Q. Who succeeded P.K. Sawant as Maharashtra Chief Minister?
Answer: Vasantrao Naik
Notes: Vasantrao Naik became Maharashtra Chief Minister on 5 December 1963, succeeding P.K. Sawant, and served until 1975, becoming the state's longest-serving chief minister. His first ministry included 14 cabinet and 10 deputy ministers. He played a key role in Maharashtra's agricultural development.