States PCS: Maharashtra GK Questions for MPSC Examinations
Maharashtra General Knowledge with Multiple Choice Objective Questions for Maharashtra PSC (MPSC) Examinations of 2021-22. Objective Maharashtra GK Questions on Maharashtra History, Culture, MPSC Geography, MPSC Economy and Polity.
1. What is the name of the project which has launched by the government of Maharashtra to promote solar energy in the agricultural sector?
[A] Maharashtra Solar Mission
[B] Atal Solar Krishi Pump Yojana
[C] Krishi Solar Sahayata Yojana
[D] Solar Fasal Kranti Yojana
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Correct Answer: B [Atal Solar Krishi Pump Yojana]
Notes:
Atal Solar Krishi Pump Yojana has been launched by the government of Maharashtra to promote solar energy in the agricultural sector. As per the scheme, the farmers will get a subsidy of up to 95% on solar pumps. Recently, it has been decided that two LED bulbs, a DC fan and a mobile charging socket will also be provided.
2. 9th International Micro irrigation conference was organized in which of the following places of India?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Aurangabad
[C] Kochi
[D] Coimbatore
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Correct Answer: B [Aurangabad]
Notes:
9th International Micro irrigation conference was organized in Aurangabad, Maharashtra by the Union Water Resources Ministry. The objective of the conference was the sharing of experiences and the use of new technologies and best management practices.
3. What was the theme of the 9th International Micro irrigation conference?
[A] Micro Irrigation and Modern Agriculture
[B] Micro Irrigation in Agricultural Field
[C] Micro Irrigation and SDGs
[D] Micro Irrigation and Water Resources
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Correct Answer: A [Micro Irrigation and Modern Agriculture]
Notes:
9th International Micro irrigation conference was organized in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The theme of the event was “Micro Irrigation and Modern Agriculture”. The Ministry of Water Resources and River Development was the organizer of the event.
4. Which among the following ports of India is the only port to be listed in the world’s top 30 container ports?
[A] Nhava Sheva port
[B] Vizhinjam International Seaport
[C] Mundra Port
[D] Visakhapatnam Port
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Correct Answer: A [Nhava Sheva port]
Notes:
Nhava Sheva port (Jawaharlal Nehru Port), Mumbai is the only port in India to be listed in the world’s top 30 container ports. The rank of the port in the list is 28th.
5. The 2nd Regional Conference on Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme was held in which of the following places of India?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Bangalore
[C] Kochi
[D] Jaipur
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Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]
Notes:
The 2nd Regional Conference on Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra. the event was organized by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. The Government of India provides financial assistance to NGOs working in the field of education and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities through the DDRS scheme.
6. The 4th India Steel 2019 Exhibition and Conference was held in which of the following places of India?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Kolkata
[C] Bhilai
[D] Bokaro
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Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]
Notes:
The 4th India Steel 2019 Exhibition and Conference was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The event was organized by the Ministry of Steel in collaboration with FICCI. The National Steel Policy (NSP)-2017 aims at producing 300 million tonnes of steel by 2030-31.
7. The World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with Maharashtra recommended triple-drug therapy for which of the following disease?
[A] COVID-19
[B] Lymphatic Filariasis
[C] Japanese encephalitis
[D] Yellow Fever
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Correct Answer: B [Lymphatic Filariasis]
Notes:
The World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with Maharashtra recommended triple-drug therapy for the patient suffering from Lymphatic Filariasis. More than 40% of cases of Lymphatic Filariasis are found in India. The combination of ivermectin, diethylcarbamazine citrate and albendazole will be used for treatment.
8. The government of Maharashtra launched ‘Atal Aahar Yojna’ for which of the following types of people?
[A] Farmers
[B] BPL Families
[C] Construction Workers
[D] Homeless
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Correct Answer: C [Construction Workers]
Notes:
The government of Maharashtra launched ‘Atal Aahar Yojna’ for Construction Workers. A total number of 20,000 workers are targeted in the first phase. The beneficiary of the scheme will get a meal at only Rs. 5.
9. Pradeep Choubey who passed away last year, was associated with which of the following field?
[A] Poetry
[B] Singing
[C] Acting
[D] Politics
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Correct Answer: A [Poetry]
Notes:
Pradeep Choubey was a famous Hindi Poet (Hasya Kavi). He was an employee of Dena Bank. He was born in Maharashtra.
10. SWIFT India and South Asia Regional Conference 2019 was held in which of the following places?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Bangaluru
[C] Kolkata
[D] Nagpur
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Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]
Notes:
SWIFT India and South Asia Regional Conference 2019 was held in Mumbai. Delegates shared their thoughts on trade finance digitization, vulnerability to cyber-attacks, and risk management.
