States PCS: Maharashtra GK Questions for MPSC Examinations
For all Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) exams including Rajyaseva, Group B, PSI, STI, ASO, and other Maharashtra government posts.
1. Which city in Maharashtra hosts the renowned marketplace often referred to as the ‘bomb bazaar’?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Pune
[C] Nagpur
[D] Aurangabad
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Correct Answer: C [Nagpur]
Notes:
The city of Nagpur in Maharashtra is home to the notable ‘bomb bazaar’ that primarily deals in explosives. The market has seen huge profits recently with a major demand for materials like HMX and RDX.
2. Bhagwantgad Fort in Sindhudurg district was originally controlled by which ruler before changing hands multiple times?
[A] Chhatrapati of Kolhapur
[B] Sawants of Sawantwadi
[C] Peshwa of Pune
[D] British East India Company
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Correct Answer: A [Chhatrapati of Kolhapur]
Notes:
Bhagwantgad Fort was initially under the Chhatrapati of Kolhapur, then the Sawants of Sawantwadi. The fort’s history reflects Maratha power struggles; Tulaji Angre’s failed siege in 1748 demonstrates the region’s strategic significance in Maharashtra’s military heritage.
3. Consider the following statements:
- Shivrai was a significant copper coin circulated during the Maratha rule.
- The value of the Shivrai coin was between 1/74 and 1/80 of a rupee before the 1830s.
- The Shivrai coin was minted primarily in Gujarat and Bengal under British rule.
- The Shivrai coin is no longer found in numismatic collections today.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1, 2 and 3
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
- Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Shivrai was a prominent copper coin during Maratha rule, mainly in Maharashtra, and valued at 1/74–1/80 of a rupee before the 1830s.
- Statements 3 and 4 are incorrect: The coin was not primarily minted in Gujarat/Bengal, but in Maratha domains, and remains present in collections to this day.
4. Consider the following statements:
- Shri Jayatirtha, also known as Teekacharya, was a significant figure in the Dvaita school of Vedanta philosophy.
- He wrote important commentaries on the works of Madhvacharya.
- Shri Jayatirtha was born in Mangalwedha.
- He was associated with the revival of the Advaita tradition in the 14th century.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 3
[B] Only 1 and 4
[C] Only 2 and 4
[D] Only 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1, 2 and 3]
Notes:Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct:
- Shri Jayatirtha was an important leader of the Dvaita school.
- He wrote authoritative commentaries on Madhvacharya’s works.
- Mangalwedha is his birthplace.
- Statement 4 is incorrect as he revived the Dvaita tradition, not Advaita.
Jayatirtha’s work remains central to Dvaita followers.
5. Consider the following statements:
- The Martyrs' Memorial Park in Shijiazhuang, China, features a dedicated section for Dr. Dwarkanath Shantaram Kotnis.
- Dwarkanath Shantaram Kotnis was one of five Indian physicians dispatched to China to provide medical assistance during the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1938.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Neither 1 nor 2
[D] Both 1 and 2
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Correct Answer: D [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:
Both statements are correct. The Martyrs' Memorial Park in Shijiazhuang, China, honors Dr. D.S. Kotnis with a dedicated section recognizing his contributions. He was one of five Indian doctors sent to China in 1938 to provide crucial medical assistance during the Second Sino-Japanese War, strengthening medical and diplomatic ties between India and China.
6. Consider the following statements regarding the Rovers Cup:
- The Rovers Cup was initiated in 1890.
- It is one of India's oldest football tournaments.
- The tournament has always been restricted to clubs from Maharashtra only.
- The Rovers Football Cup Committee originally organized the tournament.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 4
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] Only 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1, 2 and 4]
Notes:
- Statements 1 and 2 are correct: The Rovers Cup was indeed initiated in 1890, making it one of India's oldest football tournaments.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Clubs from across India have participated, not just those from Maharashtra.
- Statement 4 is also correct: The Rovers Football Cup Committee originally organized the event.
Therefore, option 1 correctly identifies the accurate statements.
7. In which year was the King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital in Mumbai established?
[A] 1926
[B] 1948
[C] 1911
[D] 1933
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Correct Answer: A [1926]
Notes:
KEM Hospital in Mumbai was established in 1926. It is one of Asia’s largest public hospitals and is affiliated with Seth GS Medical College, known for comprehensive care and medical research in Maharashtra.
8. In which year was Maharashtra’s Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) established?
[A] 1985
[B] 1960
[C] 1952
[D] 2005
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Correct Answer: A [1985]
Notes:
Maharashtra’s Legislative Council, or Vidhan Parishad, was established in 1985 as the upper house of the state legislature. It comprises members from local bodies, graduates, and teachers, with a tenure of six years, ensuring representation of diverse societal segments.
9. Under whose command did the British East India Company capture Belapur Fort on June 23, 1817?
[A] Captain Philip Grant
[B] Captain Edward Baker
[C] Captain John Hunter
[D] Captain Charles Gray
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Correct Answer: D [Captain Charles Gray]
Notes:
Belapur Fort, located in Maharashtra, was captured by the British East India Company under Captain Charles Gray on June 23, 1817. This event contributed to the weakening of Maratha power and involved partial demolition of the fort by the British to prevent future resistance.
10. At which location in Maharashtra did Dr. B. R. Ambedkar lead the historic mass conversion of Dalits to Buddhism in 1956?
[A] Shirdi
[B] Nashik
[C] Pune
[D] Nagpur
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Correct Answer: D [Nagpur]
Notes:
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar led the mass Buddhist conversion on 14 October 1956 at Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur, Maharashtra. This event marked a significant religious and social movement, making Maharashtra the state with the highest Buddhist population in India.
