttar Pradesh is the largest wheat-producing state in India followed by states like Punjab and Haryana. Maharashtra is the largest onion-producing state in India followed by states like Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka. Madhya Pradesh is India’s largest pulse-producing state, which accounts for 23% of total pulse production in the country. Madhya Pradesh is followed by Uttar Pradesh (18%), Maharashtra (14%) and Rajasthan (11%).
20. Which of the following states in India have tied up the global collaborative Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) movement?
- Maharashtra
- Uttar Pradesh
- Jharkhand
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: D [1, 2 & 3 ]
Notes:
Since 2010, the SUN Movement has inspired a new way of working collaboratively to end malnutrition, in all its forms. In India, the SUN movement has tied up with Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand to promote therapeutic food as a solution to malnourishment. The SUN Movement Secretariat is hosted by the United Nations Office for Project Services. The approach is organized around the four strategic objectives identified in the SUN Movement Strategy and Roadmap (2016-2020). These are:
Bringing people together.
Coherent policy and legal framework.
Aligning programs around a Common Results Framework.
Financial tracking and resource mobilization.
Maharashtra GK Questions
21. Which of the following is true about Tiger Reserves in India.
- Melghat in Maharashtra is the smallest Tiger reserve
- Nagarjuna- Sriselam Tiger Reserve is the largest tiger reserve in India
Select the correct answer from the codes given below-
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] Both
[D] None
Answer: [B] 2 only
Notes:
Nagarjuna- Sriselam Tiger Reserve in Telangana is the largest tiger reserve in India while Bor tiger reserve of Maharashtra is the smallest Tiger reserve.
22. India decided to take over the West Coast refinery and Petrochemical project of USD 44 billion in Maharashtra with which among the following countries?
[A] Iraq
[B] Iran
[C] Saudi Arabia
[D] USA
Answer: C [Saudi Arabia]
Notes:
India decided to take over the West Coast refinery and Petrochemical project of USD 44 billion in Maharashtra with Saudi Arabia. It is going to be the largest greenfield refinery in the world.
23. The government of Maharashtra launched which of the following scheme which provides smokeless kitchens for women?
[A] Chullah free and smoke-free Maharashtra
[B] Smokeless Maharashtra
[C] No Oven No Smoke Maharashtra
[D] Dhuaan Rahit Rasoee
Answer: A [Chullah free and smoke-free Maharashtra]
Notes:
The government of Maharashtra launched a scheme for a smokeless kitchen which was named “Chullah free and smoke-free Maharashtra”. The project will help those women who have not benefited under the Ujjwala scheme or do not have an LPG connection.
24. International Vision Zero Conference was organized in which of the following places of Maharashtra?
[A] Nashik
[B] Pune
[C] Mumbai
[D] Nagpur
Answer: C [Mumbai]
Notes:
International Vision Zero Conference was held in Mumbai. It’s objective was to promote Occupational Safety and Health. ‘Vision Zero’ is based on four principles i.e., Life is non-negotiable, Humans are fallible, Limits of tolerance defined by physical resistance of humans, People are entitled to safe transport and safe workplaces.
25. What is the rank of Maharashtra in the list of United States Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design in India?
[A] 1st
[B] 3rd
[C] 4th
[D] 7th
Answer: A [1st]
Notes:
Maharashtra ranked first in the list of United States Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) in India. The state of Maharashtra has 334 LEED-certified green buildings. Maharashtra is followed by Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
26. The government of Maharashtra launched the Automated Multi-modal Biometric Identification System for which of the following purpose?
[A] Instant Aadhar Generation
[B] Rationing system
[C] Crime Detection
[D] Cashless Payment
Answer: C [Crime Detection]
Notes:
The government of Maharashtra launched Automated Multi-modal Biometric Identification System (AMBIS) for detecting crime. The system is first of its kind in India. It has helped to solve 85 cases so far.
