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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.