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. Chintaman Wanaga, who passed away recently, was the MP from which constituency of Maharashtra?
[A] Raigad
[B] Ahmednagar
[C] Buldhana
[D] Palghar
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Correct Answer: D [Palghar]
Notes:
Chintaman Wanaga, the Member of Parliament (MP) of 16th Lok Sabha from Palghar in Maharashtra, has passed away in New Delhi on January 30, 2018. An advocate by profession, he served as the President of BJP’s Thane district office from 1990 to 1996. He was elected to the Lok Sabha thrice and once as the member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.
2. Which automobile company has signed a MoU with Maharashtra government to promote e-Mobility in the State?
[A] Tata Motors Ltd
[B] Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
[C] Maruti Suzuki India Ltd
[D] Hero MotoCorp Ltd
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Correct Answer: A [Tata Motors Ltd]
Notes:
Tata Motors Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Government of Maharashtra for deployment of 1000 Electric Vehicles (EV) across its range of passenger and commercial vehicles in the State. The company also partnered Tata group company, Tata Power Ltd to set up of EV Charging Stations in the State. The MoU will boost the Maharashtra Electric Vehicle Policy 2018 in accelerating the adoption of Evs in Maharashtra.
3. Which city is set to host the Monsoon session of the Maharashtra Legislature after a gap of 47 years?
[A] Aurangabad
[B] Nashik
[C] Mumbai
[D] Nagpur
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Correct Answer: D [Nagpur]
Notes:
Nagpur, the second capital of Maharashtra, is set to host the Monsoon session of the state Legislature today after a gap of 47 years. This will be the fourth time that the monsoon session of the state Legislature, normally held in Mumbai, will take place in Nagpur. The session will commence in Nagpur from July 4 to 20, 2018. Traditionally, Nagpur hosts the winter session of the legislature in December every year whereas the budget and monsoon sessions are held in Mumbai. According to an official of the Vidhan Bhavan, the monsoon sessions of the state Legislature were earlier held in Nagpur in 1961, 1966 and 1971. As per the Nagpur Pact-1953, the district in the Vidarbha region was accorded the status of second capital of Maharashtra. The pact also required one session of the state Legislature to be held in Nagpur every year.
4. Which among the following state parties have the same election symbols?
1.Telugu Desam Party in Andhra Pradesh, Samajwadi party in Uttar Pradesh
2.All India Forward Bloc in West Bengal and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party in Goa
3.Jharkhand Mukti Morcha in Jharkhand and Shivsena in Maharashtra
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
5. With reference to cultivation of Cotton in India, which among the following statements is / are correct?
1. Approximately 65% of India’s cotton is produced on rainfed areas
2. Majority of the cotton is produced in central zone comprising Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [ Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Approximately 65% of Indian’s cotton is produced on rainfed areas and 35% on irrigated lands. Cotton is produced in India in three zones viz., Northern zone comprising the States of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, Central zone comprising the States of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat and Southern zone comprising the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Besides these nine States, cotton cultivation has gained momentum in the eastern State of Orissa
6. Identify a tribe of India with the following information:
- It is among the largest tribes in Central India spread in Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Odisha
- A style of painting is associated with its name as the people of this tribe paint their walls with vibrant depictions of local flora, fauna and gods
- The “Must Art Gallery” in New Delhi is dedicated to the painting art by this tribe
Select the correct option from the following codes:
[A] Bheel
[B] Gond
[C] Garasia
[D] Baiga
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Correct Answer: B [Gond]
Notes:The tribe is the “Gond” tribe. Here’s how the information matches:
The Gond tribe is indeed among the largest tribes in Central India and is spread across various states, including Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.
The Gond people are known for their distinctive style of painting, which often features vibrant depictions of local flora, fauna, and gods. These paintings are a significant part of their cultural heritage.
The “Must Art Gallery” in New Delhi is indeed dedicated to showcasing the art and paintings of the Gond tribe.
So, the correct option is: Gond tribe.
7. Consider the following matches:
- Veedhi – Karnataka
- Thora – Punjab
- Tamasha – Maharashtra
- Rauf – Jammu & Kashmir
Which among the above is / are correct matches?
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 3 & 4
[D] Only 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3 & 4]
Notes:
These are folk dances. Veedhi is of Andhra, Tamasha is of Maharastra, Rauf is of J & K and Thora is of Uttar Pradesh.
8. Consider the following pairs of Indian martial arts with states where they are practised:
- Gatka martial art – Punjab
- Mardani khel – Maharashtra
- Kathi Samu – Andhra Pradesh
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
All of the above pairs are correctly matched
9. Consider the following pairs of folk music with states where they are practised in India:
- Kamrupi Lokgeet – Assam
- Naatupura Paatu – Tamil Nadu
- Goalpariya Lokgeet – Maharashtra
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [ 1 & 2 Only]
Notes:
First and second are correctly matched. Third is incorrect because Goalpariya Lokgeet is associated to Assam.
10. With reference to the Ancient India:
- Cotton Route refers to the maritime route in the Indian Ocean for export of textiles from India
- India regularly exported large quantities cotton cloth from Tagara in current Maharashtra state
Which among the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Since 2013 China has made efforts to connect with South Asian nations & India’s extended neighborhood. China has identified nations like India, Maldives & Sri Lanka that connect its ports with Africa’s eastern coast. The Indian Government is trying to counter Maritime Silk Road of China with its own strategies which include revival of ancient spice route, ancient Cotton Route and the so called Project Mausam. Further, we note that India’s first cotton exports date back to the 1st century CE. There were regular supplies of large quantities of cloth of ordinary quality from Tagara (Ter in Maharashtra).
