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. The government of Maharashtra launched which of the following scheme which provides smokeless kitchens for women?
[A] Chullah free and smoke-free Maharashtra
[B] Smokeless Maharashtra
[C] No Oven No Smoke Maharashtra
[D] Dhuaan Rahit Rasoee
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Correct Answer: A [Chullah free and smoke-free Maharashtra]
Notes:
The government of Maharashtra launched a scheme for a smokeless kitchen which was named “Chullah free and smoke-free Maharashtra”. The project will help those women who have not benefited under the Ujjwala scheme or do not have an LPG connection.
2. H9N2 is a subtype of which among the following virus?
[A] Influenza
[B] Swine Flue
[C] Rabies
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Influenza]
Notes:
H9N2 is a subtype of Influenza and causes bird flue too. It is very rare in nature. Recently, India’s first H9N2 case is detected in the state of Maharashtra.
3. Where is the first dedicated Mangrove Park of Mumbai located?
[A] Gorai
[B] Marve
[C] Madh
[D] Versova
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Correct Answer: A [Gorai]
Notes:
The first dedicated Mangrove Park of Mumbai is situated in Gorai. This move was part of a conservation initiative by the Maharashtra Mangrove Foundation to promote environment education and eco-tourism.
4. Where is the underground water reservoir ‘Sayyed Wada’ located in Maharashtra?
[A] Nashik
[B] Aurangabad
[C] Pune
[D] Junnar
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Correct Answer: D [Junnar]
Notes:
Sayyed Wada in Junnar, Maharashtra, is a rare underground water reservoir, reflecting Islamic heritage and unique water management. It was constructed to commemorate the Battle of Karbala and showcases distinctive water conservation architecture, significant in regional cultural and historical contexts.
5. On which river is the Bhandardara Dam, also known as Wilson Dam, located in Maharashtra?
[A] Godavari River
[B] Pravara River
[C] Purna River
[D] Krishna River
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Correct Answer: B [Pravara River]
Notes:
Bhandardara Dam (Wilson Dam) was built in 1910 on the Pravara River in Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra. It is among the state’s oldest dams and is vital for hydroelectricity, irrigation, and water supply. The nearby Randha Falls enhance its tourist appeal.
6. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the process for removing the Lokayukta in Maharashtra governed?
[A] Article 320
[B] Article 324
[C] Article 148
[D] Article 311
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Correct Answer: D [Article 311]
Notes:
The Indian Constitution does not directly outline the removal process for Lokayuktas. Instead, it’s typically governed by state-specific Lokayukta Acts, which reference Article 311 of the Constitution as the basis for removal on grounds of misbehavior or incapacity. The Lokayukta can only be removed by the Governor after an inquiry by a Supreme Court or High Court judge and a resolution passed by the State Legislature.
7. Who was the founder of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)?
[A] Keshav Baliram Hedgewar
[B] Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
[C] M. S. Golwalkar
[D] Balasaheb Deoras
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Correct Answer: A [Keshav Baliram Hedgewar]
Notes:
Keshav Baliram Hedgewar founded RSS in 1925 in Nagpur to organize Hindu society. He emphasized socio-cultural unity, adopted the Bhagwa Dhwaj (saffron flag), and avoided direct political activity. Hedgewar delegated to M. S. Golwalkar before his death in 1940.
8. Who was the builder of Hatgad Fort in Maharashtra?
[A] Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj
[B] Rangarav Aundhekar
[C] Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
[D] Bahiravsen of Bagul dynasty
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Correct Answer: C [Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj]
Notes:
Hatgad Fort near Nashik, Maharashtra, was built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The fort, at 3,600 feet, served as a strategic watch post. It has historic gates, rock-cut water cisterns, and remains of Maratha architecture.
9. The 112th Infantry was originally part of which Indian Presidency Army?
[A] Madras Army
[B] Bengal Army
[C] Punjab Army
[D] Bombay Army
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Correct Answer: D [Bombay Army]
Notes:
The 112th Infantry was raised in 1796 as part of the Bombay Army of the East India Company. It fought in major campaigns like Khadki, Miani, Hyderabad, and later became the 3rd Battalion, 4th Bombay Grenadiers post-1922 reorganization.
10. Which city was the winter capital of Central Provinces?
[A] Nagpur
[B] Jabalpur
[C] Raipur
[D] Bhopal
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Correct Answer: A [Nagpur]
Notes:
Nagpur served as the winter capital of the Central Provinces, while Pachmarhi was the summer capital. The Central Provinces comprised regions now in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh. Nagpur played a central administrative role till the mid-20th century before states were reorganized in 1956.
