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. During the event of Global Aviation Summit 2019 in Mumbai, completion of which of the following airport by the middle of 2020 was declared?
[A] New Pune International Airport
[B] Navi Mumbai International Airport
[C] Aurangabad International Airport
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Navi Mumbai International Airport]
Notes:
During the event of Global Aviation Summit 2019 in Mumbai, the then CM of Maharashtra declared about the completion of the Navi Mumbai International Airport by the middle of 2020. It was also declared that the airport will contribute 1% GDP of India.
2. What is the name of the app which enables Hyper-Local connectivity?
[A] Awaaz
[B] Bhonga
[C] Sahayata
[D] Baat
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Correct Answer: B [Bhonga]
Notes:
Linkus Infratech developed an app named “Bhonga” which enables Hyper-Local connectivity. In Marathi, Bhonga means Loudspeaker. It helps to connect users without an internet connection.
3. What is the name of the upgraded version of the e-commerce portal Port Community System Which was launched during the Regional Maritime Safety Conference 2019 in Mumbai?
[A] PCS1x
[B] PCS2c
[C] PPCSx
[D] PPCS2c
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Correct Answer: A [PCS1x]
Notes:
Regional Maritime Safety Conference 2019 was organized for the first time by India in Mumbai. In the event, the UnionShipping and Water Resources ministry launched the upgraded version of the e-commerce portal Port Community System named “PCS1x”.
4. Who among the following won the Best Fiction Award in the event of the 17th edition of Crossword Books Awards, Mumbai?
[A] Chetan Bhagat
[B] Amish Tripathi
[C] Twinkle Khanna
[D] Arundhati Roy
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Correct Answer: C [Twinkle Khanna]
Notes:
Twinkle Khanna won the Best Fiction Award in the event of the 17th edition of Crossword Books Awards, Mumbai. She won the award for her novel ‘Pyjamas Are Forgiving’. In the category of non-fiction Gaur Gopal Das won the award for ‘Life’s Amazing Secrets’.
5. In Maharashtra, which city saw the inauguration of ‘Satark Park’, the first in India dedicated to military intelligence operatives, in October 2024?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Pune
[C] Nagpur
[D] Aurangabad
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Correct Answer: B [Pune]
Notes:
Pune is the city where ‘Satark Park’ was inaugurated. This park, the first of its kind in India, honors military intelligence operatives. It was inaugurated by Lieutenant General Pradeep Kumar Chahal and developed by Roadways Solutions India Infra Ltd and MINTSD. The park pays homage to heroes from 1962 to 2020, exemplified by 40 busts of personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice. It also features a wall dedicated to the Intelligence Corps’ song.
6. Consider the following statements regarding the Treaty of Surji-Anjangaon:
- The treaty was signed on December 30, 1803.
- It was signed between the British and Daulat Rao Sindhia, a Maratha chief.
- The treaty was signed in the state of Rajasthan.
- The Treaty of Surji-Anjangaon ended all hostilities between the British and all Maratha chiefs.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1, 2, and 3
[C] Only 1, 2, and 4
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
- Statements 1 and 2 are correct: The Treaty of Surji-Anjangaon was indeed signed on December 30, 1803, between the British and Daulat Rao Sindhia.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The treaty was signed in present-day Maharashtra, not Rajasthan.
- Statement 4 is incorrect: The treaty did not end all hostilities with all Maratha chiefs.
7. What was the main objective of the Nagpur Pact of 1953 signed by Yashwantrao Chavan in Maharashtra?
[A] To establish Mumbai as an independent city-state
[B] To promote industrialization only in Pune
[C] To ensure equitable development and fair resource allocation among all regions of Maharashtra
[D] To create a separate Vidarbha state
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Correct Answer: C [To ensure equitable development and fair resource allocation among all regions of Maharashtra]
Notes:
The Nagpur Pact of 1953 aimed for equitable regional development across Maharashtra, ensuring fair distribution of resources among all regions, especially Vidarbha, Marathwada, and western Maharashtra. Signed by Yashwantrao Chavan, it set a foundation for balanced growth and integration of the state’s districts.
8. Which Mughal emperor constructed the Qila-e-Ark fort complex in Aurangabad, Maharashtra?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Babur
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Correct Answer: C [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
Qila-e-Ark was built by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, during the 17th century. It served as his royal residence. Aurangabad, often called the City of Gates, is also famous for the Ajanta and Ellora Caves, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
9. Who founded the first Marathi newspaper ‘Durpan’ in Maharashtra in 1832?
[A] Lokmanya Tilak
[B] Balshastri Jambhekar
[C] Mahadev Govind Ranade
[D] Gopal Hari Deshmukh
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Correct Answer: B [Balshastri Jambhekar]
Notes:
Balshastri Jambhekar established ‘Durpan’ in 1832, marking the advent of Marathi journalism in Maharashtra. The newspaper promoted social and educational reforms, and is known as the first Marathi-language newspaper in India.
10. Who was appointed as the Subahdar of Delhi after the Marathas captured the city in 1760?
[A] Baloji Palande
[B] Madhavrao Scindia
[C] Raghunath Rao
[D] Naro Shankar
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Correct Answer: D [Naro Shankar]
Notes:
After the Marathas captured Delhi from the Durrani Empire in July 1760, Naro Shankar was appointed Subahdar (governor) of Delhi. Baloji Palande was made in-charge of the fort under Naro Shankar.
