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. India’s first National Museum of Indian Cinema was inaugurated in which of the following places of India?
[A] Bangalore
[B] Kanpur
[C] Mumbai
[D] Nagpur
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Correct Answer: C [Mumbai]
Notes:
India’s first National Museum of Indian Cinema was inaugurated in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It will depict the journey of Indian Movies from the very beginning. Two committees were developed (One is headed by Shyam Benegal and another is headed by Prasoon Joshi) for the up-gradation of the Museum.
2. What is the daily subsidy per animal under Maharashtra’s RajyaMata-Gomata scheme?
[A] Rs. 10
[B] Rs. 25
[C] Rs. 50
[D] Rs. 100
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Correct Answer: C [Rs. 50]
Notes:
In 2023, the Maharashtra government launched the RajyaMata-Gomata scheme for Goshalas. The scheme provides a subsidy of Rs. 50 per animal per day for indigenous cows. This scheme was announced to support goshalas in maintaining desi cow breeds in the state. Only registered and recognized Goshalas are eligible for the subsidy under this scheme.
3. Which influential Maratha statesman constructed the renowned Nana Phadnavis Wada in Menavli village, Satara district, Maharashtra?
[A] Mahadji Shinde
[B] Baji Rao II
[C] Nana Phadnavis
[D] Madhavrao I
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Correct Answer: C [Nana Phadnavis]
Notes:
Nana Phadnavis, a noted Maratha administrator during the Peshwa era, built the Nana Phadnavis Wada in Menavli, Satara, in the late 18th century. The complex includes a wada, a ghat, and temples, and represents classic Maratha architecture.
4. Murlikant Petkar, awarded the Padma Shri in 2018 and India’s first Paralympic gold medalist, is primarily associated with which sport?
[A] Archery
[B] Swimming
[C] Table Tennis
[D] Athletics
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Correct Answer: B [Swimming]
Notes:
Murlikant Petkar won India’s first Paralympic gold at the 1972 Heidelberg Games in swimming (50 m freestyle), setting a world record. He also competed in javelin, precision javelin throw, and slalom. He was honored with the Padma Shri in 2018 for his achievements in sports.
5. Which city is called the geographical center of India?
[A] Bhopal
[B] Nagpur
[C] Jabalpur
[D] Raipur
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Correct Answer: B [Nagpur]
Notes:
Nagpur’s Zero Mile Stone, erected by the British, marks India’s geographical center. Though villages in Madhya Pradesh also make claims, Nagpur is officially recognized for its central location, especially during the British Raj and after surveys connecting major Indian cities.
6. Who wrote the book “Deshache Dushman” criticizing Brahmin leaders in Bombay?
[A] Dinkarrao Javalkar
[B] Keshavrao Jedhe
[C] Vishnushastri Chiplunkar
[D] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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Correct Answer: A [Dinkarrao Javalkar]
Notes:
Dinkarrao Javalkar authored “Deshache Dushman” (1925) to critique Brahmin leaders in Bombay Presidency. He was a notable non-Brahmin movement leader, supported Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s social reforms, and managed influential Marathi newspapers. The book led to a landmark legal case defended by Ambedkar.
7. Who was the first Peshwa of Chhatrapati Shivaji?
[A] Balaji Vishwanath
[B] Baji Rao I
[C] Moropant Trimbak Pingale
[D] Nana Saheb
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Correct Answer: C [Moropant Trimbak Pingale]
Notes:
Moropant Trimbak Pingale was appointed as the first Peshwa by Chhatrapati Shivaji in 1674. The Peshwa served as the Prime Minister and played a crucial administrative role in the Maratha Empire. The Pingale family descendants still reside in Kothrud, Pune, Maharashtra.
8. Who won the 1994 Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for medical sciences?
[A] Padmini Swaminathan
[B] Krishna Balaji Sainis
[C] Shubhada Pandit
[D] Ramanathan Nair
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Correct Answer: B [Krishna Balaji Sainis]
Notes:
Krishna Balaji Sainis, an Indian immunologist, received the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for medical sciences in 1994 for his research on T cell immune responses and plant-based immunomodulators. He worked at BARC and represented India in the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation.
9. Which Maratha leader abdicated at Shaniwar Wada in 1818?
[A] Mahadji Shinde
[B] Balaji Baji Rao
[C] Nana Saheb
[D] Bajirao II
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Correct Answer: D [Bajirao II]
Notes:
Bajirao II, the last Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, abdicated at Shaniwar Wada in Pune after defeat by the British in 1818, marking the end of Peshwa rule in Maharashtra.
10. Consider the following statements regarding the Imad Shahi Dynasty in medieval Indian history:
- Fathullah Imad-ul-Mulk was the founder of the Imad Shahi Dynasty.
- His capital was at Achalpur.
- Achalpur is known for its ancient temples, nearby Gawilghur Fort, and rich cultural heritage.
- Imad Shahi Dynasty played a major role in northern India during the 16th century.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 3
[B] Only 1 and 4
[C] Only 2, 3 and 4
[D] All are correct statements
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct: Fathullah Imad-ul-Mulk founded the Imad Shahi Dynasty, with Achalpur as its capital. Achalpur is noted for its cultural heritage, ancient temples, and proximity to Gawilghur Fort. Statement 4 is incorrect as the dynasty was significant in the Deccan, especially the Berar region, not northern India or during the 16th century.
