Q. On which date is Maharashtra Day celebrated to commemorate the official formation of the state of Maharashtra?
Answer: May 1
Notes: Maharashtra Day is celebrated annually on May 1, marking the state's formation in 1960 after the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement, which united Marathi-speaking regions. This date signifies Maharashtra's cultural and linguistic identity; Gujarat was also formed on the same day in 1960 after Bombay State's division.