Maharashtra GK Questions

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Maharashtra GK Questions

11. Consider the following Projects:
  1. Nagarjunsagar
  2. Nizamsagar
  3. 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

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

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

  1. Mormugao : Maharashtra
  2. Kamarajar : Tamil Nadu
  3. 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

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?
  1. Maharashtra
  2. Gujarat
  3. Uttar Pradesh
  4. 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

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:
  1. They were the first Native Indians who had issued the coins with portraits of their kings.
  2. 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

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:
  1. Monazite is India’s most abundantly available Rare Earth mineral
  2. Monazite can be processed to extract nuclear fuels thorium and uranium
  3. 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

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:
  1. It will be jointly funded by Department of Atomic Energy, India and National Science Foundation, USA
  2. 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

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:
  1. It aims to conduct a primary study on atmospheric neutrinos
  2. 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

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:
  1. Largest wheat producing state – Uttar Pradesh
  2. Largest onion producing state – Maharashtra
  3. 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

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?
  1. Maharashtra
  2. Uttar Pradesh
  3. 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

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.

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