27. The Government of Maharashtra planned to set up Swachh Bharat World University at which of the following places?
[A] Kolhapur
[B] Malegaon
[C] Dhule
[D] Sevagram
Answer: D [Sevagram]
Notes:
The Government of Maharashtra planned to set up Swachh Bharat World University at Sevagram (Wardha district). A seven-member committee headed by Vinod Tawde has constituted for this purpose.
28. India’s first and biggest ‘walk-through’ aviary inaugurated at which of the following zoos of Maharashtra?
[A] Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park
[B] Veer Mata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo
[C] Siddharth Garden And Zoo
[D] Peshwa Udyan Zoo
Answer: B [Veer Mata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo]
Notes:
India’s first and biggest ‘walk-through’ aviary inaugurated at Veer Mata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo, Mumbai. It is a zoo and garden located at Byculla covering 50 acres of land.
29. The government of Maharashtra decided to name the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi expressway after which of the following personalities?
[A] B.R. Ambedkar
[B] Bal Keshav Thackeray
[C] Gopinath Munde
[D] None of the above
Answer: B [Bal Keshav Thackeray]
Notes:
The government of Maharashtra decided to name the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi expressway after late Bal Keshav Thackeray, the founder of Shiv Sena. The project was expected to be completed within three years. The total estimated project cost was 55,335 crores.
30. The government of Maharashtra signed a loan agreement for Maharashtra’s Agri & Rural Transformation Project with which of the following organization?
[A] World Bank
[B] Asian Development Bank
[C] International Monetary Fund
[D] None of the above
Answer: A [World Bank]
Notes:
The government of Maharashtra signed a loan agreement for Maharashtra’s Agri & Rural Transformation Project with World Bank. The amount of the agreement is os 210 million dollars. The farmers will get benefited by this agreement.
Maharashtra GK Questions
31. Consider the following states:
- Kerala
- Himachal Pradesh
- Sikkim
- Maharashtra
Which of the above have been declared open defecation free?
[A] 1, 2 & 3 Only
[B] 3 & 4 Only
[C] 2, 3 & 4 Only
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer: A [1, 2 & 3 Only]
Notes:
Sikkim became the first state, Himachal Pradesh the second and Kerala the third state to be declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) states recently. Haryana, Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Punjab are the other four states to be declared as ODF in 2017.
32. Consider the following multipurpose projects with states associated to them:
- Bansagar- Uttar Pradesh & Madhya Pradesh
- Rajghat- Madhya Pradesh & Maharashtra
- Mayurakshi- Jharkhand & West Bengal
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 3 Only
[B] 1 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: A [1 & 3 Only]
Notes:
Bansagar is a multipurpose river valley project on river Sone in Madhya Pradesh. It envisages on both irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. The Project is being executed by the Water Resource Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh under the direction of Bansagar Control Board. The party States to the project are Bihar, Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh. The Rajghat Dam has been constructed across River Betwa to provide Irrigation facilities to 1.38 lakh ha in Uttar Pradesh and 1.21 lakh ha in Madhya Pradesh with power generation of 45 MW through Rajghat Hydro Electric Project at the toe of the dam on the left flank. Mayurakshi River is a major river in West Bengal. Mayurakshi project is shared between Jharkhand and West Bengal.
33. Which union ministry has organized Gandhian Thought and Swachhata seminar organized in Wardha district of Maharashtra?
