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. Who among the following is the head of the committee which was set up by the Maharashtra govt to review welfare schemes for tribals?
[A] Aditya Negi
[B] Vivek Pandit
[C] Ajay Kumar
[D] Vivek Devroy
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Correct Answer: B [Vivek Pandit]
Notes:
Vivek Pandit is the head of the committee which was set up by the Maharashtra govt to review welfare schemes for tribals. The committee consists of 17 members. The committee will suggest necessary measures which ensure that children in tribal regions were not deprived of education.
2. Who among the following was the first woman to serve the post of Director General of Police (DGP)?
[A] Kiran Bedi
[B] Kanchan Chaudhary Bhattacharya
[C] Sanjukta Parashar
[D] Suman Bala Sahoo
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Correct Answer: B [Kanchan Chaudhary Bhattacharya]
Notes:
Kanchan Chaudhary Bhattacharya was the first woman to serve the post of Director General of Police (DGP). She was also the second woman officer to join the Indian Police Service after Kiran Bedi. She was a 1973 batch IPS officer. Recently she passed away in Mumbai.
3. What was the theme of the 11th edition of Agrovision exhibition 2019 which was held in Nagpur?
[A] Smart Technologies for Sustainable Development
[B] Boosting Agricultural Sector Through Technological Advancement
[C] Agricultural Technology Eliminating The Hindrance
[D] Use Technology To Achieve SDG
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Correct Answer: A [Smart Technologies for Sustainable Development]
Notes:
The 11th edition of Agrovision exhibition 2019 was organized in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The theme of the event was “Smart Technologies for Sustainable Development”. A booklet titled Agro Vision 2019 was released at that event.
4. What is the name of India’s lightest level III plus bulletproof jacket that was developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)?
[A] Fauj Kavach
[B] Bhaba Kavach
[C] Bharat Kavach
[D] Surya Kavach
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Correct Answer: B [Bhaba Kavach]
Notes:
The name of India’s lightest level III plus bulletproof jacket that was developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is Bhava Kavach. The weight of the jacket is 6.8 kg. It is recently inducted in the Central Industrial Security Force camp, Trombay. The headquarter of BARC is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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 Hitavada newspaper:
- The Hitavada was founded in 1911 in Nagpur.
- It is notable for being the first English daily in the city.
- Gopal Krishna Gokhale established the newspaper to promote social reform and political awareness.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] Only 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3. All statements are accurate:
- The Hitavada was indeed founded in 1911 in Nagpur.
- It was the first English daily of the city.
- Gopal Krishna Gokhale, a noted freedom fighter, established it to promote social reform and political awareness.
The newspaper played a significant role in shaping public opinion during the freedom movement.
7. Consider the following statements:
- The Kalachuris were a prominent early medieval dynasty, with their capital at Mahishmati, believed to be located near present-day Mandhata Island.
- The Kalachuris ruled primarily over the region of Maharashtra and are credited with shaping its early medieval history.
- The legendary Haihaya ruler is associated with the foundation of Mahishmati, as mentioned in traditional accounts.
- The Kalachuris played a significant role in the cultural and architectural development of central India.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1, 3 and 4
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] 1, 3 and 4
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1, 3 and 4]
Notes:The correct answer is option 1: Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct. The Kalachuris ruled from Mahishmati, near Mandhata (central India, not Maharashtra). Their influence was cultural and architectural in central India. While Haihaya legend is linked to Mahishmati, the Kalachuris did not rule ‘primarily’ over Maharashtra.
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8. Which is the oldest stock exchange in Asia?
[A] Bombay Stock Exchange, Mumbai
[B] National Stock Exchange, Mumbai
[C] Calcutta Stock Exchange, Kolkata
[D] Madras Stock Exchange, Chennai
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Correct Answer: A [Bombay Stock Exchange, Mumbai]
Notes:
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, was established in 1875, making it not only the oldest in India but also in Asia. It is a significant center for capital trading and has played a pivotal role in India’s economic history.
9. Which Sultanate, known as a major power in western India during the 15th and 16th centuries, lost the fort of Mahim to Sampaio?
[A] Bahmani Sultanate
[B] Gujarat Sultanate
[C] Malwa Sultanate
[D] Ahmadnagar Sultanate
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat Sultanate]
Notes:
The Gujarat Sultanate, with its capital at Ahmedabad, lost the fort of Mahim to the Portuguese commander Sampaio. It was a powerful kingdom in western India, influencing the region’s history, architecture, and culture during the medieval period.
10. Which was the first independent Muslim sultanate established in the Deccan region, following the rebellion led by Ismail Mukh, with its capital at Gulbarga (now in Karnataka)?
[A] Bahmani Sultanate
[B] Adil Shahi Sultanate
[C] Nizam Shahi Sultanate
[D] Qutb Shahi Sultanate
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Correct Answer: A [Bahmani Sultanate]
Notes:
The Bahmani Sultanate (1347–1527), established after Ismail Mukh’s rebellion, was the first major independent Muslim state in the Deccan. Its capital was Gulbarga. It influenced Deccan’s politics, culture, architecture, and trade, especially in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