[A] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[B] Ministry of Rural Development
[C] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[D] Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation
Answer: D [Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation]
Notes:
The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (MDWS) organized a seminar on Gandhian Thought and Swachhata in Wardha district of Maharashtra on October 29, 2018. It was part of 150th birth year celebrations of Father of the Nation. The seminar was centered on the Gandhian ideology on sanitation and the implementation of the same through the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM). It addressed on topics such as appropriate technologies in rural sanitation, organic waste management, and preventive sanitation. The main focus of the seminar was the Gandhi ji’s concept of Swachh evam Swawalambhi Sankul. The SBM campaign is a massive people’s movement, which has shown significant progress with the rural sanitation coverage having increased from 39%, at the launch of the SBM in 2014, to over 95% today. With 8.7 crore toilets constructed, 5.15 lakh villages, 530 districts and 25 States and Union Territories have been declared ODF. The campaign was officially launched on 2nd October 2014 at Rajghat, New Delhi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
34. Which of the following state governments has legally banned hookah parlours after Gujarat and Maharashtra?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Punjab
[D] West Bengal
Answer: C [Punjab]
Notes:
After Maharashtra and Gujarat, Punjab has become the India’s third state to legally ban hookah bars or lounges. The ban was announced through a law after President Ram Nath Kovind gave assent to the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) (Punjab Amendment) Bill, 2018 recently. The purpose of bringing the law is to check the use of tobacco in various forms and prevent diseases caused by the use of the tobacco products. As per available data, an hour’s average of hookah includes 20-200 puffs, delivering 50 litres of smoke contain, hazardous and carcinogenic chemicals. The smoking of hookah increases health risks includes exposure to toxic chemicals that are not filtered out by the water, and also the risk of infectious disease like tuberculosis resulting from sharing a hookah.
35. Consider the following States with respect to their representation to the Lok Sabha:
- I. Andhra Pradesh
- II. Madhya Pradesh
- III. Tamil Nadu
- IV. Maharashtra
Which of the following sequences is correct (> means greater than)?
[A] IV > III > II > I
[B] I > II > III > IV
[C] IV > III > II > I
[D] II > I > III > IV
Answer: A [IV > III > II > I]
Notes:
• Andhra Pradesh – 25
• Madhya Pradesh – 29
• Tamil Nadu – 39
• Maharashtra – 48
36. Which actor has been chosen as goodwill ambassador for Maharashtra polls?
[A] Akshay Kumar
[B] Salman Khan
[C] Priyanka Chopra
[D] Madhuri Dixit
Answer: D [Madhuri Dixit]
Actress Madhuri Dixit has been chosen as goodwill ambassador by the Chief Electoral Office (CEO) in Maharashtra to create awareness among people about the importance of voting. The State Assembly polls are scheduled for October 21 and results will be declared on October 24. She will be seen in a video titled ‘Let’s Vote” speaking about the democratic process and role of voters in the development of the country.
37. Consider the following statements:
- I. Sikkim has the minimum area among the 28 Indian States (Delhi and Pondicherry not included).
- II. Chandigarh had the highest literacy rate among Pondicherry, NCT of Delhi and other Union Territories.
- III. Maharashtra has the highest population after Uttar Pradesh among the 28 Indian States (Delhi and Pondicherry not included).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] I and II
[B] II and III
[C] I only
[D] III only
Answer: B [II and III]
Notes:
Maharashtra is ranked 2nd after Uttar Pradesh among 28 Indian states. So, option ‘3’ is correct. But option ‘1’ and ‘2’ are incorrect, because Goa is the smallest state based on area (i.e., 3702 sq km), not the Sikkim. Highest literacy rate is of Union territory is Lakshadweep i.e. 86.7%.
38. Maharashtra cabinet cleared the approval for establishment of the MahaJyoti Institute. Consider the following statements about the state’s initiatives in this sphere:
- MahaJyoti Institute will deal with improving the economic, social and educational situation of SC and ST members of the society.
- Its program “Jaldoot” will create awareness about water conservation, irrigation, management, etc.
- The program “Jyotidoot” will work to eliminate discrimination based on caste.
Which of the above statements are correct? Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] 1 and 3
[C] 1 and 2
[D] 2 and 3
Answer: D [2 and 3]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect:
The institute is to be set up for the improvement of economic and social condition of members of the OBC, Special BC/ SBC and the Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribe (VJNT).It is to function in a manner similar to Babasaheb Ambedkar Research and Training Institute (BARTI) for SC members. It will provide scholarships for MPhil and PhD programs, create opportunities for self-employment, career counseling, skill training etc.
Statement 2 is correct:
The Jaldoot program will impart awareness on water conservation, management, irrigation, etc to the members. This is significant considering the frequent droughts faced by the state and its rampant cultivation of water intensive crops like sugarcane. The state is also prominent for it’s over dependence on ground water and private tanker.
Statement 3 is correct:
The program “Jyotidoot” will create awareness about and seek to eliminate dowry system and caste bias among the people. The other program “Savitridoot” will seek to create awareness about gender equality, cleanliness and prohibition. The various programs will look to improve the different sections of the society on multiple aspects by conducting studies and surveys.
39. The ‘Sahachari’ scheme was recently launched by one of the state governments. With reference to this, consider the following statements:
- It is intended for differently abled students.
- It was introduced by Maharashtra government.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
Answer: A [Only 1 is correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct:
The Sahachari scheme is intended for differently abled students. The scheme provides assistance to NCC, SPC and NSS units that assist students with over 40% disability. It involves an award of 40,000 INR for these units the purpose. It also includes the award of certificates and plaques.
Statement 2 is incorrect:
The Sahachari scheme was introduced by the Kerala government in December. This was intended for supporting differently abled students in the states in their studies. Apart from this scheme, the state also introduced another welfare initiative called Vijayamritham scheme.
40. With regards to the recent initiative to allow Divyangs to perform Bhasma Aarti at the Mahakaleshwar Temple, consider the following statements:
- The temple is located in Maharashtra.
- It is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga in India.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
Answer: B [Only 2 is correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect:
The Mahakaleshwar temple is located in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. It is located on the bank of River Shipra. The temple had recently made provisions to enable Divyangs to perform Bhasma Aarti in light of the Makar Sankranti celebrations.
Statement 2 is correct:
The Mahakaleshwar temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines in India. These are considered as the holiest abodes of Lord Shiva. Another such shrine in Madhya Pradesh is the Omkareshwar Temple in Khandwa. The Mahakaleshwar Temple had earlier received the Divyanga Friendly Temple Award.
Maharashtra GK Questions
41. Consider the following pairs:
- Tiger Reserve : State
- Sariska : Gujarat
- Rajaji : Uttar Pradesh
- Bandipur : Maharashtra
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
- [A] 3 Only
- [B] 1 and 3
- [C] 1,2 and 3
- [D] None
Answer: D [ None]
Notes:
Sariska tiger reserve is in Rajasthan.
Rajaji tiger reserve is in Uttarakhand.
Bandipur tiger reserve is in Karnataka.
42. Consider the following matches:
- Hallikar Cattle – Karnataka
- Murrah Buffalo – Maharashtra
- Jamnapari Goat – Uttar Pradesh
Which among the above is / are correct?
- [A] 1 & 2
- [B] 2 & 3
- [C] 1 & 3
- [D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: C [ 1 & 3]
Notes:
Hallikar
The Hallikar is a Bos indicus breed selected primarily for draft purpose. They are found primarily in the southern region of Karnataka state, in the area surrounding Mysore.
Murrah
The Murrah buffalo is the most important and well known buffalo breed in the world. It is one of the best breeds for milk production and found all over the Asia. Murrah buffalo originate in Haryana and dispersed to the Punjab in India and Punjab province of Pakistan.
Jamnapari Goat
The name is derived from the location of the breed beyond the river Jamna in Uttar Pradesh. It is found in Agra, Mathura and Etawa districts in Uttar Pradesh and Bhind and Morena districts in Madhya Pradesh.
43. Consider the following:
- 1. Burnpur in West Bengal.
- 2. Chandrapur in Maharashtra.
- 3. Salem in Tamil Nadu.
- 4. Vijaynagar in Karnataka.
For which of the following, the above are famous ?
- [A] Textile Industry
- [B] Coal Fields
- [C] Steel Plants
- [D] Iron Ore Mines
Answer: D [Iron Ore Mines]
Notes:
All the given places are famous for iron-ore mines.
44. The Pavnar village in Maharashtra is known for which of the following events during freedom struggle of India?
- [A] Establishment of Home Rule League
- [B] Individual Satyagraha
- [C] Salt Satyagraha
- [D] Indigo Movement
Answer: B [Individual Satyagraha]
Notes:
Pavnar was ashram of Vinoba Bhave. In October 1940, Gandhi selected Vinoba Bhave as the 1st Satyagrahi.
45. Match the following:
- Festival-State
- 1. Gangaur a.West Bengal
- 2.Ganesh Chaturthi b.Rajasthan
- 3. Durga Puja c.Maharashtra
- [A] 1-c, 2-a, 3-b
- [B] 1-b, 2-a, 3-c
- [C] 1-a, 2-c, 3-b
- [D] 1-b, 2-c, 3-a
Answer: D [1-b, 2-c, 3-a]
Notes:
Gangaur is a festival celebrated in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most revered festivals all over Maharashtra. Durga Puja is the largest festival of Bengalis as well as of West Bengal.
46. The underground British-era Bunker turned Museum has come up in which city of Maharashtra?
- [A] Mumbai
- [B] Nagpur
- [C] Nashik
- [D] Aurangabad
Answer: A [Mumbai]
Notes:
Ex-president Ram Nath Kovind had inaugurated thematic underground British-era Bunker turned Museum inside the Raj Bhavan at Malabar Hill in Mumbai. The 15,000 sq.ft museum has Virtual Reality Booths (VRBs) in which visitors can “time travel” to the 19th century when the bunker was created to fire cannons at approaching enemy ships. The history of Raj Bhavan has also been depicted in another section. In 2016, the British-era bunker was discovered by Governor Ch. Vidyasagar Rao. It is made up of 13 rooms such as Shell Store, Gun Shell, Cartridge Store and Central Artillery Store. The underground passage has a proper drainage system and inlets for fresh air and light. The bunker dates back to the pre-World War I era and is believed to have been an asset of the battery stationed near the coast to defend Bombay Castle from naval attacks.
47. Babita Tade, who won Rs 1 crore on KBC, has been chosen as EC ambassador of which district for Maharashtra Assembly polls?
- [A] Nagpur
- [B] Amravati
- [C] Hingoli
- [D] Nanded
Answer: B [Amravati ]
Notes:
Babita Tade, who won Rs. 1 crore on quiz show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, has been appointed as the Amravati district ambassador for the Election Commission (EC)’s SVEEP programme ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls. The Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) is a flagship programme of the Election Commission for spreading voter awareness and promoting voter literacy in the country. Tade works as a mid-day meal cook in a government school for a meager sum.
48. Consider the following States:
- I. Gujarat
- II. Karnataka
- III. Maharashtra
- IV. Tamil Nadu.
The descending order of these States with reference to their level of Per Capita Net State Domestic Product is
- [A] I, III, IV, II
- [B] III, IV, I, II
- [C] I, III, II, IV
- [D] III, I, IV, II
Answer: B [III, IV, I, II]
Notes:
According to 2011-12 data the correct order is- Maharashtra (101314 INR), Tamil Nadu 84496 (INR), Gujarat (75115 INR), Karnataka (68374 INR).
49. India and ADB has signed an agreement for a 200 million USD loan for improving rural Maharashtra. In this context, consider the following statements:
- It will fund the Maharashtra Rural Connectivity Improvement Project.
- It will fund the Maharashtra Project on Climate Resilient Agriculture.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
- [A] Only 1 is correct
- [B] Only 2 is correct
- [C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
- [D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
Answer: A [Only 1 is correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct:
The Asian Development bank will fund the rural connectivity project in Maharashtra. The aim of the project is to upgrade existing roads to all-weather roads in 34 districts. The project will cover roads for a stretch of about 2,100km.
Statement 2 is incorrect:
The Maharashtra Project on Climate Resilient Agriculture is being funded by the World Bank. This is aimed at small holder farmers in the state. It will improve the adaptive capacity to improve productivity and resilience against climate events as well as improving post-harvest technology.
